Noel Gallagher could be writing new Oasis music following the band’s triumphant reunion.
The singer, 58, and younger brother Liam Gallagher, 52, hadn’t performed together since their 2009 split, meaning the world was, quite literally, sent into a frenzy last August when they confirmed the guns had ‘fallen silent’.
Oasis have since played shows in Cardiff, Manchester, and London, treating fans to their biggest hits from across the band’s discography, but many have questioned whether a new album could be on its way now that the band is back.
Now, a source has claimed to The Mirror that the musician is penning new music, but it has not been confirmed whether or not it is to be performed by Oasis.
‘Noel has been inspired by playing to adoring crowds, who have supercharged his creativity,’ an insider claimed.
‘But he is undecided whether his work will become a new album for Oasis with Liam on vocals.’
The source said that Noel, who leads High Flying Birds and has also released music as a solo artist, is ‘waiting to see how things play out’ while performing alongside his brother.
‘Noel has been in an absolutely fine mood… greeting staff with smiles, super relaxed and sharing his joy about the shows,’ they continued.
‘He’s also been strumming some new tunes in his dressing room. But, from what he has said, these tracks are not yet aligned for any project.
‘There is no Oasis studio return as yet agreed by the band, and they still have a long way to go. Things are great now, but who knows what will happen given the brothers’ past troubles on the road.’
Earlier this year, however, the band’s manager quelled hopes for a new Oasis record.
Speaking to Music Week, Alec McKinlay said: ‘This is very much the last time around, as Noel’s made clear in the press.
‘It’s a chance for fans who haven’t seen the band to see them, or at least for some of them to … there’s no plan for any new music.’
Last month, Happy Mondays star Bez claimed the brothers could make one more album before retiring.
‘They could make another album,’ he told The Mirror. ‘I can’t see why they wouldn’t do it because I’m sure it’d be a worldwide hit to bring another album out after the reception they got.
‘You know, what a retirement plan, if that’s the last thing you do. I’m sure they’d go for the retirement plan. If they don’t, they’re mad!’
Oasis has released seven studio albums, with the last, Dig Out Your Soul, hitting shelves in 2008.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of their sophomore release, (What’s The Story) Morning Glory?, which features the singles Some Might Say, Roll With It, Morning Glory, Wonderwall, Don’t Look Back In Anger, and Champagne Supernova.
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