New York City neo-psychedelia five-piece GIFT have revealed their new single “Wish Me Away” and its accompanying video.
With its earworm guitar lines, propulsive rhythms, riveting vocals and mind-expanding sonics, ‘Wish Me Away‘ is the perfect sonic springboard from Momentary Presence to where GIFT are going next. It’s also a potent reminder that you can still preserve that twinkle in your eye even when you feel like everything’s slipping away.
Vocalist/guitarist TJ Freda says: “‘Wish Me Away’ is about giving into the feeling of everything slipping away. Just take it all away, put me out of my misery, wish me away. While this all seems daunting and sad, there’s a feeling of optimism in this song, holding on for dear life and refusing to give up hope.”
The track is out now via Captured Tracks. Grab it here and watch the Andrew Gibson-directed video below.
About
GIFT is vocalist/guitarist TJ Freda, multi-instrumentalists Jessica Gurewitz and Justin Hrabovsky, drummer Gabe Camarano and bassist Kallan Campbell. The band formed just before the pandemic and recorded their 2022 debut album ‘Momentary Presence’ during its associated isolation. Thankfully, their music – a dizzying blend of early shoegaze, classic ‘90s alternative rock and even modern pop – quickly transcended that troubled time to prick up the ears of adventurous listeners both at home and across the Atlantic Ocean.
GIFT UK tour dates with BODEGA:
15 October – Nottingham, UK – Rescue Rooms
16 October – Leeds, UK – Brudenell Social Club
17 October – Glasgow, UK – Room 2
18 October – Newcastle upon Tyne, UK – The Cluny
21 October – Cambridge, UK – Junction 2
22 October – Sheffield, UK – Crookes Social Club
23 October – Bristol, UK – Lantern Hall
24 October – London, UK – Earth Hall
Photo courtesy of Captured Tracks
