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Supergrass have shared details of a new US tour, celebrating the 30th anniversary of ‘I Should Coco’. Find the details below, as well as a new Kelly Clarkson cover of their classic track ‘Alright’.The new announcement comes following Gaz Coombes and co.

Liam Gallagher has hit back at reports on how he plans to spend his pay cheque from the Oasis reunion tour.The past few days saw some outlets speculate about how the Britpop icon plans to spend the money he is set to make from his highly anticipated Oasis comeback tour, which will kick off later this summer.According to publications like The Sun and The Standard, the frontman was looking to buy a “country mansion” in the Cotswolds. The reports also claimed that both he and his brother Noel are expected to take home £3million a piece for each of the 33 scheduled live shows – equating to a total taking of £100million each.“[Liam and his fiancée Debbie Gwyther are] looking to buy an additional home as they love the Cotswolds area so much,” an anonymous “insider” told The Sun.

Pulp have announced a summer 2025 UK arena tour. Find all the ticket information below.Jarvis Cocker and co.

Liam Gallagher has hit out at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, claiming that it “is for wankers” following Oasis‘ nomination.The 2025 nominees for this year’s Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction were shared today (February 12) with 14 new names added to the longlist including the likes of the Gallagher brothers as well as New Order, Cyndi Lauper, Mariah Carey, The White Stripes and more.Artists become eligible for induction 25 years after their first commercial recording was released, and other names on the longlist for 2025 include Grunge icons Soundgarden, hip-hop heavyweights OutKast, and rock groups Phish, Bad Company and The Black Crowes.Upon the news of Oasis’ nomination, Liam took to his official X/Twitter account to react to the nod. “RNR hall of fame is for WANKERS,” he wrote.

Liam Gallagher has issued a response following thousands of tickets to the Oasis reunion shows being cancelled by Ticketmaster, and addressed whether the band will invite any special guests on stage with them.It comes after this past weekend saw Ticketmaster cancel thousands of tickets to the much-anticipated reunion shows taking place this summer, in a new crackdown on bots and touts.The tickets for UK shows went on sale back in August, however, despite efforts to prevent touts from re-selling them at inflated prices, roughly 50,000 tickets ended up on resale sites. In response, promoters Live Nation and SJM confirmed that all tickets sold via secondary ticketing sites other than Twickets would be cancelled and made available again through Ticketmaster at face value.However, the process has gone far from smoothly, with numerous fans taking to social media over the weekend to claim that they have had their tickets wrongfully cancelled after they bought them legitimately.Now, Liam Gallagher has addressed the tumultuous circumstances around the crackdown on tickets and said that there is little he can do to help.He took to X/Twitter this morning to respond to a fan who reached out and asked: “Liam what do you think of the ticket situation? Thinking fans are bots and getting their money returned?”Responding, the Britpop icon wrote: “I don’t make the rules.

Oasis reunion shows are being cancelled by Ticketmaster in a crackdown on bots, but many fans are claiming they have been targeted wrongfully.When UK tickets for the return of Liam and Noel Gallagher went on sale last August, it was reported that four per cent of them – or roughly 50,000 – ended up on resale sites. This was despite efforts having been put in place to prevent touts from re-selling tickets at inflated prices.In a statement at the time from the band’s promoters Live Nation and SJM, it was said that all tickets sold via secondary ticketing sites other than Twickets would be cancelled, with all invalidated tickets to be made available again through Ticketmaster at face value.“Ticket resale is permitted at no more than the price you paid (face value + booking fees),” read the statement.

Suede are set to share previously unreleased track ‘Blinded’ as part of their new ‘Sci-Fi Lullabies Vol.2’ collection for Record Store Day 2025.The forthcoming double LP serves as the follow-up to the band’s 1997 compilation ‘Sci-Fi Lullabies’, which features B-sides from the singles that were released from their first three albums.‘Vol.2’ was announced yesterday (February 6) as part of the extensive RSD ’25 list – also featuring exclusive vinyl drops from the likes of Oasis, Charli XCX, Fred Again.., The Cure, Gorillaz and Taylor Swift.These will be available when the annual event returns for its 18th edition on Saturday April 12.Announcing the forthcoming ‘Sci-Fi Lullabies’ follow-up on social media, Suede wrote: “This new collection of 19 B-sides and bonus tracks from the period 1997 to 2023 has been curated by Brett Anderson and includes the previously unreleased track, ‘Blinded’.“This double LP will be available on clear vinyl. Don’t miss out – find your local independent participating record shop at recordstoreday.co.uk.”A post shared by Suede (@suedehq)According to Setlist.FM, Suede have played ‘Blinded’ live on just one occasion back in 2019.A listing on Record Store Day’s website reads: “Where ‘Sci-Fi Lullabies’ left off after ‘Coming Up’ [1996], ‘Volume 2’ collects the crop of bonus tracks released from ‘Head Music’, in 1999 to 2022’s ‘Autofiction’.“This collection also debuts a previously unreleased track, ‘Blinded’, making its first-ever appearance here.

