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The 2020 Illinois Made Holiday Gift Guide

November 30, 2020 @ 9:12 am

It’s already Cyber Monday! If you you don’t have your gifts lined up yet, time’s wasting! A great way to take care of everyone...

HIT IT or QUIT IT Dead Sara - Hands Up

November 27, 2020 @ 8:00 am

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

Wolfgang Van Halen on The Morning X

November 25, 2020 @ 10:13 am

Wolfgang Van Halen called up to chat with Kev about his dad, his solo project Mammoth WVH, and their new song “Distance” Hear...

Score a Code for Evanescence's Live Stream!

November 23, 2020 @ 12:52 pm

Evanescence will be hosting their first public performance of the COVID era, Evanescence: A Live Session From Falcon Studio. The livestream concert will feature Evanescence...

Real Rock Report 11-20-20

November 20, 2020 @ 11:29 am

Eddie Vedder debuts two new songs, Metallica live stream still available for viewing, and Pantera getting into the beer biz. ...

Real Rock Report 11-20-20

Real Rock Report

The Morning X This Week Podcast 11-20-20

November 20, 2020 @ 11:19 am

Here are some clips you may have missed on The Morning X this week, powered by Expert Electronics: Kirk Cousins is a Singing Cowboy,...

The Morning X This Week Podcast 11-20-20

The Morning X Podcast

HIT IT or QUIT IT In This Moment - As Above, So Below

November 20, 2020 @ 10:00 am

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

WATCH: Eddie Vedder Debuts Two New Songs

November 20, 2020 @ 9:55 am

Eddie Vedder debuted a coupled of new singles during his performance to benefit the EB Research partnership. Both songs, “Say Hi” and “Matter of...

Celebrity Dump - 11-17-20

November 17, 2020 @ 1:30 pm

In this week’s Celebrity Dump – Gwen Stefani’s wedding ring, who nominated themselves for Sexiest Man alive, and which famous doctor has people petitioning...

Celebrity Dump 11-17-20

Celebrity Dump

Watch: Pop Evil - Breathe Again

November 16, 2020 @ 2:15 pm

Pop Evil’s album ‘Versatile’ is expected to out in the early spring. The two tracks they released earlier this year, “Work” and “Let The Chaos Reign,”...

The Morning X This Week Podcast - 11-13-20

November 13, 2020 @ 2:46 pm

Here are some segments you may have missed this week on The Morning X, all in one podcast: Feed the Need, Waleed Ismail of...

The Morning X This Week Podcast 11-13-20

The Morning X Podcast

At Home X-Clusive with Jahred of Hed Pe

November 13, 2020 @ 10:06 am

Whether you know him as Jahred, Jared, MCUD or Paulo Sergio, he joins us to talk Hed Pe’s new album, reflect on 20 years...

Dwayne Johnson To Produce Reboot of 'The Scorpion King'

November 12, 2020 @ 4:10 am

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is returning for the reboot of 2002’s action film The Scorpion King, but not as it’s leading man. Johnson will...

Celebrity Dump - 11-10-20

November 10, 2020 @ 10:13 am

In this week’s Celebrity Dump: Mike Tyson admits to cheating on drug tests, Holyfield wants another crack at him, Fauci does a celebrity Zoom...

Celebrity Dump 11-10-20

Celebrity Dump

Foo Fighters Announce 10th Studio Album To Be Released In 2021

November 10, 2020 @ 3:30 am

Foo Fighters announced their tenth studio album Medicine at Midnight following their appearance as musical guests on Dave Chappelle’s Saturday Night Live episode over the...

WATCH: Foo Fighters Debut New Song on SNL

November 9, 2020 @ 9:18 am

The Foo Fighters were the musical guest on Saturday Night Live over the weekend. They played a brand new track called ‘Shame Shame.’ The...

HIT IT or QUIT IT RA - Intercorrupted

November 6, 2020 @ 11:12 am

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

The Morning X This Week Podcast - 11-06-20

November 6, 2020 @ 9:55 am

Here are some clips you missed from the Morning X This Week: Locker Room Talk, Waleed Ismail from Football Absurdity, Celebrity Dump, Favorite American...

The Morning X This Week Podcast 11-06-20

The Morning X Podcast

At Home X-Clusive with Grant Kendrick of Through Fire

November 6, 2020 @ 9:52 am

Grant from Through Fire stopped by to chat about covering Roxette, cutting his hair, and the band’s plans for next year. See the video...

Win Mortgage or Rent Paid for a Year!

November 5, 2020 @ 1:37 pm

Home for the Holidays is back with SENB Bank- Smart, Easy, Notably Better- Member FDIC- with Offices in Roscoe & Beloit– and The X! You...

Celebrity Dump - 11-03-20

November 3, 2020 @ 10:34 am

This Week’s Celebrity Dump: Lori Loughlin spending Christmas in jail, Samuel L. Jackson doesn’t want to be a legend, and a goodbye to Sean...

Celebrity Dump 11-03-20

Celebrity Dump

HIT IT or QUIT IT Sons of Silver - Deep Division

October 30, 2020 @ 10:00 am

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

The Morning X This Week Podcast 10-29-20

October 29, 2020 @ 11:32 am

The Morning X This Week Podcast, here are some segments you might have missed this week: Corona Family, Hating Halloween, Al Pitrelli from Trans-Siberian...

The Morning X This Week Podcast 10-29-20

The Morning X Podcast

Al Pitrelli of Trans-Siberian Orchestra on The Morning X!

