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Refinery29
24 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Refinery29
I Charged My Old iPod — & Found Unexpected Comfort In The Nostalgia
Every time I board a plane and the person sitting next to me is a stranger, I notice them clock the noughties relic in my palm: my iPod Classic. Yes, I still have the same one from over 15 years ago, and I still have my even older Nano too. They both work and they both house a collection of my favourite music from way back when. Some songs are cringeworthy to scroll past using the click-wheel (does anyone remember watching 'Britannia High'? Well, I have the soundtrack), others are a nice trip down memory lane, and some are surprises — apparently I was already into Oasis and The xx while still listening to Hilary Duff and Jamelia. Who knew? It's not just me; there's a lot of people with an appetite to press rewind when it comes to our tech. Gen Z has brought back the digi camera from my youth; brick phones are cool; and there's increasingly been discourse around owning media again instead of renting or streaming it, so DVDs are no longer defunct. As for iPods, my colleague Esther Newman has purchased a secondhand one so she doesn't have to worry about seeing texts or emails come in while connecting with nature on walks and listening to The Last Dinner Party. Gadgets like iPods gave us freedom to carry lots of the music we loved around with us. The iPod is the perfect spot in history: not so far back that you have to carry bulky CDs and a Walkman, but just far enough that texts, calls and emails won't interrupt your listening. Years' worth of bangers (and memories) all on one small device — magic. Old tech is helping us disconnect from the always-on bombardment of the present, while reconnecting with our younger selves and less overwhelming pasts. I love my iPod for this reason too. It doesn't rely on the internet, I don't need to frantically download stuff for a long flight, and the cool feeling of the stainless steel in my hand is oddly comforting. Essentially it gives me a deep sense of who I was as a child. It's a reminder of a time when my biggest concern was which albums to spend my pocket money on; building a wishlist on iTunes I slowly worked through. Lady Gaga's Telephone music video? Bought it. Soundgarden's Black Hole Sun? A gateway to the dad rock I'd be hooked on for the next decade. None of the jazz-adjacent genres I listen to now feature, but my iPod is a sweet reminder of how much my tastes have evolved with my personality. When there's so much to digest and absorb constantly — be it through social media, search engines, news alerts and seemingly endless notifications — it's a luxury to be able to turn it all off for a moment. Maybe old devices are an antidote to some of the mental health problems connected with modern tech. The BBC reported that people had turned to dumbphones to lower their screentime and be more present, which contributes to improved mental health, relationships, sleep quality, and general wellbeing. Having written about how hard reducing your screen time can be with a smartphone, I can only imagine how much less stressed and time-rich I would be if I made the switch to an old-school phone. On Reddit, people have discussed how swapping has helped them enjoy activities more, like going on a hike without the internet featuring. Nostalgia helps with our wellbeing. Research from 2023, conducted by the Human Flourishing Lab at the Archbridge Institute, found that 84% of people use nostalgia to help them remember what's important in their lives, and 60% said nostalgic memories offer guidance when they feel stuck in life. 'After studying this topic for more than 20 years, I've discovered that nostalgia actually helps people move forward,' said social psychologist Clay Routledge, PhD, vice president of research and director of the Human Flourishing Lab, to the American Psychological Association. 'It makes people more optimistic about the future, it boosts wellbeing, it reduces anxiety, it increases positive mood and self-esteem and meaning in life. But more than that, it makes people thankful, and it energises them.' Using old tech isn't a meaningless decision, or a trend for trend's sake. Whether we realise it or not, we can benefit from both the nostalgia it brings and the remedy it delivers when modern tech feels too much. When I use my iPod, I get to have the decisions about what to listen to made by my younger self for present day me. I can hit 'shuffle' and avoid incoming notifications on other devices. It's just me, the music, and the inevitable memories that appear as each song begins to play. It's the soundtrack of my early teens.
Hypebeast
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Tracksuits, Bucket Hats and Coach Jackets: Oasis and adidas Debut New Collaboration
Summary adidasandOasisare celebrating 30 years of shared history with the 'Original Forever' campaign and'Oasis Live '25'apparel. The collection presents classic '90s looks reimagined for the modern day. This includes the quintessentially British tracksuit and trainers, which have become synonymous with the band. Joining the capsule are co-branded timeless adidas staples in options of either black, blue or white. Favorite pieces from the Gallagher brothers include Firebird tracksuits, raglen sleeve jerseys, bucket hats and coach jackets. 'adidas and Oasis share a story defined by originality and cultural impact, with roots that run deep and have long been entwined in the fabric of music and style. This official partnership represents more than just two icons coming together; it reignites a timeless piece of cultural music history. 'Original Forever' continues to build on adidas' lasting legacy in music and celebrates the powerful role music and style play in shaping culture across generations,' Chris Walsh, VP Brand, adidas said in a statement. Check out the collaboration above. The Oasis Live '25 x adidas collection is available via retail stores, theadidas webstore, theOasis webstoreand at stadiums during the Oasis Live '25 tour dates.
