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First wave of artists announced for Magnetic Fields Festival 2014

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After making an impressive debut, Magnetic Fields returns to Alsisar Mahal, a 17th century palace, with the promise of the freshest sounds from India and around the world and an immersive experience for the music fan this December. The three-day music and arts festival – to be held over December 12, 13 and 14 later this year – with its blend of heritage arts mixed with contemporary culture was hailed for its curated approach to music, design and production and continues with that trend with the first wave of artist announcements.

After introducing attendees to varied artists like Charanjit Singh, V.I.V.E.K and Robot Koch in its debut year, the second edition of Magnetic Fields will host a mix of the freshest Indian sounds accompanied by some of the most exciting underground international stars – dance acts who will dictate the sounds of the future. Exciting new Indian acts such as Begum, Nicholson, Soulspace, and a special Bhavishyani Future Soundz showcase are set to share stage with dream pop Parisian producer Dream Koala, British garage house DJ/producer Flava, Spanish electronica whizkid BeGun in the December festival.

Among the Indian performances slotted on the bill is an exclusive festival set by Dualist Inquiry, Monica Dogra as a solo performer, a full-festival showcase by the Mumbai-based Bhavishyavani Future Soundz collective featuring M Mat, Loopkin and Spacejams, the mellifluous pop artist Nischay Parekh with drummer Jivraj Singh, who will also be playing with the Kolkata-based experimental electronica outfit, Pinknoise, a full live show by singer-songwriter Nicholson, Delhi-based electronica producers Soulspace and Curtain Blue, newly-formed dreamy psychedelia band Begum, Delhi Sultanate’s new solo avatar BassFoundation Roots, ‘noise’ rock band Hoirong and Bangalore-based downtempo duo Sulk Station, who will finally make their Magnetic Fields debut after missing out last year, and post-rock band Until We Last, also from Bangalore.

The international artists at Alsisar Mahal this year will include some of the most exciting names from alternative dance music genres. Dream pop producer and 20-year-old Parisian Dream Koala joins highly-regarded Spanish electronica whizkid BeGun, London-based Sri Lankan-born garage/ bass producer My Panda Shall Fly who also played at the Magnetic Fields pre-party in London in July, young British garage house producer Flava D, German techno exponent Pawas, London-based hip-hop and funk legend DJ Vadim, multimedia artist and producer Zahed Sultan and singer-songwriter Graciela Maria, who has worked with Koch and the founder of Reggae Rajahs and a popular face in India DJ MoCity, who now lives in Dubai. More artists – both Indian and international – will be announced soon.

Apart from music, attendees can look forward to an experience that envelops them the moment they walk through the big iron gates of the 17th century palace. “Taking off from the nomads of the desert theme from last year, the nomadic Bedouins are now headed for intergalactic travel. These ‘nomads of the universe’ can travel through time and space, where the future and past collide, cities and villages merge to create an event that’s free of space and time.”

Like last year, the theme that will extend to a variety of carefully constructed spaces including the two main stages – the North stage (night stage), and the South stage (day stage). Alsisar Mahal will hear the strains of music round the day as acts are slated to perform during the afternoon on the lawns before curtains open on the South stage.

The music on the night stage is programmed to go on till late into the night and for those unwilling to call it a night, Magnetic Fields also features dawn-breaking, pop-up parties throughout the 3-day festival experience. For those who find it difficult to leave a bonfire and the comfort of their tent, the campsite this year will also have its own lounge.

Tickets for the December festival will be available on http://www.magneticfields.in and will announced shortly. The festival, like last year, is limited capacity, and keeps its promise of an immersive, curated festival experience, unlike any other on the Indian circuit.

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The Scene in June

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The Scene in June

 

Skyharbor released their new single ‘Evolution’ in a run up to the yet-unnamed-album. Keeping up with the times, they are crowdfunding it too.

The Scene in June

 

Delhi-based singer/songwriter Shantanu Pandit released his debut EP, ‘Skunk In The Cellar’. Though we are yet to get our hands on the EP, we dig the art work. Get your copy and tell us what you think.

 

The Scene in June

Award winning band Alobo Naga also had a worldwide release of their latest single ‘All we have is now’. They also have a music video for it and though the band in open wilderness maybe a done to death theme for a music video, this one comes from the North East India and we are digging the greens. Check it out and get the free song too.

The Scene in June

 

Undying Inc. announced the launch of their EP, ‘Ironclad’. Check out the teaser and some pictures from their insane set at CONTROL ALT DELETE – SURVIVE THIS.

 

The Scene in June

Prateek Kuhad released a live video of ‘Big Surprise‘ from his next album which is a follow up of his first EP Raat Raazi. If you haven’t heard it yet, you should and let us convince you maybe.

The Scene in June

 

Junkyard Groove completed a Sober Tour last month. We were there to catch some of it. Common gripe remains, it’s not the same. If you were there too tell us what you thought about the gigs in the comments.

The Scene in June

 

Taaqademy spoke about their new center for musical learning in Bangalore. This one is a bigger facility in Whitefield. Hear about it from them.

