Oasis Feature On New Q Compilation Album

Q The Anthems features the ultimate tracks from the biggest bands. It may not be their most current hit, or indeed the highest charting hit, but it's the track the fans want to hear as the set-closer.

The album brings together all that is great about Q magazine together with an amazing roster of acts including the mighty Kasabian, The Killers and Elbow.

In addition to these stars of today, the album features a number of classic artists from the past including Jeff Buckley and The Clash.

Track Listings

Disc: 1

01. Kasabian - Fire
02. Kaiser Chiefs - Ruby
03. The Stone Roses - Fool's Gold
04. Stereophonics - Dakota (Decade In The Sun mix)
05. Glasvegas - Daddy's Gone
06. Ting Tings - That's Not My Name
07. Calvin Harris - Acceptable In The 80s
08. The Feeling - Sewn
09. The Fray - How To Save A Life
10. Paul Weller- You Do Something To Me

Disc: 2

1. Oasis - Lyla
2. Razorlight - America
3. Elbow - The Bones of You
4. R.E.M - The Great Beyond
5. Fleet Foxes - Mykanos
6. Vampire Weekend - Oxford Comma
7. MGMT - Kids
8. Queens of the Stone Age - No One Knows
9. Mark Ronson - Stop Me
10. Paolo Nutini - Last Request

Q The Anthems is in stores now.

Vote For Oasis At The Q Awards 2009

The world's finest music awards is upon us once more. Ladies and Gentlemen, start your voting engines - and win the chance to join us on the day!

Last year's Q Awards with Russian Standard Vodka saw Grace Jones in a devil mask, Coldplay wearing Napoleonic army cast-offs and Kaiser Chiefs dressed as, er, bin men. This year's Q Awards, on Monday, 26 October, will be a similarly star-studded affair and will no doubt also feature plenty of sartorial madness - and, of course, much more besides.

HOW TO VOTE

Oh yes, you're in charge of who wins what. To vote, just register your details below then nominate your favourite artist, track or video in the various categories shown.

WIN TICKETS

Two tickets to the most prestigious music awards of the year are up for grabs. Everyone who votes online will be entered into a prize draw, with one winner chosen at random from a very large hat. Travel and accommodation are not included. Entrants must be aged 18 years or over. The judges' decision is final and the closing date for all entries is 9 October 2009. The lucky winner will be notified within a couple of days.

The Awards are voted for by the readers and listeners of Q magazine, Qthemusic.com, Q Radio and by the staff at Q. The final decision is the reserved right of the Q staff.

Click here to cast your vote, Oasis can be nominated in a number of catergories.

Oasis World Tour Continues Today

After a short break the Oasis World Tour continues later today, the band will play the Rock En Seine Festival in Paris.

The band then move on to the Rock Am See Festival, Konstanz in Germany on Saturday.

Oasis will finish their record-breaking 13 month world tour at the I-Day Festival in Milan on Sunday, this will be the last chance to see the band in 2009.

Noel Gallagher On Match Of The Day

A short video of Noel Gallagher on Match Of The Day on Saturday.

Vote For Xfm's Top 100 Songs Of All Time

Last Bank Holiday, Xfm counted down The Best British Songs Of All Time as voted for by you - with Oasis taking the top 3 places. Take a look at the list here.

So, we asked ourselves: just how good is British music compared to the music from the rest of the world?

This coming Bank Holiday, August 31 - Xfm is teaming up with the world's coolest Radio stations - K-ROQ in Los Angeles and TripleJ in Australia to countdown The Top 100 Songs of All Time as voted for by YOU!

Just what is the best song in the WORLD? Oasis or Nirvana...? Kasabian or The Killers...? Arctic Monkeys or Green Day...? Muse or Foo Fighters...?

From now until midday on Wednesday August 26, you can vote for your favourite songs of all time right here! And to give you an incentive to take part, we're going to pick TEN entries at random and bung them 100 FREE iTUNES DOWNLOADS each! That's enough to... ooh, download the entire list?

All you have to do is enter the title and the artists who have produced your THREE favourite songs of all time. Stick in your details and we'll take all your votes, add them to the thoughts and opinions of the Xfm presenters, staff and hangers-on, alongside the votes of K-ROQ and TripleJ listeners and compile the most definitive list of the world's greatest tunes ever!

What are you waiting for? Get voting by clicking here!

