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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Classic Rock's greatest power ballads

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

To celebrate Bonnie Tyler's birthday, we take a look at some off the biggest Classic Rock ballads of all time... Bonnie Tyler turns 74 on 8th June 2025. The raspy-voiced Welsh singer might not be thought of as a 'rock star', but she's known for singing some of the most iconic power ballads of all time. So, which Classic Rock stars are responsible for some of the biggest songs in the Power Ballad genre? Let's take a look below...
Bring Me The Horizon perform their cover of Oasis Wonderwall live for the first time

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

Oli Sykes and co have treated fans to their version of the 1995 Britpop classic during their gig in Cologne, Germany. Bring Me The Horizon have played their cover of Oasisanthem Wonderwallfor the first time ever. The Sheffield rockers - comprised of Oli Sykes, Matt Nicholls, Lee Malia and Matt Kean - were midway through their set at the Palladium in Cologne, Germany when their frontman crouched down to introduce a song they'd never played before.
Oasis fans called to submit stories for upcoming Live 25 film

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

A film studio has asked fans to share an Oasis song that has "deep meaning" for them for the forthcoming film. Oasis fans are being asked to contribute to the upcoming Live 25 documentary. Earlier this year, it was announced that the band's reunion tour would be captured in a film from Magna Studios and produced by Peaky Blinders creator Stephen Knight.
Glastonbury 2025: Who is Patchwork? TBAs, secret sets, rumours & more

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

The festival shared its full line-up this week, complete with unknown acts and "TBA" slots. Here's what we know so far... The official line-up for Glastonbury 2025 has been unveiled and unsurprisingly, there's almost 60 acts labelled as "TBA" across the entire bill. Some appear in far flung places across the festival but a few of them are on major stages and hint at big surprises from even bigger artists?
Pulp fans advised to arrive early for 2025 UK arena shows

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

Jarvis Cocker has teased that the tour will include "special extended performances" and an interval. Pulp have told fans to arrive early for their shows to avoid missing out. Earlier this year, the Britpop icons announced dates in the UK and Ireland for 2025 and have since shared the details of their More album, which is their first record to be released in 24 years.
Miles Kane confirmed to play The Leadmill's last ever gig

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

The Inhaler singer will be among one of the last acts to perform at the iconic grassroots venue before it closes its doors. Miles Kane is set to perform at The Leadmill's final show. Last month, the iconic Sheffield grassroots venue shared the sad news that its appeal against eviction had been denied and it would be closing its doors on 6 Leadmill Road for good.
Blossoms and Inhaler announce joint warm-up show in aid of CALM charity

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

The Stockport five-piece and Dublin outfit will play an intimate warm-up gig in Bath to help raise funds for the mental health charity. Blossoms and Inhalerhave announced a joint warm-up charity show this month. The Gary five-piece and the Dublin rockers are set to play individual sets at Glastonbury Festival 2025 and have announced a special underplay show in said of mental health charity CALM.
Liam Gallagher joins Oasis reunion rehearsals, says band are sounding "f***ing filthy"

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

The Oasis frontman has finally joined the Manchester band for rehearsals and has given fans an update. Liam Gallagherhas joined rehearsals for the upcoming Oasis reuniondates and giving fans an update on their progress. Last month, the first images emerged of band members Noel Gallagher, Gem Archer, Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs and Andy Bell, alongside another (who has since been confirmed by Liam himself as keyboardist Christian Madden) as they arrived for practice sessions without their frontman.
Iggy Pop brings his undeniable Lust for Life to London's Alexandra Palace

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

The Godfather of Punk delivered a rock masterclass at the London venue this week, affirming his status among the most legendary performers of our time. Iggy Pop continued the UK leg of his 2025 tour dates this week, making a stop at London's Alexandra Palace on Wednesday (28th May). After powerful supporting sets from Joe & the Shit Boys and Bob Vylan, the iconic rocker took to the stage and lived up to his Godfather of Punk moniker by delivering an impressive and electrifying 20-track set.
The Killers' Brandon Flowers confirms UK fans won't get Hot Fuss anniversary dates

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

The Killers celebrated the 20th anniversary of their debut album with a Las Vegas residency last year. Brandon Flowers has confirmed there will definitely be no 20th anniversary Hot Fuss dates in the UK. Last year saw The Killers celebrate two decades of their seminal debut album with dates, which saw them play the album in full at a special homecoming Las Vegas residency.