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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Oasis lost tracks uncovered as songs from Be Here Now era are heard for the first time and fan hails one 'Noel's best ever'
Three never-before-heard Oasis tracks recorded during the band's Be Here Now era have been unearthed on a long-lost tape - and one super fan claims one song could be 'one of the best Noel Gallagher has ever written.' The unheard gems, all performed by Noel himself, were discovered on a forgotten DAT tape labelled 'B-sides' from 1998, around the time the band released All Around The World as a single. Kyle Dale, a member of the Oasis collectors group, made the discovery and shared the recordings with original guitarist Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs, who now tours with Oasis tribute show Live Forever – Oasis Live 25. Speaking on the Oasis Podcast, Kyle explained how the mystery tape caught his attention: 'It said it was seven minutes long but it was actually 55. I knew straight away this wasn't in the archive. It had been lost for over 20 years.' According to Kyle, the tape features a standout track dubbed I'm Alive, which he believes could still become a hit if released today. Kyle revealed: 'I played them to Bonehead and the story would be that Noel would record them on a tape and send them round the band and they would listen and go back to it.' The super fan continued that as Bonehead listened to the songs, some he remembered and some he'd never heard before. But when he got to I'm Alive, he stopped in his tracks and listened to it.' Kyle added that he said, 'That is one of the best songs I've ever heard Noel write. It's amazing…if they put that out now it would take off.' Another track includes a familiar musical section that was later used in the band's 2000 chart-topper Go Let It Out, giving fans a rare glimpse into the evolution of Oasis' sound during that period. The rare tape also includes a demo of Flashbax, along with covers of The Beatles' Tomorrow Never Knows and The Rolling Stones' Street Fighting Man. Despite being offered £20,000 for the tape, Kyle has refused to sell it and even sent digital copies to Noel himself. But the former Oasis frontman, speaking on the Matt Morgan Podcast, appeared unfazed, saying he'd been sent a USB stick by a fan, but not listened to it. 'It's not something that interests me, if I'm being honest' he'd said. It comes after Noel went unnoticed by commuters on the London Underground earlier this week as he enjoyed some time back in his home city It comes after Noel went unnoticed by commuters on the London Underground as he enjoyed some time back in his home city. The rock superstar, 58, is currently on a world tour with his brother Liam, 52, as the pair managed to put their 16-year feud aside. After they finished up their second night in Manchester, it appeared that Noel return back to his home in North London as he prepared for their next gig up north on Wednesday, July 16. In a TikTok video posted by loisinthenorth on Tuesday, Noel could be seen leaving a nearly empty tube with no one rushing over to him, despite his A-list status. The star opted for a lowkey figure in a navy t-shirt and trousers as he attempted to disguise his identity with a pair of silver frame sunglasses. The owner of the video captioned the clip: 'POV: You're getting the train from Paddington - Baker St and bump into…' It comes after it was reported that Noel and Liam are 'planning to splash £200,000 on a huge party' following their shows in London. After 16 years, Oasis have finally reunited for 41 shows across Europe, including seven gigs in London, with the first on July 25 and the final one on September 28. And the brothers will reportedly throw the ultimate bash in September to celebrate the completion of the first part of their reunion tour with their celebrity pals. A source told The Sun: 'Liam and Noel are staying away from the booze and parties during the tour to protect their voices. 'They are looking forward to catching up with pals in September following the success of the tour. There will be no expense spared and guests with an invitation can expect to be given the VIP treatment.'
