Press Release: M.A.G.S. GIVES LISTENERS A PEEK INTO HIS BRAIN IN NEW SINGLE “ELEPHANT”CATCH THE EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE OF “ELEPHANT” ON UNDER THE RADAR MAGAZINE HEREStream “Elephant” via Smartpunk Records on All DSPs TodayOFFICIAL PRESS RELEASENEWS PROVIDED BY Whoa, That's Fresh Marketing & Publicity Following the news of his signing to Orlando-based label Smartpunk Records, indie rocker M.A.G.S. (Elliott Douglas) is flipping the chapter of a new era with his latest release, “Elephant.” Staying true to the DIY roots that kicked off his musical career, M.A.G.S.’ newest single comes from a surrealist’s point of view, taking listeners into a wild and twisted fever dream that holds you in perfect balance between chaos and tranquility with no room to breathe. Caleb Campbell of Under The Radar Magazine described the track as “...part raucous and shouty rager and part melodic rock sing-along, driven equally by towering walls of guitars and sweet vocal harmonies. Even more than on his last record, Douglas’ songwriting feels restless and fevered, twisting through wild riffs, fiery guitar soloing, and throat-shredding group vocals.” “Elephant” was born from the creative minds of Douglas and producer Jay Mass, assembling what is M.A.G.S.’ newest musical exploration to date. “I really let my imagination run wild as I was making this song. Lately I've been mastering all the different styles I've picked up over the years and blending them together to make something that is undeniably me. And I was fortunate to get to work with a producer as knowledgeable as Jay (Maas), the intuition he had for my vision allowed me to take chances and dive into areas of my sound I hadn’t yet explored.” Douglas was also able to dive into his own experience with ADHD to create a sound and vision that is equally ferocious and calculated. “‘Elephant’ is really about staying true to yourself and trusting your gut. I'm ADHD as fuck so my attention rarely stays in one place for more than a few moments, distractions can take me off my path if I'm not mindful. In a lot of ways, ‘Elephant’ represents a peek inside my mind at any given time." Known for his eclectic guitar work and energetic, punk-riled performances, M.A.G.S. has been featured on MTV News, Alternative Press, Pigeons & Planes, and UPROXX for his debut 2021 album Say Things That Matter. Since release, M.A.G.S. has relentlessly toured with bands such as The Happy Fits, Oso Oso, Snarls, and Anxious while simultaneously working on new material. Currently on tour in the west-coast, fans can get more information about M.A.G.S. city-to-city stops. Be sure to check out “Elephant” on all DSPs today via Smartpunk Records. AboutM.A.G.S. is the solo moniker for Buffalo-bred, Los Angeles-based artist Elliott Douglas. His style seamlessly glides between genres ─ from funky garage to minty alt-pop ─ and hooks you in almost immediately. His universal appeal feeds his success, and it’s never at the expense of his art. Elsewhere in his blossoming catalog, songs like “Mvp” and “Hi Tops” zig-zag from visceral, gnarly heavy metal to lo-fi folk-rock, respectively; his musicianship is a marvel to witness, each entry building on the last with refreshing acrobatics. M.A.G.S. released his first solo record in 2015, an EP titled Cellophane, and his self-titled LP arrived two years later - securing a seat amongst the most prominent indie/alt-rock artists. With his new batch of music, Douglas displayed marked growth in vocal prowess, overall musicality and lyrical bite through the release of 2020’s Lost Tapes EP. February 3, 2023 2:10pm ET by Whoa, That's Fresh Marketing & Publicity |