What's on the MusicInOxford.co.uk stereo this week?By the time you read this, they may already have all been claimed, but one of Oxford's best new bands of the past couple of years, Spring Offensive (www.springoffensive.co.uk) are giving away tickets for a special secret gig that takes place on December 15. The location for the show, at which Spring Offensive alone will play, will be revealed to ticketholders nearer the time. There are under 100 tickets available in total, and they're being handed out on a first come, first served basis. To claim yours - if you're quick enough - contact the band at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Although things are gradually winding down in Oxford music as we head towards Christmas, there are still lots of gigs and records out there to keep you occupied. To keep up with what's going on, as well as reading this column, make sure that you keep an eye on MusicInOxford.co.uk as well as picking up local music magazines Nightshift and Oxfordshire Music Scene - new issues of those two titles are now out and about all over Oxfordshire's venues, shops and pubs.
MusicInOxford.co.uk's monthly gig series continues on Friday, December 9, when the Wheatsheaf in Oxford will play host to Oxford's legendary post-rockers The Workhouse, up-and-coming Krautrock-influenced Listing Ships, and out-of-towners Warm Digits. Find out more and buy tickets for just £5 at www.wegottickets.com/event/145269.
Read full reviews of the latest releases, and find out loads more about Oxford bands, music and gigs, at MusicInOxford.co.uk
