September 29th, 2023
playlist
Additions to the Carte Blanche Music playlist (week 39)
Not all, but only the *best* new music. Added to the playlist this week (alphabetically):
- Bony Macaroni – When I Look At U (My Pupils Don’t Dilate)
indie | pop | rock - Le Couleur – Addiction
indie | pop - Dark Tropics – Carnival
indie | pop - Lucas Estrada & Super-Hi – Stress You
dance | indie | pop - Finding Bella – We Are Forever indie | pop | rock
- grentperez & Lime Cordiale – Op-Shop Lover
indie | pop - High Eyes – Floretta indie | pop | rock
- Lany – Out Of My League
indie | pop | rock - LP – Wild pop | rock
- Miss Machine – S.O.S.
indie | pop | rock - Nuala – Alien indie | pop
- L’objectif – ITSA indie | pop | rock
- Peach Cooler – Money Mouth indie | pop | rock
- The Reytons – Let Me Breathe indie | rock
- TESSÆ – Ligne D’arrivée indie | pop
- Two Door Cinema Club – Sure Enough indie | rock
- Wild Horse – Attraction indie | pop
Check them all in the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music Spotify playlist.
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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 39):
Wildcard (week 39):
Stone – If You Wanna
2022 saw Liverpool band Stone break the 1 million Spotify streams mark for the first time. Their great single Money (Hope Ain’t Gone) did the trick. It eventually ended up on the quartet’s first EP Punkadonk. 27 October, they’ll release a follow-up EP, simply titled Punkadonk 2. It’ll serve as a prelude to Stone’s debut album, which they’re currently finishing in the United States.
The outfit’s sophomore EP will explore identity, ego, and the impossible standards felt by young people. It features previous singles Left Right Forward and I Gotta Feeling. Also included is their new single If You Wanna, which sounds like an updated version of classic ‘90s Britpop. No wonder, if you know Stone frontman Fin Power is the son of John Power, of The La’s and Cast fame.
The band explain: “With If You Wanna, we wanted to write the type of song you would wanna sing along to with your friends. The song is about finding positivity in this colourful Gen Z experience.”
If You Wanna by Stone is the new Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. This implies that it will be prominently displayed at the top of the blog for an entire week.
Recommended as well:
Money (Hope Ain’t Gone)
Follow Stone on Facebook | Instagram | X | Spotify
In the Wildcards 2023 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.
werner's weekly
Werner’s Weekly (week 39)
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:
- Skylar – Why Men Love Bitches (Wildcard this week)
- Rews – Lock Your Horns (Wildcard last week)
- Ash (feat. Démira) – Oslo
- Dylan – Rebel Child
- Smol Fish – Sweet Taste
- Wreck Theory feat. Flo – La Fin
- Noémie Wolfs – A Little Bit
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.
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.
playlist
Additions to the Carte Blanche Music playlist (week 38)
Not all, but only the *best* new music. Added to the playlist this week (alphabetically):
- Ana & The Changes – Dosta
indie | pop - Ash (feat. Démira) – Oslo indie | pop | rock
- Crystal Fighters – Love x3
indie | pop - Dragonette & Big Data – Literally Dead indie | pop
- Dylan – Rebel Child electronic | pop | rock
- Eaglemont – You Don’t Live Here indie | pop | rock
- Jungle By Night – Pompette Encore funk | indie | instrumental | pop
- Poolclvb (feat. Fanta Ballo) – Broken Heart pop | dance | spoken word
- Smol Fish – Sweet Taste indie | pop | rock
- Izzy S.O. – Without You I Don’t Like Sundays indie | pop | rock
- Stone – If You Wanna pop | rock
- Super db – Side By Side funk | indie | pop
- The Vaccines – Heartbreak Kid indie | rock
- Wreck Theory feat. Flo – La Fin indie | pop
- Noémie Wolfs – A Little Bit indie | orchestral | pop
Check them all in the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music Spotify playlist.
Follow (click ‘♥’) to hear the best new music first.
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 38):
Wildcard (week 38):
Skylar – Why Men Love Bitches
Skylar Sanyal, or Skylar for short, sure is a part of the social media generation. A rising songstress, the 20-year-old Londoner is already an internet sensation. As for so many youngsters, TikTok is her platform of choice. In no-time she attracted almost 500.000 followers and 8,7 million likes. She does well on Instagram and YouTube as well, by the way.
All of these internet friends are now helping her kickstart her music career. But it would be a pointless venture without talent and good songs. Thankfully, Skylar’s got plenty of both. The singer-songwriter describes her sound as ‘quintessentially British’.
Following her breakout EP, this year’s I’d Step On Lego For You, she’s back with a new banger. Why Men Love Bitches is built around a simple piano melody, a fair amount of horns and a tight beat. It sounds like a classic pop song with modern production. It reminds me a bit of Closer by Lemaitre feat. Jennie A., which was an equally epic tune.
