Illuminator: CD LONGWEEKEND30 2 Ride Out

2    Ride Out

what actually happened and a celebration of everyone who got me there

“But despite it and yet inspired by it all

plus bonus single ‘Freedom’ b/w ‘Average B-Side’

2    Junkie Doll

Illuminator: CD LONGWEEKEND30 2 Ride OutThe year 2020 sure wasnt the most ideal time to form a band, especially for a group of musicians who never played together before. But for New York rock quintet GIFT, this strangest of periods was the auspicious backdrop for a bold new sound a dizzying blend of early shoegaze, classic 90s alternative rock and even modern pop. Indeed, that GIFT emerged somewhat fully formed on their 2022 debut album Momentary Presence was a testament to the creative