Pete Doherty Covers Oasis' Whatever At Glasgow Barrowlands

Post-prison, Doherty’s short notice gig at Glasgow Barrowlands was eagerly anticipated by his legion of devoted fans.

Pete played a storming set and finished off the night with a nod to his recent release from prison with Oasis hit 'Whatever', the crowd went wild as Pete strutted around onstage, before nodding to fans, waving and skimming his trilby into the frenzied gaggle of people.

Echoes Round The Sun

Paul Weller is back with his latest offering 'Echoes Round The Sun'.

It's a collaboration between the original modfather and Oasis' duo Noel Gallagher and Gem Archer.

The tune itself actually stems from a melody that Gallagher had for a while but he'd never been able to do anything with.

It will be released alongside 'Have You Made Up Your Mind' which are the first two singles from Weller's upcoming double solo album '22 dreams', released on June 2.

Other guests to appear on the album include Graham Coxon, Little Barrie and ex-Stone Roses guitarist Aziz Ibra.

Source: www.dailystar.co.uk

New Oasis Album Out In September

Noel Gallagher yet again joined Russell Brand on his weekly BBC Radio 2 show by phone for the usual shenanigans.

They talk about a number of diverse subjects that include, Winning a Sony Radio Award, Russell's Booky Wook, Noel's ego and more.

Noel also confirmed "September" for the release of the new Oasis album, but refused to be drawn on the exact date, claiming "his manager" would tell him off for messing up the launch by letting the date just slip out.

Russell was winding him up by saying things like "Ooh, it'll be as exciting as the release of the new Harry Potter book and Grand Theft Auto"!

You can listen to the show again by clicking here, you can also download the podcast from Tuesday.

Don't Look Back In Anger

Kanu's first-half goal won the FA Cup for Portsmouth against my beloved Cardiff City at Wembley yesterday to claim the trophy for the first time since 1939.

The final was given a magnificent backdrop by both clubs' noisy and colourful fans who clearly wanted to make the most of their moment in the limelight.

Photo Credit: Myself

Acts Invited To Follow In Oasis And Coldplay's Footsteps

In The City registration opens

Acts have been invited to submit demos for the In The City music festival - which was founded by the late Tony Wilson.

The Manchester music conference, which takes place between October 5-7 is this year, is going under the Wilson-esque heading "It's All About The Music, Stupid".

The annual event is a regular showcase for unsigned talent, with the likes of Oasis, Coldplay and Arctic Monkeys taking part in previous years.

Bands wanting to take part should submit a minimum of three tracks, a biography and photo, which should be sent to: In The City, Unit 8, Brewery Year 0Deva Centre, Trinity Way, Salford, Manchester M3 7BB.

Head to Inthecity.co.uk for more information or to register online.

Source:www.nme.com

On This Day In Oasis History...

"Lyla" was the first single from British band Oasis' sixth album Don't Believe the Truth, released on May 16 2005.

The song was written by Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher, who has varyingly described the track as "specifically designed for pogoing", "annoyingly catchy", and the “poppiest thing since "Roll With It". Noting the varied influences of the song, Gallagher says that it's "a bit like... The Soundtrack of Our Lives doing The Who on Skol in a psychedelic city in the sky, or something".

However critics have argued that "Lyla" is perhaps more than simply influenced by other bands, noting the striking similarities between the song and "Confrontation Camp" by The Soundtrack of Our Lives and to a lesser extent "Street Fighting Man" by the Rolling Stones. The first line of the song reinforces the notion that the song was also partially inspired by The La's.

Noel has also joked with the fact that the Lyla in the song is actually the sister of the Sally mentioned in the Oasis single "Don't Look Back in Anger".

Admitting that he isn't very fond of the song, Noel has said that "Lyla" isn’t "even the fifth best track on the album". The song had existed as a demo since the early recording sessions for the album but was all but forgotten until practically the last minute.

Noel says that the song existed in an early form as a song called "Sing" and dated from the Heathen Chemistry-era. He also says that the title for the final song should have been "Smiler", but was changed seeing as guitarist Gem Archer's previous band, Heavy Stereo, also had a song called "Smiler".

