by Zach M Anderson | Dec 27, 2018 | Photos
Elliott Douglas, the multi-talented musical force behind M.A.G.S. came home for the holidays for a headlining slot at Buffalo’s Nietzsche’s on December 22nd. Having recently relocated to Los Angeles to pursue his artistic muse, this rare opportunity for...
by Cliff Parks | Dec 22, 2018 | Preview
Nietzsche’s is where it’s at tonight when it hosts an exceptional lineup featuring a home for the holidays performance from former Buffalo but now Los Angeles based guitar hero and blog favorite M.A.G.S., aka Elliott Douglas. Always hard to pin down when...
by Nick Sessanna | Dec 23, 2017 | Preview
In the early to mid 2000s, Tonawanda act This Day & Age were hometown heroes. After inking a record deal with One Eleven records, they released two beloved albums, 2004’s Always Leave The Ground and 2006’s The Bell and the Hammer. Between that time,...
by Brendan O'Connor | Nov 25, 2017 | Preview
Head down to Allen tonight for a nice little gig celebrating the release of Hundred Plus Club’s new EP. Their new 6 song EP, titled Everybody’s Friend, just dropped on Admirable Traits Records, and will be bringing their live set to Nietzsche’s...
by Ronald Walczyk | Sep 25, 2017 | Album of the Week
Our city’s been waiting on this one for a while now. We now have a full-length from M.A.G.S. I repeat: a full length from M.A.G.S. It’s been two and a half years since the band’s debut EP Cellophane made waves in the local scene and beyond, solidifying frontman...
by Zach M Anderson | Sep 12, 2017 | Photos
Two of Buffalo’s biggest local bands—righteous indie-punks M.A.G.S. and hardcore heavyweights The Slums—celebrated the release of their new, highly-anticipated albums with a stunning double release show at Mohawk Place on September 8th. MAGS’...
by Brendan O'Connor | Sep 8, 2017 | Preview
You might want to clear up your schedule and head down to Mohawk Place tonight. Two great local acts, MAGS and the Slums, are both dropping new projects today, and are having one big party to celebrate. MAGS are dropping their first full length on Admitrable Traits...
by Admin | Apr 29, 2017 | Preview
Rochester electro-pop outfit Kopps return to Buffalo after a near yearlong absence from playing New York’s Queen City. The band has remained very active over the past year, playing a slew of dates with Joywave and pumping out four new singles (one of which we...
by Cliff Parks | Apr 5, 2017 | Preview
Tonight one of the best fundraisers in Buffalo returns as Babeville once again hosts the 3rd Annual Rock A Mile In Her Shoes show featuring The Slums, Morbs, Erica Wolfing, Del Paxton, and M.A.G.S.. The show benefits the Crisis Services Advocate Program which provides...
by Cliff Parks | Mar 24, 2017 | Buffalo
KIN, the infinitely charming side project from Eliot Douglas (M.A.G.S.) featuring himself and his lovely wife Julia Douglas, released the video for their debut single “Try,” and it is absolutely wonderful. A sweet ode to married indie rock domesticity, the...
by Cliff Parks | Feb 2, 2017 | Buffalo
Elliot (M.A.G.S.) Douglas is back with a rather exciting new project that’s been something very much missing from the Buffalo music scene up until now. Over the last decade indie music has seen an entire sub genre rise up of boy/girl bands: Beach House, Purity...
by Brendan O'Connor | Nov 22, 2016 | Preview
Well, you made it through Monday. What better way to celebrate than with a super stacked Tuesday night gig? Grunge-y alt rock act Candy Ambulance from Saratoga Springs will be making the trek to Dreamland in Buffalo tonight, playing along side some key Buffalo acts....
by Cliff Parks | Oct 29, 2016 | Preview
The expression “family friendly” and punk rock don’t generally go together but they might tonight when Mallwalkers celebrate the release of Dial ‘M’ For at Sugar City with special guests for an all ages show that also happens to be free....
by Shauna Presto | Aug 12, 2016 | New Music, Preview
The Naturalists have one of the most distinct sounds out there. In the ten or so months since their 6-song EP release, Home Honey, I’m Hi, the band hasn’t slept on expanding and improving that sound, especially with the addition of a second guitarist...
by Jon Krol | May 7, 2016 | Preview
Tonight, one of indie rock’s most celebrated “it” bands will be gracing the stage at the Waiting Room (Studio). Jeff the Brotherhood has been a consistent highlight of the scene for the past few years. Their assorted mix of sounds, ranging from punk...
