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Andy Bell has surprise-released an EP of remixes from his recent solo album ‘Flicker’, and announced that two further EPs – one comprising acoustic versions of ‘Flicker’ songs, and one comprising covers – will be released next month.Available to stream now – with an already-sold-out vinyl release slated to land sometime next month – ‘I Am A Strange Loop’ features six new takes on ‘Flicker’ tracks, contributed by the likes of David Holmes (who offers a ‘Radial Mycolog’ remix of ‘The Sky Without You’), Maps (who remixed ‘It Gets Easier’), Bdrmm (‘Way Of The World’) and A Place To Bury Strangers (‘World Of Echo’).Listen to the full EP below:Bell’s next two releases will arrive in a matter of weeks. A five-track EP, ‘The Grounding Process’, is set to come out on November 4, with the four-track ‘Untitled Film Stills’ following three weeks later on November 25.

Liam Gallagher has responded to Andy Bell‘s recent comments about a potential Oasis reunion.Bell played bass for the Britpop band between 1999 and 2009, before joining Gallagher’s group Beady Eye. During an interview about Ride‘s new album ‘Interplay’ and their upcoming tour, Bell said Oasis would “probably” get back together at some point.“Yeah, they probably will.

Ride’s Andy Bell has weighed in his thoughts on the possibility of an Oasis reunion, and said that he thinks Noel and Liam Gallagher “probably will” get back together.The comments arose in a new interview that the musician took part in with Virgin Radio, where he spoke about his upcoming tour with the recently reunited band, Ride.While emerging into the spotlight with bands Ride and Hurricane, Bell went on to join the Britpop icons after both previous projects split – taking on the role of bassist, despite being a guitarist originally. He joined the line-up in 1999 and remained in the group until the band split in 2009.“I got into [Oasis] very early on, and I saw some really early gigs of theirs… I saw them upwards of ten times all around the country, so yeah, I’m a huge fan,” he told the outlet, going on to recall how he eventually joined the band.“It was a couple of years after Ride split, and I was in a new band called Hurricane.

Ed Meza @edmezavar In her feature film debut, “As Neves,” writer-director Sonia Méndez follows a group of teenagers in a Galician village struggling with the disappearance of a friend following a drug-fueled party and heavy snowfall that has cut off Internet access, complicating the search. In her feature debut, which screens in competition at the Malaga Film Festival, Méndez was eager to explore a number of elements, she tells Variety, namely the youth of today, which she describes as the most hyper-connected generation — even when they live in such isolated areas as the mountain village of As Neves.

Shaun Ryder has said that he would be dead now if he had become a successful Hollywood actor in the 1990s.The Happy Mondays frontman appeared in the 1998 spy comedy The Avengers, but in a new interview, Ryder has said that had he pursued acting further, he might not be here today.Speaking on The Chris Moyles Show, Ryder said: “Listen, it’s a good job I blew Hollywood, right, and I don’t mean it like that. It’s a good job I messed up.

Ride have spoken to NME about their defiant new album ‘Interplay’ and shared new single ‘Peace Sign’. Check it out below along with our interview with frontman Mark Gardener and guitarist Andy Bell.The Oxford shoegazers’ first record in five years is due for release on March 29 and marks a period of triumph over adversity for the band as they battled through both COVID and a messy legal battle.

Mantra Of The Cosmos – the new group featuring Shaun Ryder (Happy Mondays, Black Grape), drummer Zak Starkey (The Who, Oasis), guitarist Andy Bell (Oasis, Ride) and Bez (Happy Mondays, Black Grape) – have shared their new single ‘X (Wot You Sayin?)’ and spoken to NME about their forthcoming plans.The collective were formed by Starkey – who is the son of Ringo Starr – after he initially tried to work on a krautrock project with ex-Kraftwerk member Karl Bartos during the pandemic.“I wanted him to produce it and write the lyrics because I really like his solo work and what he did with Kraftwerk,” Starkey, who is at pains to point out that Mantra are not a supergroup, told NME over Zoom. “He’s got really mad words and he can think outside the box.

DEALSCTM Outlander has acquired a stack of music rights from producer/songwriter Fraser T Smith, including his interest in songs he worked on with the likes Tiësto, Rita Ora, Stormzy, Dave, Craig David and Raye. Says CTM Outlander CEO André de Raaff: “Fraser is a once in a generation songwriter and we look forward to shining a light on these compositions for years to come”.

