February 15, 2011

Jango Airplay Top 10

Here's this week's Jango Airplay top 10 . There's some great music, as always, so check them out below and drop a note in the comments. For more on PopScore and how the top 10 are selected check out this blog post HERE.

#1: SIDS
New Mexico's SIDS, short for "Same Image Different Soul," is an emcee & producer making modern music with a traditional purpose, to spread the Gospel.

Click to hear SIDS:
Victory
#2: Amyst
Amyst are an experimental rock quintet from Phildelphia whose music blends genres including ambient, screamo and hardcore. They recently released their second EP, "Chapters In Her Diary."

Click to hear Amyst:
Letters To Grace
#3: MetraJ
MetraJ is an alternative rock band from Turkey. Started six years ago, the band is now performing regularly in clubs, bars and festivals, and expect to release their first album in 2011.

Click to hear Metra J:
Bak Neler Oldu
#4: Miss Krystle
Miss Krystle music is an alternative electronic artist, feeding on a love of music, fashion and artistic installation. She released her first album in 2009 with 100% of the proceeds going to charity, and plans to follow with a second release this summer.

Click to hear Miss Krystle:
Run
#5: The BC Trees
The BC Trees play hip-hop with simple, cold beats featuring live instrumentation and highlighting a socially-concious flow. They recently released their debut album, "Imperfect Paradise."

Click to hear The BC Trees:
Favourite Song
#6: 27
27 is comprised of sisters Maria Christopher (vocals/guitars) and Terri Christopher (drums), and Ayal Naor (baritone guitar/samplers). They have toured a good deal both internationally and across the U.S.

Click to hear 27:
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#7: Haight-Ashbury
This Glasgow trio (brother/sister, lifelong best friend) is built on a foundation of close harmonies complemented by grungy guitar riffs, throbbing bass and percussive flourish. Definitely worth a listen.

Click to hear Haight-Ashbury:
Favourite Song
#8: Sarah Solovay
Sarah Solovay is a 16 year old singer-songwriter who strikes just the right note between organic catchy rock & vibrant pop. Her music has reached massive audiences via television placement and superstar opening slots, but it's all merely preface to the release of her forthcoming debut.

Click to hear Sarah Solovay:
Hearts Collide
#9: Michael Silverman
Michael Silverman's music consists of relaxing, impressionist piano pieces and beautiful renditions of classical favorites. One of the most popular pianinsts on iTunes, he has logged 13 number one albums and more than 3 million downloads.

Click to hear Michael Silverman:
Bella's Lullaby
#10: Riley Etheridge Jr.
Riley Etheridge Jr. is a New York City singer-songwriter with deep roots in musical Americana. He recently released the album "Things I Used To Know," described in the press as an "elegiac, contemplative collection of sad, funny, and ultimately redemptive alternative country."

Click to hear Riley Etheridge Jr.:
In This Moment