It began officially in 1997 as an independent London station , it was purchased by Capital Radio Group ( now Global ) in 1998 .
Radio X ( formerly XFM ) broadcasts alternative rock and independent music .
XFM began officially in 1997 as an independent London station , XFM was purchased by Capital Radio Group ( now Global ) in 1998 .
Radio X ( formerly XFM ) broadcasts alternative rock and independent music .