troy
Transcend
Reflect
Open
Yield
" A potential visionary rather than just another self-reflective tunesmith."
– Jim Derogotis, Chicago Sun Times
Although failing to enlighten his parents with an hour-long a'capella recording at age ten…Troy Michael Petty has found, musically embedded in his soul, a reason to sing.
Now a stalwart on the Chicago local music scene, Troy has manifested a musical palette
symbolic of his astrological sign: Gemini, showcasing his overall sound through both an 'electric' and 'acoustic' foundation.
" I come in whichever form the music/song requires" – TMP
Drummer Jay Will and bassist/pianist Joshua McCormack blend coherently into what has
become troy's standard three piece act. Generally labeled Alternative/Indie/Rock/Pop, troy's minimalist approach refines each song drawing you further amongst different sub-genres. Painting pictures of isolation, love and the struggles of the human spirit, troy evinces a strong emotional quality and sense of honesty that is not so often found in mainstream arenas.
"Armed with a voice supplied by angels and some liquid guitar lines, Troy weaves a deft, introspective spell. " - download.com
Since 2000, troy has remained active on the road, in their hometown releasing a pair of full-length albums and gaining credits in a few indie films including a music video. "Every accomplishment leads you to another challenge, if it's what you love to do, it's what you get used to…and ultimately you find your own definition of success." – TMP