July 8th, 2022
Carla Wehbe – Is Forever Off The Table?
*SONG SNACK*
Carlaâs vocals and honest lyrics shine in this enchanting banger. Another great Xavier Dunn production.
Recommended as well:
Hurts To Love You
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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.
Grace Davies – Wolves
*SONG SNACK*
Backed by plenty of handclapping, this surefire future anthem is a singalong stomper.
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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.
Karin Ann – You Make Me Miserable
*SONG SNACK*
Upbeat fun song by Slovakian artist who is ready for huge (live) audiences. Alternative and poppy.
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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.
In Waves – Head Above Water
*SONG SNACK*
Pop melodies, guitars, breakbeats and raps collide in this great, Kasabian-inspired debut 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.
Spyres – Lost Without You
*SONG SNACK*
Talented Glasgow-based band release energy bomb ahead of their debut EP Dear Diary (12 August).
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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.
Claire Rosinkranz – Iâm Too Pretty For This
*SONG SNACK*
Late 1990âs punk-pop brought to the 2020âs to appeal to Gen Z. A catchy ode to self esteem.
Recommended as well:
Hotel
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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.
Flynt – Do I
*SONG SNACK*
Modern ballad which combines the exploration of tragedy with a poppy and quirky sound.
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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 27):
Skies – Deconstruction
Folkestone isnât only the British city where the Channel Tunnel goes underground. Itâs also Skiesâ hometown. Since their first single in 2015, the band released 4 EPâs. During the infamous first year of COVID19, they played over 200 live streams and a month-long garden tour. After that, they retreated to a wooden cabin in the middle of nowhere to record some songs in response to the strange year the world had faced. These songs eventually ended up on Skiesâ fourth EP Itâs Not The End Of The World.
With the money earned during their performances in fansâ gardens, Skies were able to record their anthemic new single. Deconstruction is an upbeat song, packed with punch. A great tune to dust off the airwaves as well as a sure-fire future favourite at upcoming live shows. Talking about Deacon-struction: the woohoo part slightly reminds me of Deacon Blueâs Real Gone Kid, which is never a bad thing.
This week, Deconstruction by Skies is the Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. That means it’ll feature prominently at the top of the blog for a full seven days.
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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 27)
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:
- Grand Corps Malade & Melody Gardot – Souvenirs ManquĂ©s
(Wildcard this week)
- Strawberry Swing feat. meadowhip – Bennie (Wonât Dance)
(Wildcard last week)
- Chase City – Nostalgia
- Dayglow – Then It All Goes Away
- Mood Bored – Easy Going
- Mum Thinks Blue – Headspin
- Sloan Peterson feat. Pearl – Wear My Heart Out
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: Alma, Foals, Jonathan Jeremiah, Yungblud 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.
Baker Boy feat. Bernard Fanning – Wish You Well
*SONG SNACK*
Danzal Baker updates former Powderfinger front manâs 2005 classic with help from the man himself.
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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.