It's reportedly the most expensive single cover of all time.
And it was all because of a "secret message" on the cover. Radio X tells you how to understand what's going on.
The renowned producer discussed the making of the charity album's first single and how the Sheffield band were among the first artists he reached out to. πWar Childβs HELP(2) album is out now! π
David Bowie's Young Americans was released on 7th March 1975 giving the British music icon a whole new lease of life, post glam rock.
But one of the driving forces behind Bowie's blue-eyed soul album went on to be a huge star in his own right.
The Great Divide singer told Radio Xβs Toby Tarrant that it was so important to build an βemotional connectionβ with Sam Fender before they collaborated together. π A trip to the Toon will do it! ππ
The acclaimed producer told Radio X's John Kennedy how working on the album made him feel "useful" and "connected" as he dealt with the serious illness. π Listen to the full X-posure track by track with John Kennedy this Friday from 11pm on Global Player. π²
The festival will kick-off next year with an event in Ozzy's beloved hometown, before heading to the United States. π€
The Aperture singer revealed how seeing the bandβs Berlin show and experiencing the atmosphere in the crowd made him want to provide the same feeling for his own fans. π«π
Happy World Book Day! π π Radio X celebrates by taking a look at some of the best music books of all time.
Happy 56th Birthday John Frusciante. The classic Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist first joined the band when he was 18. We look back at how he found his sound...
Truck Festival has shared its second wave line-up for 2026. Here's everything you need to know. π
"I'm the best songwriter of my generation."
"We're not arrogant, we just believe we're the best band in the world."
The best rock stars are the ones who keep us entertained with their grandiose claims. But sometimes, musicians go a little too far...
The rave legends took time out to remember the Firestarter icon, who tragically died on March 2019. They also revealed the memorial bench created for Flint at St Mary's Church in Bocking, Essex, where his funeral was held. π
The Baltimore-formed outfit have paid tribute to the late Stone Roses bassist Gary "Mani" Mounfield by putting their stamp on the Manchester band's classic track. π
The Staines outfit have returned with their first studio album in 15 years and announced dates for December 2026. π
Freddie Mercury was the mastermind behind Bohemian Rhapsody and countless other Queen hits - but which of their classic songs did guitarist Brian May pen?
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Festival organisers have announced that Scotland's World Cup match against Morocco will be played live on the main stage after Richard Ashcroft's set! π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ π
"Imagine those three melted into something new - and thatβs where weβre headed." π₯π
The thrash metal classic Master Of Puppets turns 40 years old today (3rd March).
But what does that iconic title track actually mean?
Six additional shows are set to be added to the bandβs Life Burns Faster residency at the state-of-the-art venue due to βunbelievable demandβ. π€
The rockers told Radio X about their excitement for their summer shows this year, including their biggest ever show to-date. π
The 1992 track turns 24 this year, but did you know the follow-up to Smells Like Teen Spirit was almost never a single? π π
It marks the first physical release of a live recording from the record-breaking Oasis Live '25 world tour.π
Speaking in the winners room after receiving his BRIT Award for Songwriter of the Year, the Oasis legend reflected on the "truly astonishing" reunion shows.
We want YOU to help rank the most popular Best Of British songs in order of greatness.
Over Easter, we'll be counting down the Radio X Best Of British 500, as voted for by you!
All you have to do is take a look at our list of suggested tracks & pick FIVE favourites.
Vote now:
The curtain has come down on The BRIT Awards 2026! π« Get the full list of winners here! π
The all-time classic Dark Side Of The Moon was released on 1st March 1973 - but how much do you know about the making of Pink Floyd's masterpiece?
Which artist has taken home the most BRIT Award trophies over the past 40-plus years? Radio X has the totals...
David Bowie and Brian Molko off of Placebo! Noel Gallagher and Kate Moss! Davina McCall and Lou Reed!
There have been some great celebrity combos at the BRIT Awards over the years, and the 2026 ceremony comes from Manchester on Saturday.
Here are some of our favourites...
