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Can you recall who gave the following quote in 2025: "Big guy with your big f**king beach ball. What a f**king douchebag."
Or how about: "What is it about some Oasis fans? DMing me like I’m f***ing Shopify or something."
More of 2025's words of wisdom here!
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Or how about: "What is it about some Oasis fans? DMing me like I’m f***ing Shopify or something."
More of 2025's words of wisdom here!
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The most memorable quotes of 2025
2025 was a big year for music and an even bigger year when it came to the musings of our favourite artists. We look back at what they've said...
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December 28, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Can you recall who gave the following quote in 2025: "Big guy with your big f**king beach ball. What a f**king douchebag."
Or how about: "What is it about some Oasis fans? DMing me like I’m f***ing Shopify or something."
More of 2025's words of wisdom here!
www.radiox.co.uk/features/the...
Or how about: "What is it about some Oasis fans? DMing me like I’m f***ing Shopify or something."
More of 2025's words of wisdom here!
www.radiox.co.uk/features/the...
Looking to find your next favourite podcast? Radio X has some top choices from the past year: comedy, true crime, news and more.
The best podcasts of 2025:
The best podcasts of 2025:
The best podcasts of 2025
Looking to find your next favourite podcast? Radio X has some top choices from the past year: comedy, true crime, news and more.
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December 27, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Looking to find your next favourite podcast? Radio X has some top choices from the past year: comedy, true crime, news and more.
The best podcasts of 2025:
The best podcasts of 2025:
Here is Radio X's pick of the finest albums of the past 12 months... from the return of Florence + The Machine and Pulp to new material from Sam Fender, Wet Leg and Wolf Alice.
The 25 best Indie albums of 2025:
The 25 best Indie albums of 2025:
The 25 best Indie albums of 2025
Here is Radio X's pick of the finest albums of the past 12 months... from the return of Florence + The Machine and Pulp to new material from Sam Fender, Wet Leg and Wolf Alice.
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December 27, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Here is Radio X's pick of the finest albums of the past 12 months... from the return of Florence + The Machine and Pulp to new material from Sam Fender, Wet Leg and Wolf Alice.
The 25 best Indie albums of 2025:
The 25 best Indie albums of 2025:
Perry Bamonte, guitarist & keyboard player with The Cure, has died aged 65.
In a statement the group announced: "It is with enormous sadness that we confirm the death of our great friend & bandmate Perry Bamonte, who passed away after a short illness."
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In a statement the group announced: "It is with enormous sadness that we confirm the death of our great friend & bandmate Perry Bamonte, who passed away after a short illness."
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Cure guitarist Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The musician - who played on the album Wish and more - has passed away after a short illness over Christmas.
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December 26, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Perry Bamonte, guitarist & keyboard player with The Cure, has died aged 65.
In a statement the group announced: "It is with enormous sadness that we confirm the death of our great friend & bandmate Perry Bamonte, who passed away after a short illness."
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In a statement the group announced: "It is with enormous sadness that we confirm the death of our great friend & bandmate Perry Bamonte, who passed away after a short illness."
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This year, we've said goodbye to legends of music, iconic figures from the world of cinema and TV and sporting heroes.
Let's take a moment to reflect on and pay tribute to the stars and notable figures who sadly passed away in 2025.
Let's take a moment to reflect on and pay tribute to the stars and notable figures who sadly passed away in 2025.
The celebrities and public figures we've lost in 2025
Radio X remembers the musicians, celebrities and other notable public figures that have passed away in 2025.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
This year, we've said goodbye to legends of music, iconic figures from the world of cinema and TV and sporting heroes.
Let's take a moment to reflect on and pay tribute to the stars and notable figures who sadly passed away in 2025.
Let's take a moment to reflect on and pay tribute to the stars and notable figures who sadly passed away in 2025.