Source: www.xfm.co.uk

Robbie Williams Tops MTV Superstar Poll

Robbie Williams had the edge on his chart-topping former bandmates Take That today as he was named the greatest superstar in music.

Williams, who is about to hit the comeback trail, nudged his old pals into second place in a poll of music fans by MTV.

He even proved more popular than late Michael Jackson – despite the huge interest in his songs following his death – who was pushed into third place in the MTV’s Greatest Superstar list.

Despite his low profile since the release of 2006’s 'Rudebox' album, Williams rocketed ahead of Take That who have enjoyed a massive wave of interest and success since reforming.

The singer is about to return to the fray with the release of a single 'Bodies' in October and a new album 'Reality Killed The Video Star' in November.

Girls Aloud are the highest-ranked female stars in the list – voted by MTV viewers and counted down in a programme to be screened by the station on Saturday, MTV’s Greatest Superstars. They finished fifth, ahead of nearest placed Beyonce (8) and Pussycat Dolls (9). Madonna was ranked only 18th.

Rock giants U2 weigh in at 16, while Oasis are 10th.

Here are the top 20 stars:
01. Robbie Williams
02. Take That
03. Michael Jackson
04. The Killers
05. Girls Aloud
06. The Prodigy
07. Red Hot Chili Peppers
08. Beyonce
09. Pussycat Dolls
10. Oasis
11. Muse
12. Bon Jovi
13. Britney Spears
14. Green Day
15. Metallica
16. U2
17. Kings Of Leon
18. Madonna
19. Queen
20. Calvin Harris

Source: www.breakingnews.ie

Quiet Liam Gallagher

Photographer Lorenzo Agius has revealed shooting Liam Gallagher and his then-partner Patsy Kensit for the cover of Vanity Fair magazine in 1997 did not go as he had expected.

Liam Gallagher 'couldn't handle' being pictured at the height of his fame. Renowned photographer Lorenzo Agius shot the Oasis singer and his then-partner Patsy Kensit for the cover of Vanity Fair magazine in 1997, and has revealed the musician was much quieter than he had expected.

He said: 'At that point he was at his most rebellious and angry and was annoyed with anyone fussing around him. He couldn't handle it.' Lorenzo - who was also behind the famous black and white publicity images for gritty 1996 movie 'Trainspotting' - is famous for convincing famous people to pose in unusual situations.

His shot of Liam, 36, and Patsy - who married in 1997 but divorced in 2000, and have nine-year-old son Lennon together - saw Liam reclining on a bed while Patsy, 41, wrapped herself around him.

Lorenzo explained: 'The whole thing for me was beauty and the beast - Liam was the ruffian who would wear a hat and smoke a cigarette in bed so I told him to be tough and stare me down. Patsy was the babe so I told her to be all over her man.'

Source: www.msn.com

Oasis Special Edition Episode Of G2 Radio

G2 Radio [ http://www.g2radio.com/ ] and Big-O Podcast Productions [ http://www.bigopodcasts.com/ ] here to announce that “Season 2” of G2 Radio has officially been launched and we have quite a treat for you for the first episode of this new season.

In Part 1 of a 2 part episode, I take a look at the career of one of the biggest bands to ever come out of the UK…OASIS.

Featuring music by Oasis, interviews with band members past and present, as well as Mashups and Fan Interviews.

Head over http://www.g2radio.com/ and download this episode now while it is hot of the press or subscribe to the show through the iTunes Media Store.

Are you mad for it????

Fake Off, Vern

Gangly Vernon Kay is cruising for a bruising after accusing Liam Gallagher of wearing fake tan.

The goofy telly presenter almost ended up munching a knuckle sandwich from the Oasis front-man.

Naughty Vern, 35, told us: “I was at a gig with my little brother and Liam Gallagher was backstage.

“I shouted over: ‘Liam are you wearing fake tan?’ and he got up, swaggered up to me and said: ‘No I’m f***ing not’ and walked off.

I thought it was going to hit me.”

It’s not the first time Liam’s thrown a man-strop.

He punched Gazza, 42, at the Groucho Club before spraying him with a fire extinguisher.

And earlier this year he launched a foul-mouthed attack on a student who threw a coin onto the stage.

Oasis wing man Noel Gallagher, 42, later blogged: “Liam exploded with pretend rage the minute he walked on. Strange cat. Probably on his man period.”

But Vernon, left, claims Liam, 36, is still his number one hero.

