October 21st, 2022
single trackThe Assist – Better Days [Single Version]
The Assist – Better Days [Single Version]
*SONG SNACK*
Pet Shop Boys meet Scouting For Girls on this anthemic, already award-winning song.
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single trackJJ Miller – Charlemagne
JJ Miller – Charlemagne
*SONG SNACK*
Fans of Keane and Death Cab For Cutie will like Miller’s danceable drumming and understated 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 trackSleeping Together – Money And Nicotine
Sleeping Together – Money And Nicotine
*SONG SNACK*
With their second single, ST bring big beats, catchy riffs and good vibes back to the indie scene.
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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 trackLoose Bricks – Right Now
Loose Bricks – Right Now
*SONG SNACK*
Fuzzy guitars and a hell of a groove turn this danceable rock song into a party anthem.
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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 trackSonic Fruit – Detonator
Sonic Fruit – Detonator
*SONG SNACK*
Dealing with desire and fixation, Detonator is a funky song with a dark message.
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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 trackFresco Kyoto – You Save Me
Fresco Kyoto – You Save Me
*SONG SNACK*
Ethereal and melodic indie-pop from this Brisbane five-piece led by singer Robbie Balmer.
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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 trackDead Anyway – The King And I
Dead Anyway – The King And I
*SONG SNACK*
Your ears deserve to hear this duo’s razor-sharp spoken lyrics, set to a variety of musical backdrops.
Recommended as well:
Headless Chicken
Moving Target
Space Dust
Pigs In Blankets
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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 trackLDRU – The Excuse
LDRU – The Excuse
*SONG SNACK*
Drew Carmody presents a Madchester kind of tune with a Fatboy Slim kind of drive.
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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 42):
Wildcard (week 42):
Raye – The Thrill Is Gone.
I presume Rachel Keen was a happy girl when she signed a record deal with a major record label at the age of 17. Alas, after releasing single after single (with some big hits among them), the label wouldn’t let her release a debut album. And even in 2022, that’s most artists’ big dream. It was Raye’s, anyway.
After addressing this matter via her socials and subsequently parting ways with the label, she’s now an independent artist again. The whole story landed her much goodwill and support, but in the end it comes down to releasing good songs. Well, Raye hasn’t disappointed.
This week, she releases not one, but two singles. Escapism (feat. 070 Shake) is the kind of modern-sounding pop song we’ve come to expect from the singer. The other one is my favourite, however. The Thrill Is Gone has soulful horns and funky arrangements. It was recorded live, with no autotune and no overdubs. Despite it being about the dying spark, it’s an uplifting sounding song. Could’ve been an Amy Winehouse track, but it’s very much a Raye tune.
Oh, and as far as her debut album is concerned: the record, titled My 21st Century Blues, will be out on 3 February 2023.
The Thrill Is Gone by Raye 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:
Love Of Your Life
Natalie Don’t
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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 42)
This is Werner’s Weekly, your guide to the best new music, containing the two most recent Carte Blanche Music Wildcards, and the best of the other new releases in alphabetical order:
- noelle – Cold Killer
(Wildcard this week) - Madison Davenport – Oh Shit!
(Wildcard last week) - almost monday – Cough Drops
- Jonas Brøg – 10 Cents
- Pixey – Melody (From You To Me)
- The Go! Team – Divebomb
- Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Wolf
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: Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Lottery Winners, 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.
