Blog: don't believe the hype

Rock Your Shades on Friday 14 May - and be part of Teenage Cancer Trust's first ever mass participation event! Rock Your Shades is a event, which has evolved from our rock'n'roll heritage and our 10 years of concerts at the Royal Albert Hall. It's an inclusive, fun and easy way to support Teenage Cancer Trust and everyone can take part, regardless of age or gender. We're asking everyone to wear their sunglasses on Friday 14 May 2010, whether it's to school, the office or down to the pub. [...]

Oasis fans have been waiting patiently for news of the Gallagher brothers' future plans. But it looks like there'll be a few fights before their respective solo careers get off the ground. Liam Gallagher's new, as yet unnamed, band will feature his old Oasis mates Gem Archer and Andy Bell. Noel Gallagher is also said to be putting a new band together, featuring… er, Gem Archer and Andy Bell. Oh dear. In addition, Liam's band will include former Oasis drummer Chris Sharrock, while Noel is said to have recruited former Oasis [...]

The man who attacked Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher as he performed on a Toronto stage received a conditional sentence of 12 months Wednesday, meaning no jail time. He'll serve his sentence in the community under house arrest. Daniel Sullivan, 48, of Pickering, Ontario had pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily harm. The father of three said he was so drunk he couldn't remember how he got backstage at the Virgin Music Festival in September 2008 and pushed Gallagher from behind. Sullivan was then tackled by security guards as he [...]

Pete Doherty claimed to have unveiled at new look Babyshambles at a gig last night (April 20) - causing some fans to leave in protest, it has been claimed. The singer, who was billed to play a solo show at London's Charlotte Street Blues bar, arrived at the venue with Babyshambles guitarist Mik Whitnall and a new, unnamed drummer. It is claimed that Doherty announced from the stage that this was the band's line-up. Fans on the band's forum French Dog Writtles said neither original bassist Drew McConnell or [...]

He had been suffering from cancer and died yesterday morning in New York. His body is set to be flown to London to be buried in Highgate cemetery. Prior to managing the Sex Pistols from 1975 to 1977, McLaren ran Let It Rock, a clothing store in London, with designer and then-partner Vivienne Westwood later re-named Too Fast To Live Too Young To Die, and then, most famously, SEX. It was here that John Lydon auditioned for the role of Sex Pistols' frontman, miming to an Alice Cooper record on the [...]

Across a 20-year career, music world's most outspoken icon has done it all, between recording seven No 1 albums – fired a fire extinguisher at Paul Gascoigne and swung a cricket bat at his own brother. Was the recent conflict within Oasis a good thing? Oasis ran its course. We stepped over that fine line. People in the band grew up and went different ways. He [Noel] wanted to be a certain way and I wanted to be another. He wanted to chill a bit – our kid's not [...]

There have been so many iconic gigs throughout the history of Oasis. From Maine Road, Wembley Stadium (both new and old!), Madison Square Gardens to River Plate Stadium in Argentina, to name a very small handful. But we think most people will agree that the most iconic of them all was their record-breaking weekend at Knebworth. 2.5 million people applied for the available 250,000 tickets for those two sunny days back in August 1996 . So it's fitting that the front cover of the sleeve for the upcoming singles [...]

2 Songs were broadcasted last nite on ITV 2. Enjoy! Share this: Filed under: live

The self-titled solo record, which is released on May 10, features several guests including Black Eyed Peas' Fergie, Ozzy Osbourne, Chris Cornell, Wolfmother's Andrew Stockdale and Lemmy of Motorhead. Iggy Pop, Kid Rock, Dave Grohl and former Guns N' Roses guitarist Duff McKagan also feature, as does Maroon 5's Adam Levine. To hear the album go to Aol.com . The tracklisting of 'Slash' is: 'Ghost' (featuring Ian Astbury) 'Beautiful Dangerous' (featuring Fergie) 'Nothing To Say' (featuring M [...]

