Tandem FestivalNew summer festival from ‘Record And Ride’ founder

‘Record And Ride’ was a epic cycle journey that took place in 2012. It saw Oxford sound engineer and cyclist Nicholas O’Brien travel around Europe and collect sound recordings along the way. Read more in our news stories here. O’Brien and his team now plan to launch a new summer festival this year. Tandem Festival […]

Nicholas O'Brien and Doppler‘Record and Ride’ project update – heading home…

Remember the ‘Record and Ride’ project mentioned here a couple of months ago – sound engineer and cyclist Nicholas O’Brien embarking on an epic bike ride throughout Europe, and getting involved in music and sound recording along the way? Well, it’s been going well, and O’Brien will be heading back to Oxford in September. Since […]

Nicholas O'Brien and DopplerEuropean ‘Record and Ride’ project starts in Oxford on 7 April

The ‘Record and Ride’ project was mentioned here a few weeks ago. It’s the undertaking of an Oxford-based sound engineer and cyclist, which will include a long European cycling trip, during which several music and sound recordings will be taken and shared with followers of the project. The journey begins in a couple of days, […]

Nicholas O'Brien and DopplerOxford cyclist to undertake 4-5 month ‘Record And Ride’ trip around Europe

On 7 April, Nicholas O’Brien, an Oxford-based sound engineer and cyclist, begins a four to five month long cycling trip around Europe. He and his bike (named ‘Doppler’) will meet with musicians and artists along the way – with them deciding on the next leg of the journey – and at each stop, sound recordings […]

The Cellar 05/06/15 imageThe Ed Rome Band / Count Skylarkin @ The Cellar, Oxford

Continuing Skylarkin’ Soundsystem’s ongoing 15th Anniversary series, acclaimed singer/songwriter Ed Rome brings his all-star ensemble to The Cellar for the very first time. Showcasing sides from Snapshot: Dubs & Subs – the second LP in their two-part homage to the classic sounds of late 60s/early 70s Jamaica, expect a thrilling ride through vintage ska, reggae […]

Vanilla Ace / Knightrider / Varkitekt @ The Cellar, Oxford

For Rundfunk’s final night of the year they are bringing you the brilliant Vanilla Ace. Released on the likes of OFF recordings, Southern Fried records, Moda Music and Make Love Not Money recordings, this guy really needs no introducing. His Musicology EP was number 2 on the overall Beatport deep house chart and ‘Bring it […]