Echo And The Bunnymen: Ian McCulloch On Oasis

The greatest Macca to come out of Liverpool pulls up a bar stool with AP Childs and shoots the shit about accidental heroin use and PiL, before agreeing to our steak cookery challenge . . .

You reformed at the arse end of Britpop and released Evergreen, and despite your solo endeavors, you’re still doing it as the Bunnymen; it even looks like you’re going to outlast bands such as Oasis. Are the Bunnymen going to remain a going concern?

Mac: Definitely! Yeah, we will do more records. When we got back together as the Bunnymen for Evergreen it was obviously a calling kind of thing rather than just a reunion. And we have proved that. The Bunnymen, despite the problems, get better and better. We go from strength to strength.

What are your thoughts on the latest Oasis split?

Mac: I feel sorry for Noel. After all, it was his fucking band man. Looking at it, it seems like he's been bullied from all those behind the group. What do you do when that happens? He's had to walk out on his own band. But Noel is a good songwriter and he'll be OK. He's got projects . . . the rest of the band . . . well that guy from Ride, I like him, he's OK. At least the rest of them have still got him if they want to continue together.

Read the full interview here.

Source: thequietus.com

Jay-Z Wants To Work With Oasis Star Liam Gallagher

Jay-Z's beef with Noel Gallagher is set to get a whole lot worse.

Because the rapper wants to work with his brother Liam.

The Oasis guitarist and Jay-Z fell out last year when Noel questioned how appropriate it was for him to headline Glastonbury.

Now Noel has walked out on the band, Jay wants to swoop.

He told me: "I hear Snoop Dogg might be teaming up with Noel.

"If that's the case then I would love to work with Liam.

"Their music is tight and I think we could blend our styles well.

"When I teamed up with Linkin Park nobody expected that to work but we made a massive success of it.

"The same could happen with Liam."

He believes the collaboration could be a cracker.

Jay added: "When you have two artists like us in a room just throwing about ideas you come up with something brilliant fairly easily.

"I don't know what he is up to now but he can give me a call."

Or maybe they could have a chat over a hotdog at a footie match pretty soon.

Jay-Z is getting a taste for English soccer after watching Man City take on Arsenal last month - even though his team were stuffed 4-2.

He said: "I loved it. I won't pretend I know everything about soccer but it was an amazing match. We had a great day out.

"I keep hearing I am a big Manchester City fan but that's not true. I follow Arsenal."

He's so hooked on the game he's even thinking about buying into a club. He already co-owns the New Jersey Nets basketball team.

Jay-Z added: "People keep asking me if I would ever invest in an English club.

"All I can say is that I am pretty busy at the moment with the Nets but you can never say never.

"I am a businessman and if the right deal comes along you never know what might happen."

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

The Enemy Shock At Oasis Split

The Enemy have launched an astonishing attack on BBC Radio 1, saying it has given up on trying to break new guitar bands.

The Coventry band, who won Best New Band at last year's NME Awards, say that believe the playlist is largely ignoring upcoming acts of a more indie or alternative bent.

The band spent the summer supporting Oasis on their stadium tour but Tom said they had no idea the Gallagher brothers were seriously on the verge of splitting.

Tom shrugged: “It’s a shame and I’m absolutely gutted. But hopefully….you never know what will happen in the future. Touch wood Their mum will sort it out, yeah, Peggy will get on it, bang their heads together. I’d love to see them get back together, but I’d also like to see a solo album from Noel. I really think he’s got an absolute quality album in him.”

To watch our interview with The Enemy, click here.

Source: www.mirror.co.uk

'The Importance Of Being Idle' - Best Video Of The Decade?

So, as the end of the decade draws ever-nearer (so soon!) those 'Best Of...' polls have begun and we're happy to hear that the excellent video for 'The Importance Of Being Idle' is up for 'Best Video Of The Decade' at BT Vision.

To vote for the video, click HERE!

Source: www.oasisinet.com

Jermaine Defoe Wearing Pretty Green

Jermaine Defoe - England and Tottenham - wearing a Pretty Green Jacket

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The Q Awards 2009: Vote Now!

On Monday, October 26 Q will once again honour the biggest and best stars in music at The Awards.

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Kasabian and Florence And The Machine both crown their hugely successful year by garnering three nominations apiece.

