A uniting call for the current generation to fight for change, Liam Gallagher has released brand new track ‘The River’. Driven by a commanding, visceral riff, rallying drums and politically-incited lyrics, the track is an anarchists anthem which urges society not to “believe in celebrities, money sucking MP’s or the device in your hand”. With a strong music video reminiscent of 90’s Manchester, the entire performance is an honest and anarchistic expression of Gallagher’s rocky and rebellious nature. The track is co-written by Liam alongside producer Andrew Wyatt, who was also a vital collaborator on the vanquishing solo-album As You Were.
It comes after the news of Gallagher’s second solo album, Why Me? Why Not, due for released on 20 September. Combine this with the biblical reaction to his recent lead single ‘Shockwave’, and his scheduled performance on Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage this Saturday, and the singer is currently an unstoppable force. Commenting on his new record, he states that he wanted the second album “to be a step-up” from As You Were, taking on the challenge of creating something similar but better. Tune into ‘The River’ below:
Taking into account the singer’s current momentum, there is little doubt that Gallagher is spot-on about his new album. Also announcing details of a major UK and European tour, the 23 date schedule includes a huge London show at The O2 Arena as well as what’s sure to be an impressive homecoming set at Manchester’s MEN Arena. Liam Gallagher will play the following dates:
NOVEMBER
11 – Cardiff, Motorpoint Arena
12 – Birmingham, Arena
14 – Aberdeen, P&J Live
15 – Glasgow, The SSE Hydro
17 – Newcastle, Utilita Arena
18 – Sheffield, FlyDSA Arena
20 – Manchester, MEN Arena
21 – Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena
24 – Dublin, 3Arena
26 – Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
28 – London, O2 Arena
FEBRUARY
01 – Oslo, Spektrum
02 – Stockholm, Annexet
04 – Copenhagen, Vega
05 – Hamburg, Sporthalle
07 – Amsterdam, Ziggo Dome
08 – Brussels, Forest National
10 – Cologne, Palladium
11 – Berlin, Tempodrom
13 – Munich, Tonhalle
15 – Rome, Palazzo Dello Sport
16 – Milan, Mediolanum Forum
18 – Vienna, Gasometer
21 – Paris, Zenith
