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Liam Gallagher will be this week’s surprise voice for Manchester’s tram announcements.The former Oasis member and Manchester music legend is set to take over the tram announcements in celebration of the Bee Network, Greater Manchester’s integrated public transport system, and Beyond the Music festival. Gallagher will be announcing the stops as they go via some pre-recorded snippets.Beyond the Music Festival is a new fest and change-making conference that is set to take place in Manchester from October 11-14.

Noel Gallagher has hit out at the use of video assisted refereeing (VAR) in the Premier League and has also called Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) chief Howard Webb “disastrous”.Gallagher, a Manchester City fan, saw his team lose to Arsenal 1-0 over the weekend. He spoke to talkSPORT about Tottenham’s 2-1 win to Liverpool last week after Luis Diaz was incorrectly ruled offside following a VAR blunder.The referring association, PGMOL, have since apologised to Liverpool, releasing an audio to talk through how the error occurred as part of the greater transparency PGMOL Chief Howard had previously pledged.Gallagher, however, had some strong opinions about Webb and VAR.When asked about the blunder at Liverpool last week, Gallagher said of Webb: “All I will say is, this guy Howard Webb, since he’s been brought in to sort stuff out it’s been nothing short of an absolute disaster.“Nobody wants it VAR, it kills the vibe in the ground, they cannot get it right.“For the life of me, I cannot understand why they don’t use the same system they use in the Champions League, I can’t understand why [Premier League clubs voted against it].“It seems to be really definitive and fan friendly, I imagine the system here will get thrown out.

Netflix documentary series about the life of David Beckham has now started to stream – and it comes with an extensive new soundtrack.According to an official synopsis, Beckham “tells the inside story of a global football star and cultural icon.” The four-part series explores “his humble working-class beginnings in east London, his drive and determination to win, and the battle to find balance between ambition, love and family, David’s story is one of immense ups and downs.”It continues: “The series takes you on that rollercoaster and builds a surprising, personal and definitive story of one of the most recognisable and scrutinised athletes of all time.”Academy Award-winner Fisher Stevens (Palmer, And We Go Green, The Cove) along with Academy Award and Emmy Award-winning producer John Battsek (One Day in September, Searching for Sugar Man, Winter on Fire) have been granted “unprecedented access” to David, his wife Victoria, his family, his friends and his team-mates for the documentary.Netflix say this has resulted in “an intimate portrait of a man as well as a chronicle of late-modern sports and celebrity culture.” The film’s soundtrack features many acts from the nineties at the height of Beckham’s fame, including Blur, Oasis, Ocean Colour Scene – and of course, The Spice Girls.You can watch the film’s trailer here: Season 1: Episode 1 Songs – The Kick‘Supersonic’ – Oasis ‘Sрice Uр Your Life’ – Spice Girls‘Gangster Trippin’ – Fatboy Slim‘Here I Come’ – The RootsSeason 1: Episode 2 Songs – Seeing Red‘Sing’ – Blur‘Hundred Mile High City’ – Ocean Colour Scene‘Steal My Sunshine’ – LenSeason 1: Episode 3 Songs – Goldenballs ‘Salute Your Solution’ – The Raconteurs‘Gimme Some Lovin’ – The Spencer Davis Group’10:03′ – Doves‘Eve

Noel Gallagher has said in a new interview that Oasis‘ 1994 album, ‘Definitely Maybe’ was “the last great punk album”.Gallagher made the comments during an interview with MOJO Magazine where he also compared Oasis’ breakthrough album to the Sex Pistols‘ only album, ‘Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols’. “Definitely Maybe was the last great punk album in many respects,” he told the magazine. “We were a punk band with Beatles melodies. We had no effects, barely any equipment, just loads of attitude, 12 cans of Red Stripe and ambition.”Comparing ‘Definitely Maybe’ with the Sex Pistols’ album, he added: “If you listen to that and ‘Never Mind The Bollocks’, they’re quite similar.

Oasis brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher.The actor, who is best known for roles in Arrested Development and BoJack Horseman, was asked to choose his favourite Gallagher brother by a fan during an appearance on Johnny Vaughan’s 4-7 Thang on Radio X.In response, Arnett said: “I know that they’re both friends of the programme and I’ve heard them both on the programme, so I don’t want to pick sides, but I did hang out one evening for a couple of hours with Noel… I think Noel because his quotes are just off the charts. Unbelievable.”When Vaughan said Liam’s quotes were on “a different level”, Arnett replied: “Than Noel’s? He once described his brother as a man with a fork in a world of soup.