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Oasis lost trio of unheard songs found as band continue on tour in Manchester Heaton Park
Oasis continue to play to sell out crowds on their tour but if they want to release new music there are some interesting options from the past Three lost and previously unheard Oasis songs have been discovered. The trio of tracks date back to the Be Here Now era and were found on a DAT tape marked 'B-sides' from when the band were releasing All Around The World as a single in 1998. The songs are all performed by Noel Gallagher and one track, referred to as 'I'm Alive', has been described as one of the best tracks Noel has ever written by one fan, who would love to see it released. It differs from B-Side Alive released in the Nineties Another song contacts a bridge section which eventually ended up on 2000 number one single Go Let It Out. The lost tape was discovered by Kyle Dale - who is a member of the Oasis Collectors Group - and he has played them to founding member Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs who is currently touring with the band on the Oasis Live '25 shows who confirmed their rarity. Appearing on the Oasis Podcast last month, Kyle said: 'I just knew this was different. This tape just says B-sides, it said it was seven minutes long, but it's actually 55 minutes long. 'I know that this one was not in the archive. Noel has not got everything; he's lost more gold than we can even imagine. I can tell you right now this was lost for 20 years. I do believe it was lost for that amount of time. 'I played them to Bonehead and the story would be that Noel would record them on a tape and send them round the band and they would listen to them and go back to it. As soon as I played him one song he goes, 'Oh, I remember that one.' Next one, 'Never heard that before in my life.' I could tell Bonehead thought that was quite good. Third one – which is the one that we've called I'm Alive – he stopped what he was doing and listened to it. This is from 1997, this is the era. 'To me that is one of the best songs I've ever heard Noel write. It's amazing. When I heard it, that song there, I was like, 'F***ing hell.' It really hit me; it's like a time capsule. 'I'm Alive. If they put that out now, it would take off. People are harking back to the old days.' Oasis: What's Their Story? An unofficial celebration magazine on sale now! A few simple words on social media on August 27 in 2024 were enough to spark pandemonium among Oasis fans and were the catalyst for the most eagerly awaited UK gigs of all time. This special unofficial magazine, available to order here, marks the reunion and honours the band both now and down the years with our incredible archive of photos and interviews - and with exclusive reviews and photographs of their first show! The tape also contains a cover version of The Beatles song Tomorrow Never Knows and versions of The Rolling Stones' Street Fighting Man and Flashbax, two songs which were used as B-sides on the single release. Collector Kyle,has been offered £20,000 for the lost tape, but rather than accept the money he has returned copies of the songs to Noel. However, the tracks seem a long way from being released at present. In a previous appearance on The Matt Morgan Podcast, Noel confirmed he'd received a USB stick from a fan, saying: 'Yeah, he sent me a USB stick, he may as well have been sending me a f***ing microchip from the future. I don't what he's expecting me to do with a USB stick. I haven't got a laptop. I haven't listened to the USB stick, it's still in the jiffy bag that he sent it in. If he wants me to listen to it then he can out them on CD. 'I don't know what these songs are, I would be sceptical of there being any full songs on there. Sometimes, as I remember during Be Here Now, when everyone would go to bed Owen Morris would leave the mics on and I would sing a verse or chorus of some tunes. They'll be a song on there called If We Shadows for sure. Other than that, it doesn't interest me. Thanks for sending it and all that. I've yet to even listen to it. It's not something that interests me, if I'm being honest, but if you do want me to listen to it then send it on a CD.' Oasis continue their tour dates this weekend with two final shows at Manchester's Heaton Park. They now move to Wembley Stadium with the first show in London on Friday night. Rumours persist that they could release a new track or songs next year, possibly as part of a new Greatest Hits album. * The full interview with Kyle is on an episode of The Oasis Podcast, out now.
AU Financial Review
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- AU Financial Review
3 books to get you in the mood for the Oasis tour
The best description of Oasis to be found in the clutch of books arriving to coincide with their reunion tour comes courtesy of a teenage Pete Doherty. Yet to be a rock star himself with The Libertines, Doherty was interviewed as a television vox pop in 1997 on the day that the Manchester band's third album Be Here Now came out. 'I subscribe to the Umberto Eco view,' he said to camera, 'that Noel Gallagher's a poet and Liam's a town crier.' That was not actually Umberto Eco's view. The celebrated Italian writer, who picked Bach's Goldberg Variations No.22 as his favourite track on BBC Radio 4 show Desert Island Discs, kept any thoughts about the Gallagher brothers to himself, so far as I can tell. But the observation itself is spot on.
