October 25, 2008 - One of the best things about CMJ is the variety of bands that can be experienced in a single night, and often at a single venue. In just a few hours, one can easily indulge in folk, punk, hip-hop, pop, metal and indie rock.
August 12, 2008 - Novelty indie pop-punk trio Oxford Collapse crams together a fun mixture of rough experimental sounds on the Brooklyn group's second Sub Pop release, "Bits." The band still delivers its familiar '90s-spirited alt-rock, but gets slightly more emotionally exposed and musically versatile.
August 8, 2008 - Blending high-energy '90s-era alternative rock with hints of raw punk spontaneity and reckless, fun attitude, Oxford Collapse has become a favorite of Brooklyn, NY's live music scene. With its sophomore Sub Pop album, "Bits," due Tuesday (8/12), the group could find itself breaking through to a bigger audience.
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