Blog: State Magazine

Early Friday and the first band to play the Red Bull Academy Stage are THE 202s . Luring a small crowd in with sampled kraut beats and ambient noises they gather a smattering of fans up front, while others are just taking refuge from the misty rain that decided to grace us at Oxegen. The main set though is not so much electronic as jangly, harmonica-laden guitar pop. 'Ease My Mind' adds a little sunshine, mellow yet upbeat and a little dreamy. While 'Who Cares About Sunshine' adds a little 60's melody. The set is strong, lifted entirely of [...]