Beady Eye Return To France

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Beady Eye are pleased to announce they will return to France on Sunday 3rd July of this year to play the Eurockeennes Festival in Belfort.

Tickets are on sale now through the official festival website www.eurockeennes.fr

Other bands set to perform include Arcade Fire, Arctic Monkeys and Motörhead.

The band are also pleased to announce that Steve Cradock will be supporting at their gig at Hamburg's Grosse Freiheit 36 which sold out in two hours on Monday morning.

Source: www.beadyeyemusic.com

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Beady Eye's Liam Gallagher Says He's A 'Bloody Good Role Model'

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Nearly two decades after Oasis supernova'd into generational icons, Liam Gallagher is finally ready to move on. Promoting 'Different Gear, Still Speeding,' the debut album by his new, Noel-less group Beady Eye, the 38-year-old Gallagher brother has vowed to put aside the drugs, girls, in-fighting and boozing that were de rigueur for Oasis. He's even settled down with Canadian expat, and former All Saint, Nicole Appleton, and started a family.

As Liam Gallagher tells Spinner in this exclusive Q&A, he's no longer bogged down by the pressures of fronting the world's biggest band. Though his bravado and bombast hasn't faded, neither Liam Gallagher nor bandmates -- guitarists Andy Bell and Gem Archer and drummer Chris Sharrock -- are fazed by chart position, or even playing smaller venues to a new audience.

The new Liam Gallagher may be a bit softer, but he's still not afraid of anyone (especially not the bloke who tackled Noel Gallagher onstage at Toronto's V Festival) and still doesn't give a crap what you think of him. Between brash expletives and chest pounding, the rock star who famously spent most of his life singing, fighting and/or drunk even declares himself a good role model: "I've seen worse, d'know what I mean?"

When exactly did Oasis morph into Beady Eye?

Andy Bell: The band Oasis broke up in Paris about 18 months ago because Noel Gallagher left the band. Oasis is about Noel and Liam together; it's not about one of them apart. So the rest of us decided to start a new band [the same night] called Beady Eye. We didn't have a name at the beginning, we just decided that we would play together and write songs together.

Did you try to approach it differently than you did in Oasis?

AB: We each were open to ideas from the others about how our songs should be. So, for example, we'd all contribute ideas and no one felt embarrassed to say something.

Liam Gallagher: Noel had his ideas and pretty much had his way. But, y'know, it's good this way.

How does the album compare to, say, 'Definitely Maybe'?

LG: Whether it's better or people like it more than 'Definitely Maybe,' we're not interested in that. We're really proud of it. The playing, the singing, and the songs on this album are amazing. It's a top album. Now whether the songs get to people's souls like 'Definitely Maybe' did, who knows? That's not for us to say. But it seems exciting. I think that people might like it.

Does releasing this album have a similar feel to the first Oasis release -- the idea that there are no preconceived notions?

LG: Well, I think they know what's coming because everyone knows what we're about a bit more now. With Oasis, we were brand new, no one had ever seen my head or Noel. So it's a bit different because I was in Oasis for 18 years so people know what we're about, d'ya know what I mean? We're a bit more about what's now, so hopefully there will be more surprises in there.

You're releasing an album into a musical landscape vastly different from the one Oasis dominated. Does that worry you?

AB: Obviously that stuff changes all the time and it's been changing a lot faster recently. But still the big picture is you make albums. We haven't left the era of albums yet, which is a good thing. As far as singles are concerned, that's down to our label and management to see how that works. But I don't think there is such as thing as a single anymore, they're just radio tracks.

Are you saying that because your first single, 'The Roller,' didn't do as well as you'd expected?

AB: That's kind of what I was saying two minutes ago. It's all changed, you don't have singles anymore. There is no such thing as "hit singles" anymore. The last Oasis singles didn't even go Top 10 or Top 20.

LG: Let me say this: we're not sitting around crying, mate.

Was the single's failure a reality check of sorts?

LG: It was a reality check. But that's the way it is.

AB: So we decided to give up, this is the last interview, goodbye. [laughs]

LG: As far as comparing it to Oasis, let me tell you this, the f---ing record's only been released today so it could do as well as the Oasis records. But it's only been released today, so who knows where it'll go?

