The latest album by the New Yorker, Evan Shornstein aka Photay is a very special piece of work. While continuing his path as a musician, song-writer and producer Photay keeps evolving. For every new album his work changes and transforms. His music is an extension of his own life experiences and feelings. As he grows and mature the same happens with his music. I was a huge fan since his early releases in 2012 and never stopped following his work during the years, always surprised by his new albums. Waking Hours is no exception to that rule and it’s a very powerful album with a strong message and direction. It’s a special experience to listen to it repeatedly and on each new listen I’m discovering something new and exciting. It came out in 2020 via the label Mexican Summer based in Brooklyn, New York.