October 27, 2020 @ 10:33 am

Al Pitrelli of Trans-Siberian Orchestra called up The Morning X today to talk about their live-stream event happening on December 18th. Hear the interview...

The Morning X This Week Podcast - 10-23-20

October 23, 2020 @ 10:34 am

Here’s what you missed on The Morning X this week, all in one podcast: Listener Josh Does Disney, What Costumes are the Sexiest, Waleed...

The Morning X This Week Podcast 10-23-20

The Morning X Podcast

HIT IT or QUIT IT Alborn - Full Circle

October 23, 2020 @ 10:00 am

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

Celebrity Dump - 10-20-20

October 20, 2020 @ 9:07 am

In this edition of Celebrity Dump: Jeffery Toobin is in trouble… Martha Stewart has odd priorities… Carole Baskin makes an announcement… And so does...

Celebrity Dump 10-20-20

Celebrity Dump

Jim Florentine on The Morning X

October 20, 2020 @ 9:01 am

Comedian Jim Florentine of That Metal Show, Crank Yankers, and more, performing this Thursday at Zanies in Rosemont, IL and Friday at the McHenry...

Take A Look At Foo Fighters Playing Acoustic Set For "Save Our Stages" Fundraise...

October 19, 2020 @ 3:30 am

Over the weekend, Foo Fighters took to the stage to play a special five-song acoustic set for virtual benefit event Save Our Stages at Los...

HIT IT or QUIT IT Electric Mob - Devil You Know

October 16, 2020 @ 1:41 pm

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

The Morning X This Week Podcast Oct. 12-16th, 2020

October 16, 2020 @ 1:09 pm

Here are some segments you may have missed on The Morning X this week: Why Are You The Tool? Tool of the Day: Josh...

The Morning X This Week Podcast Oct. 12-16th,...

The Morning X Podcast

At Home X-Clusive with The Blue Stones!

October 15, 2020 @ 3:32 pm

Tarek Jafar from The Blue Stones joined Kev for an At Home X-Clusive live stream, talking new music, the upcoming album, playing as a...

New Drug Rehab Clinic Opening in Belvidere

October 15, 2020 @ 9:20 am

On the Morning X today we spoke to Phil Atteberry, Founder and CEO of Brightside Clinic, which just opened a new location in Belvidere...

Want to be in a Seether Video?

October 14, 2020 @ 7:49 am

Seether is putting together a fan video for their song “Dangerous” and if you play guitar you could be in it. You can find...

Watch: Jack White on SNL

October 12, 2020 @ 8:36 am

Bill Burr hosted while Jack White stepped in to save the day as musical guest. Morgen Wallen was supposed to play, but he broke...

Watch: Ayron Jones - Take Me Away

October 12, 2020 @ 8:29 am

Check out Ayron Jones’ new video for “Take Me Away.”...

The Morning X This Week Podcast 10-09-20

October 9, 2020 @ 2:45 pm

Selected segments from this week on The Morning X: Debate Highlights, Buffalo Bill sells his house, Weed Can Cure Covid, Top 10 Horror Movies,...

The Morning X This Week Podcast 10-09-20

The Morning X Podcast

HIT IT or QUIT IT Twiztid - Rose Petal

October 9, 2020 @ 10:00 am

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

At Home X-Clusive with Chris Daughtry

October 8, 2020 @ 4:42 pm

Chris joins us to talk about his new song “World on Fire,” what it’s like to finally spend some time at home, his comic...

Michael Ian Black on The Morning X

October 8, 2020 @ 8:51 am

Michael Ian Black’s new book “A Better Man: A (Mostly Serious) Letter to My Son” is out now, and it’s a great and surprisingly...

Linkin Park, Alice in Chains, Volbeat, Beastie Boys, Corey Taylor, Chris Cornell, Buckcherry, The Rolling Stones and U2 are among the artists with limited-edition releases coming out on November 27th’s Black Friday Record Store...

Listen: AC/DC Shot in the Dark

October 7, 2020 @ 8:38 am

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Guns N' Roses Has Their Own Pinball Machine

October 5, 2020 @ 4:07 pm

It’s not cheap, but it is awesome! The new GN’R pinball machine will run you just under $7K, but how killer would this be...

Get a Guitar Lesson from Tetrarch!

October 2, 2020 @ 10:09 am

Josh and Diamond from Tetrarch were awesome during our At Home X-Clusive, they’re even more awesome at shredding and they want to teach you...

HIT IT or QUIT IT Dead Daisies - Bustle and Flow

October 2, 2020 @ 9:00 am

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

HIT IT or QUIT IT Through Fire - Doubt

September 23, 2020 @ 12:29 pm

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

HIT IT or QUIT IT South of Eden - The Talk

September 18, 2020 @ 9:46 am

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

The Morning X - Forrest Gump The Book

September 18, 2020 @ 8:43 am

Author Winston Groom who wrote Forrest Gump passed away this week at 77. And to remember him, we went over the was the book...

The Morning X Forrest Gump The Book

The Morning X Podcast

Bonnaroo's Free Virtual ROO-ALITY Livestream To Feature Metallica, Dave Matthews...

September 18, 2020 @ 3:30 am

Metallica, Dave Matthews and Friends, and the Beastie Boys final performance are just three of the major acts that will be part of the...

At Home X-Clusive with Blacklite District

September 17, 2020 @ 4:45 pm

Blacklite District, the artist behind the song “Falling” which you voted for on Hit It or Quit It, joins us to talk about his...

HIT IT or QUIT IT Tyler Bryant - Crazy Days

September 11, 2020 @ 1:00 pm

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

At Home X-Clusive with Badflower!

