Windswept is the fifth solo album from Photay, the nom de plume of electronic naturalist, experimental-pop beatmaker and composer Evan Shornstein. Initiated when the producer created a synthesizer patch called “wind,” the nine-song cycle is under the spell of the titular weather element, its compositions touching upon the movement of air’s influence on human existence and emotional states, our hopes and dreams. Windswept, home-rave-ready and ghostly with its machines, brings together the various versions of Photay’s trademark sonic warmth and hardware pastoralism.
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released September 20, 2024
Written, recorded and produced by Evan Shornstein
Recorded in High Falls, NY, Altadena, CA, and Woodland Hills, CA
Mixed by Sam Obey and Evan Shornstein at Sway Studios, NY
Mastered by Phil Moffa at Butcha Sound, NY
Artwork and design by Celia Hollander with Evan Shornstein
Published by E. Shorn (ASCAP)
All Rights Administered by Reservoir
Thank you:
Celia Hollander, David Hoffman, Jordan Matthews, Carlos Niño, Randal Fisher, Aaron Shaw, Cindy, Sam Obey, Mexican Summer, Mom, Dad, Iyla, and all those who continue supporting this everlasting journey through sound.
I'm a bit anoid with my silf that I only just found this fantastic album yesterday, but also chuffed to fuck that I have at all. Love it so much what a wining collaboration 👊🔥🔥 Toblermone
Multi-instrumentalist and producer Harvey Carter's light touch makes his pleasant indie electronica sparkle and move. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 12, 2024
An album capturing the eclectic nature of L.A.'s experimental electronic scene, meant to be played while you cruise through the desert. Bandcamp New & Notable Jul 24, 2018