Radio X

Radio X is a commercial radio station that specializes in alternative music, particularly indie rock. It is part of the Global Radio network and was officially launched on September 21, 2015, as a rebranding of Xfm, taking over from both Xfm London and Xfm Manchester. Throughout its history, Radio X has featured several DJs who have gained significant recognition in their careers, including Ricky Gervais, Karl Pilkington, Stephen Merchant, Simon Pegg, Christian O'Connell, Russell Brand, Justin Lee Collins, Adam and Joe, Alex Zane, Tim Lovejoy, Dermot O'Leary, and Josh Widdicombe.

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Kings of Leon cancel UK & European dates due to Caleb Followill "freak accident"

1 week ago | radiox.co.uk | Jenny Mensah

The Nashville rockers have axed their shows in June and July after their frontman broke his leg while playing with his kids. Kings Of Leon will no longer be playing their upcoming shows in Europe this summer. The Nashville indie rockers were set have been forced to axe their upcoming gigs on this side of the pond after their frontman Caleb Followill broke his leg in a "freak accident" while playing with his children.
Suzi Quatro announces UK tour dates for 2026

1 week ago | radiox.co.uk | Jenny Mensah

The Wild One rocker is set to return to the UK for 10 dates next year. Find out where she's headed and how to buy tickets. Suzi Quatro has announced UK dates for 2026. The American rock icon has announced her return to this side of the pond, with 10-dates plotted across some of the country's most prestigious venues.
Gorillaz to play first three albums in full at one-off London shows

1 week ago | radiox.co.uk | Jenny Mensah

The animated band have announced a series of dates at the Copper Box Arena to celebrate their first three albums, plus a mystery show thereafter. Gorillaz have announced their plans to play their iconic albums in full at one-off London shows. The animated band - co created by Blur frontman Damon Albarn and illustrator Jamie Hewlett - will perform their first three studio albums at the Copper Box Arena, on the same week their House of Kong exhibition closes at the venue.
The Killers' Brandon Flowers on Oasis reunion shows: “I’ll be out there somewhere.”

1 week ago | radiox.co.uk | Jenny Mensah

The Killers frontman has revealed whether he intends to see the Manchester band on their reunion tour. Brandon Flowers has hinted that he'll be attending an Oasisreunion shows. The Killers frontman attended The Ivors 2025 last week, where he received the Special International Award and he was quizzed about some of his plans for the year.
Skin: Skunk Anansie 'jumped off a cliff' when creating The Painful Truth album

1 week ago | radiox.co.uk | Jenny Mensah

Skunk Anansie went through pain for The Painful Truth albumSkin revealed to John Kennedy how the band had to push through and let go of their previous formula when creating their seventh studio album. Skunk Anansie went through a lot of 'pain' to make their new album.
Why Richard Ashcroft told Noel Gallagher he’s the “only person” for Oasis support slot

2 weeks ago | radiox.co.uk | Jenny Mensah

The former Verve frontman has discussed opening for the Manchester band this summer and told The Chris Moyles Show why he's the best man for the job. Richard AshcrofttoldNoel Gallagherhe's one of the only people who can open for Oasis during their reunion dates. The former Verve frontman has been named alongside CAST as special guests for the Britpop band's upcoming UK & Ireland shows and he believes he's the best man for the job because of his history with the band.
The Fratellis announce Costello Music 20th anniversary UK tour for 2026

2 weeks ago | radiox.co.uk | Jenny Mensah

The Scottish indie rockers will mark two decades of their debut album with dates early next year. The Fratellis have announced UK tour dates for 2026. The Glasgow indie rockers will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their 2006 debut album Costello Music with dates early next year, which kick off at Nottingham Rock City on 5th February and come to a close at NX Newcastle on 20th February. The band have add that news of their Scottish dates will "follow real soon".
Metallica announce M72 2026 UK & European tour dates

2 weeks ago | radiox.co.uk | Jenny Mensah

The Enter Sandman rockers have plotted fresh tour dates for next year, with dates in London and more. Metallica have announced the details of their 2026 UK & European tour. James Hetfield released their album 72 seasons back in 2023 and they have been taking it out on tour with their M72 world tour ever since. Now, the Enter Sandman rockers have announced tour dates for next year, with 16 new shows announced across nine countries next year.
The significance of the Manchester bee symbol

2 weeks ago | radiox.co.uk | Jenny Mensah

Eight years on from the tragic Manchester Arena attack, we look at the story behind the city's iconic worker bee symbol. The Manchester bee has long been affiliated with the city, but since the horrific Manchester terror attack - which saw 22 people killed at an Ariana Grande concert on 22nd May 2017 - the symbol has taken on a life of its own.
Liam Gallagher reacts to reports that Oasis fans are set to spend £1 billion on reunion

2 weeks ago | radiox.co.uk | Jenny Mensah

The Oasis frontman has called his fans the best in the world on the build up to the Oasis Live '25 dates after a study was carried out estimating what the average attendee will spend at the shows. Liam Gallagher has reacted to reports of the projected spend of Oasis fans during their reunion dates this summer.