With Noel gone, did you feel freer creatively?

AB: The main difference [between Beady Eye and Oasis] is that Noel wasn't around in Beady Eye. He was the leader of Oasis. He had a vision of how the songs should be, he had a vision of how everything should sound and on this everyone had input, so yeah.

LG: We were pretty much free to see what happens. Throw it all out there and see what sticks.

How will you get people, especially Oasis fans, to listen with a new fresh ear?

AB: That's their problem. We're here making music, we can't change their preconceptions -- they just have to get on board or not.

LG: You don't want to make music to live in a bowl where everything's perfect. This is why I can't wait to play live, y'know. Let people know we're still s--- hot. And that's the thing, people will get the record and they might like it or not like it, but as a live band we're roaring, man.

So is the plan to just get on the road and become a touring machine for the next two years?

LG: Naw man, nothing as serious as that; it's not like what we used to do in Oasis. We're gonna be over in North America in June just testing the waters. So if people like it, we'll come back and visit ya; if you don't , well, see ya later then. The plan is to go around the world, tour the album and have a good f---ing time.

You've spent a good portion of your career playing large venues and headlining festivals. Are you worried about playing in smaller venues this time around?

LG: It's gonna be amazing man, those smaller venues is where it's at. Them big venues are boring. I mean, financially it's good and all that, but we can't wait to play small venues.

You always seemed to relish the big spectacle.

LG: We're playing these venues out of choice, we're not doing it 'cause we've been told to. We're just gonna get on stage and play the tunes. No f---ing about.

Last time you you came overseas Noel was attacked onstage at the Virgin Festival in Toronto. Are you worried about returning after the incident last time?

LG: I ain't scared of no f---er, mate.

Have you returned to Toronto since then, I heard you were thinking of moving there a while ago?

LG: Yeah, I've got a house in Toronto. I was there last week. I am really fond of it. My wife's from Toronto so I'm there a lot. We've always loved Toronto. The s--- that happened with Noel isn't gonna dampen that mood. That's just one f---ing idiot, y'know what I mean?

What do you think of bands such as Kasabian who have, to a certain extent, filled the Oasis-shaped 'lad rock' void in British musical culture?

LG: Fair play. I love Kasabian, at least they're out there doing it. But there's not a lot of people out there doing it, is there? It's like in Oasis...

AB: ...is Arcade Fire from Canada?

Yeah, they're from Montreal.

AB: They're a great band.

Would you be interested in touring with the Arcade Fire?

LG: We're not touring with anyone, mate. We're doing our own thing, we're not supporting anyone.

Why have you chosen to do that?

LG: Because we wanna. We're not a support band.

Is going on the road different than it was back in the day?

LG: I mean you got to make sacrifices in life and those sacrifices are that you don't get to see your family as much, but that's f---ing life, isn't it? You gotta bring home the bacon for the missus, y'know?

Now that you have a family Liam, do you worry about being a role model?

LG: You definitely got to tone it down as you get older, less drugs and drinking. As a role model for my family or friends, I think I'm a pretty good one. I've seen worse, d'know what I mean? We look after ourselves and we mean business -- so I think we're bloody good role models.

Source: www.spinner.com

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Beady Eye Interview From In:Demand Scotland

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Beady Eye To Play First Ever Gig Tonight In Glasgow

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Beady Eye's first ever gig will take place this evening (03/03/11) at Glasgow Barrowland.

Check back here tonight for live updates...

If you are going to any of the upcoming gigs, and you are able to scan your ticket or send in pictures email them to us @ scyhodot@gmail.com and I will do my best to get them all on the site.

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Win Beady Eye CDs And Goodie Bags

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Now who doesn't like getting free stuff, eh? Our latest offering is the chance to win a goodie bag containing a copy of Beady Eye's new album and loads of other bits and pieces.

Who needs Noel Gallagher anyway? That's the belief of Noel's brother Liam, whose post Oasis combo go by the name of Beady Eye.

Their new album Different Gear, Still Speeding is currently making its way up the charts.

