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Liam Gallagher dedicated ‘Cigarettes & Alcohol’ to Dave Grohl during one of his shows in London this week, where the Foo Fighters frontman was spotted rocking out. Watch the clips below.Grohl attended Gallagher’s fourth and final gig at The O2 in the capital on Tuesday (June 11) as part of his current UK and Ireland ‘Definitely Maybe’ 30th anniversary tour.LG was pictured backstage with Grohl and the latter’s daughters, Violet and Harper.

Oasis have shared a previously unheard version of ‘Columbia’ from their upcoming 30th anniversary edition of ‘Definitely Maybe’. Listen below.The Britpop band announced last month that the special reissue of their classic 1994 debut album would arrive on August 30 via Big Brother Recordings (pre-order here).Available in various formats, it’ll contain recordings from the abandoned original session at Monnow Valley Studios, as well as outtakes from the definitive album recording session at Sawmills Studios in Cornwall.Today (June 13), the first preview from the collection has arrived in the form of ‘Columbia (Sawmills Outtake)’ – which has been mixed for the first time by Noel Gallagher and Callum Marinho.The early, extended version of the song clocks in at over seven minutes, and is based around an effectively simple chord structure.

Liam Gallagher has spoken out on the chance of a special tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Oasis‘ second album ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory’.The singer is currently out on the road in the UK and Ireland to mark three decades of the Britpop band’s classic 1994 debut, ‘Definitely Maybe’.Gallagher is playing the record in full at the gigs and airing numerous other tracks from that era, including the Noel-sung ‘Half The World Away’ – which he dedicated to his estranged brother and former bandmate.Last Sunday (June 9), LG was asked by a fan on X/Twitter whether he had considered putting on a similar run of dates in celebration of ‘…Morning Glory’ (1995) turning 30 next year.“Do you think you’ll do WTSMG tour next year Liam[?]” the user wrote, to which Liam replied: “Fuck all else to do.”He said in a later update that “NOSTALGIA rules”, adding: “You can stick pushing it forward up your bum you can stick pushing it forward up your bum LG x.” You can see those posts below.Fuck all else to do— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) June 9, 2024NOSTALGIA rules you can stick pushing it forward up your bum you can stick pushing it forward up your bum LG x— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) June 9, 2024LG hinted last September that his next solo album was finished. His latest studio effort, ‘C’mon You Know’, came out in 2022 following on from ‘As You Were’ (2017) and ‘Why Me? Why Not.’ (2019).Last October, ‘…Morning Glory’ was named the most streamed album of the ’90s in the UK – with its predecessor ‘Definitely Maybe’ coming in at second place.The former shifted a record-breaking 345,000 copies in its first week in the UK, where it debuted at Number One.

Blur have announced their new ‘Live at Wembley Stadium’ album, which will accompany their brand-new documentary and concert film – find all details below.The band took to social media to share the news, posting a teaser trailer of their huge Wembley gigs that took place last July. While there, Blur played to over 150,000 fans across two nights at the stadium.

Liam Gallagher dedicated a song to Noel at his ‘Definitely Maybe’ show in Cardiff last night (June 3), and told the crowd that his brother was “still playing hard to get” regarding an Oasis reunion.The singer is currently out on a special UK and Ireland tour to mark the 30th anniversary of Oasis’ 1994 debut album. He is playing the record in full at the gigs and airing numerous other tracks from that era.To introduce his rendition of ‘Whatever’ B-side ‘Half The World Away’ – which was originally sung by Noel – Liam told the audience: “So I’m gonna dedicate this next tune to my little brother, who’s still playing hard to get.”He continued: “But that’s alright.

Liam Gallagher covered his brother Noel‘s Oasis-era ‘Lock All The Doors’ demo – watch fan-shot footage of the performance below.On June 1, Liam kicked off his ‘Definitely Maybe’ 30th anniversary tour, during which he performed every song from the 1994 album with his band – several of which were the first time ever he’s performed them outside of Oasis – along with B-sides from that era.One of those songs was the demo version of ‘Lock All The Doors’. In 1994, Noel had written and recorded a demo version of ‘Lock All The Doors’, which never got completed.

Liam Gallagher has kicked off his latest tour performing songs from the debut Oasis album ‘Definitely Maybe’, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.Yesterday (June 1) at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, UK, Gallagher performed all songs from the 1994 album with his band – several of which were the first time ever he’s performed them outside of Oasis – along with B-sides from that era, including the originally Noel Gallagher-led ‘Half the World Away’ and a cover of a Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds song. See fan footage from the night, along with the setlist, below.Liam Gallagher singing ‘Half The World Away’ was not on my 2024 bingo card.

