January 25, 2011

Jango Airplay Top 10

Once again here's the Top 10 Artists on Jango Airplay for the week of January 17-23. Check them out below and drop a line or two of support in the comments.

Also, tune in to the Jango Airplay Top 10 radio station HERE

#1: Ryan Formato
Ryan Formato is an instrumental rock guitarist from Long Island, NY. His latest release, "Rise From the Dead," combines melody and riffing into harmonic bliss.

Click to hear Ryan Formato:
Face Off
#2: 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
#3: Left Step Band
Left Step Band is a London based four piece comprising of Emcee, DJ, Drums and Bass. Their eclectic wildstyle is a stampede of hip-hop, funk, ska, dub and biggabeat... The 21st century digital blues is here people.

Click to hear Left Step Band:
Rebels Of The Frontline
#4: Michael Martell
After spending life as a fisherman off Prince Edward Island, Michael Martell decided to pick up a pen and begin writing songs. The results are fine, folky tunes, showcasing his smoky baritone and quiet wisdom.

Click to hear Michael Martell:
Ten Knots Or More
#5: Toy Horses
Toy Horses are one of Wales' brightest indie gems. After airplay in the UK their music came to the attention of KCRW starmaker Nic Harcourt who put them on radio & stages in the States. Their debut album is expected in early 2011.

Click to hear Toy Horses:
And It Was You
#6: Braxton Brothers
With an organic sound that blends elements of jazz, hip-hop and classic soul, these twin brothers are busting down the walls of existing genres. "Our goal is to make good music, the kind you can listen to all day long."

Click to hear Braxton Brothers:
She Knows Me (Feat. Chandlar & Clister)
#7: Kym Campbell
With a surfboard under one arm and a guitar under the other, Kym Campbell is not just making waves in Australia - her music has received international acclaim for its earthy, stripped-down character.

Click to hear Kym Campbell:
Real Life
#8: Pinney Woods
Pinney Woods takes its name from a Chattanooga neighborhood where the original members cut their teeth. Emcee Sutta Kane describes the group's sound as having "a southern feel, but it's been stretched so much that it's universal."

Click to hear Pinney Woods:
Paperchase (Feat. Bobby Valentino)
#9: Disko-ions
Disko-ions is the alias of producer Diskortion used as an umbrella for free MP3 downloads. Operating from a studio on the edge of Sherwood Forest UK, Diskortion produces a range of electronic music spanning IDM, ambient and minimal idioms.

Click to hear Disko-ions:
Geiger's Lawn
#10: John White
The unique "drop-step" style of John White results in unusual renditions on many time-tested favorites. A country-flavor blend of piano and support instrumentation brings new life to many traditional standards.

Click to hear John White:
Always On My Mind