Windswept: Expansions by Photay
Photay’s Windswept was, in the producer's own words, a nine-track sonic exploration of the wind as a "powerful, deep, unpredictable and at times overwhelming spirit.” Traversing IDM, ambient-techno, and jazz funk electronic modes in unpredictable, undeniable ways, Windswept blew away those familiar and new to Photay’s music, even being named the #1 album of 2024 by Juno Daily. Six months after Windswept’s release, Photay returns with Windswept: Expansions, featuring two previously unreleased tracks from the album’s surplus of exceptional sound. As its title suggests, “Jet Stream” steadily gains momentum before taking off into a propulsive techno ripper. Meanwhile, “Aeolian” leans into the producer’s penchant for electronic almost-pop, featuring a rare vocal lead looped into a melodic ear worm. These two new tracks appear alongside the producer’s own remix of Windswept’s standout single “Air Lock," bringing a new sheen to the album fave.
Tracklist
| 1. | Forecast | 1:53 |
| 2. | Global Wind Trade | 5:21 |
| 3. | Air Lock | 4:00 |
| 4. | Zephyr | 4:39 |
| 5. | Derecho | 4:25 |
| 6. | Barely There | 5:20 |
| 7. | Thermal Loop | 4:17 |
| 8. | Low Pressure System | 4:29 |
| 9. | Still Existing | 4:56 |
| 10. | Aeolian | 5:00 |
| 11. | Jet Stream | 5:38 |
| 12. | Air Lock (Air Tight Mix) | 4:49 |
Credits
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.