He told Channelbee.com: “In my eyes Liam Gallagher is the man, the ultimate rock ’n’ roll icon of this day. He’s got the swagger, the attitude, the clothes, he is the dude!”

And not even the thought of the rocker prancing about in paper pants covered in tanning gunk, waving his orange palms, is enough to put him off.

Source: www.dailystar.co.uk

Natalie Appleton: 'Oasis Will Be Rocking Until They Die'

Oasis will never split, according to Liam Gallagher's sister-in-law.

Natalie Appleton told the Mirror: "Oasis will die before they split up... they're going to go on for ever until they are old men." There had been reports that the rockers were about to call it a day after they pulled out of their V festival gig on Sunday.

The last-minute cancellation was blamed on Liam's "viral laryngitis" but there have been rumours that the constant infighting between him and brother Noel had finally taken its toll.

But Natalie, 36, whose sister Nicole is married to the Oasis frontman, scoffed: "The rumours are absolute rubbish. Even in his sick bed Liam was vowing to get back on stage. We were all hoping to go down to V together but sadly it didn't happen.

"The guys were so devastated. Liam watched from his sick bed."

Snow Patrol filled Oasis's headline slot at the festival in Chelmsford and covered some of their tunes, along with Keane. Speaking at Frankie's restaurant in Knightsbridge at the launch of Adee Phelan's Fabulous Haircare, Natalie added: "Liam was so happy Snow Patrol and Keane sang some of their songs. He thought that was brilliant."

Source: www.mirror.co.uk

5 Minutes With Andy Bell

British songwriter, singer, producer, DJ and former member of the early 1990s shoegazing band, Ride, and now, Oasis speaks to Glasswerk about his recent gigs in Korea, the backlash of the Slane gig in Ireland and what the future holds for Oasis. Just don't mention Liam or Noel.

Hello Andy. How are you doing?

I'm just gonna move over here - I can hear your voice louder in the room rather than on the phone... give me a minute, ok it's fine now - I'm doing good thanks Kenny. (Andy moves about 10 feet away from me).

So where you at right now? You just finished a number of gigs in South Korea, Liam seemed they went well according to his Twitter updates.

Yeah they went really well actually (nothing elaborated on Liam's Tweet, and I further sense he would rather me not mention the 'brothers' at all. The infamous Q interview with Noel, Liam recently stating he does not know what the future holds etc, it's obvious there's something up in the Oasis camp, but let's forget about that for now).

So what's next and how is your career standing?

(Andy chuckles) Yeah we finished our tour in Korea which went really well, we've got 6 more gigs on this tour, 3 of them in the UK, 2 festivals in Europe then we're done!

My career is doing fine by the way...

How did you feel about the media backlash of the Slane show?

Tell me about it Kenny - I haven't actually heard about it. Slane was a great gig, a brilliant night for all of us.

Absolutely, I was in the pit with Paul (oldest Gallagher) & we had a blast. But for ticket buyers - MCD were blamed for bad organisation, including 3 hour queues for apparently 2 or 3 pints per person. There was trouble going on at various points, fights, reports of people being robbed, (one girl was subject to a guy both groping her as she queued for a drink, while his chum decided to use her leg as a portaloo). And it was apparently a total nightmare getting out of Slane back home. MCD were blamed in the media for overselling the gig.

Who are MCD?

They are the chief promoters who brought the band over. (If Andy doesn't know who MCD are, there's no point in bringing up the Joe Duffy show).

Ah yeah right, I haven't heard of this backlash but I understand the difficulty getting out of Slane - it took us 3 hours to get out ourselves.

It's a problem with Slane Castle - but I actually enjoyed it, I got out of the car at least 3 times and the streets were just full of Oasis fans, they were going wild, and I really enjoyed that whole thing. You know what, I wish there wasn't an aftermath but there's only 1 or 2 ways out of Slane I think... that's probably why.

So touring the world, you must be used to it by now - do you think it suits you?

I think I'm suited to it Kenny, I've been in the same position for nearly 8 years but I am comfortable - like me and Gem (Archer) both kinda do the same thing. But the band is strong and the band is good but knowing Noel & Liam...

Speaking of which, do Noel & Liam still slag you off for not being a 'northerner'?

Yeah that's all settled down now man. We're all really nice about that actually - scousers, mancs, oxfordians, geordies - we've always given each other stick for it but that's why we all love each other.

Yeah, I spent some of my time down the pit with Paul Gallagher and I got to say, he's a manc but a true gent. I was gutted when he contracted Swine Flu as he was due to DJ in Belgium with 3 of my mates. It was gonna be an Irish invasion of Belgium but he had to cancel obviously.

