The Ultimate Oasis Fan Guide: Reunion Tour, Pilgrimages, and Global Vinyl Hunting

A black-and-white close-up of Noel Gallagher singing into a microphone is displayed on a giant screen on a concert stage. To the right, the actual stage illuminated by blue lighting is visible.

1. Introduction: Chasing the Global Oasis Phenomenon 📌 About This Article This article documents experiences during Oasis’s 2025 reunion tour (“Live ’25”, running July to December 2025). The Tokyo Dome shows (October 2025), MIYASHITA PARK official Fan Store, and Adidas pop-up (September to October 2025) have all concluded. The information about permanent record shops remains Continue reading “The Ultimate Oasis Fan Guide: Reunion Tour, Pilgrimages, and Global Vinyl Hunting”

Diving into the Endless Swamp of Oasis and Cassettes at DOPE RECORDS in Mapo, Seoul

Basket with Oasis keychains and cassette tapes.

🎸 Related: This article is a cluster of our pillar guide, The Ultimate Oasis Fan Guide: Reunion Tour, Pilgrimage & Vinyl Hunting. Find all our Oasis-related reports in one place. Heading to the Epicenter of Culture in Mapo, Seoul Hello! I am CityNomix, a traveler based in Tokyo digging deep into the world. During my Continue reading “Diving into the Endless Swamp of Oasis and Cassettes at DOPE RECORDS in Mapo, Seoul”

Kuramae Culture Walk: Digging for 12-inch Records at Ginza Records Kuramae

Coldplay's KALEIDOSCOPE EP vinyl record on a shelf.

Hello, fellow culture enthusiasts! CityNomix here, your navigator for “Photomo,” a culture journal where we walk, shoot, and write to bring you the most authentic, real moments captured through our own lenses.   Today, I’m taking you to a fascinating neighborhood in Tokyo that’s often dubbed “Tokyo’s Brooklyn”—Kuramae. This area beautifully blends its history as Continue reading “Kuramae Culture Walk: Digging for 12-inch Records at Ginza Records Kuramae”

The Ultimate Tokyo Vinyl & Cassette Hunting Guide: Digging Deep in Shibuya, Ochanomizu, and Beyond

Cover art of The 1975's 'Sex EP' 12-inch vinyl record, featuring a black and white image of crumpled sheets with a price sticker in the corner.

🎵 Vinyl Hunters: Why You Should Stay in Central Tokyo Ochanomizu and Shibuya are Tokyo’s vinyl havens — but records are HEAVY. Lugging your finds across town between shops is exhausting. Stay near the action. Editor’s pick: Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu sits directly above Shibuya Station. Disk Union, Manhattan Records, HMV Record Shop, and Tower Continue reading “The Ultimate Tokyo Vinyl & Cassette Hunting Guide: Digging Deep in Shibuya, Ochanomizu, and Beyond”

From Burnage to The 1975: An Oasis Fan’s Journey into Manchester’s Modern Sound. Discovering the Four Essential EPs at Disk Union.

12-inch vinyl record of The 1975's 'IV' EP displayed in a record store bin

When you think of Manchester, you think of grey skies, red bricks, and the raw, unpolished roar of working-class guitar music. Growing up worshipping the altar of the 90s, my musical landscape was dominated by the Gallagher brothers. To me, “Manchester music” meant Oasis, The Stone Roses, and The Smiths. Anything that came after—especially bands Continue reading “From Burnage to The 1975: An Oasis Fan’s Journey into Manchester’s Modern Sound. Discovering the Four Essential EPs at Disk Union.”

Ochanomizu Dig Revisited: From Cardiff 1996 to Cardiff 2024. A Timeless Oasis Journey & The Rare Vinyl I Left Behind

Back cover of the CD

This is CityNomix.   Ochanomizu, Tokyo. This neighborhood possesses a unique magnetic field. Descending the slope lined with musical instrument stores, where the scent of old books from the antiquarian district mingles in the air, lies a sanctuary that inevitably pulls us music lovers in.   I am talking, of course, about Disk Union Ochanomizu. Continue reading “Ochanomizu Dig Revisited: From Cardiff 1996 to Cardiff 2024. A Timeless Oasis Journey & The Rare Vinyl I Left Behind”

Vinyl Hunting in London: Scoring Oasis Original Pressings at Flashback Records

Exterior of Flashback Records store established in 1997 with hanging t-shirts and vinyl records visible inside

The night breeze in London might have been cool, but my adrenaline was still pumping. I was on my way back from Selhurst Park, having just witnessed the brilliance of Daichi Kamada on the pitch (read the match review here). However, as the post-match buzz settled, a different kind of hunger resurfaced in my mind: Continue reading “Vinyl Hunting in London: Scoring Oasis Original Pressings at Flashback Records”

A Pilgrimage to the Royal Albert Hall: Chasing the Ghosts of Oasis’s Legendary Gigs

The front of the Royal Albert Hall in London against a cloudy sky. It is a grand, circular building made of red brick and stone, with a large arched window and digital screens displaying event posters at the entrance.

🎸 Related: This article is a cluster of our pillar guide, The Ultimate Oasis Fan Guide: Reunion Tour, Pilgrimage & Vinyl Hunting. Find all our Oasis-related reports in one place. From Museum Mile to a Music Mecca: The Walk to the Royal Albert Hall After immersing myself in the world of design at the Victoria Continue reading “A Pilgrimage to the Royal Albert Hall: Chasing the Ghosts of Oasis’s Legendary Gigs”

Oasis Vinyl Hunting in London: Spotting a £500 Gem at Reckless Records Soho

A signed, limited edition 7-inch record by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, displayed in a record store rack with a £500 price tag.

November 24, 2025. The historic Oasis reunion world tour, which swept the globe into a frenzy of nostalgia and rock ‘n’ roll euphoria, finally concluded last night. As the London music scene—and indeed the world—nurses a collective post-tour hangover, I find myself thinking back to a chilly evening earlier this month in Soho. I’m CityNomix. Continue reading “Oasis Vinyl Hunting in London: Spotting a £500 Gem at Reckless Records Soho”

oasis Pilgrimage in London: Vinyl Hunting at Sister Ray on Berwick Street

Vinyl records of Noel Gallagher's album 'Council Skies' and Liam Gallagher's album 'MTV Unplugged' side by side in a record store rack.

🎸 Related: This article is a cluster of our pillar guide, The Ultimate Oasis Fan Guide: Reunion Tour, Pilgrimage & Vinyl Hunting. Find all our Oasis-related reports in one place. Standing on Berwick Street: The Original Oasis Landscape Leaving Adidas, I navigate the maze-like alleyways of Soho. The wind is cold against my cheeks, but Continue reading “oasis Pilgrimage in London: Vinyl Hunting at Sister Ray on Berwick Street”