Though currently based in Los Angeles, the roots of rising folk-rock artist Skittish (aka Jeff Noller) have always been Minnesotan, and it has never been more evident than in his new 10-track album Midwest Handshake, out now. Inspired by sounds from the 1960s Muscle Shoals era of music, Midwest Handshake bathes present-day emotions in a retro aura of sound, creating an organic and grounded composition. The album includes nuances of orchestral instruments, an important element for the artist since he has worked in film sound production for the last few years. The lush instrumentation evokes a fuzzy black-and-white sitcom, while vocal barbs remind the listener of the task at hand. Written over a two-month visit back home, temporarily trading the land of Teslas and tents for 10,000 lakes, Nol...