[6] He continued to release a string of solo singles throughout the summer of 2017, including "Take You There", "Patient", and "Wake Up", as well as numerous remixes of his original songs.

On June 22, 2018, Tilian announced a solo headlining tour, set to take place from August 23 to September 23, 2018, with support from American rock bands Royal Coda, Andrés, and Sunsleep.

[17] On May 21, 2019, Tilian announced The Skeptic Tour, with supporting acts I the Mighty's Brent Walsh and The Plot In You's Landon Tewers, scheduled to begin July 26 and conclude August 22, 2019.

[18] The cover of the album features a DeHavilland Beaver, owned by Alaskan company Rust's Flying Service.

Dom Vigil of The Prelude Press spoke about the diversity of the album, stating that "It comes as no surprise that Tilian continues to push himself vocally and break down barriers between genres".

[2] He continues, "[...] there’s a little something for everyone on The Skeptic, starting right off the bat with the massive opener, 'Made Of Plastic', which makes the album impossible to ignore.

Although fans have come to expect Tilian's signature soaring vocals, they still stun, especially on songs like 'Made Of Plastic', 'Handsome Garbage' and 'Right Side.