Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher has spoken about releasing three EP's this year instead of an album to the new issue of Music Week.
Did the supposed decline of the album influence your decision to release EPs?
“No, I was on tour and I felt Who Built The Moon? had run its course. I was having a meeting one afternoon and it was like, ‘What about putting some stuff out next year?’ And I thought it was a good idea. I just thought, ‘I don’t have to make an album so it doesn’t have to be an artistic signpost, there doesn’t have to be a huge campaign attached to it, let’s just do three EPs’. We’ve come to the point where I’m just like, ‘Who am I making music for now – me or other people?’ I’ve just been following my instincts and they’ve come out great. I’m actually thinking of issuing the title track off the next EP with a written apology because it’s so far removed from anything I was doing a year ago – far less what I did in Oasis – that it will split what’s left of my fanbase [laughs].”
The new issue of Music Week is out now.
Noel Gallagher On The Decision To Release Three EP's This Year
Noel Gallagher has spoken about releasing three EP's this year instead of an album to the new issue of Music Week.
Did the supposed decline of the album influence your decision to release EPs?
“No, I was on tour and I felt Who Built The Moon? had run its course. I was having a meeting one afternoon and it was like, ‘What about putting some stuff out next year?’ And I thought it was a good idea. I just thought, ‘I don’t have to make an album so it doesn’t have to be an artistic signpost, there doesn’t have to be a huge campaign attached to it, let’s just do three EPs’. We’ve come to the point where I’m just like, ‘Who am I making music for now – me or other people?’ I’ve just been following my instincts and they’ve come out great. I’m actually thinking of issuing the title track off the next EP with a written apology because it’s so far removed from anything I was doing a year ago – far less what I did in Oasis – that it will split what’s left of my fanbase [laughs].”
The new issue of Music Week is out now.
Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher has spoken about songwriting and how it took eight years to write Oasis' Let There Be Love to the new issue of Music Week.
Congratulations on your BMI Award. Does the fact it’s for songwriting make it more meaningful to you?
“Yeah, because it’s such a personal thing. Have you ever read Isle Of Noises? This guy [Daniel Rachel] interviewed 30 British songwriters, from me to Ray Davies, about the process of songwriting and what’s fascinating about the book is there’s no hard and fast rules. Everybody’s got a different way of approaching it. So when you get an award for your songwriting, you’re asked to define it and I find it difficult because it’s such an instinctive thing to me. I’ve never received a musical lesson in my life, I’ve just got a fucking talent for getting a tune out of anything and the enthusiasm to see ideas through, and I really love what I do. But as for the actual how you do it, I don’t know. They fall out of the sky.”
But what usually comes first – the verse or chorus?
“The one constant is that the words will always come last. I’ll have arranged the entire song, then I’ll just wait for the words. The first line is usually the hardest and then they get progressively easier. Some songs can take 10 minutes to write; eight years is the longest I’ve ever spent on a song.”
Which song was that?
“It was off [2005’s] Don’t Believe The Truth... Let There Be Love. That took eight years to write. This Is The Place [took] four or five years because, ‘That bit didn’t work, I’ll have to write a new bit for that and then that bit worked’. But I find it difficult to talk about; it’s just something that’s always been there for me. I’ll have to get up and make a speech [at the BMI Awards] and no doubt I’ll fucking upset somebody while I do it, because I’ve got nothing to say [laughs].”
Noel Gallagher On Songwriting And How It Took Him Eight Years To Write Oasis' 'Let There Be Love'
Noel Gallagher has spoken about songwriting and how it took eight years to write Oasis' Let There Be Love to the new issue of Music Week.
Congratulations on your BMI Award. Does the fact it’s for songwriting make it more meaningful to you?