September 10, 2020 @ 3:15 pm

The guys from Badflower hung out with Kev in another at Home X-Clusive. Why Nashville is better place to live than L.A., what it’s...

Watch: Motionless In White Covering The Killers

September 10, 2020 @ 8:52 am

Motionless In White hit us with their version of The Killers “Somebody Told Me.”...

Pro Football Challenge 2020

September 8, 2020 @ 3:40 pm

It’s the best time of the year – pro football season! Celebrate and win 50 thousand dollars during The X’s Pro Football Challenge! Make...

The Morning X "Best Of" Podcast

September 8, 2020 @ 7:10 am

Here’s a podcast with a bunch of clips we thought were the least bad....

At Home X-Clusive with Bad Omens

September 3, 2020 @ 5:54 pm

Noah and Jolly from Bad Omens jumped on with Kev and Lou to talk about what they’ve got going on, some of their musical...

Exclusive Acoustic Video of "Trials" from Starset

August 27, 2020 @ 6:41 pm

Starset sent us an exclusive video for their acoustic version of “Trials.”...

At Home X-Clusive with Three Days Grace!

August 27, 2020 @ 6:38 pm

Matt and Brad Walst of Three Days Grace joined Kev for an At Home X-Clusive. The guys chat about covering Gotye, the big Metallica...

Get Your Official X 30th Anniversary Shirt

August 27, 2020 @ 1:46 pm

The X is 30! We’re not going to let the crap storm that is 2020 keep us from celebrating that. Now you can get...

Real Rock Report 08-27-20

August 27, 2020 @ 10:30 am

Lzzy Hale will add TV host to her resume, Van Halen with a bio-book coming out, and an at Home X Clusive tonight....

Real Rock Report 08-27-20

Real Rock Report

The Morning X This Week Podcast - 08-21-20

August 21, 2020 @ 11:33 am

A few bits and pieces from the Morning X this week. Including Brent Sopel, Andrea from the RACVB, and some X Voice Mail Calls....

The Morning X This Week Podcast 08-21-20

The Morning X Podcast

At Home X-Clusive with Tetrarch!

August 20, 2020 @ 4:43 pm

Diamond and Josh from Tetrarch joined us for an At Home X-Clusive on Facebook live to promote their upcoming album “Unstable.” You voted them...

Tampa Bay Lightning Eliminate Columbus Blue Jackets From Stanley Cup Playoffs

August 20, 2020 @ 4:50 am

The Tampa Bay Lightning eliminated Columbus Blue Jackets from the Stanley Cup playoffs in five games on Wednesday, rallying from a two-goal, third-period deficit...

Brent Sopel on The Morning X 08-18-20

August 18, 2020 @ 8:43 am

He was a member of the 2010 Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup Champion team, and has now dedicated his life to helping people struggling with...

HIT IT or QUIT IT Ego Kill Talent - The Call

August 14, 2020 @ 12:37 pm

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

"Conor McGregor" Returns to the Morning X

August 12, 2020 @ 8:55 am

The UFC fighter turned boxer got himself engaged, and we had “him” on to congratulate him....

Tool of the Day - Lawnmower Steve

August 12, 2020 @ 8:39 am

Powered by ReTool of Rockford, The Tool of the Day brings you the dumbest of the dumb people around the world. Today we had...

HIT IT or QUIT IT Econoline Crush - Get Out of The Way

August 7, 2020 @ 1:40 pm

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

At Home X-Clusive with Leigh from Pop Evil

August 6, 2020 @ 5:01 pm

Leigh Kakaty of Pop Evil jumped online with us for a live At Home X-Clusive on our Facebook page. It’s his birthday weekend and...

Justin Thomas Wins WGC In Memphis To Reclaim No. 1 Ranking

August 3, 2020 @ 4:55 am

Justin Thomas won the FedEx St. Jude Invitational on Sunday to reclaim the No. 1 spot in the world for the first time since...

At Home X-Clusive with Mike from The Violent

July 31, 2020 @ 5:26 pm

Kev’s At Home X-Clusive with Mike Protich from The Violent, including a live acoustic “closet” version of “Fly on the Wall” ...

HIT IT or QUIT IT Tetrarch - I'm Not Right

July 31, 2020 @ 12:42 pm

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

Comedian Pat McGann on The Morning X!

July 28, 2020 @ 9:25 am

If you’ve ever been to Zanies in Rosemont, IL or Chicago, odds are you’ve seen Pat McGann. Now, the Chicago-based comedian has a new...

Hurricane Douglas Approaches Hawaiian Islands As Category 1 Storm

July 27, 2020 @ 5:05 am

Hurricane Douglas approached Hawaii on Sunday packing torrential rains and damaging winds just east of the islands in the central Pacific. Forecasters urged residents...

HIT IT or QUIT IT Avatar - Colossus

July 17, 2020 @ 2:15 pm

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

At Home X-Clusives: Sevendust, Shinedown, The Pretty Reckless and More!

July 17, 2020 @ 9:41 am

Check out all of our live streams with The Pretty Reckless, Shinedown, Sevendust and more! Bad Omens! Three Days Grace! Tetrarch!...

Greg Warren on the Morning X

July 17, 2020 @ 8:45 am

Comedian Greg Warren joined the Morning X to chat about his new special “Where the Field Corn Grows,” available now on Amazon Prime Video....

At Home X-Clusive with Lajon Witherspoon of Sevendust

July 16, 2020 @ 5:32 pm

Lajon Witherspoon of Sevendust joins Lou and Kev from 104.9 The X to chat about the new Soundgarden cover, “The Day I Tried to...

