Phantom Handshakes

Phantom Handshakes is an indie pop duo known for their dexterously crafted dream-pop and bedroom-pop melodies that unabashedly play with a blend of nostalgia and fresh, emotional insights. Consisting of Federica Tassano and Matt Sklar, the band has been operating remotely, with Tassano based in Genoa, Italy, and Sklar hailing from Brooklyn, New York. Their cross-continental collaboration makes for an enticing interplay of Tassano’s ethereal vocal delivery and Sklar’s shimmering instrumentation.

Emerging in the independent music scene with a penchant for evocative lyrics and lo-fi aesthetics, Phantom Handshakes have carved out a distinctive space with their wistful tunes. Their discography reflects a journey through introspection and sentimentality, with releases such as "No More Summer Songs," which encapsulates the bittersweet transition of seasons both literally and metaphorically, and "Come Undone," a track that wraps the vulnerability of untangling oneself in lush, dreamy guitar lines. Each song, including others like "Be Estranged" and "Stuck in a Fantasy," embodies a moment in time, collectively shaping a soundscape that invites listeners to drift along their thoughtful and textural waves of introspection.

Genres

Chill Dream Pop

Dreamo

Modern Dream Pop

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Latest Release

Come By

Melting Resonance•

Phantom Handshakes

Single - Released June 12, 2025