Blur are set to receive the O2 Silver Clef Award at the annual charity gala ceremony this year.Per Music News, the Britpop legends will be honoured on July 5 with the event’s biggest prize, alongside the other newly-announced prize winners of the night in AC/DC, Chaka Khan, Loyle Carner, Mark Knopfler, Young Fathers and Jacob Collier.With this award, Blur joins a league of past awardees that includes David Bowie, Oasis, Paul McCartney and Kylie Minogue.“Making music with my brothers in Blur has been one of the great gifts of my life,” said bassist Alex James in a statement.“We are absolutely chuffed to receive the O2 Silver Clef Award and help raise awareness for [music therapy charity] Nordoff and Robbins, a brilliant organisation.” Last year’s recipient of the O2 Silver Clef was Stormzy.In a statement, AC/DC expressed that they’re “over the moon” to receive the Amazon Music Legend Award for their lengthy run as a recording artist and live touring act.“As a band, we’ve been dishing out our own brand of music therapy for the past five decades,” said vocalist Brian Johnson, “so to hear all about how Nordoff and Robbins helps the young and the old with the power of music is something that we understand and salute.

Blur’s Alex James has revealed that he is underway with trying to create a giant Frazzle in time for The Big Feastival 2024.The bassist for the iconic Britpop group – who has also turned his sights to the food and beverage industry – confirmed that he was looking to make a huge, culinary version of the vintage British crisp during a new interview.Speaking on the Chris Moyles Radio Show yesterday morning (May 29), the musician looked at the upcoming 2024 instalment of his very own festival, The Big Feastival, and discussed his plans for this year’s edition.According to James, he has been looking at the issue of disposable plates at live events, and has been attempting to develop a massive version of a Frazzle that, one day, may work as an alternative.He explained that the idea has been in the works since last year, and he even spoke about it with his Blur bandmates before they embarked on their reunion tour dates.“There was a point where we first met to discuss touring again last year, and Damon [Albarn, frontman] was like, ‘So what you doing then Graham [Coxon]?’ And Graham’s doing a film score with Jess Butterworth. ‘What you doing Dave [Rowntree]?’ Dave’s doing a film score for Disney…“Then he said, ‘What are you doing Alex?’ I was like, ‘I’m actually trying to make a really big Frazzle’,” he explained.

Oasis exhibition will be headed to the iconic Salford Lads’ Club.The club, famous for being the location of the insid sleeve for The Smiths album ‘The Queen Is Dead’, is now set to host a giant Oasis exhibition. It will reportedly feature rare and exclusive memorabilia from the band, along with a selection of Noel Gallagher‘s six-figure guitar collection.Put together by memorabilia company Bittersweet Home and sponsored by Propstore, Madchester & GioGoi, the exhibition promises to cover “every release, item, image, and story from 1992-2009, then to current day.”Kyle Dale, Director at Bittersweet Home said: “Never before have we seen such historical items together in one room for any band, never mind a band as globally adored as Oasis.

Liam Gallagher has revealed more details on how he’ll approach the setlist for his upcoming ‘Definitely Maybe’ tour.The former Oasis frontman is due to play the Britpop band’s 1994 debut album in full across the UK and Ireland next month to mark its 30th anniversary. He’ll perform four gigs at both The O2 in London and the new Co-Op Live arena in Manchester as part of the run.Gallagher is also scheduled to showcase the record in its entirety when he headlines Reading & Leeds 2024 in August.Yesterday (May 22), a fan asked Gallagher if he would be “following the original order of the tracks” featured on ‘Definitely Maybe’ at the dates, “or will it be mixed up?”In response, LG wrote: “Mixed up.” He added that he “can’t be singing ‘Live Forever’ [four] songs into the set.”Mixed up can’t be singing live forever 4songs into the set— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) May 22, 2024The aforementioned single is actually third on the LP’s tracklist, which begins with ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Star’ – a past opener at Gallagher’s solo concerts.

Oasis have announced a 30th anniversary reissue of ‘Definitely Maybe’, featuring previously unheard recordings and outtakes. Find all the details below.The special edition of the Britpop band’s 1994 debut album is due for release on August 30 via Big Brother Recordings.

Oasis have shared a mysterious new teaser video online, sparking excitement and speculation among fans.A brief, vintage-looking clip was posted on the Britpop band’s official social media channels yesterday (May 20) without a caption or any further information.Some followers have suggested that the aerial footage shows the picturesque setting of Sawmills Studio in Cornwall – where Oasis recorded sessions for their seminal debut album, 1994’s ‘Definitely Maybe’.This has led some fans to believe that the teaser could be signalling an upcoming reissue to mark the record’s 30th anniversary. Last year, Noel Gallagher confirmed that a new edition of the LP would be arriving in 2024 to mark the milestone.His estranged brother and former bandmate Liam, meanwhile, is due to embark on a special ‘Definitely Maybe’ UK and Ireland tour next month.

Noel Gallagher has revealed where his allegiances lie away from his hometown, saying that he is “not an England fan”.The moment took place as the High Flying Birds singer and former Oasis member celebrated Manchester City winning the Premier League title at Etihad Stadium on Sunday (May 19).After the game, the Britpop legend spoke to BBC Radio 5 Live about the win on the day, and revealed that although he has been a lifelong supporter of Man City, that doesn’t mean he has allegiance to the England team.“It means we are now out on our own as, you know, the greatest club side in England,” he told the outlet, recalling the significance of the win over the weekend. “No one’s done four [titles] in a row.

