I have a love and hate relationship with Oasis. I love the music, or the bulk of it at least, but hate some of the attitude that comes from the band, with Liam Gallagher being the particular pain in the arse. Although, having said that, he seems to have been very quiet and subdued of […]
The Verve were once one of the biggest bands in Britain, and one which found themselves revered around the world for their soulful take on indie rock. But it all came to a rather abrupt and bitter end when the band split in 1999 due to musical differences, and not being able to stand the […]
It’s that time of the month again when the b5 Music Channel comes together in a collective way to further the knowledge and listening pleasure of our readers.
This time, we are all recommending our top tens of songs we are currently listening to. Obviously, as this is Brit Music Scene, I thought I’d highlight only […]
Oasis are apprently heading in to the studio next week to start recording their seventh studio album.
After completing some initial work on the album six weeks ago, they are now due to start recording properly in London’s Abbey Road studio.
Noel Gallagher told BBC 6 Music:
“We start in Abbey Road a week on Monday. […]
Johnny Marr, former Smiths guitarist has spoken about the possibility of The Smiths possibly reforming in the future.
Marr, who was recently appointed as a professor of music at the University of Salford, has said that he’s very open to the possibility of the British Eighties super group reforming.
He told BBC Five Live:
“Stranger things have […]
The fabled Blur reunion that has been rumoured for months now has finally happened, but all it consisted of was a pleasant lunch and nothing more.
The four original Britpop band members met up again on Monday Oct 1st for what has been described as “an enjoyable lunch” but there’s no hint that they will ever […]
Blur are set to record together as a four piece again for the first time since 2002. That was the year guitarist Graham Coxon left the inspirational Britpop band, and decided to do his own thing.
While Coxon and Damon Albarn have had varied success (but success nonetheless) since, there’s been a groundswell of support […]
Blur were one of my favourite Britpop bands of the early 1990s, and my fandom carried on from there until they split up. I was one of the many people who had one leg in both camps during the great Oasis Vs Blur days of old, liking both bands equally, but for different reasons.
With talk […]
Tony Wilson, the founder of the Factory Records label and Manchester music scene legend died earlier this month on August 10th.
Now a website has been set up to collect tributes and remembrances of the man who signed Joy Division and New Order.
On August 10th 2007 Anthony H Wilson died of a heart attack due […]
Have you ever wanted to own Oasis‘ Noel Gallagher’s guitar? No?
Ok, erm then what about a pair of Johnny Borrell from Razorlight’s trademark white drainpipe jeans? No again? Well then don’t bid on either of these lots at a forthcoming auction for the charity Teenage Cancer Trust.
Indie promoters Trekstock are organising the auction with all […]
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