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'''Oxygen Thief''' is |
'''Oxygen Thief''' is a solo musical project based in the city of [[Bristol]]. He has received national radio recognition and festival slots. |
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==Musical career== |
==Musical career== |
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Oxygen Thief began in 2006. He has supported Frank Turner, Johnny Foreigner, Chris T-T, and Tubelord and is a regular feature at Cheltenham’s award-winning [[2000 Trees Festival]].<ref name="Blagsound">{{Citation |
Oxygen Thief began in 2006. He has supported Frank Turner, Mongol Horde, InMe, Johnny Foreigner, Chris T-T, and Tubelord and is a regular feature at Cheltenham’s award-winning [[2000 Trees Festival]].<ref name="Blagsound">{{Citation |
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}}</ref> He first appeared at the festival in 2008.<ref>[http://www.efestivals.co.uk/news/08/080318c.shtml 2008 2000 Trees Festival lineup at e-festivals, accessed 2012-06-28]</ref> He returned in 2010, 2011 and |
}}</ref> He first appeared at the festival in 2008.<ref>[http://www.efestivals.co.uk/news/08/080318c.shtml 2008 2000 Trees Festival lineup at e-festivals, accessed 2012-06-28]</ref> He returned in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014.<ref name="Bearded magazine">{{Citation |
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}}</ref><ref>[http://www.uberrock.co.uk/cd-reviews/25-may-cd/2529-oxygen-thief-destroy-it-yourself-broken-tail-records.html Uber Rock Destroy It Yourself review, accessed 2012-06-28]</ref><ref>[http://live-music-scene.co.uk/cd-reviews-content.asp?id=417 Live Music Scene Destroy It Yourself review, accessed 2012-06-28]</ref><ref>[http://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/165342/9 Stereo Board Destroy It Yourself review, accessed 2012-06-28]</ref><ref>[http://www.blagsound.com/reviews/oxygen-thief-review.blag Blagsound Destroy It Yourself review, accessed 2012-06-28]</ref><ref>[http://www.whisperinandhollerin.com/reviews/review.asp?id=8042 Whisperin and Hollerin Destroy It Yourself review, accessed 2012-06-28]</ref><ref>[http://thefourohfive.com/review/article/oxygen-thief-destroy-it-yourself The Four Oh Five Destroy It Yourself review, accessed 2012-06-28]</ref> He has been interviewed on [[Tom Robinson]]'s BBC 6 music show<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01c9866 BBC 6 Music episode guide, accessed 2012-06-28]</ref><ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/tomrobinson/20/12/02/tracklisting-sunday-19022012.shtml BBC 6 Music Tom Robinson interview, accessed 2012-06-28]</ref> and on BBC Introducing in Bristol.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00g9h65 BBC Introducing in Bristol episode guide - Oxygen Thief in session, accessed 2012-06-28]</ref> He played the 2012 BBC Introducing stage at the T in the Park festival.<ref>[http://www.safeconcerts.com/news/2012/jun/7502-the-bbc-introducing-line-up-for-t-in-the-park-announced.asp Safe Concerts announce 2012 BBC Introducing stage lineup at the T in the Park festival, accessed 2012-06-28]</ref> |
}}</ref><ref>[http://www.uberrock.co.uk/cd-reviews/25-may-cd/2529-oxygen-thief-destroy-it-yourself-broken-tail-records.html Uber Rock Destroy It Yourself review, accessed 2012-06-28]</ref><ref>[http://live-music-scene.co.uk/cd-reviews-content.asp?id=417 Live Music Scene Destroy It Yourself review, accessed 2012-06-28]</ref><ref>[http://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/165342/9 Stereo Board Destroy It Yourself review, accessed 2012-06-28]</ref><ref>[http://www.blagsound.com/reviews/oxygen-thief-review.blag Blagsound Destroy It Yourself review, accessed 2012-06-28]</ref><ref>[http://www.whisperinandhollerin.com/reviews/review.asp?id=8042 Whisperin and Hollerin Destroy It Yourself review, accessed 2012-06-28]</ref><ref>[http://thefourohfive.com/review/article/oxygen-thief-destroy-it-yourself The Four Oh Five Destroy It Yourself review, accessed 2012-06-28]</ref> He has been interviewed on [[Tom Robinson]]'s BBC 6 music show<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01c9866 BBC 6 Music episode guide, accessed 2012-06-28]</ref><ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/tomrobinson/20/12/02/tracklisting-sunday-19022012.shtml BBC 6 Music Tom Robinson interview, accessed 2012-06-28]</ref> and on BBC Introducing in Bristol.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00g9h65 BBC Introducing in Bristol episode guide - Oxygen Thief in session, accessed 2012-06-28]</ref> He played the 2012 BBC Introducing stage at the T in the Park festival.<ref>[http://www.safeconcerts.com/news/2012/jun/7502-the-bbc-introducing-line-up-for-t-in-the-park-announced.asp Safe Concerts announce 2012 BBC Introducing stage lineup at the T in the Park festival, accessed 2012-06-28]</ref> |
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Having toured regularly with acts from their roster, Oxygen Thief signed to [[Xtra Mile Recordings]]<ref>[http://www.xtramilerecordings.com/NewsDetails?NewsId=XMR_NW_348 Xtra Mile Recordings press release, accessed 2014-08-06]</ref>, formed a 3 piece electric lineup, released two EPs and a second full-length album. |
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Oxygen Thief's debut full band release, a mini album titled 'Accidents Do Not Happen, They Are Caused' is due for release on 9th December through [[Xtra Mile Recordings]]. |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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===Albums=== |
===Albums and EPs=== |
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*''Destroy It Yourself'' (9 May, 2011 [[Broken Tail Records]]) |
*''Destroy It Yourself'' (9 May, 2011 [[Broken Tail Records]]) |
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*''Accidents Do Not Happen, They Are Caused'' (9 December, 2013 [[Xtra Mile Recordings]]) |
*''Accidents Do Not Happen, They Are Caused'' (9 December, 2013 [[Xtra Mile Recordings]]) |
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*''One Day This Will All Be Fields'' (23rd March, 2014 [[Xtra Mile Recordings]]) |
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*''The Half-Life of Facts'' (16th June, 2014 [[Xtra Mile Recordings]]) |
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===Split EPs=== |
===Split EPs=== |
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*[http://www.myspace.com/brokentailrecords Broken Tail Records on MySpace] |
*[http://www.myspace.com/brokentailrecords Broken Tail Records on MySpace] |
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*[http://www.xtramilerecordings.com Xtra Mile Recordings website] |
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==References== |
==References== |
Revision as of 09:30, 6 August 2014
Oxygen Thief | |
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Origin | Bristol, United Kingdom |
Genres | Folk Punk, Acoustic Punk Rock |
Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, Vocals |
Years active | 2006 - present |
Labels | Xtra Mile Recordings, Broken Tail Records |
Website | oxygenthiefmusic |
Oxygen Thief is a solo musical project based in the city of Bristol. He has received national radio recognition and festival slots.
