On Hold is a series of pieces derived from 10 transmissions of "hold music" captured in 2018 that have been manipulated by Photay to achieve a wider enveloping soundscape to both ease and inspire. To be placed on hold is to lose a sense of power and control. To become forcefully idle until silence is broken by an unknown voice at the other end of a seemingly infinite telecommunication system.
Release date:
March 5, 2021
Label:
Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.

Recommended equipment and accessories
-
Vevor Ultrasonic Cleaner
Thoroughly clean and restore your vinyl records, removing dust, dirt, and grime from every groove without damaging the surface
-
Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge
Features an elliptical stylus that accurately tracks the grooves of vinyl records, delivering a rich, detailed sound with an output voltage of 5.5 mV
-
Cartridges - Top Picks
A selection of turnatble cartridges that provide great performance and sound quality
-
Ortofon 2M Blue Premounted
Mounted on the SH-4 Black Headshell, this setup delivers exceptional clarity, dynamic range, and accurate sound reproduction.
-
Nagaoka MP-110H Cartridge
Features a high-quality elliptical stylus that provides excellent tracking and minimizes distortion, delivering a detailed sound reproduction with an output voltage of 5.0 mV
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
-
Hail The Sun cut. turn. fade. back.
Equal Vision Records
October 31, 2025 -
NewDad Altar
Atlantic
September 19, 2025 -
Feid Mor, No Le Temas A La Oscuridad [2xLP]
Universal Import
August 29, 2025 -
Lanie Gardner Faded Polaroids (Brown) [2xLP]
Bmg
September 5, 2025 -
Warren Zevon My Ride's Here Emerald
Friday Rights Management Llc
October 3, 2025 -
Chameleons Arctic Moon
Metropolis Records
September 12, 2025 -
Wisdom in Chains Split (Baby Blue)
Dead Serious
September 26, 2025 -
Warcoe Upon All Thrones (Pearl)
Ripple Music
September 26, 2025 -
Deaf Club We Demand A Permanent Sate Of Happiness
Southern Lord
October 3, 2025 -
Cosmic Reaper Bleed The Wicked, Drown The Damned
Heavy Psych Sounds
September 19, 2025 -
Oren Ambarchi & Johan Berthling & Andreas Werliin Ghosted III
Drag City
August 29, 2025 -
Creem Circus Get. Switched. On!
Creep Records
September 19, 2025 -
Rocket R Is for Rocket (Opaque Red)
Transgressive
October 3, 2025 -
Jay Som Belong (White)
Polyvinyl Records
October 10, 2025