THE OASIS NEWSROOM - Reporting the latest on the Gallaghers

Noel Gallagher: Seoul is like the Scotland of Asia

2012-05-30T08:25:00.000-04:00

From Noel Gallagher's 'Tales From The Middle Of Nowhere' tour diary. Yes comrades. Spent the last few days in Korea. In the great city of Seoul. Love this place. It’s like the Scotland of Asia. The shows (which there were 2 of) were fucking bloody awesome. Thanks for all the birthday presents. A special thanks to the kids what made the birthday cakes that ended up in the dressing room.

Oasis Sweeps Top Spots in XFM Poll

2012-05-29T16:50:00.001-04:00

UK radio station XFM has compiled a poll to find XFM's Best British Songs Of All Time Ten Oasis songs feature in the list of 100 with 'Live Forever' at number 1, 'Don't Look Back In Anger' at number 2 and 'Wonderwall' at number 3. The list was voted for by the public and XFM DJ's, Oasis songs in the list are below... 89: Rock 'N' Roll Star 62: The Masterplan 57: Whatever 52: Supersonic 49:

Video: Noel Gallagher: 'A Simple Game of Genius'

2012-05-29T12:52:00.001-04:00

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - a Simple Game of Genius Live May 29 2012, Seoul Korea

Happy Birthday Chief!

2012-05-29T11:44:00.000-04:00

(More great sculptures at Lizlomax.com) Noel Gallagher Turned 45 years young today. Here's to many more.

Noel Gallagher: How is your wife!!? Who is your cat!?

2012-05-28T05:06:00.001-04:00

From Noel Gallagher's 'Tales From The Middle Of Nowhere' tour diary.Yes comrades. So where were we? What day is it today? Sunday? It is here anyway.So . . . back to Friday was it? Or Saturday? Fucked if I know anymore . . . I've had about 16 hours kip in a week!! So spaced out now it's getting psychedelic (I used to pay £20 to feel like this back in the 80's!!). Right well . . . I remember waking

Like Top Of The Pops but with Military Precision

2012-05-26T16:05:00.006-04:00

From Noel Gallagher's 'Tales From The Middle Of Nowhere' tour diary. Well that tv show was - as predicted - fucking insane. It’s quite difficult to know what these Japanese shows are actually supposed to be about, but I'm guessing it was like some kind of version of our very own Top Of The Pops (R.I.P.). It was all executed with military precision. For example they give you instructions like:

Noel Die!!!

2012-05-25T12:26:00.001-04:00

From Noel Gallagher's 'Tales from the Middle of Nowhere' tour diary: Yes comrades. It's been a couple of days. This jet-lag is a fucker. Hardly slept a wink. So . . . Did a show a couple of days ago at the Budokan. Quite a prestigious gig. Bob Dylan played here back in the day as did a little known band from Liverpool called The Beatles. It's quite a big deal. Up there with Madison Square

Oasis Songs to feature in new Top Of The Pops Musical

2012-05-25T10:28:00.002-04:00

Music from the likes of Oasis, David Bowie and Blur are set to feature in a new theatre production of the iconic BBC music show Top Of The Pops. Plans have been announced for the musical to begin a tour of the UK from October this year – premiering at the Congress Theatre in Eastbourne between October 18th-20th – with a cast of singers and dancers backed by a live band and material from the

Noel: ...I went F#cking Mental

2012-05-23T12:50:00.003-04:00

From Noel Gallagher's 'Tales From The Middle Of Nowhere' tour diary. You might have guessed we've had a few days off. Back in London. Very nice it was too. So . . . where were we? Santiago? Don't remember much about the gig. I'm sure it was stunning. To be honest I was on cloud 9 after the football. I don't remember much at all. You'll know by now that we (Manchester City) pulled it off. In

Noel Gallagher added to iTunes festival line-up

2012-05-22T12:35:00.000-04:00

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds and Emeli Sande are the latest act to be added to this year’s iTunes festival line-up. The former Oasis guitarist will headline the event on September 12th, with Brit Award winner Emeli Sande also confirmed on the bill for September 5th. The iTunes festival will again be held at London’s Roundhouse venue for 2012, running from September 1st-30th. The new

Noel and Liam Talking Again?

2012-05-20T16:51:00.001-04:00

Almost three years since the end of Oasis, feuding brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher are in “friendly text contact” thanks to Manchester City winning the Premier League. “They were both over the moon when City won and messages were exchanged,” says a mutual pal. “It took something like that to break the ice and they’ve also been in touch since by text.” Since the group’s break-up Noel, 44, and

Liam Gallagher Makes Shortlist on NME's Ultimate Musical Icon Award List

2012-05-19T01:32:00.004-04:00

(photo: live4ever) Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner, former Oasis man Liam Gallagher, Morrissey and John Lennon are among those who've made the last eight in NME's search for the Ultimate Musical Icon of the last 60 years. As well as the above, Amy Winehouse, Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie and Nirvana's Kurt Cobain have also made the cut, which began earlier this year with a shortlist of 60

Details of Beady Eye's intimate show announced

2012-05-16T04:05:00.000-04:00

Beady Eye are set to make their live return with an intimate show at Warrington Parr Hall on 28th June 2012. To ensure everyone has an equal chance of attending this special show, tickets will be available through a ticket draw.Sign up here to be in with a chance of purchasing two tickets. Tickets will be priced at £25 each plus booking fee.

