Radiohead
They transformed alternative rock into a conceptual art form.
Supergrass
Britpop's most energetic and joyful band — pure, fizzing fun.
Ride
Shoegaze pioneers — walls of guitar from Oxford's dreaming spires.
Radiohead (Thom Yorke solo)
Eraser and Anima — Thom's solo work pushes further into electronic abstraction.
Foals
Math-rock-inflected Oxford indie favorites.
Glass Animals
Oxford's psychedelic, groove-heavy indie-pop breakout.
The Oxford music scene
Oxford (England, UK) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 6 bands and artists across 3 genres. University city, home of intellectual music. Radiohead gazed at the world through Oxford's eyes.
The most represented genres are indie (4), rock (1) and electronic (1).
The earliest year on record is Radiohead (1985) and the latest is Glass Animals (2010); the busiest decade on the map is the 1980s with 2 acts.
Notable acts to start with: Radiohead, Supergrass, Ride and Radiohead (Thom Yorke solo). Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
- Birmingham England, UK · 88 km
- London England, UK · 89 km
- Bristol England, UK · 96 km
- Nottingham England, UK · 128 km
- Cardiff Wales, UK · 135 km
- Brighton England, UK · 136 km
Questions about Oxford music
What music is Oxford known for?
Oxford is known for rock, electronic music. Notable acts include Radiohead, Supergrass, Ride.
How many bands are from Oxford?
The Genesis of Sound map features 6 bands and artists from Oxford, spanning rock, indie, electronic.