Echo Park sextet Handshakes hold a name that invites commonality with its listeners. So it’s no surprise that their just released EP, Crooks & Villains, is a sprightly, hooky record that never lowers its head down even when the melodies move toward a minor key. It’s a lean, economical batch of pop songs that glow with a sunny disposition and charming modesty. They’ll be playing every Monday night at the Silverlake Lounge all throughout the month of December.
