Radio Oxford’s Download show is somewhat an anomaly as far as local radio shows go. Its vibrant young team of music fans follow the paths of countless equally vibrant and fresh artists from Oxford, aiming to enhance the already thriving music scene and encourage people to go and see local music talent. It’s quite possibly cooler than anything on national radio or television and apparently the most successful local radio programme on the BBC to boot!
This week Download have celebrated two years on the air and briefly look back at how the show developed into the revelation that it has become. “And now we are two and toddling along very nicely indeed,” says co-presenter Suzy Healey, “thanks to the rich and varied Oxford music scene.” It’s this thriving music scene combined with a student population who love music and want to see it live which is surely the secret of success for Tim Bearder (presenter) and friends. These already hyper keen music fans can listen to the show, discover an artist who they like and go and see them that evening, somewhere nearby, effortless!
“Never listen to Download whilst operating heavy machinery,” this is the warning that accompanies an intro which is oddly missing Tim Bearder this week − he’s on a well earned holiday, but the co-presenters who call each other “smelly cats,” Suzy Healey and Dave Gilyeat carry on seamlessly. We get to meet a few of Oxford’s most talented musicians who have formed a very interesting collaborative club entitled “Super Kitchen” and hear an interview with Brighton artist Bat for Lashes. All this and exclusive tracks from Still Man, Smile X and Agents of Jane − delicious!
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