Blur have announced a new merch capsule and two new versions of ‘The Magic Whip’ to celebrate the album’s 10th anniversary. Find the details below.News of the new releases come a decade on from the release of the chart-topping eighth studio album from the Britpop icons, and will arrive in time for Record Store Day 2025.Following on from the 2015 original release, this spring will see the band reshare the album in two new vinyl formats, along with new, updated artwork from artist and designer Tony Hung.The first is set to arrive on Record Store Day (April 12), and will be a 10th Anniversary Edition Half-Speed Mastered Zoetrope Picture Disc, available exclusively in independent record stores.

Oasis have announced a 25th anniversary reissue of their fourth studio album ‘Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants’. Find all the details below.The new version of the record is due to arrive on Friday February 28 – the same date the original album was released back in 2000. It’ll be available on a limited edition vinyl including silver LP, and an official store-exclusive blue and purple marble LP.‘Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants’ was released on Liam and Noel Gallagher‘s own label Big Brother Recordings Ltd.

Liam Gallagher, Raekwon and Ghostface Killah have starred in a new film celebrating the 200th anniversary of British footwear company Clarks. Watch below.Directed by Set Free Richardson and narrated by Yasiin Bey, the 18-minute documentary charts Clarks’ “journey from humble beginnings in 1825 in Street, Somerset, to becoming one of the most recognised and loved footwear brands in the world”.The film highlights the company’s evolution, cultural relevance and global impact – with the help of numerous faces from the world of music and beyond.Oasis frontman and soloist Liam Gallagher said: “I don’t think there is any other brands really, for me.

Blur‘s Damon Albarn has recalled his time with the late Marianne Faithfull and shared that they used to get “quite lairy”.The death of the iconic singer and actor was confirmed yesterday (January 30) by her representatives who announced that she had “passed away peacefully in London” at the age of 78, “in the company of her loving family.”Mick Jagger shared a personal message to his former partner while Metallica described her as “fearless” and Morrissey said she “brought us all closer”. Sir Paul McCartney also shared a tribute, describing Faithfull as “beautiful and sweet”.

Liam Gallagher has shared his verdict on Bring Me The Horizon’s new cover of the Oasis classic ‘Wonderwall’.The version was released earlier today (January 29) as part of the Spotify Singles series and it sees the Sheffield band stamp their own distinctive trademark on the track, some 30 years after its original release.Noel Gallagher’s original acoustic guitar part is swapped out for a chunky electric riff, while frontman Oli Sykes belts out the iconic lyrics amid the immense drums of Mat Nicholls. Listen to the cover here:Now, the song’s original vocalist has had his say on the version.

Bring Me The Horizon have shared a new cover of the classic Oasis track ‘Wonderwall’. Check it out below.The cover of the Britpop classic song was shared today (January 29) for Spotify Singles, and sees the Sheffield band put their own distinctive stamp on the song – 30 years after its release.In the new version, the stripped-back acoustic guitar in the original is substituted for a simple electric riff, while frontman Oli Sykes gradually builds momentum with his vocals.

Wilderness Festival has announced the line-up for its 2025 edition – you can check it out below.The event is set to take place at Cornbury Park in Oxfordshire between July 31 and August 3. Tickets go on general sale at 10am GMT next Wednesday (February 5) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.Headlining this year’s instalment will be Basement Jaxx, Supergrass and Wet Leg, who are all followed on the bill by AURORA, Air and Orbital.Other acts to feature on the line-up poster include Jalen Ngonda, Annie Mac, Hinds, Bear’s Den, Mary In The Junkyard, Bootleg Beatles, Die Twice and Mista Trick Collective.Festivalgoers will also be able to enjoy numerous talks and participate in a range of arts including “avant-garde workshops with artists and master craftspeople” as well as “mass participatory high jinx at the hands of an ensemble of weird and wonderful ringleaders”.Additionally, the event has “pioneered the concept of fine dining in a field and remains unparalleled for the scope and ambition of its food programming”.This features a long table banquet and three headline chefs making their Wilderness debut at the intimate lakeside restaurant The Chef’s Table: Andy Beynon, Anna Haugh (Masterchef: The Professionals) and Josh Overington.More names for Wilderness Festival 2025 are due to be announced “soon”.

