The Midges – Skin In The Game

The Midges are Matt Regan and Chris Ruffoni, an upcoming guitar duo who write songs about tripping through the Yorkshire Moors. Working together since 2023, they have self released their debut album, “Not Knowing The Words,” a stripped back folk album which promises mesmerising guitars and imaginative lyrics.

“Skin In The Game” is a beautiful, introspective folk song. It is gentle, poetic, soothing and deeply philosophical. The bright guitars, pacey bells and calming vocals frame the thought provoking question of how to give more and be more vulnerable when life can be so brutal and painful. “How can you put more skin in the game/ When there’s people to blame/When the big, bad wolf wants to cause you pain again and again.” There are some dreamy harmonies in this song which ultimately calls for resilience. A favourite of the band, this track typifies The Midges’ minimalist style and rallies for a redoubling of effort in all aspects of life.

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