Why Men Love Bitches by Skylar is the new Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. This implies that it will be prominently displayed at the top of the blog for an entire week.
Follow Skylar on Instagram | Spotify
In the Wildcards 2023 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.
werner's weekly
Werner’s Weekly (week 38)
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:
- Rews – Lock Your Horns (Wildcard this week)
- Nea – Cold Turkey (Wildcard last week)
- Caity Baser – Disco Shoes
- Everyone You Know – Coming With You
- Home Counties – Bethnal Green
- Loretta – All My Friends (Are Your Friends)
- Miss Machine – Avec Les Loups
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.
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.
playlist
Additions to the Carte Blanche Music playlist (week 37)
Not all, but only the *best* new music. Added to the playlist this week (alphabetically):
- Caity Baser – Disco Shoes pop
- The Beaches & Beach Weather – My Body Featuring Your Lips indie | pop | rock
- Cat Valley – Mean Girls indie | pop | rock
- Draumr – Slowly Burning Feelings indie | pop
- Everyone You Know – Coming With You indie | pop | rock
- Flo Gallop – D.O.N.E. indie | pop
- Home Counties – Bethnal Green electronic | indie | pop
- Jawny – Boy Scout pop | rock
- Last Dinosaurs – Afterlife indie | rock
- Loretta – All My Friends (Are Your Friends) indie | pop | rock
- Miss Machine – Avec Les Loups indie | pop
- Kathleen Regan – Big Funeral folk | indie | pop
- Skylar – Why Men Love Bitches pop
- Tally Spear – Constellations indie | pop | rock
- Surfaces – Cloud indie | pop
- A Treehouse Wait – The Edge indie | pop
Check them all in the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music Spotify playlist.
Follow (click ‘♥’) to hear the best new music first.
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 37):
Wildcard (week 37):
Rews – Lock Your Horns
Rews is the one-woman rock band from Belfast powerhouse Shauna Tohill. The singer and multi-instrumentalist will release her third album Meridians on 13 October. Six of its tracks – about half of the lot – have already been released as singles.
Marking another impressive step in songwriting, brand-new track Lock Your Horns is Rews’ strongest to date. Progression is also the song’s main theme. It tells the story of enduring disappointment and setbacks, yet summoning an unwavering spirit to keep pushing forward and rise against the odds. It’s a reminder that moving towards your goals and dreams comes with trials. Within these moments of adversity our inner strength shines brightest. The music video, which has a boxing theme, supports this message.
Tohill explains: “Lock Your Horns is a reflection of my journey amidst music industry and personal challenges. Despite adversity, the love for music empowered me to pick myself up and persist as an artist, making this song a rallying, musical battle cry of resilience and determination!“
Sonically, Lock Your Horns is a soaring, high-energy rock track with anthemic hooks. It combines raw power with emotional depth. A (rock) radio-friendly tune that’ll appeal to a large audience.
Lock Your Horns by Rews is the new Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. This implies that it will be prominently displayed at the top of the blog for an entire week.
Follow Rews on Facebook | Instagram | X | Spotify
In the Wildcards 2023 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.
werner's weekly
Werner’s Weekly (week 37)
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:
- Nea – Cold Turkey (Wildcard this week)
- Brooke Alexx – Never Liked Your Name (Wildcard last week)
- Eut – This Could Be The Last Time
- Trunky Juno – Final Box
- La Pegatina – Dolce Far Niente
- Pete Philly & Perquisite – Hot Sauce
- Skip The Use – We Don’t Mind
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.
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.
playlist
Additions to the Carte Blanche Music playlist (week 36)
Not all, but only the *best* new music. Added to the playlist this week (alphabetically):
- Aiida – August
electronic | indie | pop - Baby Queen – Quarter Life Crisis
pop | rock - Izzy Bizu – Goodbye Hello indie | pop
- Pip Blom – Get Back indie | pop | rock
- Codyy – Time 2 Be indie | pop | rock
- Elba – You Do You
electronic | indie | pop - Eut – This Could Be The Last Time indie | pop | rock
- Trunky Juno – Final Box indie | pop | rock
- Liza Anne – Shania Twain Is Making Me Cry indie | pop | rock
- La Pegatina – Dolce Far Niente pop | rock | ska
- Pete Philly & Perquisite – Hot Sauce hip hop | indie | pop
- Rews – Lock Your Horns indie | pop | rock
- Segana – Mercy electronic | indie | pop
- Skip The Use – We Don’t Mind indie | pop | rock
- Sunbalm – Out Of It indie | pop
- Thumpasaurus – I’m Cute indie | jazz | pop | rock
Check them all in the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music Spotify playlist.
Follow (click ‘♥’) to hear the best new music first.
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.
