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Cage The Elephant to Open
Sep 30, 2024
By Mark Redfern
In August Oasis made headlines worldwide by announcing a 2025 reunion tour of the UK and Ireland. Now they have announced some North American dates. They happen next August and September and Cage The Elephant will be opening. More
Gigs in Other Parts of the World to Follow
Aug 27, 2024
By Andy Von Pip (with Mark Redfern)
After years of feverish speculation and anticipation, Oasis have officially announced a series of UK and Ireland shows as part of their OASIS LIVE ‘25 world tour. More
Plus Caroline Rose, Bully, Westerman, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Mar 24, 2023
By Mark Redfern
Welcome to the eleventh Songs of the Week of 2023. There weren’t a lot of new songs on offer this week, perhaps because the music industry was recovering from SXSW last week. But there were still some tracks we liked. More
Council Skies Due Out June 2 via Sour Mash
Jan 17, 2023
By Mark Redfern
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds (aka former Oasis guitarist/singer/songwriter Noel Gallagher) has announced a new album, Council Skies, and shared a new song from it, “Easy Now,” via a music video that co-stars Milly Alcock (Rhaenyra Targaryen in HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon). More
Features Johnny Marr on Guitar
Oct 31, 2022
By Joey Arnone
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds (aka former Oasis guitarist/singer/songwriter Noel Gallagher) have shared a video for their new single, “Pretty Boy.” The song features Johnny Marr on guitar and was produced by Gallagher alongside Paul “Strangeboy” Stacey. It will be featured on Gallagher’s forthcoming album, which is set to be released some time next year. More
“Trying To Find A World That’s Been And Gone: Part 1 (Demo)” Out Now via Sour Mash
Jan 03, 2022
By Joey Arnone
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds (aka former Oasis guitarist/singer/songwriter Noel Gallagher) have shared a new demo track, entitled “Trying To Find A World That’s Been And Gone: Part 1.” It is the first release from the band’s forthcoming album, which according to Gallagher via social media, has just been completed less than two weeks ago. More
Oasis Knebworth 1996 Documentary Due Out September 23, Live Album Out November 19
Sep 02, 2021
By Joey Arnone
Oasis have shared a previously unseen performance video of their iconic song “Live Forever,” taken from their much-celebrated 1996 two-night set of performances in Knebworth, England. The video precedes the release of the upcoming documentary Oasis Knebworth 1996, which will be out on September 23 via Trafalgar Releasing. A live album of the same name and accompanying Blu-ray/DVD of the documentary will be available on November 19 via Big Brother. More
Apr 29, 2021
By Joey Arnone
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds (aka former Oasis guitarist/singer/songwriter Noel Gallagher) will be releasing a greatest hits compilation album, Back the Way We Came: Vol 1 (2011-2021), on June 11 via Sour Mash. It will feature a bonus disc of remixes and alternate versions of songs, as well as featuring two new songs. More
He Found It in a Box of Unmarked CDs
Apr 29, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Former Oasis guitarist/singer/songwriter Noel Gallagher has shared a previously unreleased Oasis track, “Don’t Stop… (Demo).” It’s unclear exactly which era of the band the song comes from, although he says the song was once performed at a soundcheck 15 years ago.
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Blue Moon Rising EP Due Out March 6 via Sour Mash/Caroline
Jan 30, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds (aka former Oasis guitarist/singer/songwriter Noel Gallagher) is releasing a new EP, Blue Moon Rising, on March 6 via Sour Mash/Caroline. Now he has shared the EP’s title track, “Blue Moon Rising,” via a video that features Gallagher and actor Jack O’Connell (Godless, ‘71, Skins). More
Blue Moon Rising EP Due Out March 6, 2020 via Sour Mash/Caroline
Nov 21, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds (aka former Oasis guitarist/singer/songwriter Noel Gallagher) is releasing a new EP, Blue Moon Rising, on March 6, 2020 via Sour Mash/Caroline. Previously he shared its first single, “Wandering Star,” and now the song has a video that features a shoplifting Santa Claus (or Father Christmas, since it takes place in England). More
Blue Moon Rising EP Due Out March 6, 2020 via Sour Mash/Caroline
Nov 14, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds (aka former Oasis guitarist/singer/songwriter Noel Gallagher) has announced a new EP, Blue Moon Rising, and shared its first single, “Wandering Star.” More
This Is the Place EP Due Out September 27 via Sour Mash/Caroline
Aug 05, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds (aka former Oasis guitarist/singer/songwriter Noel Gallagher) has announced a new EP, This Is the Place, and shared its first single, title track “This Is the Place.” This Is the Place is due out September 27 via Sour Mash/Caroline. More
Black Star Dancing EP Out Now via Sour Mash/Caroline
Jun 14, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds (aka former Oasis guitarist/singer/songwriter Noel Gallagher) has released a new EP, Black Star Dancing, today via Sour Mash/Caroline. Now he has shared a lyric video for “Sail On,” the only of the EPs three songs he hasn’t previously shared. Plus now that the EP is out, you can stream the whole thing here (it includes two remixes of the title track, on top of the three new songs). More
Everything Everything, Noel Gallagher, Florence + the Machine, Lily Allen, and Others Also Nominated
Jul 26, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
This year’s Mercury Prize nominees have been announced and they include the latest albums by Wolf Alice, King Krule, Arctic Monkeys, Everything Everything, Noel Gallagher, Florence + the Machine, Lily Allen, Nadine Shah, Everything Is Recorded, and more. More
Who Built the Moon? Out Now via Sour Mash/Caroline; Song Features Johnny Marr
Jul 19, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Former Oasis guitarist/singer/songwriter Noel Gallagher released a new solo album under the Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds name, Who Built the Moon?, back in November via Sour Mash/Caroline. Now he has shared a video for “If Love Is the Law.” Mike Bruce directed the video, which is the fifth video in a sequence of seven interconnected videos. More
True Meanings Due Out September 14 via Parlophone/Warner Bros.
