Noel Gallagher

OASIS--BRITAIN'S SAVING FACE OR THE NEXT BIG NOTHING?

Trouble in Paradise

The Oasis brothers (Noel and Liam Gallagher) indulge in a spot of gin-and-tonic-stoked, sibling-on-sibling bickering

Mind-Bending Chemicals

The Oasis brothers (Noel and Liam Gallagher) indulge in a spot of gin-and-tonic-stoked, sibling-on-sibling bickering

Recordings

The Oasis brothers (Noel and Liam Gallagher) indulge in a spot of gin-and-tonic-stoked, sibling-on-sibling bickering

Letters

The Oasis brothers (Noel and Liam Gallagher) indulge in a spot of gin-and-tonic-stoked, sibling-on-sibling bickering

American Without Tears

Blur trades its status as Britpop laureate for a dose of Amerindie messiness

Recordings

Blur trades its status as Britpop laureate for a dose of Amerindie messiness

Critics' Choice

A year-end recap of the albums that made it worthwhile to own a stereo in 1997

Recordings

A year-end recap of the albums that made it worthwhile to own a stereo in 1997

Kiss the Culprit

Did Kiss rip off an old Alice Cooper anthem, or is this just a case of sincere homage?

Cornershop

Handcream for a Generation (Beggar's Banquet)

Bring On the Backlash

Stirring up hype and spiting the haters

The Kids Are Alright

Classic rock lives on in the hands of youngsters the Redwalls

Blood Brothers

Local family of fiends cranks out horror rock

The Romantic Fence

Idlewild may mix post-Brit Pop identities, but the tension helped the Scots make one of the year's best albums

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

Too-trendy trio eschews substance, favors fashion

Revved-Up Rock

The Black Rebel Motorcycle Club rides roughshod over today's guitar gods

Burt's Still the Word

The newly rediscovered Burt Bacharach has a history most fans have never even heard about

Oasis

Standing on the Shoulder of Giants
(Epic)

Various artists

Fire & Skill: The Songs of the Jam
(Ignition/Epic Records)

Honk If You're Gay, Dad

Is the UK's Gay Dad a nurturing rock patriarch or the Pop that embarrasses you in front of your friends?

London Calling

My assignment tracking Governor Hull across the pond was a real riot

Michael Jackson Memorial Tickets, Green Day Letting Fans Play Guitar On Stage, Grizzly Bear Goes Top 10

Rolling Stone: Michael Jackson Memorial Confirmed for July 7, AEG's Ticket Information Pitchfork: Grizzly Bear's Ed Droste on Symphonies, Festivals, and Going Top Ten So Much Silence: Kissing Cousins: Pillar of Salt NME: Oasis' Noel Gallagher praises Lily Allen State Press: Deer Tick album not ... More >>

War Tapes Have the Ingredients for Musical Success on The Continental Divide

Rolling Stone: Michael Jackson Memorial Confirmed for July 7, AEG's Ticket Information Pitchfork: Grizzly Bear's Ed Droste on Symphonies, Festivals, and Going Top Ten So Much Silence: Kissing Cousins: Pillar of Salt NME: Oasis' Noel Gallagher praises Lily Allen State Press: Deer Tick album not ... More >>

Definitely Maybe is 15 Years Old, and Oasis Finally Splits

​As Rolling Stone pointed out yesterday there's something sadly coincidental about Britpop's guiding light, Oasis, splitting, nearly 15 years to the day after their stellar debut, Definitely Maybe, was released. And, no, they have not split before, though they've certainly feuded plenty.As I wrote ... More >>

The 10 Best Tribute Bands of All Time

​As Rolling Stone pointed out yesterday there's something sadly coincidental about Britpop's guiding light, Oasis, splitting, nearly 15 years to the day after their stellar debut, Definitely Maybe, was released. And, no, they have not split before, though they've certainly feuded plenty.As I wrote ... More >>

Album Stream: Gorillaz -- Plastic Beach

The latest Gorillaz album isn't released until next Tuesday, but you can stream it in its entirety at NPR​If you've been dying to listen to Plastic Beach, the latest offering from Gorillaz, since hearing the single "Stylo," then please wait no longer. NPR's Exclusive First Listen has made the enti ... More >>

Could Adam Ant Be Collaborating with a Gallagher Brother?

Adam Ant.​According to NME, Adam Ant has publicly stated that he's made his first album in 15 years, and that you'll be able to hear an ex-Oasis member on it.If you're anything like me, and you were totally and completely devastated when you found out that Noel Gallagher had finally had it up to h ... More >>

Jack White and Conan O'Brien Have Surprise Date Tomorrow

If there are two people in the entertainment world who know how to get folks talking, it's Jack White and Conan O'Brien. Both are kings of the lost art of the whisper campaign, getting word of mouth buzzing both in real life and virtually whenever they make even the slightest move. While the pair a ... More >>

Weezer and Jackass Crew Party Hard to Make "Memories"

​Weezer, a favorite band among nerdy Americans, has teamed up with the crew of the show Jackass to produce a fun-filled music video for their new single "Memories."I don't know about you, but I definitely want to party with these guys. It's not every day that I get to ride a jet ski through a row ... More >>

Liam and Noel Gallagher of Oasis Still Hate Each Other. Surprise.

​Take the L out of "lover" because it's over. Liam and Noel Gallagher of British rock group Oasis, are essentially calling it quits as brothers, according to Spinner.Is this the fiftieth or the fifty-first time they've declared this? I've lost count. We get it, they hate each other and they'r ... More >>

The Raconteurs Are Back!

Now that he's got all that hilarious and awesome palling around with Stephen Colbert, out of his system, Jack White is getting back to business. The Raconteurs, arguably the dude's main gig now that The White Stripes have called it quits, are back, according to Consequence of Sound.The Raconteurs ha ... More >>

Matt Pinfield and 120 Minutes Return to MTV Networks this Month

www.mattpinfield.comMatt Pinfield​120 Minutes, the MTV show that broke countless alternative bands from 1986 to 2000, is coming back, this time on MTV2 -- and it will be hosted by the show's original veejay, music geek extraordinaire Matt Pinfield. Pinfield has been one of the most influential a ... More >>

Beady Eye or Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds -- Which Gallagher Brother Comes Out on Top?

The Gallagher brothers in happier times.​Oh, the Gallaghers. Talk about sibling rivalry. Noel blames Liam for Oasis' split, Liam compares Noel's new track to Dido, Noel says Liam was born a liar...but while we'll never know who's right or wrong (and who gives a damn, as long as they are making gre ... More >>

Otro Mundo Featured in NME's 100 New Bands You Have to Hear in 2012

NME's January 7 issue​British tabloid NME has a penchant for overstating it -- you know, a new "savoir of rock" every couple weeks -- but they're right on the money with this one: the January 7 issue of the magazine spotlights Phoenix-based Otro Mundo as one of the 100 New Bands You Have to H ... More >>

Incoming: Noel Gallagher, Guitar Wolf, Puddle of Mudd

​Even more Coachella runoff? That's fine by me.Noel Gallagher of Oasis will be making his way to Phoenix on April 18. Apparently he has been playing some Oasis songs at his High Flying Birds gigs, so there's a chance you'll hear some material from the Gallagher boys' good old days in addition to N ... More >>

From Print: Blogs Tease in Our February 9 Issue

​This week, New Times ran a list in our print publication highlighting some of the most interesting posts published at Up On The Sun over the past week. Here are links to those posts. How does Sweetbleeders handle performing PJ Harvey songs? Will Noel Gallagher play any Oasis songs at his u ... More >>