Alexis Petridis

head rock and pop critic for The Guardian

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After a 15-year hiatus, Liam and Noel Gallagher are reuniting Oasis. The brothers are known for their decades-long feud that has troubled the band’s reputation.

Troubled Britpop band Oasis reunites for 2025 tour

After a 15-year hiatus, Liam and Noel Gallagher are reuniting Oasis. The brothers are known for their decades-long feud that has troubled the band’s reputation.

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