Oasis, fronted by brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, is reuniting for the first time in 16 years, with their first concert scheduled for July 4, 2025, following a long public feud between the siblings.

This reunion comes after a social media announcement on August 27, 2024, which declared an end to a 15-year hiatus, sparking renewed interest in the band and its legacy.

The article reflects on how Oasis served as a cultural touchstone, symbolizing a divide in British music between the working-class ethos of the band and the more pretentious art school bands of the era.

Accompanying the reunion, three new books about Oasis have been released, including 'Gallagher: The Fall and Rise of Oasis' by PJ Harrison and 'A Sound So Very Loud: The Inside Story of Every Song Oasis Recorded' by Ted Kessler and Hamish MacBain.

Both Kessler and MacBain's book offers an in-depth look at every Oasis song, enriched by anecdotes from their experiences with the band, including Kessler's interactions with Liam Gallagher.

Harrison's book focuses on the years following the band's breakup, emphasizing the brothers' tumultuous relationship and how their upbringing influenced their behavior and music.

Despite the nostalgia surrounding Oasis, the new books also address the band's inconsistent later work and the negative aspects of the brothers' public personas.

A significant detail mentioned is that in 2025, the publishing rights to Oasis's songs will revert to Noel Gallagher, potentially signaling new opportunities for the band.