The Guardian
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Buy here now: Oasis to open series of merch stores before reunion gigs
Will the truce between the Gallagher brothers hold out? Will the most-hyped reunion in British rock history actually come off? And will fans be able to bag themselves an official Oasis tea towel? The answer to that final question, at least, has arrived. The first Oasis merchandise store will open in Manchester on Friday, two weeks before the band perform their first gig in 16 years at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Selling everything from £40 bucket hats to baby grows, cutlery sets, shot glasses, jigsaw puzzles and tote bags, the shop in Spinningfields will be one of six across the UK and Ireland this summer, with the others in Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Birmingham and Dublin. Fans will be able to recreate the front covers of the band's debut album, Definitely Maybe, and bestselling follow-up, (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, on green screens in the store. Those hoping to buy a signature Liam Gallagher parka will be left empty-handed, however. The official merch stores will add to the considerable payday for Oasis before the most highly anticipated – and profitable – series of shows in British music history. The shops, which will sell limited-edition vinyl records, also represent the changing nature of music fandom, said Dr Matt Grimes, of Birmingham City University. 'It's almost like the experience of the event itself is just not enough. So how do you create other experiences for people?' he said. Estimates of how much Liam and Noel will earn from their sold-out reunion have ranged from £40m to £400m. Despite initial controversy over the pricing of tickets – with some sold by Ticketmaster for as much as £337.50 – fans are expected to splash out £1bn on everything from beer to merch to hotel bookings in the UK and Ireland. Birmingham City University estimated last year that the brothers could earn £50m each from the initial 14 UK shows – but that was before the tour expanded to 41 globe-hopping dates. 'The question at the bottom of all this is: do you really need that much money?' said Grimes, the university's course director for music business. He said artists could typically expect a 50% cut from the sale of each official T-shirt, hoodie or parka, although the details of Oasis's reported £20m merchandise deal are top secret. Adidas is also cashing in on the clamour, selling Oasis-branded football shirts (£85), bucket hats (£40), jackets (£100) and tops with a new version of its slogan: 'The band with the 3 stripes'. The Gallaghers aren't the only ones making a few quid. Sales of Oasis-inspired products from independent brands have jumped 150% in the UK and 230% globally since the tour was announced last August, according to the wholesale platform Faire. Bucket hats are up 275%, parkas are back in style, and searches for Liam Gallagher-themed goods have soared fivefold, it said. Google searches for 'Oasis fashion UK' have surged 180% in the last 30 days. By the time the Gallaghers finally step on stage in Cardiff on 4 July, it will be 16 years since they last performed together, after an acrimonious bust-up before a gig at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris in August 2009. Sign up to Sleeve Notes Get music news, bold reviews and unexpected extras. Every genre, every era, every week after newsletter promotion Grimes described the comeback as one of the great global music events of recent decades, alongside world tours by Michael Jackson, Madonna and Taylor Swift. 'Will it have any cultural significance? I don't know,' he said. 'But it will certainly be up there in the pantheon of entertainment greats. 'Whether you like the Gallagher brothers or not, you can't take away from the fact that this has generated a huge amount of media for them, it's generated a huge amount of money for them, and it has put them in the realms of [other] global megastars.' In typical Liam style, the frontman this month dismissed claims that some fans were doubtful the gigs would happen. 'There [sic] not fans there just little dickheads me n Rkid are on it,' he posted on X. The 41-date world tour will span Britain, Ireland, Canada, the US, Mexico, Japan, Australia and Argentina before ending in Brazil on 23 November – if the truce holds.
Irish Independent
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
How Oasis threw a petrol bomb at the British music scene and became the most important band in the world
The ambition, rivalry and hedonism of the band's rise to the top is laid out in exquisite detail by fellow Mancunian John Robb in his new book Live Forever Today at 21:30 Some bands, to use a rather appropriate phrase, live forever. Others shine brightly, then quickly burn out and fade away. In the curious case of Oasis, they have managed to achieve both.
Dublin Live
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Dublin Live
Oasis to open Dublin pop-up store ahead of Croke Park concerts
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Oasis have announced the launch of a pop-up shop in Dublin ahead of the band's Croke Park gigs. The Oasis Live '25 reunion shows come to Ireland on August 16 and 17. Ahead of the gigs, fans will have the chance to snag a range of Oasis Live '25 clothing and accessories, including exclusive, limited items and special brand collaborations as well as exclusive merchandise and vinyl. The location of the store has not yet been confirmed but fans can register here to attend a special launch evening ahead of the official opening. Those wishing to attend can register their interest here. Registration closes at 8pm this evening. The successful applicants will be chosen at random and notified from Thursday, June 19. There is less than a month to go before the Britpop legends return to the stage for the first time in 16 years. The reunion shows kick off in Cardiff's Principality Stadium on July 4 and 5 before the Manchester group play a series of homecoming shows at Heaton Park and five dates at Wembley. The band will then play two gigs at Murrayfield in Edinburgh before heading to GAA HQ on August 16 and 17. The reunited line-up features Liam and Noel Gallagher alongside new drummer Joey Waronker and returning guitarists Gem Archer and Bonehead with Andy Bell resuming bass duties. The group are currently rehearsing for the tour with Noel telling good pal Bono he is "shocked" at how good the band are sounding. During an appearance on Apple Music 1 with Zane Lowe, Bono said: "They're both funny. I'm still very close with Noel, and he sent a message to me saying he's kind of shocked by how great the band is [sounding at rehearsals]. I think we're going to have a good summer." Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