Sony's insistence that it should be released as the first single from the album has helped to fuel the tension between the band and their record label, which has led to Oasis not renewing their contract with the record label following the release of Don't Believe the Truth.



"Lyla" became the band's seventh UK number one when it reached top spot in its first week of release. The song also debuted at #31 on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart and has reached #19 since then. It is the first Oasis song to appear on any US singles chart since 2000.

When performing on the UK music chart show Top of the Pops, Liam, who was forced to mime to the music, made no secret of the fact, walking away from the microphone with his mouth closed mid-way through lines that he was supposedly 'singing'. It would be Liam's last performance on the programme before its demise in late 2006. However, Noel and the rest of the band would return in August 2005 to perform "The Importance of Being Idle."

The song leaked on the internet during late March 2005, weeks before its May release date, after an unauthorised early airing on Polish radio station Radiowej Trójce.

'Lyla' was covered by Foo Fighters during a performance at BBC Studios.

The song is included on Oasis' compilation album Stop the Clocks. It is also included in FIFA 06 as a track.

Source: Wikipedia

Bonehead And Pete Macleod Acoustic Tour

Me and Pete Macleod are going out on tour in November, with dates in the UK, Scotland and Greece. Dates and venues to be confirmed, but looks like the tour will start at Brixton Jamm.

I will be DJ'ing at selected venues after the live set.

Don't know when we'll get the chance to rehearse, Pete lives in L.A, seems like a good reason to visit the States for a couple of weeks!!

Keep checking this page for more details, or have a look on Petes page www.myspace/petesolomusic where you can check out some of the tunes.
Bonehead.

Source: Boneheads Myspace Page

Supersonic Night In Milan

Ex Oasis member Bonehead will be spinning some tunes at a very special night that is being organised by Italian Oasis fans in Milan.

The night is being Organised by www.wonderwall.it & www.oasisnews.it and is on May 24th at Limelight, Via Castelbarco 11, Zona Porta, Lodovica, Milan.

Click here for more information and tickets.

Thanks to Fabio

Robbie Williams Drummer Joins His Enemies Oasis

He's been on strike for four months without anyone noticing... and now Robbie Williams has lost his drummer.

And to add insult to serious injury, Chris Sharrock has joined Oasis, whose mainman Noel Gallagher once dismissed Rob as 'the fat dancer from Take That'.

After parting ways with Zak Starkey - son of ex-Beatle Ringo Starr - the Manc rockers approached Chris.

We're told: "Oasis and Robbie have an ongoing feud. This move is sure to infuriate Robbie.

"Everyone thinks Chris has had enough of sitting on the picket line and not playing music.

"Oasis aren't striking against anyone so at least he'll be getting a bit of action now!"

Another cymbal of The Blobster's decline...

Source: www.mirror.co.uk

Versus Cancer: Special Event

Friday May 23rd 2008 sees The Ritz on Whitworth Street, Manchester play host to a very special event...

'Thanks, Pranks and Party Pants' is a party hosted by Versus Cancer's Andy Rourke and Nova Rehman to show their appreciation for everyone who has contributed to the success of Versus Cancer since its launch in 2006, with all proceeds from the night going to Versus Cancer.

By happy coincidence the bank holiday weekend is also Nova Rehman's birthday and the line up ensures that this is one birthday celebration that will be talked about for a long time to come.

The party sees sets from local bands Frazer King and Our Fold, upcoming Manchester band Rambo and Leroy and legendary bass player Jah Wobble, performing ahead of his Chinese Dub tour. Badly Drawn Boy will perform with Andy Rourke.

The Sun and the Moon featuring ex Chameleons Mark Burgess and John Lever will be playing twenty years on from their first gig as The Sun and the Moon in the same venue DJs Dermo (Northside) and Tin Tin will be on hand to provide the tunes between sets.

Versus Cancer is known for its unique collaborations and this event is no different with some exciting collaborations planned as birthday surprises to include Aziz Ibrahim, from Ian Brown's band.

Ian McCulloch of Echo and the Bunnymen will complete the line up. In keeping with the theme of the evening he celebrates thirty years of The Bunnymen this year.