Thousands of revellers from near and far descended on the grounds of Scone Palace for three days of fun and to take a trip down memory lane at Rewind.

Happy Mondays’ Bez has revealed that he’s lucky to be alive after a brush with death in a motorcycle smash. He was left with shattered bones and busted ligaments after he came off his machine in Spain

Mantra Of The Cosmos, the new British supergroup made up of some of the most influential acts from the past 30 years, have released a single.Featuring Shaun Ryder (Happy Mondays, Black Grape), Zak Starkey (The Who, Oasis), Andy Bell (Oasis, Ride) and Bez (Happy Mondays, Black Grape), their debut track ‘Gorilla Guerilla’ has been described as “a fantastic psychedelic groove from a band of misfits, outsiders and innovators,” by Starkey.The track comes with a colourful and trippy music video directed by Ryder’s son Olli Ryder. Mantra Of The Cosmos debuted the song at an intimate show in London’s famous club, The Box.Starkey came up with the idea for the band, which has Ryder on vocals, Bell on guitar, and Bez and Starkey on percussion.

Shaun Ryder has formed a new band consisting of ‘90s music icons, called Mantra Of The Cosmos.The Happy Mondays frontman revealed the new supergroup in an interview with The Sun’s Bizarre column, and announced to fans that new music and a Glastonbury debut are imminent.Mantra Of The Cosmos is formed of Ryder, former Oasis bassist Andy Bell, The Lightning Seeds guitarist and vocalist, Ian Broudie, and drummer Zak Starkey — who has previously performed with The Who.Former Happy Mondays percussionist, Bez — real name Mark Berry — is the final name completing the lineup, and as confirmed by Ryder, an album is on the way.“I’ve got a new band together. It’s me, Zak Starkey, you know, Ringo [Starr’s] son, and the drummer in The Who, Andy Bell from Oasis and Ian Broudie from The Lightning Seeds.

Holly Willought had just two words and a question for Alison Hammond after they finished their latest rare stint hosting This Morning together. The pair were seen at the helm of the ITV daytime show on Monday (March 27) as Phillip Schofield takes the week off.

Popular show I Can See Your Voice is back for a brand new series and the first episode sees a Scots couple take on the challenge.

One of Greater Manchester's most well-known businessmen has helped invest £1.2m in a start-up founded by a former rugby league star and his wife.

Read more: Gogglebox's Georgia Bell shares picture of 'perfect' baby boy new arrivalFollowing news of his death, tributes began to pour in from others in the music industry. Former Oasis guitarist Andy Bell said: "Really sad news about Paul Ryder, RIP. "His thoughts were echoed by Ian Brown, front man of The Stone Roses, who tweeted: "Rest in peace Ryder.

Ride‘s Andy Bell has shared a new cover of Pentangle’s ‘Light Flight’ as a B-side for a new single – check it out below.The track comes as part of a new single called ‘Lifeline’, which appears on Bell’s recent solo album ‘Flicker’.Discussing ‘Lifeline’, the former Oasis member said: “In my opinion it’s important to be there for people we love who have gone down rabbit holes, ready to accept them when they come back.“I hope and want to believe that they will be back from the wilderness at some point.”Listen to ‘Lifeline’ and the cover of ‘Light Flight’ below.‘Flicker’ followed Bell’s 2020 solo debut ‘The View From Halfway Down’ and was released on February 11 via Sonic Cathedral.Speaking about ‘Flicker’, Bell explained in a statement: “When I think about ‘Flicker’, I see it as closure. Most literally, on a half-finished project from over six years ago, but also on a much bigger timescale.“Some of these songs date back to the ’90s and the cognitive dissonance of writing brand new lyrics over songs that are 20-plus years old makes it feel like it is, almost literally, me exchanging ideas with my younger self.”“The ‘flicker’ I’m talking about in the lyrics of ‘Something Like Love’ is that flame that makes a person who they are,” Bell said of the track.

Paul Arthurs has revealed he's been diagnosed with tonsil cancer and will be taking a break from playing as he undergoes treatment.The 56 year old, who is the guitarist for popular band Oasis, took to his Instagram and Twitter feed to share the message with his 111,000 followers as he wrote: "Just to let you all know I'm going to be taking a break from playing for a while. "I've been diagnosed with tonsil cancer, but t he good news is it's treatable and I'll be starting a course of treatment soon." He continued: "I'll keep you posted how it's going, I'm gutted I'm missing the gigs with Liam and the band.