Michael Palascak on The Morning X

July 16, 2020 @ 10:10 am

Comedian Michael Palascak was a finalist on Last Comic Standing, he’s appeared on many late night TV Shows and a Comedy Central Half-Hour Special....

Our First Taste of Metallica's S&M2 Album!

July 15, 2020 @ 8:46 am

Metallica hooked up with the San Francisco Symphony for another album. S&M2 is coming on August, 28th. You can jump on the pre-order HERE...

At Home X-Clusive with Doug Aldrich of The Dead Daisies!

July 10, 2020 @ 5:17 pm

Kev chats with Doug Aldrich of The Dead Daisies. Doug doesn’t consider himself a guitar hero, but don’t let him fool you he has...

HIT IT or QUIT IT Sons of Silver - Read 'Em Their Rights

July 10, 2020 @ 2:15 pm

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

At Home X-Clusive with Tyler from Theory

July 9, 2020 @ 5:00 pm

Tyler from Theory of a Deadman took some time to talk about what’s up with Theory....

Heidi of The Rock River Valley Blood Center on the Morning X

July 2, 2020 @ 9:39 am

There is a national blood shortage, which in the middle of a pandemic is not good. You can help. RRVBC.org for information on if,...

At Home X-Clusive with Ben Bruce of Asking Alexandria!

July 1, 2020 @ 5:24 pm

How does Ben Bruce of Asking Alexandria feel about the way American’s pronounce their band name? Will he do any more acting? What did...

HIT IT or QUIT IT Stone Horses - Good Ol' Days

June 26, 2020 @ 2:15 pm

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

At Home X-Clusive with Matt of From Ashes To New!

June 25, 2020 @ 5:07 pm

Kev hung out with Matt of From Ashes to New via Facebook live. What Jolly Rancher flavor does Matt like? Whose idea was the...

HIT IT or QUIT IT Relent - Low

June 19, 2020 @ 2:15 pm

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

At Home X-Clusive with Cory Marks!

June 19, 2020 @ 11:39 am

Kev and Lou teamed up to hang with Cory Marks, the super cool, chill dude responsible for the song “Outlaws and Outsiders” featuring Ivan...

X Voice Mail Message from Zack

June 15, 2020 @ 10:07 am

There’s no wrong way to use the X Voice Mail Line. 815-575-XVM1 and leave us a message… like Zack did… He told us “Why...

HIT IT or QUIT IT The Dead Daisies - Unspoken

June 12, 2020 @ 2:15 pm

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

At Home X-Clusive with Brent Smith of Shinedown

June 10, 2020 @ 3:05 pm

Kev did a live chat with Brent Smith of Shinedown to talk about Atlas Falls, Smith and Myers, and more!...

Lollapalooza Officially Cancelled

June 9, 2020 @ 12:31 pm

The city of Chicago has officially pulled the plug on Lollapalooza for this year due to Covid-19. Something almost everyone was expecting. It was...

HIT IT or QUIT IT Bad Omens - Limits

June 5, 2020 @ 2:15 pm

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

At Home X-Clusive with Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless

June 4, 2020 @ 5:10 pm

Kev’s live video chat Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless on Facebook talking about “Death By Rock N Roll,” the band’s new single and...

Liz from the RACVB on The Morning X 06-04-20

June 4, 2020 @ 9:38 am

Liz from the Rockford Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau talked with Kev about the Clean Hands, Open Doors Pledge, and more. Listen!...

Liz from the RACVB on The Morning X 06-04-20

The Morning X Podcast

Purchase Your X ‘Next Time Only Ozzy Eats A Bat’ T-Shirt Now!

June 3, 2020 @ 4:02 pm

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE! You’ve spent weeks stuck in the house and now you’re ready to be out! Grab this unique shirt to wear...

X-Stream Concert Series: The Black Moods Live

May 29, 2020 @ 5:13 pm

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Jesus Trejo on The Morning X

May 29, 2020 @ 8:30 am

Jesus Trejo’s first hour-long Showtime Special premieres tonight at 9/8c … Kev interviewed him on the Morning X and here’s that interview!...

Jesus Trejo on The Morning X

The Morning X Podcast

Dave Davis from American Legion Post #1207 on The Morning X

May 29, 2020 @ 7:53 am

American Legion Post #1207 is hosting a drive-thru Veteran’s memorial event to remember those who died for our country and to honor those who...

Dave Davis from American Legion Post #1207 on...

The Morning X Podcast

Kev Chats with Benny Salamone

May 29, 2020 @ 7:48 am

Restaurants are doing a soft reopen this weekend in IL, and that includes Franchesco’s and Fresco at the Gardens. Kev chat’s with Benny about...

Kev Chats with Benny Salamone

The Morning X Podcast

What To Do with Tickets to Canceled/Postponed Shows

May 22, 2020 @ 3:45 pm

There is a lot of changes to tours and shows happening right now and if you happen to have tickets to some of these...

HIT IT or QUIT IT Discrepancies - Undertow

May 22, 2020 @ 2:15 pm

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

Paula Olson of Mircale Mile on the Morning X

May 22, 2020 @ 8:45 am

Miracle Mile will be preparing 1000 free meals for Rockford Area Frontline Heroes on Saturday May 23rd at Don Carter lanes from Noon to...

Paula Olson of Mircale Mile on the Morning X

The Morning X Podcast

Volbeat Cancels Tour

May 18, 2020 @ 12:31 pm

There has been a lot of talk about rescheduling, but Volbeat has pulled the plug on their North American tour, which would have brought...