There's currently a consignment of stuff from the band en route to JOE Towers, and while we were tempted to hand the package to our poor, impoverished interns toiling away down in the basement, we were worried that they might expect us to give them trinkets on a regular basis.

And so we made the decision to share our spoils - CDs, t-shirts, hats - with you, dear JOE.ie visitor.

To get your mits on our Beady Eye prize, simply answer this ridiculously simple question. The closing date is Friday 11 March at 5pm.

Click here to enter.

Source: www.joe.ie

Another competition can be found here, sign up required.

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Win A Beady Eye CD/DVD

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A brand new interview with Beady Eye will be feature in Jam Magazine that is free with the News Of The World this Sunday.

The interview was conducted by John Robb and features never before seen images of the band shot by the legendary David Bailey.

The mag also comes with an exclusive free 5 track Beady Eye CD/DVD that features 3 tracks from Beady Eye's debut album 'Different Gear, Still Speeding' , plus two B-sides and the exclusive 17 minute interview conducted by John Robb.

A snippet of the interview can be seen here.

To be in with a chance of grabbing one see details below.

Send all entries to scyhodotcom@gmail.com
When sending your entry please title your email as 'Jam Magazine'
Please include your name in your email.
The competition ends at Midnight GMT on the 7th March 2011.
Five winners will be picked at random on the 8th March 2011.

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Beady Eye On 'Different Gear, Still Speeding'

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It's one of the most anticipated albums of 2011.

The debut album of Liam Gallagher and co as they rise - like a fringed phoenix coated in paisley - out of the ashes of one of the British music scene's most celebrated and idolised bands.

Beady Eye released 'Different Gear Still Speeding' this week - and gave Xfm's John Kennedy the insight into its creation... and life beyond Oasis...

Click here to listen to the clips.

Source: www.xfm.co.uk

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Vote For Xfm's Greatest Manchester Song Of All Time

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We want to know your ultimate Manc anthem... Tell us!

As you know, March 2011 marks the fifth birthday of Xfm Manchester. To mark this auspicious occasion, we want to name Xfm's Greatest Manchester Song Of All Time. That tune that sums up all the talent, passion and fantastic attitude of the rainy city.

What do you think? Should it be Oasis? The Stone Roses? Joy Division? Elbow? Doves? Inspiral Carpets? It's a toughie.

We'll give you the whole of the month of March and we will rundown the ultimate Manchester chart between 3pm and 6pm on Sunday April 3rd with contributions from some of the biggest names in Manchester music.

Here are some ground rules:

You can pick three tunes to make it a bit easier for you to nail it down.
They must have received airplay on Xfm at some point (ie, no Take That).
They must be recorded by a band who come from the Manchester City Region, as laid down in 2004 here
Which means, The Verve and The Charlatans count.

What are you going to go for?

Have your say now!

Voting closes at midday on Thursday March 31...

Click here to cast your votes.

Source: www.xfm.co.uk

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Join Beady Eye In Glasgow

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Beady Eye's first ever gig will take place tomorrow evening at Glasgow Barrowland. The band made a conscious decision to play their first date in the UK with Andy stating, "We’re jumping in at the deep end."

If you weren't lucky enough to get a ticket to their first gig you can follow the action at Beady Eye's Twitter and Ping pages where the band's label Beady Eye Records will be tweeting.

The band's label will also be getting the guys to sign a setlist from tomorrow's gig so keep checking back to beadyeyemusic.com to be in with a chance of winning it!

Beady Eye's debut album 'Different Gear, Still Speeding' came out on Monday and is getting a great response from the band's fans. Let us know what you think of the album at the website's Forum or at one of the band's Social Network Sites listed below.

The album is available to buy on the following formats:
- Limited Special Edition CD/DVD Album **SOLD OUT!**
- Standard CD
- Limited Double LP on Heavyweight vinyl
- Digital Download

The CD and vinyl are also available as part of an exclusive Beady Eye store bundle that come with a Beady Eye Records t-shirt. The t-shirt is only available to buy at the band's store.

