June 29th, 2022
single track, wildcardWildcard (week 26):
Wildcard (week 26):
Grand Corps Malade & Melody Gardot – Souvenirs Manqués
Grand Corps Malade’s latest album is titled Mesdames, since it sees the artist collaborate with French female singers like Véronique Sanson and Louane. It was a huge success, with sales of over 550.000 in his home land alone. A Deluxe Edition of the album added four more songs, including Des Gens Beaux.
Two years after the release of the album, a new single is released off it. This time, Grand Corps Malade sings with Melody Gardot. “I very much wanted to propose a duet with Melody”, he explains. “It was my idea for her to sing in French and step out of her usual jazz/blues universe. When we discussed the song’s theme, we chose missing memories, all in self-mockery, in reference to the memory problems from which Melody suffered following her accident.”
Souvenirs Manqués by Grand Corps Malade & Melody Gardot is the new Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. It’ll feature prominently at the top of the blog for a whole week.
Recommended as well:
Des Gens Beaux
Pas Essentiel
Effets Secondaires
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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.
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Werner’s Weekly (week 26)
This is Werner’s Weekly, your compass to new music that matters, containing the two most recent Carte Blanche Music Wildcards, and the best of the other new releases in alphabetical order:
- Strawberry Swing feat. meadowhip – Bennie (Won’t Dance)
(Wildcard this week) - Lockyer Boys – LATKD
(Wildcard last week) - Buffalo Paradise – Let It Slip
- Goodnight Sunrise – Wait For It
- Kaye – Neon God
- The Buckleys – Oops I Love You
- Tornsey – I Feel Fine
Click the links for more info and listen to each of the tracks via the Werner’s Weekly player below.
For more great new music, follow the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music playlist. Also added last week: Christine & The Queens, Imagine Dragons, The Kooks, The Mars Volta, and 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.
single trackChase City – Nostalgia
Chase City – Nostalgia
*SONG SNACK*
Electro, back-beat driven track about the despair around the music industry during the pandemic.
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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 trackMood Bored – Easy Going
Mood Bored – Easy Going
*SONG SNACK*
Fresh and promising debut with poppy hooks, punky bass lines and bright guitar melodies.
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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 trackDayglow – Then It All Goes Away
Dayglow – Then It All Goes Away
*SONG SNACK*
Ahead of his third album, Sloan Struble launches this colourful, self-written, played and produced single.
Recommended as well:
Something
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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 trackDolce Blue – Nothing Bad
Dolce Blue – Nothing Bad
*SONG SNACK*
Hypnotic song that lies somewhere in between indie-pop and alt-rock. Nothing Bad indeed!
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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 trackThe Melmacs – Watch Out
The Melmacs – Watch Out
*SONG SNACK*
Probably named after the planet Alf came from, this German band proves punk-pop isn’t dead.
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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
Sloan Peterson feat. Pearl – Wear My Heart Out
*SONG SNACK*
Besties deal with lockdown, love and independence in playful reminder to be true to yourself.
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Follow Pearl on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Spotify
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 trackMum Thinks Blue – Headspin
Mum Thinks Blue – Headspin
*SONG SNACK*
Only their 5th single since 2019, this upbeat, groovy tune comes with a good old sax solo.
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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 25):
Wildcard (week 25):
Strawberry Swing feat. meadowhip – Bennie (Won’t Dance)
Australia-based indie-pop duo Strawberry Swing consists of Mark Griffin (from Down Under) and Iranian-born Nima Dehghani. With their 2021 debut EP Taste The Berry, they established themselves in the local scene. They already opened for artists like May-a, The Tin Knees, Tiarnie and Droves. For this year, they have even bigger plans. With their new single, they’re off to a good start.
Inspired by icons including Elton John, Billie Joel, David Bowie and The Beatles, Bennie (Won’t Dance) is a nod to classic rock songs with a modern indie twist. It’s a deliciously energetic song, driven by a dynamic indie-rock melody and jangly guitars. Of equal importance are the engaging vocals, provided by fellow musician/singer-songwriter Cara Walkam, a.k.a. meadowhip.
All in all, this is the ultimate feel-good tune. And to make that feeling even better, Strawberry Swing feat. meadowhip is the new Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. This means, it’ll feature prominently at the top of this blog for a whole week!
Follow Strawberry Swing on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Spotify
Follow meadowhip on Facebook | Instagram | Spotify
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.