Ex Oasis and Beady Eye rocker Bonehead has been told he is suffering from tonsil cancer.

Ride have announced new reissues of their early albums and EPs to mark their 30th anniversary as a band.The Oxford group are set to re-release their seminal 1990 debut ‘Nowhere’ and its follow-up ‘Going Blank Again’ (1992) on November 4 via Wichita Recordings.Per a press release, the former will be pressed on on blue vinyl with a gatefold sleeve and embossed artwork; the latter, meanwhile, is available on double orange vinyl with a gatefold sleeve.Additionally, fans will be able to get their hands on Ride’s first four EPs – ‘Ride’, ‘Play’, ‘Fall’, and ‘Today Forever’ – on a new double white vinyl compilation called ‘4 EPs’. This comes with a 16-page booklet featuring archive photos and an essay by Sonic Cathedral’s Nathaniel Cramp.All the original audio has been reworked and refined, with the upcoming reissues also available on CD and streaming services.

Holly Willoughby stepped out with her lookalike sister Kelly at a glamorous launch event for the This Morning star's lifestyle brand Wylde Moon on Wednesday - and they looked closer than ever!READ: Loved Holly Willoughby's white suit? Here's how to get the lookThe pair wowed guests, with Holly wearing a white trouser-suit and statement spotted heels while sister Kelly stunned in a beautiful blue floral dress. WATCH: Holly Willoughby shares sneak peek at her Wylde Moon x Kirstie Le Marque jewellery collaboration The chic event was hosted at the infamous London Coliseum in collaboration with the English National Opera (ENO) and celebrated the launch of a brand-new perfume for the brand.READ: Holly Willoughby takes her three children to first work event – 'it's a unique night'RELATED: Holly Willoughby stuns with ultra glamorous transformation on Dancing on IceAccording to the Wylde Moon website: "The ENO has been a passion of Holly's for over a decade and this dream partnership was dreamt up during a conversation with friends at a wedding." Kelly joined her sister Holly at the launchThe elegant event was soundtracked by critically acclaimed music legend Andy Bell who performed and created a piece for the event called The Wild, inspired by Puccini's La Boheme.A-list friends of the blonde beauty came out in support of her launch.

Holly Willoughby was supported by her co-host Phillip Schofield as she launched her latest venture away from TV.

Ride‘s Andy Bell has announced details of his debut album under his electronic alias GLOK.‘Pattern Recognition’ is set to come out on October 1 and is being previewed by single ‘Maintaining the Machine’, a collaboration with Sinead O’Brien and featuring Primal Scream’s Simone Marie Butler.“GLOK is all about the push and pull between electronic and psych in my music,” Bell said of the alter-ego in a statement.Listen to new track ‘Maintaining the Machine’ below.Prior to the debut album, Bell

Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 25-May 1:April 25: Actor Al Pacino is 81. “Dancing With the Stars” judge Len Goodman is 77. Bassist Stu Cook of Creedence Clearwater Revisited is 76.

Ride and Oasis guitarist Andy Bell has shared the video for ‘I Was Alone’, the latest track to emerge from his forthcoming solo album.Leaning on the album’s psychedelic vibes, Bell describes the new offering as “A Spacemen 3-influenced song about dealing mentally with solitude”.It comes ahead of Bell releasing his debut album ‘The View From Halfway Down’ on October 9, having shared the first track ‘Love Comes In Waves’ last month.The record was engineered by Bell’s former Oasis bandmate Gem

The Neon (★★★☆☆) is what the label promises — bright, flamboyant, club-ready tracks that reorient the duo towards the synthy dancepop they first made their name on.Erasure’s 18th studio album starts strong with two highly impressive lead singles. The opener, “Hey Now (I Think I Got A Feeling),” features a magnetically confident, cocky Bell singing his on-the-nose longing for human contact over thumping, buzzing synths.

The tour will see will pair kick off in Glasgow before making their way to Dublin and mainland Europe later that month.Singer Andy Bell says he and Vince are ‘so excited to be able to – at last – announce dates for The Neon Tour.’‘We’d hoped to have seen you sooner, but can’t wait to see you all in 2021. Until then, keep safe!’ "For me, the joy of songwriting is being in a room with Andy and coming up with an idea from nothing.

Erasure have announced that they will release new album ‘The Neon’ this summer. They’ve also released first single, ‘Hey Now (Think I Got a Feeling)’.“Our music is always a reflection of how we’re feeling”, says Vince Clarke.