Comenting on the nominees Q Magazine Editor-In-Chief Paul Rees highlighted the breadth of Q reader's taste, "The Q Awards prides itself on honouring the best popular music of the year and the 2009 vintage is no exception. Once again the nominations prove that great music continues to be made across a broad range of styles. The nominations are compiled from votes cast in their thousands by Q's readers, listeners, viewers and online users, so they reflect the choice of the nation's music fans."

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Liam Gallagher Is Campaigning To Save Honeybees

Britpop wildman Liam Gallagher has found a new buzz - campaigning to save honeybees.

The Oasis star believes it would spell the end of humanity if the endangered insects died out.

He was alerted to their plight after honey helped him cure a throat virus that forced Oasis to pull out of the V Festival and contributed to their split.

Liam, 37 - whose hit albums include Be Here Now - said: "You've got to look after the birds and the bees, man.

"The bees are vanishing. We've got to save them before they all buzz off. It's important. It's a really worthwhile cause.

"Without them we're in proper bother.

"I like honey. If it weren't for honey, I'd have a rough voice."

Liam's support comes as new film Vanishing Of The Bees - out next Friday - warns new pesticides could wipe out bees.

The creatures contribute £200million a year to Britain's economy. But one-fifth of hives perished last winter.

A spokesman for the Co-op, which is backing the film, said: "We're thrilled Liam recognises the urgency for action."

Click here for a recent picture of Liam and the Oasis top hive.

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

Ian Brown "Oasis Took It Further Than Anyone Since The Beatles"

Brown remains an icon and inspiration to generations. Noel Gallagher has claimed many times that Oasis would never have existed without The Stone Roses. Brown pays homage to Oasis in return, and is philosophical about their recent split.

“They had a great run,” he shrugs. “It’s just a shame when you wash your dirty linen in public. I spoke to Noel the other day and he said that if he’d sat down and thought about it, there’s actually nowhere else to take it anyway. They took it further than anyone since The Beatles.”

Read the full article by clicking here.

Source: www.thenational.ae

Also

You've got this whole image that goes with your swagger, but you're actually quite gentle.

Everyone in Manchester walks like that. I am gentle. I think nearly everyone that makes music is sensitive – I don't care how hard they pretend they are. I met Johnny Rotten last year and he's nothing like his public persona. I know Liam [Gallagher] to be like that as well. He's a really sensitive guy.

Tony Wilson said Liam Gallagher learned everything from you.

Liam told me that himself. He was 16 when he came to see me live and he said that's what set him on his path.

What do you think about Oasis's split? They've had a hard life, the Oasis brothers. They've done really well to be semi-normal. It's always sad when your dirty linen is brought out in public. You'll never find a Manchester band slagging off another Manchester band, but within each Manchester band, people will rip each other apart; Mondays, Smiths, New Order, Roses, Oasis. No one will slag each other off, but inside the band, they'll rip each other to death.

Read the full article by clicking here.

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Snoop Dogg Would Love To Collaborate With Noel Gallagher

Rapper-turned-music boss Snoop Dogg is eyeing his first big-name signing - former Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher.

The hip-hop star was unveiled as the new creative chairman of EMI's Priority Records in September (09), and he is looking to snap up a rock band for the label's roster.

He has a number of acts in mind - and top of the list is Gallagher, following the Wonderwall hitmaker's departure from Oasis in August (09).

Snoop tells music magazine NME, "Would I sign Noel Gallagher? Hell yeah. Would I collaborate with him? Yeah, definitely. Set it up... I love his style. I'm definitely trying to find a rock band right now."

Source: www.contactmusic.com

Jo Whiley Begs Noel Gallagher For A Solo Album

Jo Whiley is one person who Isn't praying for an Oasis reunion - at least not in the near-future.

The Radio 1 DJ admits she was upset about the band's break-up following a series of blazing rows between warring brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher.

But she's now hoping Oasis stay apart long enough for Noel to record, release and tour a solo album.

Jo said: "I'm really sad that they just can't bear to be in each others company any more.

"Noel and Liam have a very tempestuous relationship. It's like a very intense marriage.

"I'm a big fan of Noel and all the songs that he writes. I would definitely be interested in seeing a solo Noel album. I hope he does it. I'd love to see that.

"He's a great songwriter and I really like his voice.

"I'd like to see Oasis get back together somewhere down the line, but for now I want to see him do something on his own."

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

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Take A Bow, Axe Lord Noel

Noel Gallagher hasn't been idle since walking out on Oasis in August.