“Yeah, because it’s such a personal thing. Have you ever read Isle Of Noises? This guy [Daniel Rachel] interviewed 30 British songwriters, from me to Ray Davies, about the process of songwriting and what’s fascinating about the book is there’s no hard and fast rules. Everybody’s got a different way of approaching it. So when you get an award for your songwriting, you’re asked to define it and I find it difficult because it’s such an instinctive thing to me. I’ve never received a musical lesson in my life, I’ve just got a fucking talent for getting a tune out of anything and the enthusiasm to see ideas through, and I really love what I do. But as for the actual how you do it, I don’t know. They fall out of the sky.”
But what usually comes first – the verse or chorus?
“The one constant is that the words will always come last. I’ll have arranged the entire song, then I’ll just wait for the words. The first line is usually the hardest and then they get progressively easier. Some songs can take 10 minutes to write; eight years is the longest I’ve ever spent on a song.”
Which song was that?
“It was off [2005’s] Don’t Believe The Truth... Let There Be Love. That took eight years to write. This Is The Place [took] four or five years because, ‘That bit didn’t work, I’ll have to write a new bit for that and then that bit worked’. But I find it difficult to talk about; it’s just something that’s always been there for me. I’ll have to get up and make a speech [at the BMI Awards] and no doubt I’ll fucking upset somebody while I do it, because I’ve got nothing to say [laughs].”
Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher has told Music Week a new song called 'Wondering Star' will be released in November.
It will be from his new EP 'Blue Moon Rising' that is scheduled to be released in the new year.
Noel Gallagher To Release 'Wondering Star' From His New EP 'Blue Moon Rising' Next Month
Noel Gallagher has told Music Week a new song called 'Wondering Star' will be released in November.
It will be from his new EP 'Blue Moon Rising' that is scheduled to be released in the new year.
Noel Gallagher
Click here for a number of pictures of Noel, Sara and Anais Gallagher at the BMI London Awards that took place in London yesterday.
Gallery: Noel Gallagher At The BMI London Awards
Click here for a number of pictures of Noel, Sara and Anais Gallagher at the BMI London Awards that took place in London yesterday.
Noel Gallagher
Niall Horan says he has no problems with Noel Gallagher suggesting their Irish connection has meant they have always got on.
Click here to watch the interview.
Video: Niall Horan On Noel Gallagher
Niall Horan says he has no problems with Noel Gallagher suggesting their Irish connection has meant they have always got on.
Click here to watch the interview.
Liam Gallagher
What you see is what you get with Liam Gallagher. At least that’s the image the Mancunian singer has worked hard to portray over the last 25 years. But Liam Gallagher in 2019 is rather a different proposition to Liam Gallagher in 1994.
Click here to read him talk about his solo work, Oasis, Beady Eye and more.
Liam Gallagher On His Solo Work, Oasis, Beady Eye And More
What you see is what you get with Liam Gallagher. At least that’s the image the Mancunian singer has worked hard to portray over the last 25 years. But Liam Gallagher in 2019 is rather a different proposition to Liam Gallagher in 1994.
Click here to read him talk about his solo work, Oasis, Beady Eye and more.
Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher has spoken about his opinions on bands reforming to the current issue of Music Week.
When asked Lastly, we know your stance on an Oasis reunion, but what’s your opinion on bands getting back together in general?
He said "I get it because nostalgia is a disease that’s taking over the world, because it’s in such a shit fucking place. I’m the same - I will gladly sit in on a Friday night and watch Top Of The Pops forever because there’s nothing on the telly apart from some shit on Netflix about zombies, talking dogs and vampires. I’m a bit nostalgic about TV and the ’80s because there’s nothing decent for me to get my teeth into nowadays. I understand The Stone Roses [reuniting], who never got paid. Other than that, it doesn’t appeal to me in any way. I just don’t see what on earth you’re getting out of it. I mean, if you're skint, do it. Don’t lie about it though, just say you're doing it for the fucking money! Money’s
all right, it's not a dirty thing. I love making money - the more I've got of it, the better. I guess it’s a personal thing: I don’t need:the money; I don't need the hassle; I don’t want to put the High Flying Birds on hold for two years to go around the world arguing with someone I don't get on with, what's the point in doing that? So it doesn’t appeal to me. If I ever lose all my money investing in fucking arms dealing somewhere in Chechnya and I'm skint, trust me, I’ll be the first at the press conference. But I won’t be lying about it, I'll say I’m doing it for the fucking money."