The CAST frontman hosted Radio X's Britpop Boxing Day with John Power and detailed the moment the band got the call to open for Oasis Live '25. 🙌
John Power recalls the surreal moment Liam Gallagher called CAST to open for Oasis: "It was just an amazing feeling"
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December 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The CAST frontman hosted Radio X's Britpop Boxing Day with John Power and detailed the moment the band got the call to open for Oasis Live '25. 🙌
Have you ever seen The Beatles' made-for-TV extravaganza Magical Mystery Tour?
Is it really as bad as the reviews from 1967 said it was? The Fab Four were roasted by the press, but were the musicians just ahead of their time?
Is it really as bad as the reviews from 1967 said it was? The Fab Four were roasted by the press, but were the musicians just ahead of their time?
Why Magical Mystery Tour was considered The Beatles' Boxing Day flop
"Rubbish", "boring" and "appalling": just three of the word used to describe the Fab Four's self-produced TV movie, which aired on Boxing Day 1967. But why did the film get that sort of reaction?
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December 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Have you ever seen The Beatles' made-for-TV extravaganza Magical Mystery Tour?
Is it really as bad as the reviews from 1967 said it was? The Fab Four were roasted by the press, but were the musicians just ahead of their time?
Is it really as bad as the reviews from 1967 said it was? The Fab Four were roasted by the press, but were the musicians just ahead of their time?
Whose side would you be on in this seasonal argument?
- Liam Gallagher: John Lennon - Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
- Noel Gallagher: Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody
- Liam Gallagher: John Lennon - Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
- Noel Gallagher: Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody
Noel Gallagher recalls Christmas row with brother Liam over Slade
The former Oasis rocker remembered how he nearly came to blows with his estranged brother over whether Slade or John Lennon had the best Christmas song.
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December 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Whose side would you be on in this seasonal argument?
- Liam Gallagher: John Lennon - Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
- Noel Gallagher: Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody
- Liam Gallagher: John Lennon - Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
- Noel Gallagher: Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody
Would you go to a gig on Christmas Day?
On Christmas Day, entertainment closes down and we all have to stay at home or visit our family, right?
Well not always. Musical history has also seen the odd live show take place on December the 25th.
On Christmas Day, entertainment closes down and we all have to stay at home or visit our family, right?
Well not always. Musical history has also seen the odd live show take place on December the 25th.
10 great gigs that took place on Christmas Day
Radio X looks back at some of the live shows that have taken place on the Big Day.
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December 25, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Would you go to a gig on Christmas Day?
On Christmas Day, entertainment closes down and we all have to stay at home or visit our family, right?
Well not always. Musical history has also seen the odd live show take place on December the 25th.
On Christmas Day, entertainment closes down and we all have to stay at home or visit our family, right?
Well not always. Musical history has also seen the odd live show take place on December the 25th.
20 of the best Christmas film quotes for your Christmas enjoyment!
20 of the best Christmas film quotes
Christmas is the time of year for watching - and re-watching - classic movies with a festive theme. Which of these great lines do you remember?
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December 24, 2025 at 12:15 PM
20 of the best Christmas film quotes for your Christmas enjoyment!
2026 is going to be a huge year for The Maccabees with a string of live dates booked for the summer!
As a Christmas treat, watch Hugo and Felix White play East 17's Stay Another Day here:
As a Christmas treat, watch Hugo and Felix White play East 17's Stay Another Day here:
Watch The Maccabees play East 17's Stay Another Day
Felix and Hugo White perform a special version of the East 17 hit just for Radio X.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:45 PM
2026 is going to be a huge year for The Maccabees with a string of live dates booked for the summer!
