Phantom Handshakes is a lo-fi dream-pop collaboration between Matt Sklar and Federica Tassano. Based in New York City, the band has released two full length albums, an EP and a number of singles since it began in the Spring of 2020. All of their releases were self-recorded by the band and have received some nice mentions from various blogs and websites. Their newest album, Sirens At Golden Hour, will be released in August of 2024.
Reflecting on the albums latest single “Dusk Enchanted” the band said…“‘Dusk Enchanted’ is the 2nd single off our upcoming self-recorded LP, Sirens At Golden Hour. This track celebrates the mesmerizing tranquility and beauty of dusk, capturing the magic and melancholy of its colors and metaphorical significance. It captures the serene feeling that a stunning sunset brings. After a hectic day filled with work and constant activity, far removed from our natural rhythms, dusk calms me down and grounds me in the present moment.”
Sirens At Golden Hour is an album that lives in that moment when twilight transitions to darkness, symbolizing both a physical occurrence and a personal emotion. It’s a voyage that encompasses amazement and sometimes despair, moving from a state of fascination to one of distress, and vice versa.
The live band, consisting of Meghan Seeberg, Matt Billington, and Brian Alvarez, has played numerous shows in the NYC-area and have toured throughout the Northeast.
TOUR DATES
8/22 New York, NY – Knitting Factory
8/23 Butler, NJ – The Sanctuary
8/24 Boston, MA – Midway Cafe
