Archive for January, 2011

Eristoff Invasion: Bangalore Liveblog

Thursday, January 13th, 2011

We’re live from the Eristoff Invasion festival at Palace Grounds in Bangalore. The stage is set, the bands are soundchecking, and in a few hours, British electronica giants The Prodigy will play their first gig in the country. Check out all the action behind-the-scenes in our Bangalore liveblog!

Lucid Recess Wins Toto Award 2011

Thursday, January 13th, 2011

Alternative metal band from Guwahati, Lucid Recess has won the Toto Award for Music 2011. The band beat three other shortlisted acts from around the country. Check inside for more details.

Live: Avial @ Blue Frog

Thursday, January 13th, 2011

Kochi rock act Avial launched their new website with a gig at the Blue Frog, Mumbai recently. We have a full review of what was a slightly disappointing performance by the Mallu rockers.

IIM Bangalore Announces B-School of Rock

Thursday, January 13th, 2011

New Delhi folk giants Indian Ocean and Bangalore rock band Thermal and a Quarter will play IIM Bangalore’s fest Unmaad. Their battle-of-the-bands will be headlined by German band Fire on Dawson. Details inside.

Christ College Sets National Beatboxing Record

Thursday, January 13th, 2011

Christ College, Bangalore set out to create a national record for the Largest Beatbox Ensemble. 2,500 students performed a synchronized beatboxing performance, and found themselves a spot in the Limca Book of World Records.

Juno Reactor Plot India Tour

Thursday, January 13th, 2011

Electronica/psytrance act Juno Reactor, creators of the Matrix soundtrack, will play a three-city tour of the country this month. Dates and details inside.

Rock With The Legend Of Rock

Thursday, January 13th, 2011

Battle of the bands, winner gets to open for… wait for it… BRYAN ADAMS! Details inside.

Eristoff Invasion Festival: Updates From Bangalore!

Wednesday, January 12th, 2011

We’re live from Palace Grounds, Bangalore where preparations are well underway for the Eristoff Invasion. The festival will see performances from British electronica giants The Prodigy, along with sets from the likes of Aussie drum ‘n bass act Pendulum, Pentagram and more. We’ve got pictures from the festival grounds, inside scoops and more!

Eristoff Invasion Festival Set Times, More

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

The Eristoff Invasion festival will see six hours of music in Bangalore and New Delhi, culminating in a headlining set from British electronica giants The Prodigy. We’ve got set times, set lists, ticket details, inside info and a whole lot more.

The OC: Upcoming College Festivals: Jan-Feb ’11

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

College festivals, the final first frontier. Here’s a list of upcoming college festival battle-of-the-bands competitions. You’re welcome.

Avial Perform New Material In Mumbai

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

Malayalam rock act Avial played their first gig at Blue Frog, Mumbai last weekend. The gig was streamed on the band’s newly launched website. Check inside for the setlist and details.

Faridkot Preview Three New Tracks

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

New Delhi Hindi rock band Faridkot are releasing their debut album 1 this month. They’re previewing three tracks off the album on their ReverbNation page. Check them out inside.

MoonArra Release Debut Album

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

Bangalore fusion band MoonArra released their debut album, Indian Accent last month. Check inside for more details, a tracklist and the cover art.

McCartney’s Misguided Missive

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

Paul McCartney wants Manmohan Singh to declare a meat-free day, evoking a sense of WTF. Details inside.

Interview: The Bicycle Days

Friday, January 7th, 2011

What prompted you to seriously pursue music? “Getting kicked out of college.” We got to know our most promising new act of 2010 – Bangalore psychedelic/alt rockers The Bicycle Days. We speak with them about their history and songwriting process, their future plans, and their undeniable sexual tension.

Eristoff Invasion Festival Updates

Friday, January 7th, 2011

The Eristoff Invasion is just around the corner. The festival, to be headlined by The Prodigy, promises one of the most exciting live music experiences ever in India. Find out more inside.