Noel Gallagher Hints at New Music, Fueling Oasis Reunion Speculation
Despite not releasing new material in over two years, Noel Gallagher has revealed he is currently working in the studio, igniting fervent speculation among fans about a potential new Oasis project or a follow-up to his High Flying Birds album. The update came during a recent interview with talkSPORT, where Gallagher also addressed the controversy surrounding his upcoming Songwriter Of The Year award at the BRITs 2026.
Gallagher admitted he felt “shamed” into returning to the studio, stating, “I’m in the studio now, but I better put something out.” He expressed a cynical view of the award itself, suggesting, “If I’m being honest right, I just think they were desperate to get somebody from Oasis up there because it’s from Manchester… that’s what I think.”
The BRITs ’26 are scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 28, at the Co-op Live arena in Manchester, a departure from the usual London venue. Gallagher playfully acknowledged a potential family dynamic at the event, noting his brother Liam’s initial reluctance to attend: “Our kid [Liam] was like, ‘I’m not going.’ I was like, ‘Well I’ll have to go then, I suppose.’” He confidently added, “But as it’s all based on record sales, we did sell the most records. So you know, like I say, if anybody’s got a problem with it, I’ll be there. I’ll be on the red carpet.”
The award has drawn some criticism given Gallagher’s recent lack of new releases. He candidly admitted, “I haven’t written a song for two years,” but downplayed concerns, adding, “I’m not sure how I’ve got away with that one, but I’ll take it.” He highlighted the continued commercial success of his past work, stating, “We sold a million records last year. Didn’t even get off the couch, and I’m not sure there’s a songwriter that can match that.”
However, the recent studio update has intensified speculation. It remains unclear whether Gallagher is working on a brand-new Oasis album – their first since 2008 – or a continuation of his work with the High Flying Birds, following 2023’s ‘Council Skies’. The possibility of new Oasis music has been a recurring topic since the band’s highly successful Live ’25 reunion tour last year. Gallagher recently confirmed he was “back at work” after the Christmas break and even entertained the idea of composing the next James Bond theme.
Last spring, Stereophonics’ Kelly Jones revealed that Gallagher had “been doing some writing in the studio,” adding, “I’m assuming he’s doing some writing for either his stuff or if they’re [Oasis] gonna bring out a couple songs, I don’t know.”
While Liam Gallagher previously indicated Oasis wouldn’t tour again until 2027, he has consistently hinted at further musical endeavors, suggesting “loads more classics we need to play” and a potential “European tour.” Despite initial skepticism from Oasis’ co-manager Alec McKinlay regarding new music, Liam asserted via X/Twitter that decisions about the band’s future would rest solely with himself and Noel.
The narrative surrounding a potential Oasis reunion has been marked by conflicting statements. In 2024, Liam claimed a new album was “already finished,” later stating he was “blown away” by Noel’s new material. He subsequently retracted these claims, attributing them to a “laugh,” but then suggested an album was possible depending on the success of the Live ’25 shows. “Let’s just take 1 step at a time I think youde agree that was the wisest move,” he stated at the time.
At the final Live ’25 concert in São Paulo, Brazil, last November, Liam offered a hopeful message to fans: “We love you, thanks for all your energy. Take care of yourselves, and we’ll see you again sometime.”
Adding to the excitement, a new film documenting Oasis’ return and comeback tour is currently in production, helmed by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight. Reports suggest the film will feature “phenomenal” footage of Liam and Noel’s first meeting before the shows.
The Live ’25 tour itself received critical acclaim, with NME awarding their first show in Cardiff five stars, describing it as “Oasis redesigned for the 21st Century.” Oasis have also released official live versions of tracks from the tour, including ‘Slide Away’ from Cardiff, ‘Cigarettes & Alcohol’ from Manchester, ‘Little By Little’ from London, ‘Bring It On Down’ from Edinburgh, and ‘Wonderwall’ from Dublin.
The ongoing ambiguity surrounding new music, coupled with Gallagher’s studio activity, ensures that the future of Oasis – and the possibility of a full-scale reunion – remains a captivating topic for fans worldwide.
