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  • The Pipettes review, Carling Academy Oxford »

    The Pipettes

    In keeping with the history of glamorous pop trios, The Pipettes have undergone what they call in the business, a line up change. In that the band are effectively a brand new entity, with none of the original members left …


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    Shearwater, Little Fish, Morrison Steam Fayre @ Carling Academy Oxford »

    Shearwater - Oxford

    Shearwater is set to play Carling Academy Oxford Sunday 14th September, 2008. Other acts include Little Fish and Morrison Steam Fayre …


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    Guillemots LIVE at Carling Academy Oxford review + tour dates »

    Guillemots played downstairs at the Carling Academy Oxford on Monday, March 10th. I’ve seen them play quite a few times, and the set that they played Monday night was possibly one of their best.
    Fyfe Dangerfield’s voice was on form, sailing through the high notes – and with Fyfe the notes do tend to get pretty [...]


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    Duffy LIVE at Carling Academy Oxford review »

    I had the pleasure of seeing Duffy play live at Carling Academy Oxford (Zodiac) Sunday night, March 9th. It was a sold out show, with Duffy and her 6-piece band performing upstairs. I was surprised that she wasn’t playing downstairs in the larger capacity venue. It was a bit snug upstairs, packed, but more intimate.
    The [...]


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    Boy Kill Boy tour dates w/The Kooks, The Enemy + Promises single »

    Boy Kill Boy - Promises

    Two additional dates have been added to the Boy Kill Boy tour. BKB will be supporting The Kooks in a couple of weeks’ time + headlining shows in the UK …


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    Josh Ritter to release Empty Hearts single + watch Letterman video + UK tour dates »

    The Historic Conquests of Josh Ritter

    Josh Ritter had a successful year last year. A cult stateside hit, the singer/songwriter scored rave reviews for his live shows and wonderful album ‘The Historic Conquests of Josh Ritter’, which The Guardian hailed as one of the ultimate LPs of last year …


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    Beth Rowley new “Oh My Life” single from ‘Little Dreamer’ debut LP, watch video + tour dates »

    Beth Rowley - Little Dreamer

    Spotted at an open mic night in London’s Ginglik, Beth Rowley is one-to-watch. Mentored by Carleen Anderson and signed to Blue Thumb Records, the 26 year-old singer/songwriter releases her euphoric new single “Oh My Life” …


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    The Coral review – Carling Academy Oxford »

    The Coral - Roots and Echos

    I arrived at the Carling Academy Oxford just in time to grab a beer and see Manchester, UK based band Northern Uproar take the stage. I like their positive, upbeat punk influenced sound. They look good on stage together and it’s always good to see a bass playing vocalist [...]


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    King Creosote interview »

    King Creosote

    King Creosote recently played at the Carling Academy in Oxford and I was fortunate enough to have been there. The band put on a great show – one not to be missed if you get the chance. Read the interview! [...]


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    King Creosote and Ruarri Joseph review – Carling Academy Oxford »

    King Creosote

    Last night I went to the King Creosote and Ruarri Joseph gig at the Carling Academy in Oxford. It was a great night of entertainment. Read the review! [...]


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