Oasis have shared a new lyric video for their classic track ‘Acquiesce’ – check it out first on NME below.The song will appear on the 25th anniversary reissue of the Manchester band’s 1998 B-sides collection ‘The Masterplan’, which is due for release in various new formats on November 3 (pre-order/pre-save here).Arriving today (September 22), the official visuals for ‘Acquiesce’ combine archive performance footage of Oasis with vintage, ’90s-inspired imagery. The lyrics, meanwhile, play out onscreen and on an old-school TV set.Originally released back in 1998, ‘The Masterplan’ contains singles from Oasis’ first three albums, ‘Definitely Maybe’ (1994), ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’ (1995), and ‘Be Here Now’ (1997).The compilation charted at Number Two in the UK Official Album Chart and sold almost 122,000 copies in its first week of release. It’s since gone on to be triple platinum and has sold over three million copies worldwide.‘Acquiesce’ first appeared on the CD edition of ‘Some Might Say’, which became the group’s first UK Number One single in 1995.The full tracklist for ‘The Masterplan (Remastered Edition)’ is as follows:1. ‘Acquiesce’ 2. ‘Underneath The Sky’ 3. ‘Talk Tonight’ 4. ‘Going Nowhere’ 5. ‘Fade Away’ 6. ‘The Swamp Song’ 7. ‘I Am The Walrus – Live Glasgow Cathouse June ’94’ 8. ‘Listen Up’ 9. ‘Rockin’ Chair’ 10. ‘Half The World Away’11. ‘(It’s Good) To Be Free’ 12. ‘Stay Young’ 13. ‘Headshrinker’ 14. ‘The Masterplan’ In other news, Liam Gallager has hinted to a fan that his next solo album is finished.The singer-songwriter’s most recent studio record, ‘C’mon You Know’, came out in 2022.Noel, meanwhile, recently revealed that he’s recorded a secret dance track with CamelPhat which he is yet to complete.

Liam Gallagher has adopted a rescue dog named ‘Buttons’ from a sanctuary in Thailand.The former Oasis member received praise after it was revealed that he contacted the Happy Doggo sanctuary in order to re-home the puppy who had been abandoned in the jungle for “not being cute enough” by its former family.In an interview with Sky News, dog rescuer Niall Harbison shared his shock when he found Gallagher’s name among the applications to adopt Buttons. At first, Harbison believed it may have been a friend pulling a prank or a wind-up of sorts but upon further inspection of the application, it turned out to actually be the ‘Stand By Me’ singer.A post shared by Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher)“The name on the form was Liam Gallagher, but I thought that’s obviously not him,” he said. “Then the next line was occupation, and it was ‘singer’.

Oasis are set to release new formats of ‘The Masterplan’ to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the album.To mark the silver anniversary of the 1998 B-sides release, ‘The Masterplan’ will be made available in various new formats on November 3, including CD, cream cassette and limited-edition double vinyl in a variety of colours – you can pre-order/ pre-save yours here.‘The Masterplan’ was released as a compilation album of B-sides originally featured on singles from Oasis’ first three albums, ‘Definitely Maybe’ (1994), ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’ (1995), and ‘Be Here Now’ (1997).You can check out a trailer for the release below.‘The Masterplan’ turns 25 this November!A number of limited edition collectors formats will be made available to celebrate the silver anniversary. New formats will feature remastered audio, taken from the ‘Chasing The Sun’ re-issues, available for the first time as one… pic.twitter.com/MKUBlHZaPV— Oasis (@oasis) September 20, 2023The new formats will also feature remastered audio taken from the ‘Chasing The Sun’ reissues, and includes tracks like ‘Acquiesce’, which was originally found on the ‘Some Might Say’ CD single, and ‘Half The World Away’, from the ‘Whatever’ single.Upon its release in 1998, ‘The Masterplan’ charted at number two in the UK Official Album Chart and sold almost 122,000 copies in its first week of release. It’s since gone on to be triple platinum and has sold over three million copies worldwide.1. ‘Acquiesce’ 2. ‘Underneath The Sky’ 3. ‘Talk Tonight’ 4. ‘Going Nowhere’ 5. ‘Fade Away’ 6. ‘The Swamp Song’ 7. ‘I Am The Walrus – Live Glasgow Cathouse June ’94’ 8. ‘Listen Up’ 9. ‘Rockin’ Chair’ 10. ‘Half The World Away’11. ‘(It’s Good) To Be Free’ 12. ‘Stay Young’ 13.

