Long-form stories and personal essays on the artists, albums, songs and scenes that have shaped my listening. British and Irish music runs through the blog, alongside stories on Tame Impala, The Strokes, The Killers and artists from across the world

Richard Ashcroft is confirmed for Oasis Live ’27, but who should join him? From Courteeners and Gerry Cinnamon to Arctic Monkeys, Pulp and rising bands, these are the support acts we want to see.

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How six lads from Hoylake mixed psychedelia, Merseybeat, ska, sea shanties and pop into one of the most distinctive British debut albums of the 2000s.

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A review on the Oasis reunion documentary, spoilers ahead.

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Thirty years on, revisit Oasis’s two nights at Knebworth: 250,000 fans, a remarkable support bill and the moment Britpop reached its peak before everything began to change.

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How New Order made British Football Cool Again

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A song that sums up what it's like to be a football fan.

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How Peter Gabriel became the biggest rockstar on the planet.

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My experience for Record Store Day 2026

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One of the most underrated Britpop albums turns 30.

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Stereophonics huge homecoming.

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