July 1st, 2022
Pale Waves – Jealousy
*SONG SNACK*
Third single off their upcoming third album Unwanted (due on 12 August). Rock at its catchiest.
Recommended as well:
Red
There’s A Honey
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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.
Flowertruck – Pretending
*SONG SNACK*
Sydney garage-pop favourites release third single ahead of sophomore album Partly Cloudy (2 September).
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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.
Haunter – Go
*SONG SNACK*
Powerful track by US quartet. Probably the closest thing to Chvrches becoming a rock band.
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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.
Drew Sycamore – Electric Motion
*SONG SNACK*
Feel-good dance-pop song, inspired by ‘90s house music. New album Masculina is expected in 2023.
Recommended as well:
Jungle
45 Fahrenheit Girl
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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.
book NOT brooke – Popsicle
*SONG SNACK*
Brooke Vespoli pairs a punchy melody and explosive band breaks with a message of encouragement and optimism.
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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.
Warhaus – Open Window
*SONG SNACK*
Impressive orchestral pop/rock song by Balthazar frontman Maarten Devoldere’s solo project.
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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.
Geena Gangi – The Nice Guy
*SONG SNACK*
Heartbreak song to make you laugh. In other words: energetic feelgood pop as a remedy.
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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.
Your favourites (June 2022)
Below, you can find all 10 of your favourites in the month of June; my recommendations that you read the most during this month. Great choices!
The links bring you directly to the original posts. Each of those features a player that allows you to listen to the track via the platform of your choice. Enjoy!
- Placebo – The Prodigal
(WC)
- Oliver Pesch – Shelly (Lollapalooza)
- Interlopers – Move On
- Angèle – Libre
(WC)
- Giant Rooks – Wild Stare
- Kahone Concept – Amicably
- xPropaganda – Don’t (You Mess With Me)
- Grace Amos – Kiss You ‘til I’m Sober
- Sera – Take A Chance
- Lockyer Boys – LATKD
(WC)
(WC) = ex Carte Blanche Music Wildcard

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.