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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Fontaines D.C. announce huge Belfast gig with Kneecap as special guests

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

The Dublin rockers will be joined by Belfast hip-hop trio for a huge show at Boucher Road Playing Fields this summer. Find out how to buy tickets. Fontaines D.C. are set for a huge headline show in Belfast this summer. Grian Chatten and co will play a huge headline show at the Boucher Road Playing Fields on Friday 29th August as part of Belfast Vital 2025.
How Florence Welch was inspired to write Dog Days Are Over - Radio X

2 days ago | radiox.co.uk

A London commute gave Florence + The Machine a huge hit... here's how.
Watch Dave Grohl's surprise appearance at Coachella with Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra

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

The Foo Fighters frontman appeared at the festival to perform Everlong and The Sky Is a Neighborhood. Dave Grohl made a surprise appearance at Coachella 2025.
Liam Gallagher says he spent "BIBLICAL Easter Sunday" with Noel and his sons

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

The Oasis frontman revealed he spent time with Noel's sons Sonny and Donovan as they popped over for a "cup of tea". Liam Gallagher apparently had his own mini-family reunion on the weekend with his brother Noel and his sons. Last summer saw the Manchester brothers shock the music world and delight their fans when they revealed they'd buried the hatchet and called-off their 15-year-long feud to embark on live dates this year.
How to see Fontaines D.C. & Lankum at Guinness HQ in Dublin

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

The Irish bands are the first acts to be announced for charity gig series, Lovely Days Live, at the home of Guinness next month. Find out how you can enter the ballot for the chance to buy tickets. Fontaines D.C. and Lankum are the first acts to be confirmed for a special homecoming charity gig. Grian Chatten and co and their fellow Dubliners Lankum are set to take part in Lovely Days Live, which will see them play a set at the "Home of Guinness" on Sunday 25th May 2025.
Are Wolf Alice releasing a new album? Here's what we know so far...

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

The Don't Delete The Kisses rockers have suggested they might be sharing news of their album very soon. Wolf Alice have hinted that they could be making their return. The London-formed outfit - comprised of Ellie Rowsell, Joff Oddie, Joel Amey and Theo Ellis - have been awfully quiet for the last few years, having least released an album in 2021.
Linkin Park to headline UEFA Champions League final kick off show

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

The Nu Metal legends will raise the curtain on the highly-anticipated final at Munich Football Arena on 31st May. Pepsi® and UC3 have announced that Linkin Park will headline the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi. The nu-metal icons will be taking to the stage at pre-match curtain-raiser on at Munich Football Arena on 31st May 2025, celebrating their impact and legacy, past and present.
David Bowie's daughter Lexi Jones reveals struggles of being child of an icon in candid poem

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

The youngest child the late Ziggy Stardust icon has shared a poem about her identity as the daughter of a famous artist. David Bowie's daughter Lexi Jones has released a poem revealing her struggles on being the child of an icon. The 24-year-old artist - who is the child of the late Heroes icon and model Iman - has shared a reflection on her life as the "daughter of a legend" and revealed how it has impacted her own identity.
The Kooks announce 2025 UK arena tour, including their biggest headline show at The O2, London

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

The indie rockers will celebrate the release of their seventh album Never/Know with huge dates across October this year. The Kooks have announced UK tour dates for autumn 2025. Luke Pritchard, Hugh Harris and co will support their upcoming album Never/Know, which is set for release on 9th May, with huge arena dates this year.
The Kooks' Luke Pritchard reflects on Arctic Monkeys 'row' where he kicked Alex Turner in the head

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

The Kooks frontman has recalled an incident with the Sheffield rockers, which saw him kick Alex Turner in the head, while insisting there's no rivalry between the bands. Luke Pritchard has looked back at his band's history with Arctic Monkeysand explained why their noughties skirmish is all water under the bridge. The Kooks frontman previously recalled a bit of an upset between the Brighton band and the Sheffield rockers, which culminated in him kicking Monkeys' frontman Alex Turner in the face.