The new issue of Music Week is out now.
Noel Gallagher On Bands Reforming
Noel Gallagher has spoken about his opinions on bands reforming to the current issue of Music Week.
When asked Lastly, we know your stance on an Oasis reunion, but what’s your opinion on bands getting back together in general?
He said "I get it because nostalgia is a disease that’s taking over the world, because it’s in such a shit fucking place. I’m the same - I will gladly sit in on a Friday night and watch Top Of The Pops forever because there’s nothing on the telly apart from some shit on Netflix about zombies, talking dogs and vampires. I’m a bit nostalgic about TV and the ’80s because there’s nothing decent for me to get my teeth into nowadays. I understand The Stone Roses [reuniting], who never got paid. Other than that, it doesn’t appeal to me in any way. I just don’t see what on earth you’re getting out of it. I mean, if you're skint, do it. Don’t lie about it though, just say you're doing it for the fucking money! Money’s
all right, it's not a dirty thing. I love making money - the more I've got of it, the better. I guess it’s a personal thing: I don’t need:the money; I don't need the hassle; I don’t want to put the High Flying Birds on hold for two years to go around the world arguing with someone I don't get on with, what's the point in doing that? So it doesn’t appeal to me. If I ever lose all my money investing in fucking arms dealing somewhere in Chechnya and I'm skint, trust me, I’ll be the first at the press conference. But I won’t be lying about it, I'll say I’m doing it for the fucking money."
The new issue of Music Week is out now.
Oasis
Noel Gallagher has spoken about Oasis having more monthly Spotify listeners then a number of current bands to the current issue of Music Week.
When asked Oasis have more monthly Spotify listeners than bands such as Arctic Monkeys, Foo Fighters and The 1975 - and you’ve been split up 10 years...
"I did hit on something as a songwriter that can never be repeated: the art of the universal truth. My songs are not personal to me, they’re not about me, they’re about it. And I think what separates them from the Arctic Monkeys in particular, is that they are all very inclusive. Some of the Arctic Monkeys [songs] are a bit too cool for school and you're not quite fucking sure what they’re about. I definitely hit on something in that first explosion of me as a songwriter and I wouldn’t try to over analyse it, other than that all of the lyrics are very inclusive and about our generation.”
The new issue of Music Week is out now.
Noel Gallagher On Oasis Having More Monthly Spotify Listeners Then A Number Of Current Bands
Noel Gallagher has spoken about Oasis having more monthly Spotify listeners then a number of current bands to the current issue of Music Week.
When asked Oasis have more monthly Spotify listeners than bands such as Arctic Monkeys, Foo Fighters and The 1975 - and you’ve been split up 10 years...
"I did hit on something as a songwriter that can never be repeated: the art of the universal truth. My songs are not personal to me, they’re not about me, they’re about it. And I think what separates them from the Arctic Monkeys in particular, is that they are all very inclusive. Some of the Arctic Monkeys [songs] are a bit too cool for school and you're not quite fucking sure what they’re about. I definitely hit on something in that first explosion of me as a songwriter and I wouldn’t try to over analyse it, other than that all of the lyrics are very inclusive and about our generation.”
The new issue of Music Week is out now.
Noel Gallagher
The singer-songwriter looks back fondly on his Oasis years but says a reunion is pointless as they "nailed it the first time".
Watch a video of him and read a number of his quotes here.
Noel Gallagher: "Me And Liam Would've Got Nowhere Without Each Other"
The singer-songwriter looks back fondly on his Oasis years but says a reunion is pointless as they "nailed it the first time".
Watch a video of him and read a number of his quotes here.
Oasis
On October 21st 2007, Oasis released the 'Lord Don't Slow Me Down' single.
