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BLUR posing for the cover for the album “Leisure.” “Leisure” released on Aug. 26, 1991. Photo courtesy of @blurofficial on Instagram Welcome to the inaugural column of “British Invasion.” In this ...

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The year is 1995. On the other side of the pond, the so-called Battle of Britpop is at its peak. Oasis’ (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? and Blur’s The Great Escape are both set to release in the ...

No, you haven’t transported back in time by 30 years — Blur have fired a cheeky dig at Oasis in 2025 after the latter kicked off their reunion tour. The Britpop bands were at odds at the height of ...

Gavin and Stacey star Mathew Horne will star in a comedy stage show about the legendary Britpop rivalry between Blur and Oasis. The beloved British actor - who is best known for the titular role in ...

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 ...

From the chaos of the Brit Awards to the infamous chart war, The Battle is a wickedly funny dive into one of the greatest rivalries in rock history. Featuring legendary personalities and unforgettable ...

A new comedy stage show is set to explore the legendary Britpop rivalry between Blur and Oasis, aptly titled 'The Battle'. Set to make its debut on February 11, 2026, at Birmingham Rep Theatre, the ...

The Battle, a new comedy based on the Britpop music charts in the summer of 1995, will have its world premiere next year. It will recount when heavyweights, Blur and Oasis, went head-to-head in the ...