After fifteen years of bitter feuds, cryptic tweets, and countless “will they, won’t they” moments, the impossible has finally happened — Oasis is getting back together. And no, this isn’t another tabloid rumor or wishful thinking from devoted fans. The Gallagher brothers are actually doing it.
The news broke in typical Liam fashion — a dawn tweet that sent British music fans into an absolute frenzy. “Biblical,” he declared, confirming the band’s first proper rehearsal since their explosive split. In a surprisingly tender moment for the usually sharp-tongued frontman, he shared his excitement while keeping things characteristically Liam: “You won’t see me I’m not a poser, I’ll be in and out.”
Let’s be honest — nobody saw this coming. Not after that infamous night in 2009 when Noel stormed off, guitar in hand, declaring he “simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer.” The brothers spent the next decade-and-a-half taking shots at each other through tabloids, social media, and pretty much any platform that would listen.
But time, as they say, heals all wounds. Well, most of them, anyway.
The reunited lineup reads like a dream team of British rock royalty. Original members Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs, Gem Archer, and Andy Bell are back in the fold, joined by fresh faces Christian Madden on keys and Joey Waronker behind the drums. Their first show? July 4th at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, followed by what’s sure to be some absolutely mental nights in Manchester, London, and Dublin.
Speaking of musical evolution, there’s something rather poetic happening in pop music right now. While Oasis prepares their triumphant return, rising star Sabrina Carpenter’s been busy channeling the spirit of another legendary group — ABBA. Her latest track “Please Please Please” carries unmistakable echoes of those Swedish pop pioneers, and it’s no accident.
Producer Jack Antonoff (who’s basically the Midas of modern pop) recently spilled the beans to Variety about their creative process. “We wanted it to feel like an ELO or ABBA song,” he explained, emphasizing their commitment to using real instruments to capture that pre-digital magic. In an age of endless digital possibilities, there’s something refreshingly authentic about this approach.
The timing of Oasis’s reunion feels particularly sweet given that “Live Forever” just nabbed the crown for best British song of all time in Radio X’s poll. Actually, make that 16 Oasis tracks in the top 100 — not too shabby for a band that started out in a Manchester council estate.
As we head into what’s shaping up to be an absolutely massive summer for music, these parallel stories — Oasis reclaiming their throne and Carpenter crafting tomorrow’s classics — remind us that great music isn’t bound by generation or genre. It’s about authenticity, passion, and maybe (just maybe) knowing when to bury the hatchet with your brother.
Mind you, given the Gallaghers’ track record, maybe keep a fire extinguisher handy at those reunion shows. Just in case.
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