Liam Gallagher has sparked speculation that Oasis could release a new album after appearing to hint at an eighth studio record in a reply to a fan on X. The frontman’s comment comes as the reunited Britpop band prepares for its upcoming live dates, with Gallagher previously suggesting that new music could be the next step if their touring plans go well.
Responding to a fan who praised the band’s seven studio albums and their hit single Live Forever, Gallagher appeared to reference an unreleased record.
8 including the new 1, I mean happy birthday. (sic)
The comment has fuelled hopes that Liam and his brother Noel Gallagher could return to the studio together for the first time since Oasis released Dig Out Your Soul in 2008. However, the remark does not amount to formal confirmation of a new album, and the band have yet to announce a release date or recording plans.
Liam Gallagher links future Oasis touring to new music
Gallagher has already suggested that fresh material could determine whether Oasis continue touring beyond their planned shows.
In a separate exchange with a fan on X, the singer indicated that the band could discuss recording again if their upcoming tour goes well.
Listen if all goes well with the tour I guess next step is to have a chat about new music. Can’t see us touring again unless we have new music.
The comments suggest that Gallagher is open to the possibility of recording with Noel again, although any decision would depend on discussions between the brothers and the wider band.
For fans who have waited years for new Oasis material, the prospect of another album would mark a significant development in the group’s reunion.
Why Liam Gallagher previously resisted a new Oasis album
Gallagher has previously been more sceptical about the prospect of releasing new music, pointing to the enormous expectations surrounding the band’s back catalogue.
When a fan asked for a new record, he responded with a characteristically blunt explanation of the pressure Oasis would face if a new album failed to match the commercial and cultural impact of their earlier work.
NO I’m just not prepared for the criticism if it doesn’t sell 100 million copies in the 1st hour cure bad breath and constipation for the nation if it doesn’t turn back time for Cher and some other s*** let’s just do some gigs and be happy thank you (sic).
The response reflected the challenge of following albums and singles that have become central to British rock history.
Songs including Wonderwall, Don’t Look Back In Anger, Champagne Supernova and Live Forever remain among Oasis’ most recognisable recordings. The band’s 1990s output established a commercial and cultural benchmark that any new material would inevitably be measured against.
Gallagher has also entertained the idea that Oasis could continue playing their existing catalogue without recording another album. His latest comments, however, suggest that the prospect of new music is at least open for discussion.
Oasis have not released a studio album since 2008
Oasis’ last studio album, Dig Out Your Soul, arrived in October 2008. The band split in 2009 following a backstage confrontation between Liam and Noel Gallagher in Paris.
The brothers spent years pursuing separate musical careers before announcing their reunion in 2024, ending a lengthy period of uncertainty over whether they would perform together again.
Their Oasis Live ’25 tour marked their return to the stage as a reunited band, giving fans the opportunity to hear their catalogue performed live once more.
A new album would take the reunion beyond live performances and introduce original Oasis material after an 18-year gap between studio records, assuming a release arrives in 2026 or later.
For now, Gallagher’s social media comments remain the strongest indication in the supplied report that new music could be discussed, rather than evidence that recording sessions or a release have been officially confirmed.
Oasis expand their 2027 tour with more stadium dates
The speculation surrounding a possible new album comes as Oasis continues to build its live schedule.
The band are due to return to Knebworth in 2027, with two additional performances announced for 25 and 26 September. Those dates bring the planned Knebworth run to six nights, according to the supplied report.
Oasis also have additional European dates listed for Rome’s Olympic Stadium on 26 July and Munich’s Allianz Arena on 6 July.
The Knebworth concerts carry particular historical significance. Oasis played two landmark shows at the Hertfordshire estate in August 1996, and their planned six-night return would exceed the three performances Robbie Williams played at the venue in August 2003, if the announced schedule proceeds as described.
The expansion of the 2027 dates reflects continued demand for the reunion shows, while Gallagher’s comments have added another question for fans: whether the band will have new songs to accompany their return to the stage.
Will Oasis release a new album?
At present, there is no confirmed release date, tracklist or official announcement of a new Oasis album in the information provided.
Gallagher’s apparent reference to an eighth album has fuelled speculation, while his earlier comments indicate that the band may discuss new music after their touring commitments.
The distinction is important. A willingness to talk about recording is not the same as confirmation that an album is being made.
For now, fans will have to wait for a formal announcement from Liam, Noel or the band’s official channels before treating a new Oasis record as confirmed.
