Chris Bathgate may not be a household name yet, but he makes music on par with some of your favorite contemporaries. His is mild and textured, a nuanced look at music that requires a contemplative listen. Bathgate has performed as a solo performer for years, before a brief hiatus to explore collaborative work with his band Skullls. His work has taken him all over the country, and landed him a spot behind NPR’s Tiny Desk, as part of their concert series.