Pitchfork — Remember when we told you how the Chinese government canned a couple April Oasis gigs in Shanghai and Beijing because of the band's past political support of Tibet? Well, the gigs are still canceled. Sorry. But, according to evil-named promoter Bei... more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: Potent Quotables"I've never used a computer." --Noel GallagherWhile accepting an award for Best Band Blog, the Oasis guitarist insisted that while proficient in the art of texting, he's never touched a laptop. Oh, irony. Next Quote Downl... more info

AngryApe — The Oasis guitarist says hard times inspire good songs more info

Guardian Music — The Oasis debacle is no doubt a foil to detract attention from Chinese bands speaking out about democracyOne can only guess what was said in China's ministry of culture last week when the subject of the impending Oasis concerts in Beijing and Shangha... more info

NME — Oasis' Noel Gallagher has joked that he hopes the global financial crisis gets worse - because it will help bands write better music. more info

ContactMusic — OASIS star NOEL GALLAGHER is hoping the current global financial crisis gets worse - because the band produce their best work during times of economic strife. Gallagher ... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Oasis star Noel Gallagher is hoping the current global financial crisis gets worse - because the band produce their best work during times of economic strife. more info

Guardian Music — Licences to play April concerts in Beijing and Shanghai revoked after discovery of Noel Gallagher's appearance at Free Tibet concert in 1997A "bewildered" Oasis have been forced to cancel upcoming gigs in Beijing and Shanghai after Chinese authoritie... more info

The Mirror — Noel Gallagher would like the credit crunch to get WORSE – to encourage him to write better music. more info

Perez Hilton — Oops! China has decided to ban Oasis from performing in the country, causing the band to drop two shows scheduled for April. After learning that Oasis member Noel Gallagher appeared at a "Free Tibet" benefit concert in the United States more than 10 ... more info