Led by frontman Diego Garcia, Elefant played a small role in the stylish, ‘80s-influenced indie rock scene that swept through New York City during the early 2000s. The band released two albums during its time together, mining a mix of '80s British indie rock and new wave on its debut album, Sunlight Makes Me Paranoid, and emphasizing dance grooves on the follow-up record, Black Magic Show. Elefant eventually called it quits in 2010, with Garcia choosing to pursue a solo career after the split.