Yeah Paul's a wicked fella - shit hot DJ too. It's a shame what happened, I think he's on the mend thankfully.

Glasswerk would like to bring him over for a DJ set sometime, he recently sold out Eamon Dorans in a flash.

He's got an amazing record collection - he'd rock it anywhere I'm sure. Plus, he's really proud of his Irish roots - big into GAA and that kinda thing. He loves Ireland.

One more thing, is it true that Noel referred to you as like something from the Michael Jacksons Memorial, because of you being the only band member wearing shades?

Yeah Noel says a lot of shit but normally I can't answer for him but yeah, he did say that.

You know from watching from the Pit - I still believe the band has got the spark.

I'm glad to hear it Kenny as I get the spark everytime.

Andy Bell, it's been a pleasure speaking to you. I know you're a busy man, so thank you for your time.

Thank you for talking to me - thanks for listening & I'll speak to you soon mate.

I really wanted to ask about Liam's love for Noel and vice versa, but my gut was saying no - plus this was a man who formed Ride and helped bands like The Verve back in the early nineties, so to me his legacy speaks for itself and it didn't feel like I was speaking to the bass player in Oasis - I was in fact speaking to a singer, seminal songwriter, and currently a shades wearing bass guitarist with (still) one of the biggest bands in the world. But before Oasis Creation Records signed Ride, and before Britpop there was Andy Bell. That's good enough for us.

Source: www.glasswerk.co.uk

New Italian Oasis Fanzine Issue Available

Italian Oasis fan site Wonderwall.it just published issue 34 of Wonderwall the Italian Oasis fanzine.

It's the only one worldwide Oasis fanzine printed periodically (since 1996!).

It's available for your reading pleasure in high quality online as well @ wonderwall.it (it's written mostly in Italian).

The limited edition print magazine (275 limited copies) is available for purchase through www.wonderwall.it

25 Euros will get you Wonderwall fanzine issue 32, issue 33 and issue 34 + member card + a special attached coloured photo with a genuine Bonehead signature (limited to the first 100 subscribers).

World Wide priority airmail postage and packing is included.

Noel Gallagher Shrugs Off Oasis Controversy To Go Shopping With Sara

Noel Gallagher looked as if he didn't have a care in the world as he sauntered around the shops in central London yesterday with his girlfriend Sara MacDonald.

The Oasis songwriter and his brother Liam have come under heavy criticism this week for pulling out of their headlining set at the V Festival in Chelmsford on Sunday with only hours to go.

Liam was advised by doctors not to perform as he had 'viral laryngitis', and Noel said after their V gig in Stafford the night before that he hadn't been well either.

Writing on his blog, he said of the gig that he "didn't enjoy it one bit".

He continued: "Don't feel too clever. Outrageous stomach ache. Feel like I'm coming down with summat.

"Might have to get the doctor out in the morning. Hope it came out of the speakers ok. Gutted. Oh well, there's always tomorrow."

But, thousands of fans were disappointed when the gig was pulled entirely - where normally Noel would have filled Liam's shoes to take lead vocals - and Snow Patrol stepped in to close the festival at the last minute.

However, whatever Noel had, he seems to have recovered now - hopefully enough to complete their world tour for current album Dig Out Your Soul.

Click here to see the picture of Noel and Sara shopping.

Source: www.mirror.co.uk

Liam Or Noel Gallagher To Be Elected Mayor Of Manchester?

City centre tzar Pat Karney is favourite to become Mayor of Manchester.

Betting giants Ladbrokes have put 2-1 odds on the councillor donning the gold chains if the people of Manchester call for the city to have an elected mayor.

Local authorities across the country are being asked to decide whether they want to be run by an elected mayor or a new-style leader and cabinet.

The town hall is consulting with Manchester residents on the issue before taking a final decision in December.

In the meantime, Ladbrokes has opened up a book on who will take the town hall top spot if proposals are given the go-ahead at the end of the year.

Karney heads up the leaderboard, followed by Manchester Blackley MP and former council leader Graham Stringer with odds of 10-1.

TV and radio presenter Terry Christian, who has already announced he would run, only has odds of 16-1 while current council leader Sir Richard Leese stands at 25-1.

