Illuminator: CD LONGWEEKEND30 2 Junkie Doll

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“But despite it and yet inspired by it all

the rapper’s anthemic new album succeeds in using the incident as a springboard for growth

‘Discipline’ (1981) charted on release in many countries - including the UK & USA - and songs written for the album such as ‘Matte Kudasai’ have become established favourites in the band’s repertoire

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

Illuminator: CD LONGWEEKEND30 2 Junkie DollThe 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