Polygon’s senior editor Alison Rae has acquired World/audio rights for Definitely Maybe: The Birth, Death and Resurrection of Oasis by Andy Bollen. Publishing in paperback in May 2025, before the band’s world tour kicks off in Cardiff in July, Definitely Maybe promises to be a rollercoaster ride.

‘This is definitely not your standard music biography,’ said Alison Rae. ‘Andy was involved in the industry, knew the artists, labels, managers and promoters, and he was there in King Tut’s when Alan McGee first encountered Oasis. This book will appeal to the lifelong fans and newcomers who have been energised by the Oasis reunion.’

Andy Bollen said: ‘Oasis became the band of the people by giving the people what they wanted: rock ‘n’ roll. They kept it real. They weren’t formed in art school. They were from the street: Artful Dodgers from a housing scheme who enjoyed their fame and created stadium anthems that connected with millions. I’m delighted to sign with Polygon. Alison Rae’s work on Stuart Cosgrove’s soul trilogy sealed the deal.’

In May 1993, Andy Bollen witnessed one of the most talked-about nights in rock ‘n’ roll history: when Alan McGee offered Oasis a record deal in Glasgow’s King Tut’s. Emerging from the streets of 1990s Manchester, the band’s meteoric rise was fuelled by a relentless drive and swagger that left an indelible mark on music history. Definitely Maybe is a comprehensive account of that journey – from their humble beginnings to Britpop jousts with Blur and Knebworth.

Andy Bollen was involved in music from the age of fourteen. He worked in record shops, was a DJ and toured with Nirvana. He has written about football, sports and politics, as well as being a comedy writer for BBC TV and a columnist with the Sunday Mail and Glasgow Herald. His music books include Nirvana: A Tour Diary and Labelled with Love: A History of the World in Your Record Collection.