HIT IT or QUIT IT Tense Machine - Best Mistake

May 15, 2020 @ 2:15 pm

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

Chicagoland Speedway Not Being Torn Down

May 12, 2020 @ 2:58 pm

It sounds like rumors flying around that Chicagoland Speedway was being torn down are not true. The rumors started right after NASCAR announced that...

HIT IT or QUIT IT Crobot - Gasoline

May 8, 2020 @ 2:15 pm

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

The Black Moods Album Release Party

May 8, 2020 @ 1:42 pm

The Black Moods are going live tonight at 10pm for their album release party. They’ll rip through it cover-to-cover and add in some other...

At Home X-Clusive - Kev with Sean Dowdell of Grey Daze

May 8, 2020 @ 11:27 am

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At Home X-clusive: Kev with Scott Stapp

May 8, 2020 @ 11:16 am

Kev chats with Scott Stapp about his new album, and will Creed ever make new music?...

How to Make a Margarita

May 5, 2020 @ 12:25 pm

Any other Cinco de Mayo, we would be headed to our favorite Mexican food spot to order fresh chips & guac, tacos, and margaritas....

Star Wars Day Deals

May 4, 2020 @ 7:54 am

May the 4th be with you. Yep. Today is the day many celebrate as Star Wars Day. If you’re looking to do some nerding...

Rage Against The Machine Reschedules Tour for 2021

May 1, 2020 @ 5:03 pm

If you got tickets to see Rage Against The Machine in Alpine Valley or Chicago, it’s still happening, but not this year. Rage has...

HIT IT or QUIT IT Larkin Poe - Holy Ghost Fire

May 1, 2020 @ 2:15 pm

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

HIT IT or QUIT IT Shvpes - Lion's Den

April 24, 2020 @ 2:15 pm

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

Falling In Reverse Guitarist Dead

April 23, 2020 @ 8:18 am

Derek Jones, the guitarist for Falling in Reverse has passed away. Jones apparent’y died on April, 21st. FIR lead singer Ronnie Radke broke the...

Ghost Nation's Jason Hawes on The Morning X

April 22, 2020 @ 9:24 am

Ghost Nation Season 2 starts tonight on The Travel Channel 8/7 Central. Kev got to chat with Jason Hawes about that and more. Listen!...

Ghost Nation's Jason Hawes on The Morning X

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HIT IT or QUIT IT Sleep Signals - Fireproof

April 17, 2020 @ 4:05 pm

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

Is The Pat's Plane in Rockford?

April 14, 2020 @ 2:27 pm

Love them or hate them, the New England Patriots have been sending their team plane on humanitarian runs all over the world delivering masks...

Naked and Afraid Contestant Local to Rockford Area

April 14, 2020 @ 9:48 am

You might know her from behind the bar at Murphy’s Pub and Grill in Rockford, but Jessica Cornellier made her debut on the Discovery...

Naked and Afraid Contestant Local to Rockford...

The Morning X Podcast

An Update From Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara

April 9, 2020 @ 2:28 pm

COVID-19 Updates, an Easter message, and thoughts on Rockford Public Schools are discussed this week with Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara. Hear it all right...

An Update From Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara

"Bernie Sanders" on The Morning X

April 9, 2020 @ 11:34 am

“Bernie Sanders” was on the Morning X talking about bowing out of the election, and what he’s gonna do next. And who the real...

"Bernie Sanders" on The Morning X

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Liz Malone and Jen Drendel on The Morning X

April 9, 2020 @ 11:22 am

Liz Malone of Halo Cupcakes and Jen Drendel of Sugar On Top Bake Shop called The Morning X to chat about their involvement in...

Liz Malone and Jen Drendel on The Morning X

The Morning X Podcast

Bert Kreischer on The Morning X 04-07-20

April 7, 2020 @ 9:01 am

Bert spent the entire 8am hour with us today. All those segments in one clip right here. ...

Bert Kreischer on The Morning X 04-07-20

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Comedian Taylor Tomlinson on The Morning X

April 6, 2020 @ 6:14 am

Taylor Tomlin’s Netflix Special “Quarter Life Crisis” is available to stream right now! ...

Comedian Taylor Tomlinson on The Morning X

The Morning X Podcast

Catching up with Joseph Zakrzewski, Voice of the IceHogs

April 3, 2020 @ 3:55 pm

This weekend, you can relieve Classic IceHogs Games against the Chicago Wolves (tonight at 7, “Hockey Fights Cancer Night”) and Milwaukee Admirals (tomorrow at...

Catching up with Joseph Zakrzewski, Voice of ...

Interviews

HIT IT or QUIT IT Common War - Buried at Sea

April 3, 2020 @ 2:15 pm

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

John Huddleston of Upstaging Inc in Sycamore joins The Morning X

April 3, 2020 @ 10:11 am

Upstaging Inc. is a company that does event production in Sycamore, but they’ve shifted operations to help out with the COVID-19 Pandemic response. Kev...

John Huddleston of Upstaging Inc in Sycamore ...

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Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara updates us on COVID-19

April 2, 2020 @ 6:49 pm

Mayor Tom McNamara joined Steve Summers, host of ‘This Week in the Stateline.’ Catch the full show on Sunday morning at 6....

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara updates us on COV...

Jason Greenspan From National Ball Check Day on The Morning X

April 2, 2020 @ 7:45 am

Jason Greenspan is one of the guys behind “National Ball Check Day” a social media campaign designed to help raise awareness of testicular cancer....

Jason Greenspan From National Ball Check Day ...

