January 6th, 2020
werner's weekly
Wernerâs Weekly (week 2)
This is Wernerâs Weekly, your compass to the music that matters, containing the two most recent Carte Blanche Music Wildcards, and the best of the other new releases in alphabetical order:
- Harry Styles – Treat People With Kindness (Wildcard this week)
- Barry Moore – The Tide (Wildcard last week)
- Alec Benjamin – Mind Is A Prison
Click the links for more info and listen to each of the tracks via the Wernerâs Weekly player below.
For more great new music, follow the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music playlist. Also added last week: Grimes, Joe Jackson, The Mowgliâs, and many more.
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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Alec Benjamin – Mind Is A Prison
Alec Benjamin is a 25-year-old storyteller from Arizona. He broke through last year after re-recording his song Let Me Down Slowly with Alessia Cara. Before he got his own stage, he busked on the street and played in parking lots for fans as they waited in line to see other artists like Troye Sivan and Shawn Mendes.
Like no other, Benjamin knows how to turn everyday heartbreak into compelling pop songs. His autobiographical new single Mind Is A Prison is just another example. Itâs about trying to escape his inner thoughts, without any luck. He explains: âThis song is just about how I overthink everything. Especially all this new music and all these new decisions that I’ve had to make. (âŠ) The song is about feeling like you’re trapped inside your own mind. You can be your own worst enemy.â
For more great new music, follow the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music playlist.
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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Wildcard (week 1):
Harry Styles – Treat People With Kindness
No better way to start a new year than with best wishes and good intentions. How about this one, then? Treat people with kindness. Itâs simple, it doesnât cost you any money, and it doesnât hurt⊠On the contrary. Treat people with kindness, and itâll come back to you. You get what you give. Iâm convinced about that.
When Harry Styles released his second solo album Fine Line, midway December, the track Treat People With Kindness stuck out immediately as my favourite. Although it hasnât been released as a single (yet), I think it would be a great choice. With a great, universal message, which the world needs now more than ever.
Treat People With Kindness by Harry Styles is the first Carte Blanche Music Wildcard of 2020!
In the Wildcards 2020 playlist you can find all of this yearâs Carte Blanche Music Wildcards so far (but this only being week #1, itâs still a bit empty đ ).
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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Your Favourites (2019)
So here it is⊠2020 is upon us. Happy New Year! May it be a healthy and exciting one, both musically and otherwise. Just like the last three years, I intend to introduce you to the best new music, often by artists you probably didnât know yet. Check the Carte Blanche Music Top 2019 for my personal picks. Itâs on Spotify as well.
But looking back doesnât end there. I think your preferences are as important as mine (if not more important). Therefore, letâs dive into which of my recommendations have been read the most. In other words: what have been your favourites in 2019? Enjoy the Top 100 below and find all of my musical tips of last year in the Carte Blanche Music 2019 playlist on Spotify.
- Videoclub – Roi
- IBE – Table Of Fools
- Friedberg – Go Wild
- Rick Astley – Every One Of Us
- Shanguy – ToukassĂ© (WC)
- Eliza & The Delusionals – Just Exist
- Calby – The Everyday Bit
- The Brand New Heavies feat. NâDea Davenport – Getaway
- Mamacita feat. Didy & Roy Paci – (Yo No Soy Tu) Nena
- Sir Notch – Gimme That Sunshine
- Sheppard – Kiss My Fat Ass
- Corine – Je Danse Le Mia
- Inhaler – My Honest Face
- boy pablo – 50 Souls And A Discobowl (WC)
- Sophie & The Giants – Waste My Air
- Barry Moore – Hey Now
- AngĂšle – Balance Ton Quoi
- SWMRS – Lose Lose Lose
- Videoclub – En Nuit (WC)
- Ethel – Rubikscube
- 900 Miles feat. The Kooks – Hold Tight
- The Black Keys – Shine A Little Light
- Parov Stelar feat. Muddy Waters – Soul Fever Blues
- Pyro – F.O.M.O.
- Claire Laffut feat. Yseult – Nudes
- a-ha feat. Ingrid Helene HĂ„vik – The Sun Always Shines On TV (MTV Unplugged)
- The Twang – Everytime
- Izzy Bizu (feat. Chris Martin) – Someone That Loves You ’19
- AngĂšle – La Loi De Murphy
- Kesha – Best Day [Angry Birds 2 Remix]
- HĂLOS – End Of The World Party
- The Knocks (feat. Sofi Tukker) – Brazilian Soul
- Nona – Itâs Alright
- Therapie Taxi – Candide Crush
- Jesse Hite – When It All Comes Down
- Chateau Chateau – Burn Me Alive
- Christon – Closer To A New Day
- Maggie Lindemann – Friends Go / Remix feat. Travis Barker (WC)
- Pat Dam Smyth – Last King
- Nona – Last To Know
- Vendredi Sur Mer – La Nuit
- Jaguar Jonze – Kill Me With Your Love
- Narda – Love Me Long
- Ed Struijlaart – What I Like About You
- Caravan Palace – Supersonics
- Man & The Echo – A Capable Man
- Cat Pierce – Human Experience
- Yonaka – Death By Love
- Casey Lowry – Boyfriend
- Rex Orange County – Sunflower
- DRMS & LâIsle – La Vague
- eMMa – FĂ„tt Deg PĂ„ Hjernen
- Gemme – Sweet Harmony
- Raffaella – Ballerina
- Lizzo – Good As Hell / Remix feat. Ariana Grande (WC)
- Model Depose – Damage Control
- Phil Collins – The Man With The Horn
- Bear Ghost – Haunt, The Cartoon Heart
- Parov Stelar feat. Lilja Bloom – Go Wake Up
- Prince – Holly Rock
- Isaac Dunbar – ferrari
- Au/Ra – Dance In The Dark
- Jonas BrĂžg – All Across The Sky
- Superbird – Cola Bottle Fizz
- Deacon Blue – City Of Love (WC)
- Otherkin – On And On
- Will Hutton – Silhouette
- Sheila & The Kit – Mike (WC)
- Vant – Propaganda Machine
- Countless Numbers – Twice As Hard (WC)
- Model Depose – Bombs Are Falling
- Client Liaison – The Real Thing
- Madame Psychosis – Kapow
- The Snuts – All Your Friends
- Self Esteem – Girl Crush
- She Drew The Gun – Paradise
- Maty Noyes – New Friends
- Call Me Loop – Self Love (WC)
- Skylar Grey – Shame On You
- Dirty Heads – Lift Me Up
- Kakkmaddafakka – Sin
- The fin. – Come Further
- Vant – Exoskeleton
- Sun Gods – Zanzara
- Jimi Charles Moody – Happy Song (*)
- Barry Moore – The Tide (WC)
- Lush Puppy – Ms. Grey (WC)
- Indigo – Distant Lullaby (WC)
- Virgins At Heart – Show Me
- Sebu – The Secret Is Out [Lucas Vidal Arrangement] (WC)
- Devon – I Don’t Want 2 B Ur Friend (WC)
- Ride – Jump Jet
- Hecht – Besch Ready FĂŒr Die Liebi Vo Mer?
- Bye Beneco – Itâs Not True Love
- Retro Video Club – Addicted
- Dodgy – Staying Out For The Summer â19
- Zola – Crystal Floors
- Alfie Templeman – Tragic Love
- Yonaka – Lose Our Heads
- Picture This – Modern Love
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(*)Â Â Â Â Â Â album track
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.
