Liam Gallagher has fired a fresh shot at Fontaines D.C., telling a fan on X that the Dublin band are "not good enough" to open for Oasis on the upcoming Live '27 tour. According to NME, when asked why the band would not be booked as openers, Gallagher replied: "There not good enough they don't have any tunes" [sic]. The exchange, posted on October 16, 2026, set off another round of headlines around one of rock's most outspoken rivalries.
The timing was pointed: the remark landed the same day Fontaines D.C. released their new album Dopamine Chamber, which they had previewed at London's Roundhouse the night before. According to Paste Magazine and Far Out, the two camps have been trading insults since 2024, when the Irish band's members dismissed the Oasis reunion — and Gallagher hit back by branding them "little spunkbubbles" and a "shit EMF". Frontman Grian Chatten later distanced himself from the row, insisting: "I love Oasis. This is not my opinion."
What Liam Gallagher Said
According to NME, it began with a straightforward question on X: why won't Oasis book Fontaines D.C. as the opening act for the Live '27 tour? Gallagher's answer was characteristically blunt — "There not good enough they don't have any tunes" [sic] — posted on October 16, 2026. The reply spread quickly, with fans and the music press alike noting that the Dublin five-piece had released their brand-new album the very same day. The full list of shows is covered in our piece Oasis announce 2027 tour dates.
Fontaines D.C. have not responded to the new remarks. NME reports that it has contacted the band's spokesperson for comment, and the story is still developing roughly a day after the original exchange.
Why the Two Bands Have History
The bad blood stretches back to 2024. According to Far Out, guitarist Carlos O'Connell said he "couldn't really give a shit" about the Oasis reunion, while drummer Conor Deegan III described it as "really annoying". Gallagher retaliated in his trademark style, branding the Dublin band "little spunkbubbles" and a "shit EMF", according to Paste Magazine's reporting.
Frontman Grian Chatten moved to distance himself from his bandmates' comments, telling the press: "I love Oasis. This is not my opinion." For the wider story of the brothers at the centre of it all, see our Oasis biography.
Fontaines D.C.'s New Album 'Dopamine Chamber'
Fontaines D.C. released their new album Dopamine Chamber on October 16, 2026 — the very day Gallagher's latest jibe went viral. The band had previewed the record with a show at London's Roundhouse on October 15, and the rollout has been led by the single "Marianne", whose official video arrived on the band's YouTube channel. Our Dopamine Chamber album guide has the full release details — and for the band's backstory, read our Fontaines D.C. biography.
Watch the Official Video
Watch the official "Marianne" video on Fontaines D.C.'s official YouTube channel — the single is taken from the new album Dopamine Chamber.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fontaines D.C. opening for Oasis in 2027?
No. Gallagher's reply made it clear the Dublin band will not be on the Live '27 tour bill — in his view, they are "not good enough" to open for Oasis.
What exactly did Liam say?
According to NME, when a fan on X asked why Oasis would not book Fontaines D.C. as openers, Gallagher replied: "There not good enough they don't have any tunes" [sic].
What did Fontaines D.C. say about Oasis before?
Back in 2024, Carlos O'Connell said he "couldn't really give a shit" about the Oasis reunion and Conor Deegan III called it "really annoying" — remarks that earned the band Gallagher's "little spunkbubbles" label. Frontman Grian Chatten later insisted: "I love Oasis. This is not my opinion."
When is the Dopamine Chamber album out?
Fontaines D.C. released Dopamine Chamber on October 16, 2026, after previewing it at London's Roundhouse on October 15.
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