It was their 21st top ten single in a row and the first single by Oasis not to reach the top 4 since 1994's Cigarettes & Alcohol.
Watch the video for the song below.
On This Day In Oasis History...
On October 21st 2007, Oasis released the 'Lord Don't Slow Me Down' single.
It was their 21st top ten single in a row and the first single by Oasis not to reach the top 4 since 1994's Cigarettes & Alcohol.
Watch the video for the song below.
Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher has spoken about streaming to the current issue of Music Week.
When asked It’s a good few years since you criticised people for being happy to spend a tenner on two cups of coffee, but less willing to pay for music. Has your stance on streaming softened at all?
He said “Well, it sounds shit for a start. I've got the Spotify app on my phone but I've actually pressed the button to go on it maybe half a dozen times. I [get so] annoyed with the thing that comes up and says, ‘We think that you might like this’. I'm like, ‘Don’t fucking tell me what I might like? This little fucking tiny phone is telling me, ‘We made this playlist for you’ and I'm like, ‘You fucking arrogant little piece of fucking junk’, I don’t like that. I come at music from a different way: I want to find it, discover it, own it and I want it to live in my life forever. We're all starting to get paid a bit better from [streaming] now, thank God for that, but it’s a hindrance as well because if yow’re trying to get anything done, people will just look at how many streams you’ve got and, if it isn’t the magic number, they'll dismiss it. The music that ’I'm making now, I even get told by my own record label, ‘It's hard to pigeonhole this because there’s these playlists’. ’I'm like, ‘Fuck ’em all’. I don’t care, that’s just the way that my music is now. I'm not going to tailor it for a playlist, fuck that.”
The new issue of Music Week is out now.
Noel Gallagher On Streaming
Noel Gallagher has spoken about streaming to the current issue of Music Week.
When asked It’s a good few years since you criticised people for being happy to spend a tenner on two cups of coffee, but less willing to pay for music. Has your stance on streaming softened at all?
He said “Well, it sounds shit for a start. I've got the Spotify app on my phone but I've actually pressed the button to go on it maybe half a dozen times. I [get so] annoyed with the thing that comes up and says, ‘We think that you might like this’. I'm like, ‘Don’t fucking tell me what I might like? This little fucking tiny phone is telling me, ‘We made this playlist for you’ and I'm like, ‘You fucking arrogant little piece of fucking junk’, I don’t like that. I come at music from a different way: I want to find it, discover it, own it and I want it to live in my life forever. We're all starting to get paid a bit better from [streaming] now, thank God for that, but it’s a hindrance as well because if yow’re trying to get anything done, people will just look at how many streams you’ve got and, if it isn’t the magic number, they'll dismiss it. The music that ’I'm making now, I even get told by my own record label, ‘It's hard to pigeonhole this because there’s these playlists’. ’I'm like, ‘Fuck ’em all’. I don’t care, that’s just the way that my music is now. I'm not going to tailor it for a playlist, fuck that.”
The new issue of Music Week is out now.
Liam Gallagher
Liam Gallagher will support The Who at Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada later today.
Liam Gallagher Rolls Into Seattle
Liam Gallagher will support The Who at Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada later today.
Liam Gallagher
Liam Gallagher x Nigel Cabourn limited edition smocks are now available in various styles and colours priced from £895.00.
They are available online at cabourn.com and selected retailers worldwide.
Liam Gallagher x Nigel Cabourn Limited Edition Smocks Are Now Available To Order
Liam Gallagher x Nigel Cabourn limited edition smocks are now available in various styles and colours priced from £895.00.
They are available online at cabourn.com and selected retailers worldwide.
Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher will receive the BMI President’s Award at this year’s BMI London Awards. The event will be taking place at London’s Savoy Hotel later today and will be hosted by BMI president & CEO Mike O’Neill.
An official press release stated that the award is, “in recognition of his influence on songwriting within the music industry”.
