Various, Slowdive, Chapterhouse, Ride, Blind Mr. Jones, The Telescopes, Lush, Spirea X, Kitchens Of Distinction, Pale Saints, Lowtide, Ringo Deathstarr, Horsegirl, Air Formation, DIIV, bdrmm, Flyying Colours, Echo Ladies, Beach House, Mogwai, Fleeting Joys, Ultra Vivid Scene, Galaxie 500

Oxford Alternative

A ring road city of student bands and apple-shed studios, where shoegaze, Britpop and math rock share a rehearsal room.