July 22nd, 2022
The Interrupters (feat. Tim Armstrong & Rhoda Dakar) – As We Live
*SONG SNACK*
With help from Rancid and The Bodysnatchers legends, this tune is pure ska-rock heaven.
Recommended as well:
In The Mirror
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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.
Lissie – Night Moves
*SONG SNACK*
The enduring influence of Fleetwood Mac shines through on Lissieâs new single. She never disappoints.
Recommended as well:
Hey Boy
Love Blows
Best Days
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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.
The BossHoss – Dance The Boogie
*SONG SNACK*
This new single is a horn-laden affair, released ahead of 10th album Electric Horsemen (spring 2023).
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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.
Bernadett Nyari – Palladio
*SONG SNACK*
Virtuosically played, this rendition of Palladio aims to empower women in the music industry.
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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.
Yuke – No Sleep In Heaven
*SONG SNACK*
Re-release of their upbeat 2019 single. Now, its time has truly come. Deserves to become a hit.
Recommended as well:
Stranger Still
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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.
Barbara Pravi – 365
*SONG SNACK*
With this energetic song, Pravi contemplates the mistakes that made her move forward.
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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.
Casey Barnes – Kiss Me Like You Mean It
*SONG SNACK*
Hot Aussie country star gets ready to leap into mainstream territory with this colourful 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 29):
boy pablo – Be Mine
Nicolås Pablo Rivera Muñoz grew up in Bergen, Norway after his Chilean parents immigrated to the country in the 1980s. He rose to fame with his DIY-produced bedroom pop track Everytime. Five years after this break-through hit, he delivers the ultimate summer song for 2022.
Recently touring South America, he was struck by cumbia music, and began to absorb it into his song-writing. This resulted in Be Mine, which boasts percussion recorded in Chile. Boy pablo explains: âIâve been obsessed with cumbia music for a while now so it became natural for me to try writing something inspired by it. It was one of those songs I didnât expect to write, it just appeared. Itâs basically a cheeky way to approach a love interest that you know has a slight interest in you. I feel like itâs a very Latino romantic thing to do.â
The combination of lyrics in English and Spanish and its fuzzy guitars further enhance the summer vibes of the song. If Europe hadnât already been held hostage by a heatwave, this track wouldâve singlehandedly brought out the sun.
Be Mine is the new Carte Blanche Music Wildcard, boy pabloâs third! This means itâll feature prominently at the top of the blog for a whole week.
Recommended as well:
50 Souls And A Discobowl
Losing You
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In the Wildcards 2022 playlist youâll find all of this yearâs 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.
Wernerâs Weekly (week 29)
This is Wernerâs 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:
- Jack River – Real Life
(Wildcard this week)
- Skies – Deconstruction
(Wildcard last week)
- Carla Wehbe – Is Forever Off The Table?
- Grace Davies – Wolves
- In Waves – Head Above Water
- Karin Ann – You Make Me Miserable
- Spyres – Lost Without You
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: Calvin Harris, Demi Lovato, Interpol, P!nk, 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.
The Valla – Make It Stop
*SONG SNACK*
Powerful message to people and corporations abusing their power against the planet and fellow humans.
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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.