Noel Gallagher has recorded a secret dance track with CamelPhat that is waiting to be finished.CamelPhat DJ and producer Dave Whelan confirmed to The Daily Star‘s ‘Wired’ column [via MusicNews] that the dance duo have teamed up again with the High Flying Birds bandleader for a song. They previously worked with the former Oasis star on their 2020 track ‘Not Over Yet’.“We also did a great track with Noel that sounds like when The Beatles went to India,” Whelan said.

told the Daily Mail that he got scouted as a model at the age of 16. “I was walking in Brick Lane, and I was like, 16. I just got an army jacket and I was walking away from the store.

Noel Gallagher has shared that he would be open to a Las Vegas residency “later in life” when he has aged out of touring.While appearing as a guest on The Matt Morgan Podcast, the former Oasis guitarist said: “Would I do Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds in Vegas? Possibly in later life. You don’t have to go anywhere.

Noel Gallagher has been issued a six month driving ban – despite never actually learning how to drive.According to an update by the Evening Standard, the Britpop icon uses a £120,000 chauffeur-driven Range Rover to commute, and famously gave up on getting his own licence in the mid-’90s, while Oasis were at the peak of their fame.However, over recent months, the High Flying Birds singer has supposedly gotten in trouble for speeding various times and racked up an impressive fine along the way.Back in June, he was issued a speeding ticket as well as six penalty points on his licence, a £742 fine and costs and court fees totalling £396. Gallagher’s driver took responsibility for the speeding violation and letters from the Met Police going unanswered, but it was the musician who faced the repercussions, as he was the registered owner of the vehicle.Appearing at Lavender Hill magistrates court yesterday (September 6), the former Oasis member faced the consequences of two more speeding tickets from earlier this year.

Noel Gallagher reportedly turned down an offer to front Have I Got News For You. The ex-Oasis man admitted that he didn’t think the opportunity was “for him” and feared that he couldn’t hold his own against the show’s panellists.“I was actually asked to present Have I Got News For You, but I’d be so out of my depth with those guys who are like fucking amazingly funny and witty – Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and whoever else would be on it,” he told The Daily Star.“But like, you see people on Have I Got News For You and you just think, ‘Why are they on it?’“And they don’t say a thing because obviously they’ve not said anything funny and it’s just edited out and they just sit there and it’s just a pointless fucking exercise.“But I’ve been asked to do things like that and I’m always like, ‘No, it’s not for me’.”Gallagher previously told his friend Matt Morgan on his podcast that he’d also received offers from other comedy shows in the past.

Noel Gallagher has revealed what it was about Adele that “riled” him to call the singer “fucking awful” and her voice “offensive”.In July, the High Flying Birds frontman and former Oasis musician took aim at the multi-Grammy Award winning British singer when talking about her discography.He made the comments in a conversation with podcast host Matt Morgan, who asked Gallagher if he was a fan of Adele’s music.“Fuck off, fucking hell. Name one?” he responded (via The Mirror). “They’re fucking shit.

Noel Gallagher has opened up about his unreleased collaboration with The Lemonheads frontman Evan Dando, which led to a feud between the two.The former Oasis songwriter and High Flying Birds bandleader worked on a song with Dando around three decades ago, however the two reached an impasse over the track, leading to the song remaining unreleased and a feud bubbling.Now, in a new interview, Gallagher has reflected on the incident and explained what happened to make the relationship between himself and Dando so “awkward”.According to Gallagher, the song was called ‘Purple Parallelogram’ and was written with The Lemonheads singer during the peak of Oasis’ fame in the ’90s. Speaking on Matt Morgan’s Patreon podcast, he also said that the conflict emerged when Dando recorded the two messing about on their guitars and declared he was going to release it as a new song.“We were in this festival circuit in 1994 and on every festival that year was Oasis and The Lemonheads,” the singer, songwriter and guitarist began.

Noel Gallagher has reflected on his friendship with Bono, and recalled the time that he and Bruce Springsteen jokingly aggravated him by sending him a selfie.The former Oasis member made the comments during a new interview with Shuffle (via Sunday World), ahead of his performance with High Flying Birds in Dublin on Saturday (August 26).Leading onto the discussion about his friendship with the U2 singer, Gallagher began by reflecting upon his time meeting with another rock legend, Bruce Springsteen.According to the musician, he met The Boss by chance while the two were both in Ibiza and ended up spending the afternoon together. “Bruce is an amazing dude and I was lucky enough to meet him a few years ago,” he told the outlet.“I had lunch with him and his wife.

