Zodiac / Academy 2
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This venue has two seperate halls, upstairs and downstairs, meaning that they frequently host two gigs per night!
Reviewed Events
Clinic, British Sea Power at Oxford Zodiac / Academy 2, Thu 07 Mar
Of all the many strange and wonderful things to be taken from the brief set of Rough Trade’s latest bright young hopes British Sea Power, the most striking is a solitary line regretfully sung as they drew to a close: ‘The past is a foreign place’. If they knew anything about current musical trends, they’d»
Ginger at Oxford Zodiac / Academy 2, Tue 27 Jan
Ginger himself has said that acoustic gigs only work in small venues. By a similar logic, it could be argued that acoustic gigs don’t really work if said small venue is only half full. Watching the generally unresponsive crowd at Oxford’s Zodiac tonight, one has the feeling that Ginger has misjudged matters slightly. What previously succeeded because it was so special, so unexpected, so unique, is now becoming a little too run-of-the-mill.»
The Tears at Oxford Zodiac / Academy 2, Tue 14 Dec
It might seem funny to all you young’uns out there but in 1994 the Brett and Bernard split was just as big news the Pete and Carl saga today...»
Lou Barlow at Oxford Zodiac / Academy 2, Sat 28 May
Taking time out of the mammoth tour to support the reformation of seminal indierock giants Dinosaur Jr, Lou Barlow has squeezed in a few small gigs of his own, to support his recently released and criminally under looked 'Emoh' album.»
The Cooper Temple Clause at Oxford Zodiac / Academy 2, Wed 24 Aug
"We do still exist", TCTC singer Ben Gautrey assures the audience, but he needn't bother because his band's display has already proven beyond all reasonable doubt that, despite an eight month break, Reading's favourite sons are still alive and kicking.»
Shout Out Louds at Oxford Zodiac / Academy 2, Wed 07 Sep
Dealing in a currency of failed relationships and troubled minds, Shout Out Louds' songs take downbeat subjects and turn them into floor fillers. It's a simple plan, but if they can continues to win over audiences like this, it's only a matter of time before it comes to fruition.»
The Rakes at Oxford Zodiac / Academy 2, Tue 27 Sep
Thanks to an incessant Rakes rhythm section, we all get down tonight. This is what punk-funk should be: alienated enough to shake your fist to and danceable enough to, err, dance to...»
We Are Scientists, Editors, The Cloud Room at Zodiac / Academy 2, Oxford, Sat 08 Oct
Back in April, then relatively unknown, Editors couldn't fill the Zodiac's tiny downstairs room. Dismissed as the British Interpol, nobody seemed that interested. On this evidence, they might just be the real deal after all.»
The Boy Least Likely To at Oxford Zodiac / Academy 2, Sun 19 Feb
Tonight was perhaps one of the most relaxed gigs I’ve ever been to. Before BLLT emerged, the people of Oxford were looking chilled as they reposed on the floor and nodded their heads to the fantastic tunes provided by American support band B.C.
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Will Haven, Crowbar at Oxford Zodiac / Academy 2, Mon 20 Mar
Both of the opening acts were good. Seventh cross opened the night. They were very heavy, and along the same lines as a lot of your classic NWOAHM bands such as Killswitch engage. They also had a hardcore edge. Their singer was an impressive performer,»
Patrick Wolf at Oxford Zodiac / Academy 2, Sun 01 Oct
The day that Topshop bring out a line in tribute to Patrick Wolf is that day I finally get around to killing myself. When you firs»
Suitable Case For Treatment at Oxford Zodiac / Academy 2, Tue 31 Oct
There are a profusion of bands currently hailing from Oxford with a penchant for shimmering, evolving soundscapes and unpredictable arrangements. Their music, while varied, seems to be infused with youthful exuberance and a sort of idyllic rural melancholy. It’s clear from the start that Suitable Case For Treatment grew up on a different farm...»
The Victorian English Gentlemens Club, Noisettes at Zodiac / Academy 2, Oxford, Mon 22 Jan
On one hand, a title like the Noisettes is nothing less than confusing. With that sort of cordial suffix, you imagine a rather pleasant and, perhaps, desired sound emerging from a Phil Spector girl group fresh out of etiquette school...»
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