Speaking about the award, O’Neill said: “Noel Gallagher is one of the most prolific songwriters of his generation. His originality and authenticity have inspired musicians and fans around the world, both as the songwriting genius behind Oasis and as a solo artist. We’re incredibly honoured to recognise Noel’s achievements and present him with the BMI President’s Award.”
Noel Gallagher Will Receive The BMI President’s Award Later Today In London
Noel Gallagher will receive the BMI President’s Award at this year’s BMI London Awards. The event will be taking place at London’s Savoy Hotel later today and will be hosted by BMI president & CEO Mike O’Neill.
An official press release stated that the award is, “in recognition of his influence on songwriting within the music industry”.
Speaking about the award, O’Neill said: “Noel Gallagher is one of the most prolific songwriters of his generation. His originality and authenticity have inspired musicians and fans around the world, both as the songwriting genius behind Oasis and as a solo artist. We’re incredibly honoured to recognise Noel’s achievements and present him with the BMI President’s Award.”
Noel Gallagher
The new issue of Music Week is out now, and it’s our distinct pleasure to welcome the legendary Noel Gallagher to our cover.
Ahead of accepting the BMI President’s Award for his influence on songwriting, we join him for an in-depth interview in which he puts the music industry to rights on streaming, co-writing and reveals what it would really take to get Oasis back together…
More details on the magazine can be found on the website here.
Noel Gallagher Is On The Cover Of Music Week Magazine
The new issue of Music Week is out now, and it’s our distinct pleasure to welcome the legendary Noel Gallagher to our cover.
Ahead of accepting the BMI President’s Award for his influence on songwriting, we join him for an in-depth interview in which he puts the music industry to rights on streaming, co-writing and reveals what it would really take to get Oasis back together…
More details on the magazine can be found on the website here.
Oasis
On October 20th 2005, Oasis played at the Alsterdorfer Sporthalle in Hamburg, Germany.
On October 20th 2008, Oasis played the first of two nights at the International Centre in Bournemouth, England.
On This Day In Oasis History...
On October 20th 2005, Oasis played at the Alsterdorfer Sporthalle in Hamburg, Germany.
On October 20th 2008, Oasis played the first of two nights at the International Centre in Bournemouth, England.
Liam Gallagher
Below is the setlist, video and pictures of Liam Gallagher supporting The Who at the T-Mobile Park in Seattle, USA yesterday.
Rock 'N' Roll Star
Wall Of Glass
Shockwave
Once
The River
Wonderwall
Champagne Supernova
Setlist, Video & Gallery: Liam Gallagher In Seattle
Below is the setlist, video and pictures of Liam Gallagher supporting The Who at the T-Mobile Park in Seattle, USA yesterday.
Rock 'N' Roll Star
Wall Of Glass
Shockwave
Once
The River
Wonderwall
Champagne Supernova
Liam Gallagher
Has Liam Gallagher turned over a new leaf? There is something very different about the bad boy of Britpop in 2019.
It’s clear, Gallagher has been taking stock of both his life and career.
The singer is in talk-mode to sell his impressive second solo album, Why Me? Why Not? which reached No. 1 on the UK Chart.
We chat on the eve of his 47th birthday. So is Liam Gallagher now older and wiser? To pinch the title of Oasis’ 1994 debut album, the answer appears to be … Definitely Maybe.
Click here to read the interview in full.
Liam Gallagher On Why Me? Why Not?, Oasis, Songwriting, Family And More
Has Liam Gallagher turned over a new leaf? There is something very different about the bad boy of Britpop in 2019.
It’s clear, Gallagher has been taking stock of both his life and career.
The singer is in talk-mode to sell his impressive second solo album, Why Me? Why Not? which reached No. 1 on the UK Chart.
We chat on the eve of his 47th birthday. So is Liam Gallagher now older and wiser? To pinch the title of Oasis’ 1994 debut album, the answer appears to be … Definitely Maybe.
Click here to read the interview in full.
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