Beady Eye Announce Exclusive UK Show

2012-05-15T10:57:00.005-04:00

Tomorrow Wednesday 16th May 9am, Beady Eye announce an exclusive intimate UK show! To make it fair, tickets will be made available to purchase via a lottery through the Beady Eye website, keep an eye out for further announcements tomorrow! -www.beadyeyemusic.comvia L4e

A Break on the Horizon?

2012-05-14T14:46:00.000-04:00

NOEL GALLAGHER is planning two years off when he finishes touring with his High Flying Birds, on his wife’s orders. The musician said that wife Sara wants him to have time at home to be with their children after what will have been a year on the road. Noel also revealed that he has softened his war with brother Liam. The pair now communicate through their peacemaker mum Peggy and Noel is

Noel Gallagher got a little bit wasted in Peru

2012-05-13T04:44:00.001-04:00

From Noel Gallagher's 'Tales From The Middle Of Nowhere' tour diary.Yes comrades . . . so Lima? (that's in Peru by the way)It's also the place where I wrote that song of mine called "If I Had A Gun".Nice place. Foggy. Stinks of dead fish!! Got a little bit wasted the first night on that drink "pisco sour"? The locals say you should only ever have 2 and under no circumstances should one attempt a

Noel Gallagher To Headline Jersey Live Festival

2012-05-11T11:15:00.001-04:00

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds and Chase and Status have been confirmed as headliners for this year’s Jersey Live Festival. To be held over the weekend of September 1st-2nd at the Royal Jersey Showgrounds on the Channel Island, the event will be headlined on the first night by Chase & Status, with Noel Gallagher closing proceedings on September 2nd. Amongst the other acts also confirmed

"Back to Wonderwall" - Mashup

2012-05-10T14:35:00.003-04:00

Italian duo DJs From Mars' "Back To Wonderwall" features Liam Gallagher's vocal line from the 1995 Oasis hit single "Wonderwall" backed by the Iconic intro riff from AC/DC’s "Back In Black" mixing in Skrillex and Knife Party's "Scary Monsters And Nice Sprites" for good measure: via L4e

Paraguay. You are Madness Personified.

2012-05-10T13:03:00.003-04:00

From Noel Gallagher's 'Tales From The Middle Of Nowhere' tour diary. Yes comrades. So . . . Paraguay? Holy shit-balls what a crazy country!! We'll get to the gig in a bit but first let me take you on a little journey from the hotel to the soundcheck. 40 minutes it took and honest to God you've never seen anything like it . . . well I haven't anyway. So . . . we set off in a convoy of sorts. 3

Noel Gallagher Interview in Peru

2012-05-10T11:10:00.002-04:00

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Liam Gallagher's Clothing Store to Sell Classic Vinyl Albums

2012-05-08T10:52:00.003-04:00

photo: live4ever Liam Gallagher‘s Pretty Green clothing shops will begin selling vinyl records later this month, marking another boost for the traditional market. With last month’s Record Store Day enjoying its best ever year sales-wise, and the recent launch of a new Independent Record Store chart also helping to keep the format in the headlines, the fortunes of a previously

Liam Gallagher: I'm Moving Back to Manchester if City Win the League

2012-05-07T19:37:00.000-04:00

Manchester City super-fan Liam Gallagher has said in a radio interview that he will return home if the Blues win the Premier League title next Sunday. The former Oasis frontman told Talksport radio before the Newcastle game yesterday that he would return to Manchester if City won their first title since 1968. Liam said: "I'm moving back to Manchester if City win the league. I'm going to buy a

Screaming Birds And Their Bastard Cameras

2012-05-07T14:22:00.000-04:00

From Noel Gallagher's 'Tales From The Middle Of Nowhere' tour diary. Yes comrades . . . so . . . Cordoba? Had a funny sketch at the airport yesterday when a family came up to me while I was queuing to get on the plane. They approached me (Mum, Dad and two young boys) and asked the usual "is it alright if they (and pointed to the boys) take a picture?" "Go on then" says I, and the parents

Noel Gallagher: Brazil . . . you NEVER, EVER disappoint.

2012-05-06T05:48:00.001-04:00

From Noel Gallagher's 'Tales From The Middle Of Nowhere' tour diary. Yes comrades. So . . . Rio? Fuck me! What an unbelievable night. A truly special gig. Not because of anything I did I hasten to add - I played AND sang like shit!! But them kids man!?!? it was just a privilege to have been there never mind on the stage AND I got in for free(I know the bass player innit?)!!!!!! The green

Video: Telehit, Mexico Interview with Noel Gallagher

2012-05-03T13:08:00.001-04:00