Noel Gallagher has shared who he thinks would play in an Oasis reunion line-up if that day is to ever come.The musician, who released his latest High Flying Birds album ‘Council Skies’ back in June, was speaking in a Q&A at The Rose Theatre in Kingston on Wednesday (August 23) where he took questions from the audience.Asked which past Oasis members might make the cut if the band was to reform, he shared: “So me…Liam…Well, it’s a funny thing because we’re all at a certain age now.“Hair was a thing in Oasis, so we’ll have to see what everybody’s hair is looking like.”A post shared by Oasis Mania Fanpage (@oasismaniaofficial)“I’m in no matter what. This is not fucking going anywhere,” he joked, pulling at his own hair.

Noel Gallagher has explained the reason behind the “crucial” positioning of his guitar while he is on stage.The former Oasis guitarist previously recalled the stress he experienced in the lead-up to his first show with the band because he’d “never played guitar standing up”. Gallagher believes that the way in which he held his guitar the first time was “crucial”.During an interview for Gibson TV‘s ‘Icons’ series, the singer-songwriter said (via Rolling Stone): “Where you hold your guitar for the first time is crucial. It kind of signifies how much of a cunt you’re going to be, because if it’s too high, you don’t get no fit birds, mate.

86TV‘s Felix White has recalled the time when he chased Noel Gallagher out of an HMV store when he was a teenager.Appearing as a guest on Radio X’s The Evening Show, hosted by Dan O’Connell, The former Maccabees guitarist shared his experience on meeting the Oasis brothers back in the day. “I was completely obsessed with Oasis,” he told the presenter.White went on to explain his perfect encounter with Liam Gallagher and how he met him at age 16 while on his way to see Oasis support Neil Young in Paris during the ‘Heathen Chemistry‘ Oasis era.“Liam was on the Eurostar and I had a disposable camera and I very very very nervously asked for a disposable photo, which he said yes to and did the perfect B-boy stance next to me in a photo as I’m going bright red,” he said.

Noel Gallagher has recalled the stress he experienced in the lead-up to his first show with Oasis because he’d “never played guitar standing up”.During an interview for Gibson TV‘s ‘Icons’ series, the singer-songwriter remembered how he’d only “done a few rehearsals” with the Manchester band after joining their line-up in the early ’90s.“We were doing one song of mine, which was ‘Columbia’, but it was instrumental,” Gallagher explained (via Rolling Stone).“We’ve got a gig on Tuesday, and it suddenly dawns on me that I’ve never played guitar standing up. Not only that, I don’t own a fucking strap. This is Sunday night.

Mantra Of The Cosmos – the new group featuring Shaun Ryder (Happy Mondays, Black Grape), drummer Zak Starkey (The Who, Oasis), guitarist Andy Bell (Oasis, Ride) and Bez (Happy Mondays, Black Grape) – have shared their new single ‘X (Wot You Sayin?)’ and spoken to NME about their forthcoming plans.The collective were formed by Starkey – who is the son of Ringo Starr – after he initially tried to work on a krautrock project with ex-Kraftwerk member Karl Bartos during the pandemic.“I wanted him to produce it and write the lyrics because I really like his solo work and what he did with Kraftwerk,” Starkey, who is at pains to point out that Mantra are not a supergroup, told NME over Zoom. “He’s got really mad words and he can think outside the box.

Liam Gallagher and Adidas have released a brand new colourway of their previous shoe collaboration, the LG2 SPZL.The shoe marks Gallagher’s third release with the brand. According to a press release, the creation of the new shoe came from former Oasis frontman and the Adidas Spezial founder Gary Aspden, after they reunited to create a second colourway of the LG2 SPZL.The new LG2 SPZL features the same hybrid silhouette the duo created, loosely based on several different historical Adidas footwear references, along with three bottle green stripes, a gum outsole and Gallagher’s portrait on the tongue.

Noel Gallagher has said that he wants to join a supergroup with the surviving members of The Beatles.The soloist and former Oasis member has long cited the Fab Four’s influence on his music, and previously said that the legendary band “mean everything to me”.Back in 1995, Gallagher joined forces with Paul McCartney and Paul Weller to record a cover of The Beatles’ classic song ‘Come Together’. The High Flying Birds musician also teamed up with Macca for a duet at Stella McCartney’s 50th birthday party in 2021.Gallagher has now been quoted by the Mirror as saying that he’d “definitely join a supergroup” with McCartney and Ringo Starr.“I don’t know if I would start one,” he explained.

Noel Gallagher has revealed that he struggles to remember lyrics to his songs while performing onstage.Speaking on Matt Morgan’s Patreon podcast – per a Guardian report – the former Oasis member and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds frontman revealed that his age is catching up to him.Gallagher – now aged 56 – pegged his forgetfulness to the “ongoing march of time”. Gallagher told Matt Morgan: “I’ve found myself on this tour consciously thinking: ‘What is the next line to this song?’ It’s like, you’ve just got to think about it.”He went on to say that he would consider using a teleprompter for lyrics in the future: “I’m sure, eventually, I’ll need one.”Gallagher isn’t the only musician to reveal they need aid in remembering lyrics.