Elbow.The venue – which has a capacity of 23,500 and is the biggest indoor arena in the UK – has been plagued by issues over recent months, and has experienced countless delays when it comes to opening.Originally, the arena was set to open officially three weeks ago with an opening gig from comedian Peter Kay, however this, along with many other planned shows, were postponed at the last minute.Now, the venue has finally opened its doors to the public and seen Elbow become the first act to complete a scheduled date in the venue’s calendar.Guy Garvey and co. received an enthusiastic response from the crowd last night (May 14) and made references to the long-running issues that have loomed over Co-Op Live in recent weeks.“Good evening Manchester! Let’s open this venue properly shall we?,” the frontman said at the beginning of the gig, opening with ‘Things I’ve Been Telling Myself For Years’.

Noel Gallagher has defended not joining in with the Poznan at Manchester City’s match against Fulham last weekend, after his brother Liam called it “poor behaviour”.The former Oasis member attended last Saturday’s away game (May 11), which saw his beloved football team clinch a 4-0 win and move closer to the top of the Premier League table.But unlike the huge sea of Man City fans surrounding him, Gallagher refused to join in with the Poznan (where fans link arms, turn away from the pitch and begin bouncing).Images and videos of the moment subsequently went viral, with some people suggesting that the unimpressed-looking Gallagher could have been shooting the cover art for his next album.The High Flying Birds frontman’s estranged brother and former bandmate Liam also called out his “poor behaviour” in a post on X/Twitter.Noel has since spoken out about being spotted at the game during an interview with talkSport.

Pulp drummer Nick Banks has responded to rumours of a ‘Different Class’ 30th anniversary tour.Today (May 10), a fan page for the Sheffield band shared a poster teasing some special live shows celebrating their fifth studio album – which was released in 1995, and contains the hits ‘Common People’ and ‘Disco 2000’.The advert features the ‘Different Class’ cover artwork and claims that a “30th anniversary tour” will be taking place in October 2025. “Tickets on Sale.

Blur have announced details of their new feature-length documentary To The End, which will follow their recent comeback and the release of their first album in eight years.The Britpop icons first shared a teaser about the upcoming project back in February, when they announced that a feature-length documentary was on the way, and set to recall the making of their latest album ‘The Ballad Of Darren’.Now, frontman Damon Albarn and co. have shared the title of the film, and confirmed that it will be arriving in cinemas across the country later this summer.Called Blur: To The End, the new documentary will be shown in cinemas across the UK and Ireland from July 19 and, according to a press release, will “follow the unique relationship of four friends – and bandmates of three decades – Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree as they came together in early 2023 to record new songs ahead of their sold-out, first-ever shows at London’s Wembley Stadium in July last summer.”The Wembley shows refer to when the band played two massive back-to-back headline shows at the venue last summer.

Damon Albarn said “this is probably our last gig” during Blur’s set at Weekend 2 of Coachella 2024 last night (April 20).The legendary Britpop band – comprised of Albarn, guitarist Graham Coxon, bassist Alex James and drummer Dave Rowntree – took to the annual music and arts festival’s main stage for the second consecutive Saturday night (April 20).And as they prepared to launch into ‘Tender’, the last song of the night, Albarn confided to the crowd: “In the spirit of clarity and truth, this is probably our last gig”.“In the spirit of clarity, and truth, this is probably our last gig” – Damon Albarn introducing the last song of the Blur set at Coachella, Weekend 2 pic.twitter.com/52Fy56y702— Damon Albarn Unofficial (@DamonUnofficial) April 21, 2024It comes after Albarn stated in December that the band would be going on a hiatus until further notice, saying “it’s too much for me”.“It is time to wrap up this campaign,” he said. “It’s too much for me.

Liam Gallagher has said his collaborative album with John Squire is “just the starter”, hinting that further music from the pair is on the horizon.The former Oasis frontman and ex-Stone Roses guitarist released their self-titled, UK Number One record last month before embarking on a joint UK, Ireland and European headline tour.Following the recent live dates, Gallagher said it would “be rude not to do another album” with Squire. “I think it’s got legs, man,” the singer explained of the team-up.

Blur frontman Damon Albarn has revealed that he didn’t want to perform during the band’s second Wembley show last year.In November 2022, Blur announced a reunion gig at Wembley Stadium for July 8, 2023. Due to overwhelming demand, the reunion gig turned into a two-parter, with a second show announced shortly after.That second show – which took place on July 9 – went on to become their “best ever” gig, according to Albarn himself. However, the July 9 show was on the verge of being cancelled by Albarn, who didn’t want to perform.Albarn revealed the near-cancellation during an interview with KROQ during Coachella‘s opening weekend, sharing: “I never thought I’d love Wembley.