Noel Gallagher has said that his brother Liam is "making a fucking mess" of his personal life at the moment, but backed him to be able to get back to his best.
The last twelve months have proven tumultuous for Liam with the Beady Eye split and a long-running court case in New York over financial support for a baby he fathered while married to ex-wife Nicole Appleton.
Speaking to NME in the cover feature of this week's issue, which is on newsstands now and available digitally, his older brother Noel acknowledges things are not going well for Liam at the moment.
"He's making a fucking mess of things at the moment, but we've all been there," he says. "I've been there. Something like that can be a great thing because you get to the bottom and you cleanse yourself of a lot of fucking shit baggage and you start again. I’m the kind of person that says 'Fuck it, take it' and I'll start again. And that would be my advice to him."
Asked to pinpoint what went wrong for Beady Eye, who separated in October 2014 after releasing two albums, Noel identifies a key issue with the band's make up. "They’re a fucking great band but they're not great songwriters. They needed one great song. Not just a hit single, a great fucking tune. But I don’t think he’ll be out of the game forever."
The last time Noel saw Liam was at the Etihad Stadium on May 11 last year, the day Manchester City won the Premier League. "I was in the directors box, obviously, and he was outside selling burgers, and one of the directors asked if I wanted to go on the pitch with the team, and I was like, 'Fucking yeah' so I went on the pitch and in the tunnel before I said to [club captain] Vincent Kompany 'Give us your armband' and he gave me it, so I was wearing it in the bar afterwards, and I was sitting there talking to somebody, and someone came up behind me and tried to take the armband off and I was like, 'Fucking get off of it' and it was Liam. And he was like, 'Fucking hell man you knobhead, you shouldn’t have that, I should fucking have that'. And that's how it started. And I was like, 'Oh yeah, alright, and how are you?' Every time I see him he is still being a bit of a fucking cheeky cunt. And he’s still putting out the persona of the angry barking dog."
Meanwhile, Ed Sheeran has responded to Noel's remarks that he couldn't live in a world where Ed Sheeran headlines Wembley, stating "I can live in it, it's really enjoyable".
Earlier this week Gallagher revealed his new single 'Ballad Of The Mighty I' and reiterated his desire to play Glastonbury in June, suggesting that he might take his guitar and play regardless of whether he is officially booked for the festival or not.
Gallagher's upcoming record 'Chasing Yesterday' will be his second solo studio album and features his new single 'In The Heat Of The Moment'.
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The Sex Pistols: Never Mind The Bollocks Here's The Sex Pistols
"Probably the single most important important album of all time. Why? Because it reignited youth culture."
Pink Floyd: The Wall
"The scope, the vision, the story, the iconic guitar playing - not to mention the songs! I know every single word of it... staggering."
The Beatles: Revolver
"The '90's would never have happened without this album."
The Kinks: We Are The Village Green Preservation Society
"Probably the most underappreciated album of all time. Ray Davies was the unsung hero of the '60's... Storytelling of THE
The Stone Roses: The Stone Roses
"It doesn't sound like it now but at the time this really did seem like it came from another universe... at that moment they were the greatest band of all time."
The Who: The Ultimate Collection
"Undoubtedly the greatest singles band of all time... laughable how many truly great youth anthems Pete Townshend wrote."
Various Artists: The Hacienda Classics
"You really should've been there. One of my most treasured musical possessions... the sound of my youth. When it came out, it transported me right back to some of the greatest nights of my life. It never EVER lets you down."
The Velvet Underground: The Very Best Of The Velvet Underground
"Without The Velvet Underground no David Bowie. No David Bowie, no point getting up in the morning."
David Bowie: The Next Day
"No matter how hard they try (and they will try!) they'll never beat the jaw dropping moment when 'Where Are We Now?' was aired... the whole thing was mind blowing... properly mind blowing. A masterpiece."
The Soundtrack Of Our Lives: Behind The Music
"It changed the way I wrote music. Probably the biggest influence on my thing (whatever that is?!) since The Beatles."
The Jam: Snap!
"Weller the teenager writing teenage anthems... Rare as a decent B-side these days! No point in listing them, there's too many. Intense and unrelenting and he was only 23 when they split up!"
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Ed Sheeran has responded to Noel Gallagher's remarks that he couldn't live in a world where Ed Sheeran headlines Wembley, stating "I can live in it, it's really enjoyable".
Sheeran tweeted his comeback after Gallagher expressed his dismay at the fact that Sheeran will play three gigs at Wembley Stadium to NME. In the cover feature of this week's issue, which is on newsstands from tomorrow and available digitally, the former Oasis man said: "I don’t think I can live in a world where that’s even possible. When you hear that kind of polished pop and then there’s a ginger guy with a fucking guitar it seems subversive, but it’s fucking not."
