Blur’s Alex James: ‘I don’t need Damon any more’

There will be no Liam Gallagher or Damon Albarn cameos but Quadrophenia’s Phil Daniels, Reef’s Gary Stringer and Republica’s ...
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‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’: The Battle of Britpop (and where it stands today)

From chart battles to cultural legacy, the Blur vs. Oasis feud defined Britpop — and its influence still echoes in music today.
American Songwriter

3 Forgotten Alternative Rock Songs From 1997 You Need To Remember

It’s easy to overlook alternative rock songs from 1997 amid blockbuster albums by Radiohead, The Verve, and Foo Fighters.
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‘Blur: To the End’ Review: ’90s Rockers Navigate Their 50s

Here’s a brilliant idea for a rock documentary: Catch up with a band in the creaky fog of middle age, long after the hits. A certain toll has been exacted, a certain humility achieved, and yet the ...
American Songwriter

Damon Albarn Says Oasis “Won” the Britpop Battle Against Blur

Damon Albarn of Blur recently had some kind words to say about his former rivals Oasis, though he won’t be attending the band’s reunion tour anytime soon. And, surprisingly, Albarn also admitted ...
Los Angeles Times

What did Britpop look like? Dave Rowntree’s ‘No One You Know’ is a tantalizing glimpse at its early days

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. If you asked the average listener who Blur is, you’d be lucky to get an answer that didn’t mention “Song 2,” the ...

Blur bassist Alex James on Britpop Classical coming to Sheffield City Hall, Scarborough Open Air Theatre and Halifax's Piece Hall

Blur bassist Alex James is back with his Britpop Classical, where 90s rock hits are elevated by a symphony orchestra. He ...
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Oasis's Biggest Britpop Rival Reveals If He'll Attend Band's Reunion Tour

Oasis's Biggest Britpop Rival Reveals If He'll Attend Band's Reunion Tour originally appeared on Parade. It has been nearly thirty years since "The Battle of Britpop," the week when Blur and Oasis—the ...