Tickets are released through seetickets.com on Friday 9th May and are priced at £12.

Thank you for your support and we hope you enjoy the show.

The Versus Cancer Team

Don't Believe The Tunes

Oasis man not worried about new songs being leaked because they're only "old" versions.

Oasis fans got a major hint as to what the band's seventh studio album could sound like, after new songs by them leaked online last week. 'I wanna Live A Dream (In My Record Machine)', 'Nothing On Me' and 'Stop the Clocks', which the band's leader Noel Gallagher had previously said are in contention for the new record, rapidly spread around messsage boards and sites such as YouTube and MySpace.

The demos were actually part of a batch of nine, including versions of songs that ended up on 'Don't Believe The Truth'

In face NME bumped into Noel in London on the day of the leak (May 6), and the guitarist did not appear to be too bothered due to the age of the demos. Confirming they dated back to sessions for his band's last album, the Oasis chief just declared they were "old", adding that none of those versions are destined for the new album.

However, the emergence of the three new songs does provide insights into the sort of music being considered for the new album, suggesting a psychedelic feel. 'Stop The Clocks', played live once by Noel in 2003 at the Zanzibar in Liverpool, is in the strung out, psychedelic mould of the La's 'Looking Glass', with 'I Wanna Live A Dream...' in a similar vein. Meanwhile 'Nothin' On Me', written by Liam in 2002 in a German police cell and borrowing heavily from Lennon's 'Gimme Some Truth' is raw, bluesy and, like all Liam's song brief.

NME Says...

They might be fresh, but these new songs are getting us very excited about Oasis' next album. Songs such as 'The Importance Of Being Idle' on 'Don't Believe The Truth' proved a watershed as Oasis broadened out beyond their trademark anthems. The psychedelic hints that these new songs drop suggest that Noel and co are now really going to push forward. We can't wait until the autumn.

Source: NME Magazine

In This Weeks NME Magazine

Noel Gallagher tells us why he’s not worried about Oasis’s tunes being leaked online.

Source: www.nme.com

Liam Shows He's Very Picky

Who said Liam Gallagher wasn’t a man of many talents?

Here’s proof the Oasis frontman can multi-task.

Not only can he pick his nose and suck his thumb at the same, he also manages to stroll with wife Nicole.

He also had a good scratch of his nether regions.

I expected to see steam coming out of his ears.

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

I Got 99 Problems, But The Pitch Ain't One

Jay-Z has finally broken his silence over the controversy surrounding his Glastonbury Festival headline slot.

Oasis legend Noel Gallagher kicked off a massive debate about whether a hip-hop act should top the bill on the Saturday night.

But in an exclusive interview with Bizarre, the Grammy-winner hit back at Noel for being narrow-minded.

He declared: “We don’t play guitars, Noel, but hip-hop has put in its work like any other form of music.”

Jay — who had a 2003 hit with 99 Problems — sees his slot at the famous festival as rap’s next logical step.

Respect

He went on: “This headline show is just a natural progression. Rap music is still evolving.

"From Afrika Bambaataa DJ-ing in the Bronx and RUN DMC going platinum, to Jazzy Jeff And The Fresh prince winning the first rap Grammy, I’m just next in the line.

“We have to respect each other’s genre of music and move forward.”

Gallagher senior raised a chunky eyebrow to Jay’s inclusion in the line-up because he believes the West Country festival should stick to its roots.

He said: “Glastonbury has a tradition of guitar music and even when they throw the odd curve ball in on a Sunday night, you go: ‘KYLIE MINOGUE?’ I’m not having hip-hop at Glastonbury. It’s wrong.”

But Jay reckons the punters who have objected to his inclusion on the bill are stuck in the past — and he’s relishing the controversy he’s causing.

He went on: “I’ve never ever had a show that’s caused this much of a stir so I’m really looking forward to it.

“I’ve never been involved in anything this controversial. What’s the big deal about doing a show?

“I guess it’s heritage and people hold that dear to their heart and see it one way but that’s how the world is.”

With global urban music sales outstripping those of any other genre, I reckon the former New York drug dealer has a strong point.