As confirmed last year, Sheeran will play a trio of dates at the 80,000 capacity London stadium in July. Two of the dates were added due to phenomenal demand.
Noel Gallagher has expressed his dismay at the fact Ed Sheeran will play three gigs at Wembley Stadium later this year.
As confirmed last year, Sheeran will play a trio of dates at the 80,000 capacity London stadium in July. Two of the dates were added due to popular demand.
However, Gallagher is not happy this is happening. As he tells NME in the cover feature of this week's issue, which is on newsstands from tomorrow and available digitally, "I don’t think I can live in a world where that’s even possible. When you hear that kind of polished pop and then there’s a ginger guy with a fucking guitar it seems subversive, but it’s fucking not."
Gallagher goes on to give his evaluation of the current music scene, painting a bleak picture.
He said: "It’s a strange time, and it seems like the whole thing is embedded for good now, for fucking forever. It’s not all over, but it’ll go back to the way it was in the early ‘80s where indie bands are the alternative thing, the lower level. In the early ‘80s everyone at indie labels, even major labels, were trying to push this music to the fore because everything else was shit, and maybe it’ll happen again, but I don’t see it for the next decade."
Earlier this week Gallagher revealed his new single 'Ballad Of The Mighty I' and reiterated his desire to play Glastonbury in June, suggesting that he might take his guitar and play regardless of whether he is officially booked for the festival or not.
Gallagher's upcoming record 'Chasing Yesterday' will be his second solo studio album and features his new single 'In The Heat Of The Moment'. Johnny Marr features on the track 'The Ballad Of Mighty I'.
Source: www.nme.com
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Ballad Of The Mighty I is the new single taken from the forthcoming album Chasing Yesterday, and features Johnny Marr on guitar alongside Noel.
The single includes B side Revolution Song and is released on very limited edition coloured vinyl on 23rd Feb.
A. Ballad Of The Mighty I 5:15
B. Revolution Song 3:33
Noel Gallagher, who ranted about how much he hated making music videos last year, has unveiled his new track today in which he repeats many of the things he previously poked fun at.
In 2014, an expletive-packed compilation of his scathing comments about his past Oasis videos became a YouTube sensation.
Now a new six minute-long clip to accompany his next single Ballad Of The Mighty I appears to have parodied many of the elements which upset him the most.
The 47-year-old's hilarious grumbles were taken from an audio commentary track which featured on a DVD release of the band's hits, with Gallagher cringing as he pointed out that the band had excelled at "walking and playing and standing still... and looking bored".
The guitarist moaned about walking in slow motion repeatedly, complained about how a director told him to do one scene again with more energy in his eyes and spoke about his hatred of the whole experience.
"I hate the fact they cost a fortune. I hate the fact you've got to be there at eight in the morning. I hate the fact you don't leave until eight the next morning.
"I don't like the fact that the people who're making them think they're making Apocalypse Now and everything is the most important - 'this the really important shot'," he said, adding that he was tired of doing repeated takes.
For his latest video meanwhile he is seen walking and playing guitar in slow motion and again looks completely bored.
During his previous rant, Noel had grumbled that the band looked like they were wearing someone else's clothes, and in his new film he is seen stealing a new jacket from outside a shop.
A self-absorbed director also appears at the beginning, telling him: "Just keep it super loose, lots of energy in the eyes".
The video concludes with him adding: "Good energy in the eyes, I like the swagger. Just had a bit of a technical back there. Can we just go for another one? Chris Martin did 10 takes."
Speaking on the XFM Breakfast Show with Jon Holmes, Noel Gallagher once again addressed the issue of playing at this year's Glastonbury Festival.
"No it's still very much up in the air as far as I know," said Noel. "If I'm not playing, I'm going! So I'll be there. I always keep that weekend free if I can. I will state again I'm available, I'm gonna be there, shall I bring my amp and guitar? Shall I?"
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In an exclusive chat with Jon Holmes, Noel said an American had pitched an Oasis "rags to riches" musical to him - and he found the idea hilarious.
Noel Gallagher has admitted that he might have blown the chance to make an Oasis musical a reality...because he found it so hilarious.
Noel was talking as he unveiled brilliant new song The Ballad Of The Mighty I, which features Johnny Marr, on the XFM Breakfast Show.
"Somebody did talk to me once about a musical, recently, an American dude," Noel told Jon. "And after I'd stopped laughing, I realised that he'd walked off."
Gallagher said the pitch was for "the rags to riches story of Oasis" to be put onstage. "After I'd belly-laughed and spewed up a drink, he wasn't there any more, so I don't think it'll be happening any time soon!"
