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Illuminator: Limited 'Glow White / Black Dot' Vinyl LP Telefon Tel Aviv 2014’s The Lego Movie (andThe 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