A storyteller from a long-lost era, the composer and singer PT Walkley spins tales of New York City’s financially privileged and morally bankrupt youth on his cinematic debut album, “Mr. Macy Wakes Alone.”
Come out the the Southpaw show on April 17th and find out what the New Yorker is talking about.
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 | Posted in: Blog, Press |
What a warm welcome from the Local News in Philadelphia! Catch the a great video of the band performing “why”. Hope to get back and visit soon!
Monday, March 23rd, 2009 | Posted in: Press |
In a day and age of singles and standout tracks filling Billboard charts, a concept record like Mr. Macy Wakes Alone could be risky. But with extraordinary musicality, tender and compelling lyrics, and a fantastic sense of showmanship, P.T. Walkley has delivered one of the most engagingly creative albums of the year.
Read more of the review here…
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009 | Posted in: Blog, Press |
It is reviews like this that make us want to get out there and do it again, and again, and again…
Perhaps the most versatile musician I’ve seen in concert, Walkley’s voice changed drastically from song to song. Setting the bar well beyond most musicians these days, Walkley begs the listener to pay attention to every detail of his performance and album as the recurring themes and characters only make sense when listening cover to cover… it would behoove every music lover to give him a listen.
Read the entire review from Filter Magazine
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009 | Posted in: Blog |
From the moment the string quartet began sawing away during “Introduction”, the beginning track to PT Walkley’s new album, Mr. Macy Wakes Alone, it is blatant that this is not your usual acoustic sing-a-long. Although Walkley is far from unbeknown to the music industry, this album is ultimately definitive of his excellence as a singer, songwriter, and recording artitst
Hey now! Read it all at Popwreck(oning).com
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009 | Posted in: Press |
We are beaming with excitement over our review in Billboard Magazine!
PT Walkley…blends feel-good, upbeat pop with Brit rock.
Read the entire article in Billboard’s Music Underground
Thursday, January 29th, 2009 | Posted in: Blog, Press |
Check out our review featured in CMJ New Music First
The vibrant strings of the introductory song are an early indication of the album’s musical expansiveness. Walkley’s song structures are widely arrayed, as he creates a unique soundscape to compliment each track…
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 | Posted in: Blog, Press |
Read the entire article at NPR but here is a little taste…
The character descriptions are so colorful and the instrumentation so whimsical that Mr. Macy Wakes Alone could easily be adapted for the stage…PT Walkley expertly matches the dark and satirical plot elements with equally romantic string arrangements, eerily jubilant choral vocals, and brass interludes.
Friday, January 23rd, 2009 | Posted in: Blog, Press |
The folks over at WEHM have been singing the praises of their local artist PT Walkley! They are treating their fans right by giving away free tickets to the release show and a chance to win a copy of Mr. Macy Wakes Alone
Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 | Posted in: Blog, Press |
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Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 | Posted in: Blog |