Sleeper have announced details of a greatest hits tour, set to head across the UK later this year. Find details below.The Britpop icons have shared the tour dates in celebration of their classic single ‘Inbetweener’ and breakthrough debut album ‘Smart’, which each turn 30 this year.In total, 12 new tour dates have been confirmed, kicked off on September 25 with an opening night at the Tramshed venue in Cardiff.

Shaun Ryder has responded to rumours that Zak Starkey is rejoining Oasis, after the drummer suffered a blood clot in his leg earlier this week.Ryder performs with Starkey (The Who) in the supergroup Mantra Of The Cosmos along with Bez and guitarist Andy Bell (Oasis, Ride). The band recently collaborated with Noel Gallagher on a new single, ‘Domino Bones (Gets Dangerous)’.On Tuesday (January 21), Mantra were forced to cancel a secret gig in London due to Starkey suffering a blood clot in his right leg.Ryder has since spoken to the Daily Star‘s ‘Wired’ column about Starkey’s condition, and addressed reports about his possible Oasis return.

Mantra Of The Cosmos have been forced to cancel a secret gig in Soho after drummer Zak Starkey was revealed to be suffering from a serious leg condition.The supergroup – consisting of Shaun Ryder (Happy Mondays, Black Grape), drummer Zak Starkey (The Who, Oasis), guitarist Andy Bell (Oasis, Ride) and Bez (Happy Mondays, Black Grape) – were due to perform at the Karma Sanctum Soho on Tuesday night (January 21), but had to cancel at the last minute.Per a press release, Starkey is suffering from a blood clot in his right leg, and has been ordered by a doctor to take blood thinners for the condition and to rest for two weeks. The diagnosis forced the cancellation of their performance, though the Soho party still proceeded with several A-listers in attendance.The cancelled gig came just days after Mantra Of The Cosmos performed a pair of shows in Liverpool on January 19 after releasing the psychedelic single ‘Domino Bones (Gets Dangerous)’ with Noel Gallagher.

Pete Doherty has offered to support Oasis for free in a bid to try and secure some tickets for his in-laws.The Libertines and Babyshambles frontman discussed the upcoming reunion shows of the iconic Britpop band during a new interview with i Paper, and said that he is willing to put their long-running feud to one side if it means he can bag some tickets for family members.While discussing his upcoming solo album with the outlet, Doherty also shared his experience of the ticketing debacle that came when Liam and Noel Gallagher announced their reunion last summer.According to the singer-songwriter, his in-laws are fans of the group but, like countless others, found themselves unable to secure tickets due to the extensive demand. Now, in a last-minute plea to get admission for them, Doherty has said he wants to take part in the shows.“If Noel or Liam are reading this: maybe a 10-minute acoustic slot?” he quipped.

Oasis, The Stone Roses and more, has been rediscovered.The stage is located in a terraced house in Hull, and has previously hosted performances from artists who would go on to become some of the biggest names in music.It was found as the owners booked a carpet refit, and the original stage was uncovered. It dates back to the ‘50s, and was lost when the club remodelled and extended the venue in 1995.Oasis, Radiohead, Pulp, The Housemartins and The Stone Roses all played on the stage before going on to find global fame, and their sets date back to a time when the venue was home to a social club.Speaking to BBC News, general manager Paul Sarel said it was a “lovely surprise” to find the stage during the carpet refit, and was reminded of how “some of the most famous bands in the world all squeezed onto this tiny space”.“When we posted on social media, we had so many people who said they remembered playing on that stage or seeing some of the most famous bands play on that small area,” he told the outlet.“That carpet’s seen some history…It had lots of holes in it.

Liam Gallagher has shared his love of Sex Pistols on social media, despite Glen Matlock calling Oasis “boring”.The Britpop icon took to his X/Twitter page yesterday (January 8) to share a handful of tracks from the British punk pioneers and express what it felt like to discover their music.Initially, he posted a YouTube link to the full version of the band’s iconic 1977 album, ‘Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols’. This was soon followed by a separate update, in which he wrote: “Unless your guitars and your fucking attitude resemble these nuggets of days gone by then you can kiss my tubler bells”.From there, Gallagher went on to share various other tracks from across the band’s discography.

Andy Bell has announced a new solo album called ‘Pinball Wanderer’, featuring his former Oasis bandmate and longtime collaborator Gem Archer.The Ride and Mantra of the Cosmos member is due to release his third solo record on Friday February 28 via Sonic Cathedral. Pre-order/pre-save here.He has previewed the forthcoming project with ‘I’m In Love…’ – an ethereal cover of The Passions’ classic post-punk single ‘I’m in Love With A German Film Star’ (1981).