The axe Lord has teamed up with fellow Manc rocker Ian Brown.

The duo star in a new advert for Adidas and filmed their appearances in the new campaign at an industrial estate in East London last week.

Joining them on the set in Bow were fellow musicians Mr Hudson, N-Dubz and Daft Punk.

Legendary German footballer Franz Beckenbauer and model Agyness Deyn took part in the shoot too.

David Beckam and Snoop Dogg also put in appearances in the clip. They filmed their contributions in Los Angeles.

Becks starred in last year's Adidas "house party" advert alongside hip-hop stars Missy Elliott and Estelle.

I can't wait to see the new one.

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

Noel Gallagher And David Beckham Dress As Trekkies In Ad

One person we could never picture as a Trekkie is Britpop god Noel Gallagher. But since leaving Oasis, the singer is in line for a big-bucks marketing campaign.

He is joining the latest celeb-filled adidas commercial, hilariously dressed as a Star Trek character.

A source told us: “The advert has been shot in two parts; the first part is a rooftop party similar to the house party' themed adidas advert from last year, and the second part is based around a famous Star Trek scene.”

David Beckham, 34, also dressed as a Star Trek character before being placed in front of a green screen to re-enact a scene from the sci-fi franchise.

Last year's “house party” adidas ad featured Beckham, Katy Perry, Missy Elliott, Estelle, Run DMC and The Ting Tings among others, and this year's promises to be even more celebtastic with stars from music, sport and fashion.

Noel, 42, who left Oasis last month citing “irreconcilable differences”, will no doubt be in line for a string of abuse from his brother and former bandmate Liam for donning the nerdy outfit.

The ad was shot in the West End last week. Our source added: “The filming was a lot of fun, and should be aired in the next month or so.”

Meanwhile, if Noel is looking for extra work, he has been offered another pay cheque by Razorlight.

Swedish guitarist Bjorn Agren said: “Maybe we should get Noel to produce the new Razorlight album? We're looking for a producer, and we need a little Northerner cred.”

Source: www.thisislondon.co.uk

Razorlight Want To Work With Noel Gallagher

Credit crunched? Need a job? Apply to Razorlight... if you're Noel Gallagher or just from the North.

Yep, Razorlight want to recruit a new producer and have asked 3am to help!

At the Arthur's Day Celebration in Dublin, they told us they'd like to work with Noel - or, failing the ex-Oasis bro, a Northerner with similar "cred".

Bjorn said: "I'd be interested in hearing a Noel solo album. He's got a better voice than Liam.

"Maybe we should get Noel to produce the new Razorlight album? We're looking for a producer. We need some Northern cred!"

Source: www.mirror.co.uk

Liam Gallagher Sues The Guardian Over Gig Claim

Oasis singer Liam Gallagher is seeking libel damages from the Guardian after it incorrectly claimed he’d stormed out of a London gig and failed to return.

Gallagher launched a legal action after publication of the story, headlined 'Liam Gallagher storms out of Oasis gig', on the Guardian.co.uk website on July 22.

The story alleged Gallagher acted unprofessionally and without regard for the audience as he stormed out, not to return, in the middle of a performance at Camden’s Roundhouse, according a writ filed at the High Court.

London law firm, Carter-Ruck, filed the writ on the singer’s behalf claming the allegations could deter people from going to future Oasis concerts.

Shortly after the story appeared, the writ stated, Gallagher issued an unequivocal denial that he had stormed out and made clear that his departure from the stage was short, pre-planned.

Gallagher claimed he’d returned to the stage within ten minutes and his brief departure was a regular part of Oasis concerts over the previous year or so.

The Guardian published an apology to the singer on 7 August, saying it had made an error with the original article.

It stated; "In an earlier article 'Liam Gallagher storms out of Oasis gig' published online on 22 July 2009 we wrongly suggested that Liam Gallagher walked out of an Oasis gig and did not return disrupting the set they were performing.

"In fact Liam Gallagher only left the stage whilst his brother sang two songs as is normal during their performance and returned to continue the rest of the set.

"We apologise to Liam Gallagher for this error."

Although the Guardian published an apology, Gallagher claimed it was not issued on agreed terms, and did not provide the vindication to which he was entitled.

Gallagher complained the apology did to refer to paying damages, was not suitably prominent, and was not linked to the website home page but appeared only as a free standing item for about 60 hours.

