July 29th, 2022
The Steele Syndicate – One Beer (Is Never Enough)
*SONG SNACK*
Brisbane rhythm section, backed by four horns. A musically groovy and lyrically addictive tune.
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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.
Gali Givon – Better
*SONG SNACK*
Only 3 singles into her career, this 22-year-old proves to be a grunge girl in pop wrapping.
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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.
Tornsey – Lost Control
*SONG SNACK*
On her second single, Tornsey embraces her inner Bruce Springsteen (except for the ticket prices 😉).
Recommended as well:
I Feel Fine
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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.
Dreaming Soda – Green Light
*SONG SNACK*
Great pop track off nostalgic duo’s debut EP Just Before The Internet, which comes with a comic.
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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.
US Girls (feat. Kyle Kidd) – So Typically Now
*SONG SNACK*
Delightfully retro song with synths, drum machines and wailing backing vocals. All you need!
Recommended as well:
Pearly Gates (feat. James Baley)
Mad As Hell
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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.
Alex Vargas – Mama, I’ve Been Dying
*SONG SNACK*
Great song off upcoming album Big Big Machine. A dramatic half alternates with an up-tempo one.
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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.
Secret Rendezvous – Feels So Good (Don’t It)
*SONG SNACK*
Amsterdam duo finds itself somewhere halfway Janet Jackson and Lizzo on their new single.
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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.
Wildcard (week 30):
Speelburg – I’m Back
Guess who’s back? It’s Speelburg, the musical alter ego of Noah Sacré. And holy cow, did he put out a great tune! It’s called I’m Back, but you’re forgiven if you misheard ‘I’m Beck’. For Beck sure is a befitting reference. This is top notch adventurous pop, and you’ll probably hear new things upon each listen.
Carte Blanche Music makes it extra easy for you to listen to the track repeatedly, for I’m Back by Speelburg is our new Wildcard. That means it’ll feature prominently at the top of the blog for a whole week.
For those who missed out on Speelburg until now: he is a half Belgian, half American artist who called Brighton, LA and the south of France his home. Just like the singer-songwriter and producer himself, his music has no boundaries. He usually describes it as ‘weird pop’. Each release takes a different turn. In other words: let him surprise you and expect the unexpected.
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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.
Werner’s Weekly (week 30)
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:
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: Embrace, Jessie Ware, The Lightning Seeds, 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.
Ally Cribb – California
*SONG SNACK*
Impressive ballad off 18-year-old Ally’s debut EP Unbroken. Ready to follow in Taylor Swift’s footsteps.
Recommended as well:
Bigger
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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.