Manchester Lib Dems' leader, Coun Simon Ashley is 66-1 to get the nod as is Hyde boxing hero Ricky Hatton. Sir Alex Ferguson, Timperley's papier-mache personality Frank Sidebottom and Oasis' Noel Gallagher come in at 100-1 while Liam Gallagher is 200-1 to be elected alongside Happy Mondays' star Bez.

Ladbrokes spokesman, Nick Weinberg, said: "Pat Karney and Graham Stringer both have local experience. But given the success of non-mainstream politicians across the county, Terry Christian cannot be discounted."

Coun Karney, known for speaking out on Manchester issues, said for the first time in his career he was speechless. Well, almost...he added: "I am against bringing in an elected mayor."

Bets will be void if proposals for an elected mayor are rejected in December, Ladbrokes said.

Source: www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Liam Gallagher And Vernon Kay Almost Come To Blows

TV personality Vernon Kay says he almost had a bust up with Liam Gallagher after he commented on his tan backstage at a gig recently.

The two were chatting when Kay noticed Gallagher's tan, but couldn't work out where it was from as the Oasis singer hadn't mentioned going on a holiday to him.

"I said 'Liam, are you wearing fake tan?' and he swaggered up and said 'No I'm fucking not' and walked off," Kay admitted.

Source: www.nme.com

Noel Gallagher On Manchester City

Click here to watch a interview with Noel Gallagher on what the future holds for Manchester City.

Source: www.mcfc.co.uk

Questions For Pretty Green

On Saturday we have been invited to London to have a sneak peak at the Pretty Green Autumn range.

Unfortunately Liam can't make it, but we'll be chatting to close members of his team - so if you've got a question you'd like to ask, send us an email us at scyhodotcom@gmail.com.

Manchester City Can Go Supersonic Says Noel Gallagher

Some might say Noel Gallagher has paid his dues with a lifelong devotion to the Blues. Even so, the Oasis guitarist, to pilfer one of his album titles, can still hardly believe the truth.

Rock and roll star Noel predicts Mark Hughes' new-look City are on their way to being "pretty special" after savouring their performances in the opening games against Blackburn and Wolves.

He wore a trademark grin as he chatted to manager Mark Hughes after the Wolves win - but recalled that he could barely take in the news of the takeover that has transformed the Club.

Noel said: "I was in Calgary, Canada and woke up one morning to find I'd got 98 text messages to turn on the news. It was really early in the morning and I was jetlagged ...

"It (the takeover story) was running along the bottom of the screen but it didn't sink in for about 40 minutes. The whole day was quite mad, surreal.

"But I always knew this day was coming, that we were trawling around in the Third Division for some divine reason and that Whoever would sort it out for us ...

"We used to fill that ground in Moss Side - for York on a Tuesday night we got 29,000. That says it all. This is just the start. They're keeping Mark Hughes and building from the bottom up."
So what's the story, dawning glory? Definitely maybe, says Noel: "A trophy in the next five years would be great, but I'm thinking about the next decade.

"The superstars of world football like Kaka are settled now, but the next generation will be up for grabs. If we can make this club attractive to them, the sky's the limit."

Source: www.mcfc.co.uk

Oasis Noel 'Amp Shy' With Inspirals

Noel Gallagher may work flat out as the backbone of Oasis, but his time with the Inspiral Carpets was another story.

Punk pioneer and music journalist John Robb, who charts the Manchester music scene in his book The North Will Rise Again, told festival-goers at The Green Man Festival in Wales about Noel's stint working as a roadie with the psychedelic rockers.

"Everyone knew that Noel hung out with Inspiral Carpets but it was only later we found out he worked for them - I didn't see him carry an amp the whole time," John joked.

Source: The Press Association

Liam Gallagher On V Festival

As many of you may be aware, Liam took to his private Twitter page yesterday to apologise for Oasis not being able to play at Sunday's V Festival and quash tabloid trash about it being the last ever Oasis UK gig:

"The voice may of disappeared but I'm still here.1st things first V I'm gutted your gutted,I'm sorry what can I say fuck all at the moment.

"Secondly, respect to those bands who covered Oasis last night, even though I might of given some of you shit in the past...

"Finally reports in smartarses column about Oasis last british gig ever. The kids talking out his arse, I mean rkids, bware of darkness. LG"

V Festival was always scheduled as the last UK gig for this ‘Dig Out Your Soul’ World Tour. Oasis will complete the rest of the world tour in Europe and then take some well-earned time off before they begin to think about the next album and tour.

Source: www.oasisinet.com