January 31st, 2017
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Thomas Dybdahl – 3 Mile Harbor
Norwegian Thomas Dybdahl started his career as a guitarist, influenced by bands like Metallica and Led Zeppelin. But as a solo singer-songwriter he exchanged the explosions for implosions in his music, combining pop with folk, a little country and a touch of jazz.
Weâve had to wait four years for his new album The Great Plains, that comes out on 24 February. Luckily a first taste, his new single 3 Mile Harbor, is already available.
I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.
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Urban Cone – Old School
When Swedish band Urban Cone was formed, in 2010, all four members were attending the same high school. They make feel-good electro-pop, which consistently takes the shape of irresistible tracks.
After touring with fellow Swedish rising star Tove Lo and The Griswolds, they are now ready to unleash their third album A Whole Lifetime Of Happiness. The songs – the band says – are âanchored by harder, hip-hop-influenced beats and funky guitarsâ, but that doesnât prevent this new single from being every bit as catchy as their earlier output.
I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.
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Drive Like Maria – Taillight
This Belgian/Dutch band broke through via the Global Battle Of The Bands in 2005. After winning the Dutch qualifying round, they ended second in the international finals, which landed them a record deal.
Drive Like Maria recently released the EPâs Creator and Preserver and bundled them with 4 additional tracks into the album Creator, Preserver, Destroyer. The new single Taillight is easily their most accessible and commercially sounding yet. Playlist material, both for radio and Spotify.
I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.
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Wernerâs Weekly (week 5)
Monday morning: Wernerâs Weekly! In other words: these are the very best of all new tracks I added to my 2017 container playlist Carte Blanche Music last week. Listen to the tracks below via the Wernerâs Weekly player in the sidebar and read more about them by clicking the respective links. Happy discovery!
- -M- (feat. Fatoumata Diawara & Oxmo Puccino) – Bal De Bamako (Wildcard)
- Powers – Dance (last weekâs Wildcard)
- Biffy Clyro – Flammable
- Dagny – Backbeat
- Daniel Kvammen – Me Dansar Ikkje For Moro Skyld
- LP – Other People
- Mai Lan – Vampire
I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.
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LP – Other People
LP is (in this case) short for Laura Pergolizzi. Sheâs an American singer-songwriter who penned hits for Backstreet Boys, Christina Aguilera, Rihanna and others. Also, since the beginning of this century, she records music herself. Her first three albums were released on ever so many labels and failed to be commercially successful.
It looks like the tide is turning for LP however. Last summer her single Lost On You was a top 10 hit all over Europe and she just finished the video for her next effort: Other People…
I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.
single trackDagny – Backbeat
Dagny – Backbeat
In October 2015 Norwegian singer Dagny Sandvik released her single Backbeat. By that time she had been living in London for some time yet, where she worked on her debut album with other songwriters. In January last year I saw her show at the Eurosonic Noorderslag festival. There still was no album, but she played a lot of tracks off it (presumably). One even catchier than the other. After that performance I made Backbeat the track of the week in my radio show and it ended up as one of my favourites of 2016.
That year, Dagny also released Foolâs Gold (a duet with Børns) and the Ultraviolet EP, all surrounded with little promotion. Hopefully all this is about to change, as Backbeat has yet to be released properly in the UK. The date has been pushed back several times already, but has now been set at 10 February. Hopefully it will be a big hit as yet, triggering a re-release in other countries. Click and enjoy!
I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.
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Mai Lan – Vampire
I only learned about the existence of Mai Lan last year, when she sang on and co-wrote 4 tracks of M83âs album Junk. Among them the great Go! And Bibi The Dog.
The French singer released her self-titled debut album, featuring songs in French and English, in 2012 and currently works on a new one. In between her work for M83 (with whom she toured in support of their album), she already released the singles Technique and Haze in 2016. The follow-up, the softly bouncing Vampire, is out now.
I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.
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European Border Breakers Chart 27 January 2017
Funny to see that the Eurosonic Noorderslag showcase festival doesnât only have an immediate effect on the European Border Breakers Chart (in the week right after), but also a delayed effect.
This week, two weeks after they played at the event, LĂŠon and Youngr, as well as Filous and Namika (both of whom won an EBBA Award), (re-)enter the chart. And Amazons add a second track to the Top 100.
There are a total of 13 (re-)entries in the chart this week, the highest of which comes rushing in at #11. Curious for all 100 positions? Click the âEBBChartâ tab at the top of this blog (loading of the PDF may take a little while). For more charts (like the Bubbling Under, which ranks the tracks that are on their way to the Top 100), please visit www.europeanborderbreakerscharts.eu.
I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.
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Suarez – Ni RancĹur Ni Colère
Suarez is a Belgian band, named after Portuguese explorer Diego Suarez, who came to Madagascar in 1500. Most of the members are originally from Madagascar, which explains the Malagache influences in their music, alongside elements of pop, rock, acoustic music and latin.
Ni RancĹur Ni Colère is the first single off their upcoming fourth album.
I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.
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Daniel Kvammen – Me Dansar Ikkje For Moro Skyld
Of course, English is the predominant language in pop music. But there is so much more! And let me warn you: I see it as my mission to expose you to it from time to time.
Daniel Kvammen is from Norway for example, and he sings in his own language. Apparently he doesnât have any ambitions to break out of his home country, since his website and Facebook page are all in Norwegian. But luckily music speaks a universal language and – although I have no idea what it is about – his new single is a jewel!
(if you want to sing along: the lyrics are right underneath the video)
I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.
