Today, New York City’s GIFT release ‘Illuminator’, a record imbued with a dynamic fusion of genres and widescreen pop production techniques.

Vocalist/guitarist TJ Freda says “Our second album, ‘Illuminator,’ is out today. It’s surreal to think that just a year ago, we were still reworking song structures and writing lyrics for almost every track on ‘Illuminator.’ Today, it’s no longer just ours—it’s yours. Time is such a complex concept. How do you truly live in the moment while also anticipating what’s ahead?”

Illuminator is the long-awaited payoff of GIFT’s ever-growing musical and human chemistry. And while nods are apparent to early Captured Tracks sound, GIFT are shepherding those elements into wondrous new vessels for the present moment – sleek, often danceable and frequently mesmerizing.

“A year passes in the blink of an eye—people drift in and out of your life, you fall in and out of love, and the days, months, and years slip away faster than you can grasp. It’s like watching your life unfold from a distance, surrendering to the relentless pace at which it all flashes by. ‘Illuminator’ is about light—physical light, the speed of light, the way it radiates. The word itself means something or someone that illuminates, that concentrates or reflects light. It’s a state of being. We aimed to create something raw and honest. This album is a true reflection of who we are, in this very moment.”

Listen to ‘Illuminator’ and get your copy on Light Blue/Black Dot Vinyl below.