Jul 12, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
The Modfather himself, Paul Weller, has announced a new album, True Meanings. It is the 14th solo album from the former frontman to The Jam and The Style Council and is fittingly due out September 14, via Parlophone/Warner Bros. More
Issue 63 Also Includes Interviews with MGMT, The Decemberists, Belle & Sebastian, The National, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Fleet Foxes, Parquet Courts, Noel Gallagher, Spoon, and More
Mar 28, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Under the Radar is excited to announce the full details of our Spring 2018 Issue, which is out now digitally via Under the Radar’s app and the magazine apps Readly and Zinio. The print version has shipped out to subscribers and stores and will be on all newsstands soon. The issue features Courtney Barnett on the cover. More
Plus Noel Gallagher and a Wrap-up of the Week's Other Notable New Tracks
Nov 17, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
As we get into the holiday season and build up to Thanksgiving next year there were inevitably less new songs of note this week, but there were still enough gems for a Songs of the Week post. We’ve got three songs from upcoming debut albums due out in 2018 and two songs from Tame Impala tied for #2. More
Who Built the Moon? Due Out November 24 via Sour Mash/Caroline
Nov 16, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Former Oasis guitarist and singer/songwriter Noel Gallagher is releasing a new solo album under the Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds name, Who Built the Moon?, on November 24 via Sour Mash/Caroline. Now he has shared another song from the album, “It’s a Beautiful World,” via a lyric video that features images of Earth, the moon, and the universe. More
Who Built the Moon? Due Out November 24 via Sour Mash/Caroline
Oct 27, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Former Oasis guitarist/singer/songwriter Noel Gallagher is releasing a new solo album under the Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds name, Who Built the Moon?, on November 24 via Sour Mash/Caroline. Previously he shared the album’s first single, the upbeat psych-pop number “Holy Mountain,” as well as a video for the song. Now Gallagher has shared a lyric video for the album’s opening track, “Fort Knox.” The song is far-removed from his Oasis work, and instead sounds like something you’d find on one of Primal Scream’s more dance-y albums. More
Sep 15, 2017
By Stephen Mayne
This week Benjamin Clementine discusses the inspirations for his new record and the problems he sees around him, plus we round-up Trump’s deal-cutting, hurricanes, mass persecution in Myanmar, The Beatles on the EU, and Mavis Staples on the state of America. More
Examining Trump's Response to the White Supremacist Rally and Violence in Charlottesville, Virginia
Aug 18, 2017
By Stephen Mayne
With the President outdoing himself in a bid to appear like a terrible human being, there’s only really one thing to talk about this week. Still, read on and you might find a few positive developments outside his Charlottesville debacle. More
Plus James Comey Testifies and the Conservatives Stumble in U.K. General Election
Jun 09, 2017
By Stephen Mayne
Welcome back. This week we have Death Cab for Cutie guitarist Dave Depper discussing his new solo album and the place of protest music in the Trump era, plus James Comey slamming the President, election surprises in the U.K., the Manchester benefit show, and two ongoing rows amongst musicians. More
Supersonic to Get a One-Night Only U.S. Theatrical Release on October 26
Oct 11, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Supersonic is a documentary on Oasis from the producers behind the acclaimed Oscar-winning Amy Winehouse documentary Amy. It’s due out October 2 in the U.K. and it will screen for one night only on October 26. Now a new clip from the documentary has been shared. It features singer Liam Gallagher confronting audience members who throw things at him and are looking for a fight. More
Supersonic Is From the Producers of Amy
Sep 20, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Supersonic is a documentary on Oasis from the producers behind the acclaimed Oscar-winning Amy Winehouse documentary Amy. It’s due out October 2 in the U.K. but now a U.S. theatrical release has been confirmed: its distributor A24 has announced that it will screen for one night only on October 26. More
Be Here Now Reissue Due Out October 7
Aug 18, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Oasis recently announced a deluxe reissue of 1997’s third album Be Here Now and shared a new mix of the album’s single “D’You Know What I Mean?” by guitarist/singer/main songwriter Noel Gallagher which is being tagged as “NG’s 2016 Rethink.” More
A Head Full of Dreams Due Out December 4 via Parlophone/Atlantic