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Celebrity Dump 03-30-20

March 30, 2020 @ 9:40 am

Tom and Rita are OK! Walking Dead star opens pop up grocery store. Bob Dylan made a new song.. and it’s HOW LONG? ...

Celebrity Dump 03-30-20

Celebrity Dump

Tim Ford of GrantView Distillery on The Morning X

March 30, 2020 @ 8:28 am

Kev had a chance to chat with the CEO of GrantView Distillery in Rockford, who have stepped up against Coronavirus by making hand sanitizer...

Tim Ford of GrantView Distillery on The Morni...

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HIT IT or QUIT IT Cold - Quiet Now

March 27, 2020 @ 2:15 pm

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

NIN Offering Free Downloads

March 26, 2020 @ 11:43 am

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross have been keeping busy during the quarantine buy finishing up a couple of new Nine Inch Nails albums and...

Classic Baseball for Virtual Opening Day

March 26, 2020 @ 7:07 am

So, you may have noticed that today was supposed to be opening day for Major League Baseball. While that may feel like a kick...

HIT IT or QUIT IT Sons of Apollo - Asphyxiation

March 24, 2020 @ 8:50 am

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

Wisconsin Governor Announces Order to Combat COVID-19

March 23, 2020 @ 3:49 pm

Our neighbors north of the stateline will be adopting a program to help combat the spread of COVID-19....

Mayor Tom McNamara Talks COVID-19

March 18, 2020 @ 6:00 pm

“This Week in the Stateline” features a half hour of local programming every Sunday morning at 6:00. The episode this week will include a...

Mayor Tom McNamara Talks COVID-19

This Week In The Stateline

Ozzy's Producer Details His Bout with Coronavirus

March 17, 2020 @ 6:40 pm

Andrew Watt (right) is the latest musician to test positive for COVID-19. The 29-year-old executive producer and guitarist for Ozzy’s ‘Ordinary Man’ album shared...

CONSIDERING FOOD ASSISTANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME

March 16, 2020 @ 7:03 pm

With the closing of restaurant dining rooms and bars in the Stateline, the reality is that so many of our favorite servers and bartenders,...

HIT IT or QUIT IT Saint Asonia - Blind

March 13, 2020 @ 2:14 pm

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

Questions About Postponed/Canceled Shows?

March 13, 2020 @ 1:16 pm

There has certainly been a lot of info thrown around about shows and events in the last few days. It’s a lot to keep...

X Studio Takeover: The Raven Age

March 12, 2020 @ 10:01 pm

On Wednesday afternoon, we welcomed an up-and-coming metal band to the X Studio. ...

X Studio Takeover: The Raven Age

Interviews

Celebrity Dump 03-09-20

March 9, 2020 @ 9:10 am

Celine Dion fans make noise, Katy Perry won’t go to Japan, Jared Leto almost died. ...

Celebrity Dump 03-09-20

Celebrity Dump

Celebrity Dump 03-04-20

March 4, 2020 @ 10:57 am

Mike Tyson fears his former self, Nic Cage has a new girlfriend, and Justin Bieber’s mustache was nagged off his face. ...

Celebrity Dump 03-04-20

The Morning X Podcast

Local Rockford Tattoo Shop Needs Help

March 3, 2020 @ 11:05 am

Image by Osvaldo Medina from Pixabay In December we told you about the grand opening of 6 Finger Tattoo, the first female owned tattoo shop in Rockford,...

Celebrity Dump 03-03-20

March 3, 2020 @ 10:44 am

Flavor Flav fired. Post Malone explains his tats. Judge Judy leaving her show. All in today’s Celebrity Dump ...

Celebrity Dump 03-03-20

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Celebrity Dump 03-02-20

March 2, 2020 @ 9:04 am

Meghan Markle getting back into acting, Oprah took a spill. Harvey Weinstein blahblahblah douche....

Celebrity Dump 03-02-20

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Celebrity Dump 02-27-20

February 27, 2020 @ 11:43 am

Celebrity Dump 02-27-20 Prince Harry says just call him Harry. Jussie Smollet Drama continues… and Oprah had a one night stand. all in the...

Celebrity Dump 02-27-20

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Celebrity Dump 02-26-20

February 26, 2020 @ 8:02 am

Harvey the Douche hires prison help. Amber Heard getting lots of heat. And watch out for Ben Affleck impersonators…? ...

Celebrity Dump 02-26-20

The Morning X Podcast

RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE NIGHT II

February 25, 2020 @ 5:29 pm

Rage Against The Machine has added a second night to their run at Alpine Valley Music Theater. Night 2 happens on Saturday, July 11th....

Celebrity Dump 02-25-20

February 25, 2020 @ 7:47 am

Celebrity Dump 02-25-20 Weinstein – Guilty douche. Jussie Smollet pleads “not guilty douche” Screech thinks Screech should be in Saved by the Bell Reboot....

Celebrity Dump 02-25-20

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HINDER at THE APOLLO

February 24, 2020 @ 12:01 pm

Hinder is coming back to the stateline! They’ll be at the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere with Wayland and Blacktop Mojo on April, 26th. Tickets...

TOOL at KOHL CENTER

February 24, 2020 @ 11:55 am

Tool is hitting the road this spring and making their way to the Kohl Center in Madison on June, 9th! Tickets on sale Friday...

"Impractical Jokers" Sal and Q on the Morning X!

February 20, 2020 @ 8:12 am

Kev had a conversation with Sal and Q from The Impractical Jokers. “Impractical Jokers: The Movie” comes out Friday February 21st....

"Impractical Jokers" Sal and Q on the Morning...

