New York City’s GIFT will release their Captured Tracks-debut Illuminator next month on August 23rd and today share “Light Runner,” a breakbeat-inspired track displaying another step taken in their dynamic fusion of genres and widescreen pop production techniques. The band also shares a video for the new single directed by vocalist/guitarist TJ Freda. 

On the video and song, TJ says “The album and song ‘Ray of Light’ by Madonna was a massive inspiration while recording Illuminator – I wanted to pay homage to the brilliant music video directed by one of my favorite directors Jonas Åkerlund. ‘Light Runner’ celebrates the triumph of emerging from a dark time while acknowledging the transformative power of overcoming it. It’s a testament to the euphoria of personal achievement.In 2023, during our first European tour, we were enthralled by the origins of 90s UK bands like Primal Scream, Massive Attack, and Oasis. Following a show in Glasgow, the promoters treated us to an underground Jungle/DnB rave, blowing our minds wide open.”