As a Christmas treat, watch Hugo and Felix White play East 17's Stay Another Day here:
As a Christmas treat, watch Hugo and Felix White play East 17's Stay Another Day here:
Chris Rea, the rock and blues singer-songwriter and guitarist, who was known for the festive classic Driving Home For Christmas, has sadly died after a short illness aged 74. RIP. 🖤 🕊️
Chris Rea: Driving Home For Christmas singer & guitarist dies, aged 74
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December 22, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Chris Rea, the rock and blues singer-songwriter and guitarist, who was known for the festive classic Driving Home For Christmas, has sadly died after a short illness aged 74. RIP. 🖤 🕊️
Happy Xmas (War Is Over): released 54 years, 22 days ago
Do They Know It's Christmas: released 41 years, 16 days ago
Some of the best Chrimbo songs have been around for longer than you think...
Do They Know It's Christmas: released 41 years, 16 days ago
Some of the best Chrimbo songs have been around for longer than you think...
How old are your favourite Christmas songs?
Some of the best Chrimbo songs have been around for longer than you think... And others have taken a couple of decades to worm their way into our hearts every festive season. Radio X takes a look at…
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December 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Happy Xmas (War Is Over): released 54 years, 22 days ago
Do They Know It's Christmas: released 41 years, 16 days ago
Some of the best Chrimbo songs have been around for longer than you think...
Do They Know It's Christmas: released 41 years, 16 days ago
Some of the best Chrimbo songs have been around for longer than you think...
The legendary Stone Roses bassist was laid to rest today after a funeral service at Manchester Cathedral.💚 RIP Mani. 🕊️ 🍋
Gary "Mani" Mounfield funeral takes place with Liam Gallagher joining Stone Roses & Primal scream bandmates as pallbearers
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December 22, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The legendary Stone Roses bassist was laid to rest today after a funeral service at Manchester Cathedral.💚 RIP Mani. 🕊️ 🍋
In the Christmas mood? Then put one of these festive ditties on and you’ll be tearing the Christmas decorations down in no time.
From Fat Les and David Hasselhoff to Iggy Pop and Mr Blobby: here are some of the most underwhelming seasonal songs.
From Fat Les and David Hasselhoff to Iggy Pop and Mr Blobby: here are some of the most underwhelming seasonal songs.
The Worst Christmas Songs
In the Christmas mood? Then put one of these festive ditties on and you’ll be tearing the Christmas decorations down in no time. From Fat Les and David Hasselhoff to Iggy Pop and Mr Blobby: here are…
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December 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
In the Christmas mood? Then put one of these festive ditties on and you’ll be tearing the Christmas decorations down in no time.
From Fat Les and David Hasselhoff to Iggy Pop and Mr Blobby: here are some of the most underwhelming seasonal songs.
From Fat Les and David Hasselhoff to Iggy Pop and Mr Blobby: here are some of the most underwhelming seasonal songs.
Snuggle into your onesie and break out the popcorn, then fling on a classic Christmas movie like... Lethal Weapon? The Shining, maybe?
Radio X looks at the films that are set during the Christmas season, but are not that festive...
Radio X looks at the films that are set during the Christmas season, but are not that festive...
10 unusual "Christmas" movies
Radio X looks at the films which - surprisingly - appear to be set during the festive period. But would you put them on come Christmas Day?
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December 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Snuggle into your onesie and break out the popcorn, then fling on a classic Christmas movie like... Lethal Weapon? The Shining, maybe?
Radio X looks at the films that are set during the Christmas season, but are not that festive...
Radio X looks at the films that are set during the Christmas season, but are not that festive...
Gem Archer has revealed there were originally 27 tracks planned on Oasis' reunion setlist, meaning fans could have had FOUR extra songs on the night. 👀 👇
Gem Archer: Oasis reunion setlist was originally four songs longer
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December 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Gem Archer has revealed there were originally 27 tracks planned on Oasis' reunion setlist, meaning fans could have had FOUR extra songs on the night. 👀 👇
It's not officially Christmas until Noddy Holder bellows out the famous closing line to Merry Xmas Everybody.
How much do Christmas songs make each year? Radio X tried to get to the bottom of the stats...
How much do Christmas songs make each year? Radio X tried to get to the bottom of the stats...
How much do Christmas songs make each year?
