Oxford Collapse
| Company type | Indie rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Founder | Michael Pace, Dan Fetherston, Adam Rizer |
| Defunct | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Brooklyn , United States |
Area served | United States, United Kingdom |
Key people | Michael Pace, Dan Fetherston, Adam Rizer |
| Products | Music albums, EPs, singles |
Oxford Collapse was an indie rock ensemble originating from Brooklyn, New York, composed of Michael Pace (vocals, guitar), Dan Fetherston (drums), and Adam Rizer (bass, vocals).
History
The band introduced themselves with a limited self-titled EP released through HCR in 2002. Following this, they joined Kanine Records and launched their debut full-length album Some Wilderness in April 2004. That summer, they issued the remix single "Melting the Ice Queen" in July.
In October 2004, Oxford Collapse released the 7-inch EP Songs For The Singers Of Panthers on Discoloration Records. Subsequently, they delivered A Good Ground, marking their final album under Kanine Records.
Later, the group signed with the independent label Sub Pop, releasing Remember The Night Parties in October 2006. This album earned a 7.9 out of 10 rating from Pitchfork Media, which also placed "Please Visit Your National Parks" at number 96 in its Top 100 Tracks of 2006.
Their most recent studio album, Bits, debuted on August 5, 2008. To promote it, Oxford Collapse toured the UK supporting We Are Scientists.
After an eight-year run, the band announced their disbandment in June 2009.
Following the breakup, Michael Pace formed The Child Actors, who released their first single in March 2012.
Members
Final Lineup
- Michael Pace – vocals, guitar
- Adam Rizer – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Dan Fetherston – drums
Albums
- Some Wilderness (2004) Kanine Records
- A Good Ground (2005) Kanine Records
- Remember the Night Parties (2006) Sub Pop
- Bits (2008) Sub Pop
EPs
- Oxford Collapse (EP) (2002) HCR
- Songs for the Singers of Panthers (7-inch, 2002) Discoloration Records
- Melting the Ice Queen (remix) (12-inch, 2004) Kanine Records
- The Hann-Byrd EP (12-inch, 2008) Comedy Minus One
Singles
- "Decking the Classics" (2006, Version City)
- "Please Visit Your National Parks" (2006) Sub Pop
- "Spike of Bensonhurst" (2008, Flameshovel)
- "The Birthday Wars" (2008, Sub Pop)
- "Young Love Delivers" (2008, Sub Pop)
- "Oxford Collapse & Joggers split 7-inch" (2009, Cocktail Partner)