The Okay’s frontman Jamie Boyle believes that the Oasis reunion has saved guitar music.
Jamie Boyle thinks the Oasis reunion has been transformative for guitar music
The indie rocker feels that the long-awaited return of the Stay Endlessly band has reignited the scene and has led to a “resurgence” for bands.
Jamie instructed the Each day Star newspaper’s Wired column: “The resurgence of bands is actually, actually robust and outstanding on the minute.
“We see it ourselves, in ticket gross sales, the help at gigs, and the thrill every time we announce one thing to our ever-growing fan base. Persons are genuinely chomping on the bit to get into venues and watch bands once more.”
The Okay’s had been in a position to see Oasis as they began their reunion tour in Cardiff and also will be in attendance for one in every of Noel and Liam Gallagher’s gigs at Wembley
Jamie mentioned: “We went to Cardiff and had been like, ‘That is wonderful’. Then Heaton Park was even higher and we’re heading to Wembley too.
“It is not possible to disregard the thrill that is been created for guitar music and it is no secret that they are among the finest to ever do it, however the buzz that Oasis has created not only for themselves however for everyone is actual.
“All the thrill, all of the press, all every part is again on guitar for the primary time in a very long time.”
Boyle defined that he has been watching the Gallagher brothers intently as he seeks inspiration from the pair’s stage presence.
The musician mentioned: “There’s 80,000 folks there and each single one in every of them is simply stood not with the ability to take their eyes off them on stage.
“To get to that degree is what everyone goals about.”
The Okay’s launch their new album Fairly On The Web on Friday (25.07.25) and Jamie is hoping it tops the charts after their debut file I Surprise If the World Is aware of? narrowly missed out on the primary spot final yr.
He mentioned: “I genuinely really feel like we are able to do nearly something now.”
Jamie revealed earlier this yr that he cites Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo as musical influences and questioned those that prohibit themselves to a single style.
He instructed ContactMusic.com: “I am continually listening to new stuff and all the time exploring new genres and issues like that. And I believe one factor that surprises folks is if you happen to take a look at my playlist, I believe folks can be very shocked, as a result of it goes from The Beatles, like ’60s Beatles, via to love, ’70s, ’80s, punk, after which all over to love, like modern-day pop music, like Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, folks like this.
“Persons are far too fast to place themselves into one field, or one style, and simply be like, No, that is what I like. All the things else is s***. And it is like, if you happen to really sit down and hearken to stuff, I believe, like, if you happen to give it the time, you could find yourself discovering one thing you want in it.”