The Morning X Podcast

LISTEN: PEARL JAM - "SUPERBLOOD WOLFMOON"

February 18, 2020 @ 9:46 am

Pearl Jam released another track off their upcoming album. Gigaton is out on 3/27, but you can check out “Superblood Wolfmoon” below....

CUBS' MARQUEE SPORTS NETWORK COMING TO HULU

February 17, 2020 @ 11:23 am

The Cubs are set to start their spring schedule on Saturday, the same day as the launch of the new Marquee Sports Network. The...

HIT IT or QUIT IT Cory Marks - Outlaws & Outsiders

February 14, 2020 @ 2:15 pm

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

It's Time to Get Your Ship Together for the Rock River Anything That Floats Race

February 13, 2020 @ 10:15 pm

Event details were announced for the fifth annual Rock River Anything That Floats Race (RRATFR). ...

HIT IT or Quit IT British Lion - Lightning

February 7, 2020 @ 2:15 pm

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

HIT IT or QUIT IT White Reaper - Might Be Right

January 31, 2020 @ 2:15 pm

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

Mark Tremonti on The Morning X

January 31, 2020 @ 7:59 am

What is Mark Tremonti’s other love besides guitar? And did Comedian Bert Kreischer really kick Mark Tremonti out of a band before the Creed...

Mark Tremonti on The Morning X

Interviews

Laura Corn Calls in to The Morning X

January 31, 2020 @ 7:52 am

Author of “101 Nights of Great Sex” Laura Corn calls Kev on the Morning X to give some tips on how to spice it...

Laura Corn Calls in to The Morning X

The Morning X Podcast

Lewis Black on The Morning X

January 28, 2020 @ 10:56 am

See Lewis Black live at the Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford Thursday, January 30th. Click here for tickets!...

Lewis Black on The Morning X

Interviews

Meet Bones U.K.!

January 27, 2020 @ 2:54 pm

Register below for a chance to meet Bones U.K. at the Birthday Bash Pre-Party at Murphy’s Pub & Grill on 2/6! The band will...

Kobe: Fred Van Vleet on Losing an NBA Legend

January 27, 2020 @ 10:41 am

News that Kobe Bryant, his daughter and several others were all lost in a helicopter crash seemed to stun everyone on Sunday. Including players...

HIT IT or QUIT IT Redlight King - Working Man

January 24, 2020 @ 2:15 pm

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

Listen: New Pearl Jam - Dance of The Clairvoyants

January 22, 2020 @ 6:34 am

Pearl Jam release the first track off their upcoming album “Gigaton.” It’s definitely different for Pearl Jam. It kind of has an 80’s vibe...

HIT IT or QUIT IT Palaye Royal - Hang On To Yourself

January 17, 2020 @ 2:15 pm

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

HIT It or QUIT IT Through Fire - Listen to Your Heart

January 10, 2020 @ 2:15 pm

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

New Laws in Illinois That Aren't Weed-Related

January 2, 2020 @ 8:20 am

Alright, we’re well aware that recreational cannabis is now legal in the State of Illinois. That’s been the big one on everyone’s mind leading...

The Morning X with Bert Kreischer! 12-18-19

December 18, 2019 @ 8:56 am

Bert Kreischer once kicked which rock star out of a band.. find out here....

The Morning X with Bert Kreischer! 12-18-19

The Morning X Podcast

Get Ready for Sum 41 Tonight at The Apollo!

December 15, 2019 @ 10:00 am

Sum 41 hit the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere for Xmas Evening tonight! You can still grab tickets HERE! If you’re going, here’s a few...

Watch Myles Kennedy Cover "Hallelujah"

December 12, 2019 @ 12:04 pm

During an Alter Bridge show in France, Myles Kennedy broke out an amazing cover of “Hallelujah” while playing Jeff Buckley’s guitar. Here’s hooping we...

Listen: Breaking Benjamin "Far Away"

December 6, 2019 @ 10:53 am

The first track off of Breaking Benjamin’s upcoming album “Aurora” is out. You can give “So Far Away” a listen below. “Aurora” is out...

New Five Finger Death Punch!

December 2, 2019 @ 11:15 am

FFDP blew up Cyber Monday announcing their new album “F8” is coming on February, 28th and that they’ll hit the road this spring with...

No Christmas Music on The X

November 29, 2019 @ 12:00 am

Again this year, you can count on 104.9 The X to NOT play any Christmas music… at all!...

Pet Photos With Santa

November 19, 2019 @ 3:21 pm

At CherryVale Mall on Monday November 25th....

Kris Versteeg & IceHogs Agree to Split

November 18, 2019 @ 10:46 am

Two time Stanley Cup Champion and Captain of our Rockford Icehogs, Kris Versteeg decided it was time to step away from the game. Versteeg...

Win: Meet & Greet with HELLYEAH at Apollo Theatre

November 18, 2019 @ 10:24 am

HELLYEAH will be at the Apollo Theatre on Tuesday, November 26th. Here’s your chance to meet the band before the show....

HIT IT or QUIT IT Crobot - Low Life

November 15, 2019 @ 2:15 pm

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

Largest Rockford IceHogs Hockey Fight Caught on Camera [VIDEO]

November 15, 2019 @ 9:06 am

The largest Rockford IceHogs hockey fight that ever broke out at The BMO Harris Bank Center was caught on camera....

Rockford Police Dealing with Storm Drain Grate Thieves

November 13, 2019 @ 9:05 am

According to WTVO, A number of storm drain grates have gone missing in Rockford. Now detectives in the Rockford Police Department are looking...