He continued: “The world has to change. It just can’t be one thing — and that’s the beautiful thing.

“That’s why people feel so passionate about an event.

“People have that passion and have an opinion about who should perform there. But the world changes and we have to embrace the change.

“The artists of yesterday paved the way for the artists of tomorrow and that’s just how music is. For us rappers to arrive at this point has taken years.”

Wise words.

Here’s the conclusion I have drawn from the debacle: One throwaway remark from Noel at a film premiere and the world goes completely mad.

It shows how so few people have anything remotely interesting or controversial to say these days.

Along with Glastonbury, Jay-Z is also headlining the O2 Wireless Festival — and doing an arena tour in July. As I revealed last week, producer Mark Ronson will support him. The tour includes Cardiff, Manchester and Glasgow.

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

Oasis 100% Bearbricks Box Set

Price: £28.99: Just arrived from Japan, these Bearbricks come in sets of three: they all feature the ‘Oasis’ logo on the chest, one with a red, one with a blue Union Jack all-over body design, and one in sky blue. The Oasis Bearbricks are strictly limited and highly collectible, so order now while stocks last!

- Japanese Import
- Collector's item
- Strictly limited edition
- Officially licensed product
- Height of bearbrick is approx 7cm
- Set of three in a window giftbox
- Moveable legs, arms and head

Please note bearbricks are adult collectibles, not toys. They are not suitable for children under 3 years.

Also still available is a small number of the Oasis WaterRats posters, and the limited edition 'Lord Don't Slow Me Down' prints.

Check out the special limited edition print by Sheffield artist Pete McKee, inspired by Oasis' 1994 show at the Brighton Conference Centre, also available as poster.

Visit the Official Oasis Online Store for the full range of merchandise.

Source: Email from Oaisisinet

Paul Weller's 'Echoes Round The Sun' Promo Video

Echoes Round The Sun, was the result of a boozy recording session between Paul Wellers and Oasis legends Noel Gallagher and Gem Archer and Ocean Colour Scene guitarist Steve Cradock.

It will be out as a double Aside with Paul’s Have You Made Up Your Mind on May 26 and will be the first release from Paul’s forthcoming double album 22 Dreams.

Has Zak Left Oasis?

NME and various other sites have reported the same story as The Sun today. No announcement as yet on the bands official site about Zak's future with the band.

Oasis drummer Zak Starkey is unlikely to perform with the band again after falling out with singer/guitarist Noel Gallagher.

According to The Sun today (May 12), Starkey is highly unlikely to play with the band on any forthcoming live dates, and his involvement in their forthcoming new album, recently completed, will be his last with Oasis.

The newspaper quotes a source close to the band as saying: "There have been arguments with Noel Gallagher and general disagreements."

No official announcement about a possible departure or replacement have been made by the band.

The band are due to embark on a US tour in August, and are rumoured to be announcing further live plans soon.

Source: www.nme.com

Cardiff City's Cup Song Enters The UK Charts

James Fox & Cardiff City Football Club FA Cup Final song Bluebirds Flying High has entered the UK Official charts at number 15 in this weeks chart.

Portsmouth fans fear not a video can be found by clicking here

Stark Future For Oasis Drummer

The curse of the Oasis drummer has struck again.

Ringo Starr’s son Zak Starkey will not record on any additional tracks on singles from their forthcoming album.

Word from inside the camp is that Zak might never play the pots and pans for the Manc lads again. A source said: “There have been arguments with Noel Gallagher and general disagreements. It looks like the album will be his last involvement with the band.”

Bizarre Lord Noel has a reputation for going through drummers like dirty socks.

He binned both Tony McCarroll and Alan White when he felt their time had come.

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

Liam Gallagher Relegated To The Subs Bench

Liam Gallagher has been relegated to the subs bench in favour of Pete Doherty at a footie fest next Sunday. We kid you not.

The Oasis frontman was bought in to replace Pete for the Celebrity Soccer Sixes tournament at Millwall when he was banged up.

But since his early release, Liam has been shown the red card.

Pete is determined to defend the title he won last year after scoring the winning goal.

He's even got his mum to wash his vintage QPR kit.

Source: Daily Star Sunday