play_arrow

keyboard_arrow_right

Listeners:

Top listeners:

skip_previous skip_next
00:00 00:00
playlist_play chevron_left
volume_up
Go to album
  • play_arrow

    KXNA

  • cover play_arrow

    The X 104.9

  • cover play_arrow

    Sound Opinions Yana Bolder

music_note

X News

Background
insert_link

Music

The Struts’ Luke Spiller channels James Bond & LA into debut solo album

ABC/Paula LoboBack in 2019, The Struts frontman Luke Spiller had written a pair of songs that he thought would work for a James Bond film. Instead, they paved the way for Spiller's own origin story as a solo artist.The tracks, called "Devil in Me" and "Angel Like You," became the opening and closing songs on Spiller's debut solo album, Love Will Probably Kill Me Before Cigarettes and Wine, out now."Of course, I missed out on [the Bond film] and whatnot," Spiller tells […]

todayApril 29, 2025

insert_link

Music

Myles Smith announces new EP, ‘A Minute, A Moment…’

RCA RecordsMyles Smith has announced a new EP called A Minute, A Moment…The six-track set is due out May 23. It includes the single "My First Heartbreak," which just dropped Friday.A Minute, A Moment... follows Smith's similarly titled 2024 EP, A Minute..., which includes his breakout hit "Stargazing" and the single "Nice to Meet You."A new EP adds to Smith's busy 2025, which has also included a U.S. tour, collaborating with Shaboozey, and being included on the TIME100 list of the Most Influential […]

todayApril 28, 2025

insert_link

Music

Ex-Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing shares tribute to late drummer Les Binks

Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of FameEx-Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing has shared a statement in remembrance of the band's former drummer, Les Binks, who died earlier in April. Binks drummed in Priest between 1977 and 1979, and played on the albums Stained Class and Killing Machine, otherwise known as Hell Bent for Leather."We had many great tours with Les," Downing writes in an Instagram post. "He recorded with us throughout a very critical part of the band’s career."Binks reunited with […]

todayApril 28, 2025

insert_link

Entertainment

Michael B. Jordan responds to Tom Cruise’s ‘Sinners’ shout-out

Warner Bros. PicturesTom Cruise is a fan of the movie Sinners, and its star Michael B. Jordan can hardly believe it.Cruise encouraged his fans to head out to movie theaters to go see Sinners in a post shared to Instagram on Sunday. In the photo, Cruise stands in front of a poster for the film with a smile on his face as he points to his movie ticket."Congratulations Ryan, Michael, and to the entire cast and crew. Must see in […]

todayApril 28, 2025

insert_link

Entertainment

‘Harry Potter’ series star John Lithgow was surprised by J.K. Rowling backlash

Frazer Harrison/WireImage via Getty ImagesJohn Lithgow is surprised by the backlash from critics of J.K. Rowling over his casting in the upcoming Harry Potter HBO series.While Lithgow said he thought hard about whether or not he would take on the role as Albus Dumbledore in the show, he told U.K.'s Sunday Times it was due to the time commitment of it and not whether or not he wanted to be associated with Rowling.Rowling has long been criticized by LGBTQIA+ organizations […]

todayApril 28, 2025

insert_link

Entertainment

Brad Pitt will star in A24 film ‘The Riders,’ Edward Berger to direct

Annalisa Ranzoni/Getty ImagesBrad Pitt is teaming up with Conclave director Edward Berger for his next film.Pitt will star in the upcoming A24 film The Riders, which Berger will direct, ABC Audio has confirmed.The Riders will be based on the Tim Winton novel of the same name. Bones and All scribe David Kajganich will adapt the book into the film's script.The novel follows Australian traveler Fred Scully, who will be played by Pitt in the film. It is a period piece […]

todayApril 28, 2025

insert_link

Music

HAIM announces US tour

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicHAIM has announced a U.S. tour in support of their upcoming album, I quit.The headlining outing kicks off Sept. 4 in Philadelphia, and wraps up Oct. 11 in Santa Barbara, California. Presales begin Thursday at 10 a.m. local time, and tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday at 10 a.m. local time.For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit HAIMOfficial.com.I quit, the fourth HAIM album and the follow-up to 2020's Women in Music Pt. III, drops […]

todayApril 28, 2025

insert_link

Music

LA’s Rainbow Bar & Grill holding Motörhead Day celebration

Frank Hoensch/Redferns via Getty ImagesLos Angeles' Rainbow Bar & Grill, famously known as the late Lemmy Kilmister's favorite watering hole, will be hosting a Motörhead Day celebration.Motörhead Day takes place annually on May 8 -- sing "the eighth of May" to the tune of "Ace of Spades" to understand why. The Rainbow's event will feature exclusive merch, giveaways and a performance by the Motörhead cover band Murder One.The 2025 Motörhead Day also celebrates the 50th anniversary of the band, which formed in 1975.Lemmy was a […]

todayApril 28, 2025

insert_link

Music

Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil feels Chris Cornell would be ‘appreciative and thankful’ for Rock Hall induction

Jim Dyson/Getty ImagesSoundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil has responded to the band's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.In an interview with Billboard, Thayil shares that in Soundgarden's early days he "had an aversion to the idea" of the Rock Hall, but started to warm up to it after frontman Chris Cornell inducted Heart during the 2013 ceremony and seeing fellow grunge bands Nirvana and Pearl Jam get in."Chris lived the experience and said the enthusiasm of the fans was eye-opening […]

todayApril 28, 2025

Listen to new Shadows Fall song, ‘Souls Devoured’ The Black Keys return to #1 on ’Billboard’ Alternative Airplay with ‘The Night Before’ Blake Lively says this year has brought the ‘highest highs and the lowest lows’ Måneskin’s Damiano David releases new solo song, ‘Voices’ Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock to star in romantic thriller Green Day releases new song ‘Ballyhoo’ off deluxe ’Saviors’ album

our story

For over 3 decades, 104.9 THE X has been the heartbeat of Northwest Arkansas. This local heritage radio station stands tall as a symbol of community, resilience, and unwavering commitment to the artistry of alternative and independent music.

contact us

Facebook Instagram

newsletter

Coming Soon!

subscribe