The Origin of Rockford Street Names

November 12, 2019 @ 2:29 pm

Why were they named that way?...

HIT IT or QUIT IT The Blue Stones - Shakin' Off The Rust

November 8, 2019 @ 2:15 pm

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

Listen: Ozzy's New Track "Under The Graveyard"

November 8, 2019 @ 11:20 am

We are finally getting a taste of Ozzy’s upcoming solo album. “Ordinary Man will be out in early 202, for now you can wrap...

Winnebago and Boone County Warming Centers 2019-2020

November 8, 2019 @ 6:59 am

With temperatures dropping, Winnebago and Boone County have released a list of warming centers to help keep the Stateline warm for the 2019-2020....

Watch Jesse James Dupree Piss Off Tom Green

November 7, 2019 @ 11:35 am

Tom Green was a master at screwing with people. He made a career out of making people lose it and all it took to...

Mitch Trubisky Want's TV's Turned Off

November 7, 2019 @ 10:56 am

Apparently, all the talk of the Bears collapse this season is getting to Mitch Trubisky. A couple weeks ago he was told to watch...

The Wall That Heals will Stop in Belvidere in May

November 5, 2019 @ 7:08 am

Honoring Vietnam Veterans, The Wall That Heals will make a stop in Belvidere in May of 2020....

XCursion 9 Tickets: Zachary's Fight

November 4, 2019 @ 12:08 pm

An anonymous listener is giving up their chance on XCursion 9 to help a local boy, Zachary....

Ultimate '90's Proof' Night Out Starring Third Eye Blind

November 4, 2019 @ 11:59 am

You can win tickets, a meet and greet and see Third Eye Blind’s soundcheck at the Coronado Performing Arts Center with 104.9 The X!...

Rockton MMA Fighter TKO's opponent in UFC 244

November 4, 2019 @ 11:03 am

Will this mean that Corey ‘Overtime’ Anderson’s time for a title shot is finally here?...

Santa Coming to CherryVale Friday

November 4, 2019 @ 10:06 am

It seems a little early, but Santa Claus is making his arrival at CherryVale Mall this Friday (11/8). The party starts at 5:30p....

HIT IT or QUIT IT Sum 41 - Never There

November 1, 2019 @ 4:27 pm

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

The Clown That Terrorized Rockford

October 31, 2019 @ 3:58 pm

Remember that Halloween when The X Clown gave you nightmares…and tickets?...

Watch Green Day Play "Dookie" Cover to Cover

October 31, 2019 @ 12:48 pm

Green Days album “Dookie” turned 25 earlier this year. Last night they decided to celebrate by playing the album in full. Bad news is...

Comedian John Crist Takes a Tour of Rockford [VIDEO]

October 31, 2019 @ 8:52 am

Comedian John Crist was in Rockford over the weekend and his tour of Rockford is the funniest thing you will see all day....

New Superman Series Coming Soon?

October 29, 2019 @ 11:59 am

It looks like the CW is planning a Supergirl spin-off featuring Superman and Lois Lane. Word is Tyler Hoechilin will continue in his role...

HIT IT or QUIT IT Marilyn Manson - God's Gonna Cut You Down

October 25, 2019 @ 2:15 pm

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

The Giving Trees

October 24, 2019 @ 5:41 pm

Anytime is a good time to be in the Forest City...

WIN: Meet Atreyu at Apollo Theatre on November 9th

October 24, 2019 @ 6:50 am

You have the opportunity to win a pair of tickets, meet and greet passes and a merch pack from Atreyu!...

David Ross Set to be Cubs Next Manager

October 23, 2019 @ 12:57 pm

It looks like the Cubs found their next manager. Not in an experienced guy like like Joe Girardi, Mark Loretta, or any of the...

YouthBuild Rockford Is On The Run!

October 22, 2019 @ 2:00 pm

And you can join them…...

Trick or Treating in The Stateline

October 17, 2019 @ 12:29 pm

Here is a list of towns in Northern Illinois and their designated Halloween ‘Trick or Treat’ times:...

4 Real Rockford Haunts Caught on Video

October 17, 2019 @ 9:35 am

There are a lot of great haunted houses you can hit up this time of year, but nothing beats the real thing, right? Here...

Recreational Marijuana Dispensary Coming to Rockford

October 16, 2019 @ 11:13 am

Thanks to the bill signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker in June, Illinois is set to become the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana. Soon,...

Kev Wrote This - It: Chapter 2 - A Review

October 16, 2019 @ 10:35 am

WARNING: Spoilers ahead. Okay, so maybe I’m late to the game here, but I finally got around to seeing the conclusive second half of...

It'll Be A Long Cold Winter For Stateline Homeless

October 15, 2019 @ 12:06 pm

Here’s how you can directly help....

Two Million Pounds of Taco Bell Beef Recalled

October 15, 2019 @ 11:45 am

If you were thinking about making a run for the border, you might want to think again. Two million pounds of Taco Bell’s season...

How Did Bloody Gulch Road in Dixon Get It's Name, Anyway?

October 15, 2019 @ 8:02 am

The creepy legend on how Bloody Gulch Road in Dixon, IL got it’s name involves a pocket watch, a murder and the Bible....

HIT IT or QUIT IT Dirty Honey - Rolling 7's

October 11, 2019 @ 2:15 pm

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday...

Hard Rock Planning Temporary Casino at Giovanni's

October 10, 2019 @ 12:12 pm

Giovanni’s Restaurant and Convention Center could be adding casino to it’s title, at least temporarily. Hard Rock as released floor plans for Giovanni’s to...