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Photay is the project of Evan Shornstein, a Woodstock, NY-based producer and performer weaving electronic, ambient, and post-IDM textures with live instrumentation. Known for his spacious soundscapes and jazz-inflected rhythms, Photay has earned international recognition, including a Best of 2024 accolade from Juno Daily for Windswept. He collaborates widely, notably with Carlos Niño & Friends, and continues to tour major venues and festivals with a forward-thinking live show.