Liam Gallagher played an intimate show in London last night (August 9) to celebrate the release of his upcoming live album ‘Knebworth 22′ – check out footage, pictures and the setlist below.Taking to the stage in a black anorak at the recently restored intimate KOKO venue in Camden, the frontman performed a host of Oasis classics alongside his former bandmate Bonehead, who made his return after being giving the all-clear from cancer last year.“Big round of applause for Bonehead,” Gallagher said before he kicked off the show with huge cheers to ‘Morning Glory’.A post shared by NME (@nmemagazine)Bonehead on stage with Liam Gallagher tonight pic.twitter.com/QTt88wQ8Yt— Oasis Mania (@OasisMania) August 9, 2023As the crowd sang every word he followed it up with ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ star before he went on to perform ‘Wall Of Glass’. Introducing the latter, he said: “This place is a mad little gaff innit?”Here’s Liam Gallagher performing ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Star’ ⁦@KOKOLondon⁩ pic.twitter.com/BM6iAHi5rR— Damian Jones (@damianjones1) August 9, 2023Flanked by his band and three backing singers, the frontman continued wth ‘Stand By Me’, Oasis deep cut ‘Roll It Over’ and ‘Slide Away’.Gallagher then played a host of his solo tracks, which included a stripped-back version of ‘Paper Crown’ which saw him backed by a piano before he launched into Oasis classics ‘Cigarettes & Alcohol’, ‘Wonderwall’, ‘Roll With It’ and ‘Live Forever’.He finally wrapped up the show with a cover of Jimi Hendrix‘s ‘Are You Experienced’ from the late legend’s 1967 debut album of the same name.Liam Gallagher covering Hendrix tonight.

Noel Gallagher says he hasn’t got the same presence as U2 frontman Bono or Coldplay‘s Chris Martin, when he performs onstage.Speaking in a new interview with Radio X, the former Oasis man said he was not “cut out” to command the stage like either singer.“Some people are cut out for that kind of thing. Chris Martin for example, can do that thing with the crowd. Bono can do that thing with the crowd.

BTS’ Jungkook has performed an emotional cover of Oasis’ ‘Let There Be Love’ on the Radio One Live Lounge. Check out footage of the moment below.The singer appeared on the BBC radio programme earlier today (July 20) and surprised fans by breaking out a rendition of an Oasis classic.Hailing from iconic K-pop band BTS, Jungkook made his solo debut on the Live Lounge and kicked off his slot with a live performance of his hit single ‘Seven’.

Noel Gallagher has claimed that Adele’s songs are “shit” and compared the singer to Cilla Black.The High Flying Birds and former Oasis musician took aim at the multi-Grammy-winning vocalist in a new interview and said that regarding her discography, he finds the “whole thing offensive”.The comments arose on a recent appearance on a podcast hosted by Matt Morgan when Gallagher was asked if he was a fan of Adele’s catalogue of chart-topping hits.“Fuck off, fucking hell. Name one?” he responded (via The Mirror). “They’re fucking shit.

The Rise And Fall Of Britpop, explores Pulp’s impact on the scene alongside the rivalry between Blur and Oasis.Steve Lamacq and Jo Whiley developed and present the podcast, which released its first four episodes last week (July 10), charting how Britpop rose to domination and its lasting effect on the UK music industry and pop culture.Episodes five to eight have now been made available to listen to on BBC Sounds, while the four new instalments will be broadcast on BBC 6 Music on July 19.The fifth episode will turn the lens away from the heavyweights of Blur and Oasis, focusing instead on Sheffield’s Pulp. The episode will tell the Jarvis Cocker-led band’s story, from recording in a semi-detached house in their hometown to writing songs in a tent the night before headlining Glastonbury.Episode six will return to catch up with Blur and Oasis who, at this point in time, were embroiled in a bitter chart battle in August 1995.

Blur frontman Damon Albarn has said that he believes the “road is clear” for an Oasis reunion.Back in May this year, Albarn said that he would “put money” on his band’s ’90s Britpop rivals reuniting.His comments came as Blur themselves began their own comeback tour in their hometown of Colchester.“I can guarantee they’re going to reform,” Albarn told The Sun of the chances of the Gallaghers putting their ongoing feud to bed. “In fact, I’ve put money on it.”In a new interview with Consequence, Albarn elaborated on his previous speculation about the possibility of a reunion.“Well, of course they were gonna.