"Oasis will become the premier gilt-edged rock 'n' rollers of the age; they will irreversibly change the way you walk and talk, the way you dress… the future's assured. The past is gone. This is now. Listen. That's the story." (NME 1995) "I consider Noel to be the finest songwriter of his generation." (George Martin) 'Time Flies' is the complete singles collection celebrating the work of Oasis from start to finish. Released on 14th June through Big Brother Recordings, the songs that comprise this album span fifteen glorious [...]

'U2360° At The Rose Bowl' will be the band's first live release available in Blu–ray, and deluxe editions also feature a new documentary called 'Squaring the Circle: Creating U2360°'. It's out on June 7. The gig, which took place on October 25 last year, was broadcast over YouTube live at the time. The tracklisting is: 'Get On Your Boots' 'Magnificent' 'Mysterious Ways' 'Beautiful Day' 'I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For' 'Stuck In A Moment You Can't Get Out Of' 'No Line [...]

Listen to some amazing live tracks from Noel Gallagher's set at the Concerts for Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall, his first live performances since Oasis split. Featuring a choir and an orchestra, these tracks are pretty special. Click here to listen to the tracks 'Whatever,' 'Wonderwall,' and an online exclusive 'Listen Up.' Share this: Filed under: live

Carl Barat has told NME.com that they have returned for the fans: "We're reforming the band to play the songs that people want to hear. We're going to get together, play songs which have been collecting dust in the garage. People want to hear them, so we're going to give them a run. We'll be playing them like we're playing them for the last ever time." Meanwhile, Pete Doherty, who has made no secret of his desire to reform The Libertines over the past few years, added: "I can't really believe [...]

After starring in the latest Adidas Originals campaign, Noel Gallagher shares his experiences in the music industry and his best music gig. Ian Brown joins in to talk about being part of the adidas Originals family, their interpretation of originality, and what adidas means to them . Share this: Filed under: [...]

First a small taste of The Courteeners, who were supporting that night. Like this song! and THESE are a few songs from the outstanding performance of Noel & the boys, brought to you directly from the stage err Row 4 [...]

He was around at New York radio station 1019 RXP last Wednesday + Meanwhile, Liam has been named the Greatest Frontman Of All Time by readers of Q Magazine. No argument from us. Share this: [...]

Noel Gallagher played his second post-Oasis solo show last night, mocking his ex-bandmate and brother Liam during his London Royal Albert Hall gig for the Teenage Cancer Trust. The singer/guitarist played the same set he played the previous night at the venue, taking a pop at the fashion interest of his brother, Liam, who runs the Pretty Green clothes label after performing 'Cast No Shadow'. Responding to shouts from a fan he said, "For the record that guy said, 'Where's Liam?'. He's probably being a real northerner somewhere designing the [...]

Noel Gallager played his first post-Oasis gig on ThursdayMarch 25, headlining the Royal Albert Hall in London for a Teenage Cancer Trust show. He played songs from his Oasis back catalogue including several b-sides. He refrained from playing new material despite calls from some fans to do so. His former Oasis bandmate, guitarist Gem Archer, performed with him throughout the set. Jay Darlington, Oasis' former live keyboard player, also played for much of the show, along with a drummer playing a minimal kit and percussion. They were backed up by an [...]

Follow our man on site when legend/hero Noel returns with his first live appearances since the Oasis split at the Teenage Cancer Trust Gigs at the Royal Albert Hall this Thursday and Friday. Keep an eye on twitter.com/CoolProphet for some coverage/impressions from both nights. Share this: Filed under: live

Phoenix have released a free live version of their Grammy winning album 'Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix'. Recorded earlier this month, 'Live In Sydney' features eight tracks from the French group's fourth LP. The tracklisting for 'Live In Sydney' is as follows: 'Lisztomania' 'Lasso' 'Fences' 'Girlfriend' 'Armistice' 'Love like A sunset' 'Rome' '19012 You can D/L it HERE Share this: Filed [...]