Oxford is best known for being home to arguably the world's most influential and respected university. In addition to the University there is also a fantastic selection of high achieving schools and colleges in and around the area. Throughout the year, and especially during the summer months, the streets throng with scores of tourists that flock to soak up the city and all its charm.
These days, however, academic success is not the only thing Oxford is known for. There are also an increasing number of musical acts that are becoming more and more well-known, not only by an audience in the UK, but also on an international level.
Following a 15-20 year hiatus, since the days when Radiohead and Supergrass were appearing on the scene, there is now a new generation of Oxford bred musicians clawing their way into the mainstream. Some of these acts include the Foals, Jonquil and the Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (A.K.A. TEED). You may recognise TEED's track 'Garden' from the recent Nokia Lumia Advert. Click on the picture below for a listen:
These days, however, academic success is not the only thing Oxford is known for. There are also an increasing number of musical acts that are becoming more and more well-known, not only by an audience in the UK, but also on an international level.
Following a 15-20 year hiatus, since the days when Radiohead and Supergrass were appearing on the scene, there is now a new generation of Oxford bred musicians clawing their way into the mainstream. Some of these acts include the Foals, Jonquil and the Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (A.K.A. TEED). You may recognise TEED's track 'Garden' from the recent Nokia Lumia Advert. Click on the picture below for a listen:
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