The Scene in June

 

Rolling Stone Metal Award winning band Reptilian Death released a play through video for their song ‘Soaked with the imperfections of puerile blood’. Watch and play along.

 

The Scene in June

The Burning Deck, a solo project of bassist Sandeep Madhavan (Old Jungle Saying, The Ticker Tapes) launched his second album, Deluge. It’s up for download on their bandcamp page.

 

Festival Dates announced

The Scene in JuneWe would like to remind you that Ziro Festival of Music announced their dates in April. The festival will be a 4 day affair this year and will be held in the Ziro Valley in Arunachal Pradesh from the 25th September to 28th September. We would advise you to book your tickets ASAP. See a few glimpses from the 2013 edition here.

 

The Scene in JuneThe electronic music festival Magnetic Fields that debuted in 2013 and is set within a Mahal in Rajasthan announced its dates for 2014. They kick started their festivities with a pre-party in London last week.

The Scene in June

 

Enchanted Valley Carnival set in the picturesque Amby Valley City in Lonavala announced their December dates. 3-day festival with a campsite.

 

 

NH7 Weekender also announced their 4-city dates. Starting with Kolkata on 1st & 2nd November, Bengaluru on 8th & 9th November, Pune on 21st, 22nd & 23rd November and finally Delhi on 29th & 30th November.

New Wave MusicFest 2014 took the last available weekend in November for it’s debut in Goa on the 15th and 16th.

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Day 2 of The Magnetic Fields Festival at Alsisar Mahal, Rajasthan

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Uday Shanker is a freelance photographer based in Bangalore and has a day job.

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Day 1 of Magnetic Fields Festival at Alsisar Mahal, Rajasthan

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Uday Shanker

Uday Shanker is a freelance photographer based in Bangalore and has a day job.

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Magnetic Fields Festival December 13-15 2013 – Lineup

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Magnetic Fields Festival scheduled for December 13-15 at Alsisar Mahal, Rajasthan has announced the following lineup for the festival:

Performing Artists

Magnetic Fields Festival December 13-15 2013 - Lineup

Robot Koch

(Berlin, DE)
Magnetic Fields Festival December 13-15 2013 - Lineup

Midival Punditz (Live)

(New Delhi, IN)
Magnetic Fields Festival December 13-15 2013 - Lineup

Shiva Soundsystem

(London, UK)
Magnetic Fields Festival December 13-15 2013 - Lineup

Shaa’ir + Func

(Mumbai, IN)
Magnetic Fields Festival December 13-15 2013 - Lineup

V.I.V.E.K.

(London, UK)
Magnetic Fields Festival December 13-15 2013 - Lineup

Engine Earz (DJ)

(London, UK)
Magnetic Fields Festival December 13-15 2013 - Lineup

Orifice Vulgatron

Foreign Beggars (London, UK)
Magnetic Fields Festival December 13-15 2013 - Lineup

Peter Cat Recording Co.

(New Delhi, IN)
Magnetic Fields Festival December 13-15 2013 - Lineup

Sky Rabbit

(Mumbai, IN)
Magnetic Fields Festival December 13-15 2013 - Lineup

Bay Beat Collective

(Mumbai, IN)
Magnetic Fields Festival December 13-15 2013 - Lineup

Kutle Khan

(Rajasthan, IN)
Magnetic Fields Festival December 13-15 2013 - Lineup

Donn Bhat + Passenger Revelator

Magnetic Fields Festival December 13-15 2013 - Lineup

SnowShoe

(Mumbai, IN)
Magnetic Fields Festival December 13-15 2013 - Lineup

Sandunes

(Mumbai, IN)
Magnetic Fields Festival December 13-15 2013 - Lineup

GRAIN (Live)

(New Delhi, IN)
Magnetic Fields Festival December 13-15 2013 - Lineup

M.Mat

(Mumbai, IN)
Magnetic Fields Festival December 13-15 2013 - Lineup

Charlee

(Mumbai, IN)
Magnetic Fields Festival December 13-15 2013 - Lineup

The F16?s

(Chennai, IN)
Magnetic Fields Festival December 13-15 2013 - Lineup

BLOT!

(New Delhi, IN)
Magnetic Fields Festival December 13-15 2013 - Lineup

Frame / Frame Band

(New Delhi, IN)
Magnetic Fields Festival December 13-15 2013 - Lineup

Sulk Station

(Bangalore, IN)
Magnetic Fields Festival December 13-15 2013 - Lineup

Your Chin

(Mumbai, IN)
Magnetic Fields Festival December 13-15 2013 - Lineup

Madboy/Mink

(Munbai, IN)
Magnetic Fields Festival December 13-15 2013 - Lineup

Kohra

(New Delhi, IN)
Magnetic Fields Festival December 13-15 2013 - Lineup

The Bicycle Days

(Bangalore, IN)
Magnetic Fields Festival December 13-15 2013 - Lineup

The Grind

(International Lineup)
Magnetic Fields Festival December 13-15 2013 - Lineup

Curtain Blue

(New Delhi, IN)
Magnetic Fields Festival December 13-15 2013 - Lineup

Until We Last

(Bangalore, IN)

Tickets available here. For more updates and artist announcements, watch this space!

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