Sting's multi-million dollar musical The Last Ship closed on Broadway after less than three months - something Noel didn't seem to have a lot of sympathy for.
"Some people have no taste, I find that staggering that people would not go and see a musical about a Geordie fella who doesn't speak in a Geordie accent who used to be in a band with a jazz drummer whose dad was in the CIA about him growing up in a shipyard.
Noel Gallagher has said that new bands are "careerist" and are afraid to be outspoken because they're scared of the backlash on social media.
During a round table interview with the NME, which also included Jason Williamson of Sleaford Mods and Elly Jackson of La Roux, Gallagher was asked why so many bands have so little to say.
"It's because they're s**t scared of social media! They're s**t scared of somebody killing it before it's started. One of the main differences for me is that bands these days are careerists.
"I know for a fact that nobody in Primal Scream ever thought about a career, or Oasis, or The Verve. Everybody was thinking, 'We're having a great time, this is amazing!'"
"I know for a fact that nobody in Primal Scream ever thought about a career, or Oasis, or The Verve. Everybody was thinking, 'We're having a great time, this is amazing!'
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds latest single is announced as 'Ballad Of The Mighty I' from his new album 'Chasing Yesterday'!
Look out for the official video dropping next Monday and on Tuesday you'll be able to instantly download the track if you pre-order the album from iTunes here.
You'll also be able to order yourself an exclusive 7" coloured vinyl from Noel's store here.
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IGNORE THE BULLSHIT INDUSTRY-MANUFACTURED LISTS - THIS IS REAL TALENT DESTINED FOR BIG THINGS IN 2015 PLAYING LONDON & MANCHESTER THIS MONTH!
'London's most rock 'n' roll night out' and 'where to see future next big things in advance' The Evening Standard
London MacBeth (Sat 10th January)
Manchester Night & Day / London Amersham Arms (Sat 31st January)
For nearly a decade now we've been told by "those in the know" that guitar bands are coming back. Yawn. Guitar bands have never gone away, certainly not at THIS FEELING who've has been fighting the corner for the best emerging talent around for 8 years and counting. Real artists and real rock and roll passion is what matters to This Feeling. Just ask Alan McGee 'This Feeling is the best club in the UK for rock'n'roll music and they're doing a great job of highlighting and supporting new bands. They believe in UK guitar music and are doing all they can to get it out there'.
Still recovering from a massive NYE with Carl Barat & The Jackals, the UK's most infamous club night and rock star hangout, THIS FEELING, now in association with Jack Daniel's and XFM, kicks off the new year in London and Manchester with TEN brilliant acts they're tipping to do damage in 2015.
This Feeling, now an established tastemaker with a stellar reputation for putting the best new bands on first, listen up...this is no list drawn up by industry big-wigs for industry big-wigs, this is rock n roll, this is real...
WITH LIVE MUSIC FROM…
ALIAS KID
Great new Manchester band managed by legendary Creation Records boss Alan McGee. Everyman melodies, eclectic influences and real strut and a swagger.
info & free download http://www.thisfeeling.co.uk/bands/367-alias-kid/
ASYLUMS
Southend's indie rock superstars in the making. Full-throttle grunge power pop, like Nirvana crossed with Blur.
info & free download http://www.thisfeeling.co.uk/bands/379-asylums/
BILLY LOCKETT
Northampton-born YouTube sensation with a truly mesmeric voice. Intelligent, lyrically elegant music with knowing nods to bands like Radiohead and Massive Attack.
info & free download http://www.thisfeeling.co.uk/bands/388-billy-lockett/
THE JACQUES
Timeless guitar pop full of that unmistakable British charm - these Bristol teens recall The Libertines at their raggedly romantic best. Gary Powell, Libertines drummer signed the band (to his label 25 Hour Convenience Store) on the spot after seeing them perform in Hyde Park.
info & free download http://www.thisfeeling.co.uk/bands/380-the-jacques/
STORMS
Proper guitar anthems from slick London five-piece with smouldering Ashcroft-esque vocals and choruses close to pop perfection. Recently signed a 3 album deal with MUK Records.
info & free download http://www.thisfeeling.co.uk/bands/386-storms/
THE VRYLL SOCIETY
Like a Scouse Pink Floyd - a glorious mash-up of styles, from funk to Krautrock. Signed to the legedary and hugely influential Liverpool label Deltasonic.
MacBeth London (January 10th) - Storms (live), Billy Lockett (live), The Jacques (live) + DJs till 2am.
Night & Day Manchester (January 31st) - Alias Kid (live), The Vryll Society (live), Two Weeks Running (live), Jim Valentine (live) + DJs till 3am.
Amersham Arms London (January 31st) - The Bulletproof Bomb (live), Asylums (live), Lust (live) + DJs till 3am.