Magnetic Foragers are an audio-visual duo comprising James Allard (soundscapes) and Tom Brown (visuals), based in Watford and London, UK. They have been creating brooding experimental compositions since June 2010 which often involve themes of decay, transformation, dreams, elusive memories and confused visions of beauty.

A "visual album" titled Field Studies is scheduled for release on DVD in 2012, supported by live performances with projected video in London and the South-East.

A graduate of Brighton University's Fine Art Painting BA course, James Allard has been composing music, creating experimental soundscapes and making noise since 2003. His audio and visual work generally explores questions arising from the influence of places and surroundings upon the individual.

In addition to his work for Magnetic Foragers James runs his picture framing business Allard Studios from his home in Watford. He also produces music under various aliases, manages the Exchange Art blog and co-founded record label Bassy Bass Productions with Nick Mennis and Ross Dean.

Tom Brown studied Digital Animation and Production (BSc) at the University of Greenwich. Heavily influenced and inspired by music, his work emphasises the relationship between sound and image to evoke a response from the viewer.

Since 2009 he has worked primarily for London-based company The Gray Circle, creating site-specific projected visuals as part of a small team. Recent projects include a looping documentary art piece for the Egypt Pavilion at World Expo 2010, and projected backdrops and effects for Copenhagen's production of the musical Wicked.