Is ‘Whats The Scene’ your scene?

We sat down with the editor of the student-run music site

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“Whats The Scene” (WTS) is a new student-run website that reviews gigs, albums, DJs – you name it.

The Tab was interested in finding out more, so we went for a pint with editor Charlie Campbell.

Charlie said: “We feel there is a gap in Oxford’s music journalism.

“It’s unbelievable that in a town with such a vibrant music scene there is no student website or newspaper dedicated solely to music.”

If you’re starting to get the uneasy feeling this is a site for those Wadham-esque owners of record players, then fret not.

Beliebers, brace yourselves.

Charlie says: “Next week we have a review of Bieber’s new album coming out. To be fair, ‘Sorry’ is a tune.

“We want WTS to be broad in content – from the niche topics that need the expertise of music fanatics to the more accessible topics which the less well-informed can appreciate.”

We feel that most of Oxford (let’s get real here) will be pleased with the latter part of that statement.

Charlie added: “Also, I find that I am often at a loss for a comprehensive idea of the dates and times of music events in Oxford – I think our weekly planner should be really helpful for the busy Oxford student.

“This will cover visiting DJs at the O2 to quiet acoustic gigs in some pub no-one has ever heard of.”

To the question of how much emphasis would be placed on student talent, Charlie said: “We are really excited to launch a platform off of which student talent can receive more publicity.

“In fact – we are having a launch party on the Wednesday of seventh Week at the Mad Hatter in Cowley where student singer-songwriters will be performing.

“Hopefully this kind of event will become a termly fixture and WTS can create more live music nights where you can drink and talk to friends as well as listen to the live music.”

Move over Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe, the Mad Hatter is apparently where it’s at.

Looks like WTS is set to take over the music journalist scene of Oxford – and we’re excited.