Even if WAASH’s new album reflects the wisdom of withdrawing, the project likewise found songwriter Andrew Bishop nurturing friendships with a number of familiar collaborators. Lyrics were often co-written with Courtney Ewan Hancock, Bishop’s longtime partner in pop-rock outfit Twin River, and Louise Burns, the esteemed songwriter/producer Bishop had first met when he’d briefly entered her back-up band a decade ago. 

The focus track, “Might As Well Know,” was written and recorded during the first session for the album. Bishop had been working on a handful of demos and this was the song that really set the pace. It was energetic, fun to play and had lots of room left for the musicians to put their own spin on.