May 7th, 2022
single trackSarpa Salpa – Dreaming
Sarpa Salpa – Dreaming
*SONG SNACK*
Euphoric indie disco anthem to wet your appetite for both an upcoming EP and debut album
Recommended as well:
Somebody
Another Life
Stick To What You Know
Say Something
Before It Goes Dark
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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 trackDead Anyway – Moving Target
Dead Anyway – Moving Target
*SONG SNACK*
The first single off their new album Houdinis Of Ennui has a Tom Waits-vibe to it. Cool as always.
Recommended as well:
Space Dust
Pigs In Blankets
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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.
single trackPorridge Radio – End Of Last Year
Porridge Radio – End Of Last Year
*SONG SNACK*
Singer Dana Margolin calls this emotional new single ‘a love song for my bandmates and for myself’.
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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 trackEvil Tongues – Energy For This
Evil Tongues – Energy For This
*SONG SNACK*
Musically upbeat and positive but lyrically angry and desperate, this one is for fans of Chvrches.
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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.
album track
St. Lucia – Separate World
*SONG SNACK*
Inspired by Krautrock band Neu!, this is my favourite track off St. Lucia’s new EP Utopia I.
Recommended as well:
Rocket On My Feet
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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 trackGrace Amos – Kiss You ’til I’m Sober
Grace Amos – Kiss You ’til I’m Sober
*SONG SNACK*
Guitar-driven banger by this 18-year-old, who makes music that resonates and connects.
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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.
single trackMatt Joyce – Drink My Booze
Matt Joyce – Drink My Booze
*SONG SNACK*
Only his second, self-produced and recorded track, high on happy vibes and catchy hooks.
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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 trackRoseeLu – Wasted Life On You
RoseeLu – Wasted Life On You
*SONG SNACK*
Danish artist RoseeLu once again proves her undeniable talent with this upbeat pop-rock song.
Recommended as well:
Overthinking
Got Me Feeling Like This
Playing Alone
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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.
single track, wildcardWildcard (week 18):
Wildcard (week 18):
Florence & The Machine – Free
Intriguing. That is, in one word, what I think of Florence & The Machine’s music. Ever since they came to the scene, at the end of the ‘00s, I’ve been intrigued by them. Take the band name, for instance. It’s a reference to the band’s two main members: singer Florence Welch and keyboardist Isabella ‘Machine’ Summers.
The band’s 2009 debut album Lungs (possibly referring to Welch’s massive voice), was an instant hit. It peaked at #1 in Great Britain and #2 in Ireland. This year, they’re about to release their fifth album. Titled Dance Fever, it’s scheduled for release on 13 May. The preceding singles King, Heaven Is Here and My Love were very promising already. But the fourth, Free, tops them all. It’s probably their most up-tempo and uplifting tune so far. And it’s danceable, that’s for sure. Remixes are undoubtedly on their way.
This week, Free by Florence & The Machine is the Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. It’ll feature prominently at the top of this blog for seven full days!
Recommended as well:
Patricia
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In the Wildcards 2022 playlist you’ll find all of this year’s Carte Blanche Music Wildcards so far.
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.
chart
Your favourites (April 2022)
Below, you can find all 10 of your favourites in the month of April; my recommendations that you read the most during this month. Great choices!
The links bring you directly to the original posts. Each of them features a player that allows you to listen to the track via the platform of your choice. Enjoy!
- Placebo – The Prodigal
(WC) - Kuzko – Penelope
- Angèle – Libre
(WC) - Giant Rooks – Wild Stare
- Maddy – Dum Dum Dum
- Drew Sycamore – 45 Fahrenheit Girl (WC)
- Super-Hi x Neeka – Following The Sun
- Angèle – La Loi De Murphy
- Gorgeous – Divine
- Tilly Louise – Baggy T-Shirt
(WC) = ex Carte Blanche Music Wildcard
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.