'Different Gear, Still Speeding' is also available on special iTunes LP which features the exclusive track 'Man Of Misery', as well as 'Sons Of The Stage', the album booklet and the music videos for 'Bring The Light', 'Four Letter Word' and 'Sons Of The Stage', plus extra exclusive video footage.

You can preview the iTunes LP on a trailer Beady Eye Records made HERE!

The album is also available to buy at Amazon, HMV and Play.

Source: www.beadyeyemusic.com

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Beady Eye's Midweek Chart Position

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Beady Eye's 'Different Gear Still Speeding' is at number three on the Official Midweek Chart.

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Beady Eye Head To Austria

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Beady Eye have announced they will make their first appearance in Austria on Thursday 18th August at the Frequency festival.

Tickets are on sale now through www.musicticket.at and 0043 1 96 0 96.

Other bands confirmed to play the festival include Foo Fighters, Kasabian, The Chemical Brothers and The National.

Source: www.beadyeyemusic.com

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Liam Gallagher Eeks His Mind

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Rastamouse has come in for a bit of stick – but Liam Gallagher reckons the rodent is irie.

The politically correct brigade, or gimps as they are otherwise known, claim the kids' TV character is racist.

But Beady Eye frontman Liam said: "Come on, man, people speak like that. D'ya know what I mean?"

Surely that should be: "Do you know what I an I mean?"

Liam also confessed why he loves watching children's TV channel CBBC with sons Lennon and Gene: "It's an excuse for a kip. I say, 'You stay there, here's your popcorn, wake me up at the end'."

Careful, Liam, they'll be at the blue WKD and the pick-and-mix.

His Pretty Green fashion line sell a T-shirt for the Teenage Cancer Trust from March 14, and Beady Eye play London's Royal Albert Hall for the same cause on March 25.

Tickets from teenagecancertrust.org.

Top work, lads, for a top charity.

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

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Who Is Better At Insults: Liam Gallagher Or Noel Gallagher?

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Liam Gallagher, former Oasis front man, does not much care for the new Radiohead album. “I heard that fucking Radiohead record and I just go, ‘What?!’ I like to think that what we do, we do fucking well. Them writing a song about a fucking tree? Give me a fucking break! A thousand year old tree? Go fuck yourself! You’d have thought he’d have written a song about a modern tree or one that was planted last week. You know what I mean?” Really, really just did not like it very much. Gallagher and his brother Noel, also formerly of Oasis, are famous for their public distaste for many of their peers. But which Gallagher brother hates things better?

Below, we’ve collected some of their most memorable tirades.

Noel, on Scissor Sisters: “I particularly loathe Scissor Sisters. I like ‘Laura’ from the first record, but it’s music for squares, man. They’re huge in England, but there’s no accounting for bad taste as far as the English are concerned.”

Liam, on Scissor Sisters: “Bright colors and fucking weirdos on stilts? I’m more entertaining than that shit.”

Noel, on Mark Ronson: “He wants to write his own tunes instead of ruining everyone else’s. Mark Ronson needs to learn three chords on the guitar and write a tune.”

Liam, on his own song “Wonderwall”: “I can't fucking stand that fucking song! Every time I have to sing it I want to gag. Problem is, it was a big, big tune for us.”

Noel, on the Kaiser Chiefs: “I did drugs for 18 years and I never got that bad as to say, ‘You know what? I think the Kaiser Chiefs are brilliant.’”

Liam, on Billie Joe Armstrong, of Green Day: “Fuck right off. I’m not having him. I just don’t like his head.”

Noel, again on the Kaiser Chiefs: “The worst thing about them is that they’re not very good. They play dress-up and sit on top of an apex of meaninglessness. They don’t mean anything to anybody apart from their fucking ugly girlfriends.”

Liam, on Noel: “I’ve heard his fucking new record ’cos I fucking sung on half of it. Fucking nonsense. When I was in America for Dig Out Your Soul, he swiped some off because he obviously knew he wanted to do a solo album.”

Noel, on Keane: “I feel sorry for Keane. No matter how hard they try they’ll always be squares. Even if one of them started injecting heroin into onto his cock people would go ‘Yeah but your dad was a vicar, good night.’”