Scotsman
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
The cost of live music has SOARED over 30 years, report reveals
Paul Carroll released report detailing how the live music experience has shifted over three decades | No Credit This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. A new report released alongside Paul Carroll's novel, Be Here Now, has revealed how the British live music experience has shifted over three decades - following this year's Oasis UK tour. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The report, published by Carroll, highlighted increase in ticket prices, hotel pricing, and the disappearance of grassroots venues in 30 years. It revealed that in 1996, fans could attend an Oasis gig for just £22.50. And that the typical cost of one-night hotel stay in a UK city centre was anywhere between £35-50 a night, with youth hostels usually priced at £10-20. The report further revealed that in 2007, there were approximately 700 grassroot venues - typically intimate spaces where emerging and independent artists are able to showcase their talent in front of small audiences - in the UK With the average boozer only having to spend £2-3 for a single pint. 'Back then, you could smell the sweat, the smoke, and the lager before you even walked through the doors,' said author Paul Carroll. He added: 'It was rough and ridiculous - but it was real.' The comments come following new data that emerged showcasing what today's live music fans face - including dynamic pricing algorithms, digital waiting rooms - and rising costs. It revealed that tickets for Oasis 2025 and 2026 tours were priced at a minimum of £120, with those wanting a more VIP experience potentially facing up to £500 a ticket - almost a 4,000 per cent increase from three decades ago. Oasis tickets have become over 2,000 per cent more expensive than they were 29 years ago, the report revealed | No credit Live music has become 'a premium experience' According to the research, today's fans can also expect an increase cost in where they stay and even when they are inclined to have a cheeky tipple. As hotel prices now tip upwards from £120 to £180 per night, with budget options even pushing the £100 mark - and pints now (often cashless) are twice more expensive, costing between £6-9. Many are now saying goodbye to grassroots venues too, as it also emerged that a third have closed since 2007 due to rising costs and redevelopment pressures. 'Live music used to be a right of passage,' said Carroll. 'Now it's a premium experience - sometimes a family outing, sometimes a bucket-list moment. 'But it's changed in a way that's worth reflecting on.' The report also speaks about how fan behaviour has changed, with many curating personas and storing memories through their smartphones or live streaming rather than with the classic disposable camera or word-of-mouth retellings. Carroll, who previously worked in PR and helped launch Manchester's Nynex Arena, draws heavily from personal experience, placed behind the scenes during the rise of Oasis. 'There was no brand alignment,' he added. 'Just noise, nerves, and Nurofen.' The novel, while fictional, reflects a wider cultural commentary on how the spirit of rock and roll has been reshaped by the demands of modern commerce and digital media. 'Be Here Now is not about nostalgia,' Carroll explained. 'It's about noticing the shift — the packaging has changed, but the chaos, in some ways, still lingers.'
Daily Mirror
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Noel Gallagher's five-words of advice to daughter over music career unveiled
Noel Gallagher's eldest child, Anaïs, has revealed the rather brutal advice her Oasis legend dad gave her when she contemplated a career in the music industry Noel Gallagher's daughter had her chances of a career in music shot down by her famous dad. Model and photographer Anaïs, whom Noel shares with his first wife Meg Matthews, comes from a family of music legends, with her dad and uncle Liam Gallagher fronting the legendary band, Oasis. Her cousins Lennon and Gene are also musicians. Liam's eldest son, Lennon, 25, recently fronted the band Automotive until their split earlier this year. Gene, 23, is the frontman of Villanelle, who supported Liam on tour last year and has a new single out this summer. But 25-year-old Anaïs has no plans to follow in her relatives' footsteps. This isn't to say she didn't try it out when she was younger, though. The Londoner has revealed she once attempted to learn an instrument, but Noel, 58, dashed her hopes of carving out a career in the music industry. "I had a brief stint playing the cello when I was about 11," Anaïs said. Speaking to W Magazine, she went on to add: "It's safe to say there is not an inherent Gallagher musical gene. "My dad came to see a few of my recitals, and he swiftly was like, 'Maybe it's not for you." But while Anaïs didn't inherit the biblical music gene from her family, she is planning to be at every date of the upcoming Oasis Live'25 tour, which will see her dad and uncle perform together for the first time in 16 years. "I'm pre-prepping my liver now by drinking," she said. She went on to add: "I don't know, electrolytes. It should be a very fun summer. My plan is to be at every UK date, and my camera will be with me every step of the way." Although Anaïs won't be joining a family mega-group any time soon, her cousin Lennon recently revealed he'd love to be on stage with his dad, brother and Uncle Noel. He told the Associated Press: "Yeah, I mean, it'll be really fun one day for me and my brother, my dad and my uncle to be on-stage, I think that'd be quite funny." He has, however, already decided on what song he'd choose if the family were to ever join forces for a mega performance. "I'd like to do Be Here Now. That'd be pretty cool," he hinted. Reflecting on his memories of the band before their split in 2009, Lennon commented: "Yeah, yeah. I think the last memory I have of Oasis was going to one of their final shows when I was like eight." Speaking about how the family are preparing for the mammoth shows which kick off on July 4, Lennon said: "But yeah, the family right now, we're just hunkering down, getting ready for it to start (the tour). And, you know, we all cannot wait. It's going to be fantastic." But he's not too fussed on rehearsals, admitting: "Nah, I'm just letting him get on with that. I'll see it for the real thing when it starts." According to the official Principality Stadium website, doors open for the opening gig on July 4 at 5pm. Both support acts will be expected to play 30-45 minutes on stage, before the main event of Oasis, back on stage for the first time since 2009. Based on previous shows at the Principality Stadium, the main headline act normally ends around 10.20pm. Cast would therefore be on stage around 6.30, followed by Richard Ashcroft, with Oasis taking to the stage around 8pm. Get Oasis updates straight to your WhatsApp!