The writ issued to the High Court claimed Guardian News and Media made no effort to contact Gallagher, or any representative of Oasis, before the story appeared and has since failed to make offer of amends.

Gallagher, who said the story damaged his reputation and caused him serious distress and embarrassment, is pursuing his legal action as he believes the Guardian is liable for repetition of the claims on other websites. He is seeking an injunction banning repetition of the allegations.

Source: www.pressgazette.co.uk

Oasis Videos Up For 4 Awards At UK MVAs

Oasis have been nominated for four awards at this year's UK MVAs. The video for 'Falling Down' is up for:

- 'Best Cinematography In A Video'
- 'Best Editing in a Video'
- 'Best Rock Video'

They are also up for 'The Innovation Award' for 'Dig Out Your Soul'.

WIZ, the director of the 'Falling Down' video (and Kasabian's 'Fire') is up for Best Director.

The awards take place on October 13th and are designed to recognise excellence in music video production by UK individuals and companies and to highlight the cultural significance of music video as an art form.

Source: www.oasisinet.com

Ex-Oasis Bonehead Hits The Road With New Band

Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs, founder member and former guitarist with Oasis, has announced a UK and European tour with Manchester’s most talked-about new band, The Vortex.

"It really is like the old days of Oasis for me – these small, sweaty gigs where the audience are going barmy. There's a real menace and excitement to this band. I've seen it before with Oasis. And I'm seeing it all over again with The Vortex." Bonehead talking about The Vortex.

The Vortex are cooking up a storm at their regular visits to Alan McGee's Death Disco in London, and are currently recording their debut album with Bonehead on production duties.

“You can always put your trust in Manchester music and the Vortex are set for big things, they've been setting their controls for the heart of the northern anthem as if Kasabian never existed. Plus, the new demos have been surpassing all expectation: pure anthems for party people. Oh yeah, they just added Bonehead (of Oasis fame) on guitar.” Alan McGee (writing in The Guardian)

The Vortex consist of Mike Price (vocals), Bonehead (guitar), Maz Bedjet (guitar), Nick Repton (bass), Sean O'Donnell (drums) and Jaxx* (backing vocals).

JAXX (Heather Small/Cotton Club vocalist) has also joined The Vortex full-time, and will be touring with the band this autumn. The band have also recently filmed their part in brit-gangster flick ‘Freight’ with celebrated hard man Joe Egan.

For the tour dates and more visit www.myspace.com/thevortexmanchester

Kasabian Rock But Won't Knock Oasis

Kasabian must be happy as Larry that Oasis have disbanded - they are officially the top rockers on the block!

But that doesn't mean they don't have respect for the Gallagher brothers and their defunct band.

In Dublin on Friday to celebrate Arthur's Day - Guiness's 250th birthday - lead singer Tom Meighan told me: "Oasis were at the pinnacle of the music world for 16 years and despite touring with them this year we didn't see any signs that they were falling apart.

"I had nights out with both Liam and Noel separately and things were fine. It's a sad loss that they are no longer."

The lads also told me that Noel is to star in a new Adidas campaign later this year. Can't wait to see that.

But Tom wasn't quite so nice about Robbie Williams.

Speaking of the Robster's comeback into the charts, Tom said: "Nobody knows what the hell he's on about these days because he's nuts - it's probably best to let him get on with it."

Ouch!

Source: www.mirror.co.uk

Nelly Furtado Mourned Oasis Split

Nelly Furtado was devastated when Noel Gallagher quit Oasis - because she idolised the band when she was growing up.

The Maneater hitmaker looked to the British band for inspiration when she was starting out in the music business, and even dreamed of dating frontman Liam Gallagher.

Furtado was distraught to learn guitarist Noel walked away from the group after a fight with his brother before a show in Paris last month (Aug09).

She says, "I was inconsolable when Oasis split up. That band meant the world to me.
"As a 16-year-old I would write letters to Liam with my photo attached and pray that he would ask me out on a date, but he never did. At college I learned to play guitar to Wonderwall.

"Oasis were everything I loved about pop music. They could express emotions with the most simple song structures. They had the kind of brash attitude I could completely relate to."

The Champagne Supernova hitmakers are yet to confirm plans for the future, but reports suggest Liam is auditioning for a replacement for his brother and intends to continue with the band.

Source: www.contactmusic.com