Liam, on Chris Martin: “Chris Martin looks like a geography teacher. What’s all that with writing messages about Free Trade? If he wants to write things down I'll give him a pen and a pad of paper. Bunch of students.”

Really, though, Liam won us over early with “you’d have thought he’d have written a song about a modern tree or one that was planted last week.”

Source: www.vanityfair.com

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Artwork for Beady Eye's 'The Beat Goes On' iTunes US Single

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Artwork for Beady Eye's 'The Beat Goes On' iTunes US single

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Beady Eye Interview From Capital Radio

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Beady Eye's 'Different Gear, Still Speeding' Available Now In The USA And Canada

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Beady Eye's debut album "Different Gear, Still Speeding" is now available in the USA

This week only, download the exclusive iTunes LP version of the album for only $7.99. The iTunes LP features the b-sides 'Man Of Misery' and 'Sons Of The Stage', the full album booklet, music videos for 'Bring The Light', 'Four Letter Word' and 'Sons Of The Stage', plus extra behind-the-scenes video footage.

Find the CD version of "Different Gear, Still Speeding" on sale at Best Buy stores in the USA for $7.99 this week, or order all physical formats (including limited edition deluxe CD/DVD) from Amazon.com.

On March 8th, the standard 13-song digital version will be available on all digital stores, and the 2xLP heavyweight vinyl will be in select retail stores.

CANADIAN FANS: 'Different Gear, Still Speeding' is out today! Exclusive iTunes LP version only $7.99 this week, click here for more details.

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Free Beady Eye CD/DVD In This Week's News Of The World

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A brand new interview with Beady Eye will be feature in Jam Magazine that is free with the News Of The World this Sunday.

The interview was conducted by John Robb and features never before seen images of the band shot by the legendary David Bailey.

The mag also comes with an exclusive free 5 track Beady Eye CD/DVD that features 3 tracks from Beady Eye's debut album, plus two B-sides and the exclusive 17 minute interview conducted by John Robb

A snippet of the interview can be seen here.

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Liam Gallagher Playing Guitar For Beady Eye Inspiration

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Liam Gallagher is eyeing a move into his brother Noel's shoes - he's buffing up his guitar skills to improve his songwriting.

The rocker played the instrument in the video for Oasis' 2003 track Songbird but admits his strumming talents are still at a basic level.

But he wants to increase his songwriting duties with new band Beady Eye - and he's relying on his guitar to make the task easier.

Speaking during a Music on 4 TV special in Britain, Gallagher says, "I've got a little DICtaphone and I play it on that every now and again. If I get something, great.

"I'm self taught. I'm still teaching myself, it could be a long time yet before I get behind a guitar. I do a little bit, keeps me happy, keeps me off the street, but I wouldn't say I'm a guitarist. Just to help me write tunes like this."

Source: www.contactmusic.com

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Liam Gallagher Designs T-Shirt For Teenage Cancer

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Liam Gallagher and Pretty Green have designed a limited edition t-shirt and pin badge to raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust.

“I've always been a massive supporter of Teenage Cancer Trust. This collaboration is only just the start” says Liam.

These exclusive t-shirts will be available for purchase from 14 March at www.prettygreen.com and at Pretty Green stores in London, Manchester and Glasgow for £45 with £20 from the sale of each t-shirt going to Teenage Cancer Trust.

Teenage Cancer Trust's Music Manager, Jane Ashton says, “Music plays a huge role in most young people’s lives, whatever they are going through and it’s a big part of Teenage Cancer Trust so naturally we are delighted that Liam has chosen to support us with this fantastic bespoke t-shirt and pin badge. We’re also excited to welcome back Liam to the Royal Albert Hall this year, with Beady Eye and look forward to further collaborations with Pretty Green.”

We're thrilled that Liam and his band Beady Eye will also be playing at this year’s Royal Albert Hall concerts.

For more details click here, sign up to be the first to be notified of when this product is available.

Source: www.teenagecancertrust.org

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Brian Cannon To DJ In London On Thursday

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Brian will be spinning some classics and the Teenage Kicks of Birmingham will be special guests.

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