August 12th, 2022
single trackCool Sounds – 6 Or 7 More
Cool Sounds – 6 Or 7 More
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True to the name of his project, Dainis Lacey delivers a groovy, heat-resistant summer track.
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single trackExpress Office Portico – Forget The Name
Express Office Portico – Forget The Name
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Sophisticated pop from Nottingham, echoing the early, sunny sound of The Cardigans.
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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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Wooze – Cowardly Custard
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Massively energetic avant-garde rock track with unmistakable ‘80s influences. Epic stuff!
Recommended as well:
Party Without Ya
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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 trackMegan McKenna – Single
Megan McKenna – Single
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Musically inspired by Dolly Parton’s Jolene, but lyrically much more confident. One happy 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.
single trackThe Bobby Lees – Monkey Mind
The Bobby Lees – Monkey Mind
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Riff rockers, discovered by Henry Rollins, release fierce single ahead of 3rd album Bellevue (7 October).
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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 trackKat Greta feat. Charlie Lane – Let It Go
Kat Greta feat. Charlie Lane – Let It Go
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Great debut combining Greta’s dynamic drumming with a slick organ and Lane’s hooky vocals.
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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 track, wildcardWildcard (week 32):
Wildcard (week 32):
Grace Amos – Nothing To Say
In 2018, then 14-year-old Grace Amos received the Maton Guitars Britton Morrison Scholarship. This granted her the opportunity to attend the prestigious CMAA Academy of Country Music in Tamworth, Australia. During her study, she started perfecting her talents busking the town’s streets. Taking inspiration from a range of genres including indie, country and pop, she released her first single Listen Real Closely two years later. But only in 2022 things took off seriously.
So far, Amos released three tracks this year, including a cover of Foo Fighters’ Everlong. Her brand-new single, the self-penned track Nothing To Say, builds upon those heavier influences. Opening with a bassline that brings Donna Summer’s I Feel Love to mind, it continues as a fun rock song. Key element are the singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist’s great vocals, which are backed by a walking bass, thumping drums and fiery guitars. A great step forward on a path that’ll undoubtedly see her grow into a voice of her generation.
This week, Nothing To Say by Grace Amos is the Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. That means it’ll feature prominently at the top of the blog for a full seven days.
Recommended as well:
Kiss You ‘til I’m Sober
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In the Wildcards 2022 playlist you’ll find all of this year’s Carte Blanche Music Wildcards so far.
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Werner’s Weekly (week 32)
This is Werner’s Weekly, your guide to best new music, containing the two most recent Carte Blanche Music Wildcards, and the best of the other new releases in alphabetical order:
- Sult – Ick
(Wildcard this week) - Speelburg – I’m Back
(Wildcard last week) - Alex Vargas – Mama, I’ve Been Dying
- Dreaming Soda – Green Light
- Gali Givon – Better
- The Steele Syndicate – One Beer (Is Never Enough)
- US Girls (feat. Kyle Kidd) – So Typically Now
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 1975, Maisie Peters, Lockyer Boys, 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 trackKaye – Respect Me
Kaye – Respect Me
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All out weird and funky track with equal parts Prince and Talking Heads. With all due respect.
Recommended as well:
Neon God
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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 trackSputnik Sweetheart – Heavenly
Sputnik Sweetheart – Heavenly
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Intensely personal and beautifully crafted song by upcoming Canberra-based indie rock band.
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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.