Nov 06, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Coldplay have announced their new album, their seventh, and shared its first single. A Head Full of Dreams is due out December 4 via Parlophone/Atlantic and features several special guests: Beyoncé, Noel Gallagher, Tove Lo, and Merry Clayton. Below is the album’s first single, “Adventure of a Lifetime.” More
Breast Cancer Research Foundation Song Also Features Members of Bleachers, Spandau Ballet, The Grateful Dead and More
Sep 29, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
The video for “Boob Spelled Backwards is Boob” comes off almost like it’s a British comedy skit put together by Ricky Gervais or Jarvis Cocker (see Pulp’s amazing video for “Bad Cover Version”), but this is a real charity song raising money for a genuine worthwhile cause. The song features contributions from Florence and the Machine‘s Florence Welch, Noel Gallagher, Grace Potter, Michael Franti, Graham Nash, Steve Earl, Hozier, Vance Joy, and members of Bleachers, Spandau Ballet, The Grateful Dead, and more. More
B-side to the "Lock All the Doors" Single
Aug 28, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds has shared a new song. “Here’s a Candle (For Your Birthday Cake)” is the B-side to “Lock All the Doors.” More
Chasing Yesterday is Due March 2 on Sour Mash
Nov 14, 2014
By Laura Studarus
“Do the Damage” won’t appear on Noel Gallagher’s forthcoming album Chasing Yesterday. More
Chasing Yesterday is Out March 2 on Sour Mash
Oct 23, 2014
By Laura Studarus
Last week Noel Gallagher (and his High Flying Birds) announced the release of his second album Chasing Yesterday. More
Share New Track "In the Heat of the Moment"
Oct 13, 2014
By Mike Hilleary
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Flying Birds, the musical project of the former Oasis frontman, has announced the forthcoming release of its sophomore album Chasing Yesterday. More
At Benefit Concert for Teenage Cancer Trust
Mar 25, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Over the weekend a number of Britain’s musical finest came together to perform for the Teenage Cancer Trust at London’s Royal Albert Hall. More
Jun 20, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Actress Mischa Barton hasn’t exactly had a huge presence since her days starring on the soapish drama The O.C., but here she is taking the featured role in the music video for “Everybody On the Run,” the latest single from Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds’ self-titled debut. More
Nov 11, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Last night, Noel Gallagher stopped by Letterman—‘cause if there’s one thing a new album is in want of, it’s publicity, right? We have the video. More
First Single Off Solo Debut
Sep 06, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
Over the weekend Noel Gallagher released a new single off his forthcoming solo project, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. More
High Flying Birds Out November 8
Aug 31, 2011
By Natasha Moningka
Last seen as a member of Oasis, Noel Gallagher’s new project album, High Flying Birds, takes flight on November 8-preceding his television debut on The Late Show With David Letterman on November 10. High Flying Birds is the result of a co-production by Noel Gallagher and Dave Sardy, who produced Oasis 2008 album, Dig Out Your Soul. More
All it Took Was an Apology
Aug 25, 2011
By Laura Studarus
The Gallagher brother feud? Please, that was so last week. No really. While far from kissing and making up (ew), today Liam dropped his lawsuit against Noel—who (as Liam alleges) spread rumors he was drunk—rather than suffering from laryngitis when canceling what became the last ever Oasis gig. More
Brothers Continue to Rock Separately
Aug 19, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Serious sibling beef, or well-timed publicity stunt aimed at keeping music journalists (both in the U.K. and abroad) employed? With the Gallagher brothers, who can tell any more? The facts are these: family dinners are about to get even more awkward, as it was announced today that Liam Gallagher (he of Beady Eye) is suing ex-Oasis bandmate Noel Gallagher (he of Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds) for comments made during Oasis’ breakup in 2009. More
Gallagher’s First Release in Almost Three Years
Jul 27, 2011
By Margot Cooper Gruen
Former Oasis singer/guitarist/songwriter Noel Gallagher has released a video for the first single, “The Death of You and Me,” from his new project, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. More
Watch: Press Conference in London
Jul 06, 2011
By Margot Cooper Gruen
Today previous Oasis member Noel Gallagher announced details of his forthcoming solo debut release, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. More
Reviews
Nov 10, 2011
By Frank Valish
Round 1: In one corner the younger Gallagher brother, Liam, and his Beady Eye album, Different Gear, Still Speeding. In the other corner, the elder, Noel, weighing in as the primary songwriter for Britpop icons Oasis, and the long-awaited release of his solo debut, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. More