Musical career
Oxygen Thief began in 2006. He has supported Frank Turner, Mongol Horde, InMe, Johnny Foreigner, Chris T-T, and Tubelord and is a regular feature at Cheltenham’s award-winning 2000 Trees Festival.[1] He first appeared at the festival in 2008.[2] He returned in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014.[3][4] He was featured in the BBC Introducing in Bristol preview of the 2010 festival.[5] His 2011 appearance at the festival was praised for delivering intensity in a serene setting.[6]
2009 saw the release of a three-way split album, entitled Exclamation At Asterisk Hash, which features fellow solo acoustic performers Ben Marwood and Jim Lockey. The album was released on Broken Tail Records. All three artists toured together in support of the release and played together at the Walk the Line Festival in 2009.[7]
A debut full length album entitled Destroy It Yourself was released on 9 May, 2011, also on Broken Tail Records. The album was praised for its intensity, energy and songwriting.[1][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] He has been interviewed on Tom Robinson's BBC 6 music show[15][16] and on BBC Introducing in Bristol.[17] He played the 2012 BBC Introducing stage at the T in the Park festival.[18]
Having toured regularly with acts from their roster, Oxygen Thief signed to Xtra Mile Recordings[19], formed a 3 piece electric lineup, released two EPs and a second full-length album.
Discography
Albums and EPs
- Destroy It Yourself (9 May, 2011 Broken Tail Records)
- Accidents Do Not Happen, They Are Caused (9 December, 2013 Xtra Mile Recordings)
- One Day This Will All Be Fields (23rd March, 2014 Xtra Mile Recordings)
- The Half-Life of Facts (16th June, 2014 Xtra Mile Recordings)
Split EPs
- Exclamation At Asterisk Hash (2009 Broken Tail Records)
External links
- oxygenthiefmusic
.com - official website - Broken Tail Records on MySpace
- Xtra Mile Recordings website
References
- ^ a b Cousins, Clara (2011), "In Conversation with Oxygen Thief", Blagsound, retrieved 2012-06-28
- ^ 2008 2000 Trees Festival lineup at e-festivals, accessed 2012-06-28
- ^ Ireland, Suzie (2010), "Preview 2000 Trees Festival 2010", Bearded magazine, retrieved 2012-06-28
- ^ Reid, Sean (2011), "New acts added to 2000 Trees Festival", Alter the Press, retrieved 2012-06-28
- ^ BBC Introducing in Bristol episode guide - preview of the 2010 2000 Trees Festival, accessed 2012-06-28
- ^ Tickner, Matthew; Scott, Annie (2011), "Review 2000 Trees Festival 2011", 247 magazine, retrieved 2012-06-28
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ 2009 Walk the Line festival lineup at e-festivals, accessed 2012-06-28
- ^ Pensioner, Kid (2011), "Oxygen Thief - Destroy It Yourself (LP, Broken Tail Records)", Venue, retrieved 2012-06-28
- ^ Uber Rock Destroy It Yourself review, accessed 2012-06-28
- ^ Live Music Scene Destroy It Yourself review, accessed 2012-06-28
- ^ Stereo Board Destroy It Yourself review, accessed 2012-06-28
- ^ Blagsound Destroy It Yourself review, accessed 2012-06-28
- ^ Whisperin and Hollerin Destroy It Yourself review, accessed 2012-06-28
- ^ The Four Oh Five Destroy It Yourself review, accessed 2012-06-28
- ^ BBC 6 Music episode guide, accessed 2012-06-28
- ^ BBC 6 Music Tom Robinson interview, accessed 2012-06-28
- ^ BBC Introducing in Bristol episode guide - Oxygen Thief in session, accessed 2012-06-28
- ^ Safe Concerts announce 2012 BBC Introducing stage lineup at the T in the Park festival, accessed 2012-06-28
- ^ Xtra Mile Recordings press release, accessed 2014-08-06