X Radio

X Radio doesn't pretend to be anything it's not. This is straightforward Turkish music radio, the kind you'd hear in a cab in Istanbul or a café in Izmir. The playlist is heavy on pop (expect plenty of Sezen Aksu and Tarkan). But they'll throw in arabesque legends like İbrahim Tatlıses and even some rock from Duman or Manga. It's a safe, reliable mix. The DJs stay out of the way, so the music does the talking. For a window into Turkey's mainstream tastes, you can't go wrong. To listen to X Radio online is to get a direct line to the country's current hits. You'll recognize the structure instan…