So what's Liam been up to without Noely G?

According to former Creation Records boss Alan McGee, Noel Gallagher is calmly sitting on the next 'Live Forever'. But apart from posing for some astonishingly retro promo shots, what has his kid brother been getting up to? This week we finally found out, as Beady Eye premiered their debut track 'Bring The Light'.

Like genre war vet Taylor Momsen, Liam promised that his new band would serve up "proper rock 'n' roll", making Oasis look like a "pop band" in comparison. What this means is that - vocals aside - instead of taking his lead from The Beatles, it's now all about the Stones. 'Bring the Light' trundles along like a freight train, combining the chugging guitars of Oasis at their rockiest with the pounding pianos of Mick n' Keef's 'Let's Spend The Night Together'.

Over the top, Liam borrows the melody from 'Great Balls Of Fire' for some lyrics that would make even his older brother blush ("I see no point in what you're thinking / I'm going out, I'm taking you drinking"). It's energetic stuff that will no doubt get the crowd bouncing down the front of a sweaty venue near you soon. As the handclaps and '60s backing vox kick in though, you do wonder if we really need a band that makes Oasis look progressive - especially since we've already got Primal Scream to do that Stars In Their Eyes Stones thing every few years anyway.

'Bring The Light' is available as a free download from the Beady Eye website now.