From Wham to Slade... just how much do these classic Christmas songs earn each festive season?
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December 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
It's not officially Christmas until Noddy Holder bellows out the famous closing line to Merry Xmas Everybody.
How much do Christmas songs make each year? Radio X tried to get to the bottom of the stats...
How much do Christmas songs make each year? Radio X tried to get to the bottom of the stats...
Cave has written a lengthy blog post about attending one of the band's "spiritual" dates in the capital. 🖤 👇
Nick Cave was "deeply moved and humbled" by Radiohead at The O2 London
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December 19, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Cave has written a lengthy blog post about attending one of the band's "spiritual" dates in the capital. 🖤 👇
"I’m truly sorry to everyone who was impacted," the frontman says after Jane's Addiction imploded at a show in Boston last year.
Perry Farrell apologises for onstage row with Dave Navarro:
Perry Farrell apologises for onstage row with Dave Navarro:
Perry Farrell apologises for onstage row with Dave Navarro
"I’m truly sorry to everyone who was impacted," the frontman says after Jane's Addiction imploded at a show in Boston last year.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
"I’m truly sorry to everyone who was impacted," the frontman says after Jane's Addiction imploded at a show in Boston last year.
Perry Farrell apologises for onstage row with Dave Navarro:
Perry Farrell apologises for onstage row with Dave Navarro:
Watch the moment the Coldplay frontman performed All My Love for the newlyweds in Staffordshire last weekend. ♥️ 👇
Watch the moment Coldplay's Chris Martin performs All My Love for newlyweds' first dance at wedding
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December 18, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Watch the moment the Coldplay frontman performed All My Love for the newlyweds in Staffordshire last weekend. ♥️ 👇
Trent Reznor says drummer swap between Foo Fighters and Nine Inch Nails "made sense".
"I thought it would feel better to play that last wave of tours with someone that wants to be there, and that’s what went down."
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"I thought it would feel better to play that last wave of tours with someone that wants to be there, and that’s what went down."
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Trent Reznor says drummer swap between Foo Fighters and Nine Inch Nails "made sense"
The NIN frontman claims that bringing Josh Freese back into the fold "would feel better" following Ilan Rubin's move to the Foos.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Trent Reznor says drummer swap between Foo Fighters and Nine Inch Nails "made sense".
"I thought it would feel better to play that last wave of tours with someone that wants to be there, and that’s what went down."
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"I thought it would feel better to play that last wave of tours with someone that wants to be there, and that’s what went down."
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The star, who plays Mike Wheeler in the hit Netflix series, has helmed the project for the late Beatle's 1973 single, which includes stop motion visuals and takes you on a journey through the gardens of Harrison's private estate in Henley-On-Thames.
Stranger Things' Finn Wolfhard directs music video for George Harrison's Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)
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December 17, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The star, who plays Mike Wheeler in the hit Netflix series, has helmed the project for the late Beatle's 1973 single, which includes stop motion visuals and takes you on a journey through the gardens of Harrison's private estate in Henley-On-Thames.
The band's heartbreaking and hauntingly beautiful concert film set within the Paris Catacombs and its accompanying behind-the-scenes documentary are both available to stream on YouTube. 🖤 👇
Stream Queens of the Stone Age: Alive in the Catacombs and its accompanying documentary
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December 17, 2025 at 11:25 AM
The band's heartbreaking and hauntingly beautiful concert film set within the Paris Catacombs and its accompanying behind-the-scenes documentary are both available to stream on YouTube. 🖤 👇
Radiohead closed the curtain on their epic 2025 tour, playing the last of their two rescheduled nights in Copenhagen. 💫 Find out what was on their 16th December setlist here.👇
Radiohead complete 2025 tour with final rescheduled date in Copenhagen
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December 16, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Radiohead closed the curtain on their epic 2025 tour, playing the last of their two rescheduled nights in Copenhagen. 💫 Find out what was on their 16th December setlist here.👇