July 15th, 2022
single trackHockey Dad – T’s To Cross
Hockey Dad – T’s To Cross
*SONG SNACK*
Could this be the perfect rock song? At least Hockey Dad have their i’s dotted and their t’s crossed.
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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 trackThe Beths – Expert In A Dying Field
The Beths – Expert In A Dying Field
*SONG SNACK*
Title track off power-pop quartet’s upcoming album (16 September). A guitar-heavy earworm.
Recommended as well:
Mars, The God Of War
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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 trackThelma Plum – When It Rains It Pours
Thelma Plum – When It Rains It Pours
*SONG SNACK*
Breath-taking, Fleetwood Mac-like song, and probably the weather forecast Europe is waiting for.
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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 trackDylan – Girl Of Your Dreams
Dylan – Girl Of Your Dreams
*SONG SNACK*
Another stadium-sized pop song with a rock edge from fast-rising pop powerhouse Natasha Woods.
Recommended as well:
No Romeo
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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 trackZoe Wees – Third Wheel
Zoe Wees – Third Wheel
*SONG SNACK*
Upbeat and infectious, this song deals with loving someone who’s still obsessed with their ex.
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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.
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Ciel – Baby Don’t You Know
*SONG SNACK*
Only this multinational trio’s second single, combining ‘90s grunge, goth, shoegaze into grunge-pop.
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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 trackJacob Reddy feat. Novustory – The World Is Ours
Jacob Reddy feat. Novustory – The World Is Ours
*SONG SNACK*
Anthemic collab that supports the climate change debate and urges people to stand up.
Recommended as well:
Novustory – Love Me Too
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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 28):
Wildcard (week 28):
Jack River – Real Life
While she’s working on her upcoming sophomore album, Jack River drops brand new, sun-kissed track Real Life. A great bubblegum pop song, clearly inspired by the early ‘90s Madchester sound. Its vintage breakbeats and trumpet samples bring Primal Scream to mind, but with a fresh and modern twist to it. If you like Pixey, you’ll surely love this!
To put it short and snappy: Holly Rankin (her real name) shows her most euphoric and baggy side on this perfect summer single. It was co-written and -produced by the brilliant Xavier Dunn.
“Real Life is the ’90s-esque dream land I needed to take a trip to in the depths of never-ending lockdowns”, River explains. “I know there’s so much hectic stuff going on in the world but hopefully this is a little moment of escape; a little portal to remembering all the good, happy, carefree things.”
Real Life by Jack River is the new Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. That means it’ll feature prominently at the top of the blog for a whole week.
Recommended as well:
Dark Star
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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 28)
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:
- Skies – Deconstruction
(Wildcard this week) - Grand Corps Malade & Melody Gardot – Souvenirs Manqués
(Wildcard last week) - book NOT brooke – Popsicle
- Drew Sycamore – Electric Motion
- Haunter – Go
- Pale Waves – Jealousy
- Warhaus – Open Window
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: The Cult, The 1975, White Lies, 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 trackDead Anyway – Headless Chicken
Dead Anyway – Headless Chicken
*SONG SNACK*
Short and snappy ska-tinged spoken word song. Check full album Houdinis Of Ennui as well!
Recommended as well:
Moving Target
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.
