January 30th, 2026
single track, wildcard
Wildcard (week 5):
Wildcard (week 5):
Louis Oliver – Tell Me
Tell Me is only Louis Oliver’s second single. Punchy and up-tempo, it opens on delicate piano and an emotionally rich vocal, before lifting into an anthemic chorus. An immediately engaging listen!
Tell Me is the new Carte Blanche Music Wildcard, which means it’ll be prominently displayed at the top of the blog for an entire week.
Follow Louis Oliver on Instagram | Spotify
In the Wildcards 2026 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.
playlist
Additions to the Carte Blanche Music playlist (week 5)
Not all, but only the best new music. Added to the playlist this week (alphabetically):
- Elle Coves – Please Don’t
pop - Ericka Jane – Death Of Me
dance | pop - Louis Oliver – Tell Me
indie | pop | rock - Rum Jungle – Coal Dust
indie | pop | rock - Telenova – In The Name Of Your Love pop
- White Lies – I Love(d) New York indie | pop | rock
Check them all in the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music Spotify playlist.
Add it to your library (click ‘+’) to hear the best new music first.
Partly selected via input by Musosoup. Submit your music here. #sustainablecreators
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, wildcard
Wildcard (week 4):
Wildcard (week 4):
Haute & Freddy – Dance The Pain Away
Both musically and visually, this colourful and catchy track off their upcoming debut album Big Disgrace brings us straight back to the ‘80s. Iconic stuff!
Dance The Pain Away by Haute & Freddy is the new Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. It will be prominently displayed at the top of the blog for an entire week.
More Haute & Freddy @ Carte Blanche Music
Follow them on Instagram | Spotify
In the Wildcards 2026 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.
playlist
Additions to the Carte Blanche Music playlist (week 4)
Not all, but only the best new music. Added to the playlist this week (alphabetically):
- Blanks – Nothing I Can Do
indie | pop - CUT_ – Sorry But I Like This… electronic | indie | pop
- Gunmoll – Bitterness indie | rock
- Mira Housey – Butterf-lies
indie | pop | rock - Lilly Wood & The Prick – Dark Blue
indie | pop - Miss Li – Dansa Med Mig Själv
electronic | pop - Stone – Stack Up The Reasons indie | rock
- Young Gun Silver Fox – The Greatest Loser indie | pop
Check them all in the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music Spotify playlist.
Add it to your library (click ‘+’) to hear the best new music first.
Partly selected via input by Musosoup. Submit your music here. #sustainablecreators
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, wildcard
Wildcard (week 3):
Wildcard (week 3):
Dylan Cartlidge – Crazy World
Five years after his brilliant single Hang My Head, North Yorkshire artist Dylan Cartlidge is back with the equally great song Crazy World. A real feelgood tune!
Crazy World by Dylan Cartlidge is the new Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. It will be prominently displayed at the top of the blog for an entire week.
Follow him on Facebook | Instagram | Spotify
In the Wildcards 2026 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.
playlist
Additions to the Carte Blanche Music playlist (week 3)
Not all, but only the best new music. Added to the playlist this week (alphabetically):
- Dylan Cartlidge – Crazy World indie | pop
- Chvrches – Addicted To Love (Robert Palmer cover) electronic | pop
- Dead Anyway – A Shift Of Perspective indie | pop | spoken word
- Lauren Minear – Perfect Girl indie | pop
- They Might Be Giants – Eyeballs indie | pop | rock
Check them all in the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music Spotify playlist.
Add it to your library (click ‘+’) to hear the best new music first.
Partly selected via input by Musosoup. Submit your music here. #sustainablecreators
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.
cover, single track, wildcard
Wildcard (week 2):
Wildcard (week 2):
‘t Hof Van Commerce – Ben Ier Weg
Belgium’s best hip hop crew doesn’t hide its love for Jo Lemaire’s 1981 hit Je Suis Venu Te Dire Que Je M’en Vais, but gives it a totally different twist than the Serge Gainsbourg-written original.
Ben Ier Weg (Flemish for ‘I’m outta here’) by ‘t Hof Van Commerce is the new Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. It will be prominently displayed at the top of the blog for an entire week.
More of the crew @ Carte Blanche Music
Follow ‘t Hof Van Commerce on Facebook | Instagram | Spotify
In the Wildcards 2026 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.
playlist
Additions to the Carte Blanche Music playlist (week 2)
This is more like it. The musical year 2026 has finally kicked off. As usual, I recommend not all, but only the best new music. Added to the playlist this week (alphabetically):
- Blanko – Not My Dashboard indie | pop | rock
- Douwe Bob – With You indie | pop
- Calby – Deeper Love indie | pop | soul
- The Cribs – Never The Same indie | rock
- Haute & Freddy – Dance The Pain Away electronic | indie | pop
- ‘t Hof Van Commerce – Ben Ier Weg (f.f.o. Jo Lemaire)
hip hop | indie | pop - Last Dinosaurs – Pink Flags indie | pop | rock
- Lazy Sunsets (feat. Kara Greskovic) – LA Life indie | pop
- Bruno Mars – I Just Might funk | pop | soul
- Moving Into Tucson – Don’t Tell Me Where I’m Going indie | pop
- Song 1 – Feeling Sideways indie | rock
- Tessa Violet – Knowing indie | pop | rock
Check them all in the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music Spotify playlist.
Add it to your library (click ‘+’) to hear the best new music first.
Partly selected via input by Musosoup. Submit your music here. #sustainablecreators
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, wildcard
Wildcard (week 1): Joe Mungovan – Hurts
Wildcard (week 1): Joe Mungovan – Hurts
Aussie multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer Joe Mungovan deserves worldwide success. His bouncy new single Hurts is a good place to start!
Hurts by Joe Mungovan is the new Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. It will be prominently displayed at the top of the blog for an entire week.
Follow him on Facebook | Instagram | Spotify
In the Wildcards 2026 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.
playlist
Additions to the Carte Blanche Music playlist (week 1)
Happy 2026 to you! The new year is off to a slow start, especially since we don’t feature all, but only the best new music. Added to the playlist this week (alphabetically):
- Ladytron – Caught In The Blink Of An Eye electronic | indie | pop
- Yagki – Waiting For You indie | pop
Check them all in the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music Spotify playlist.
Add it to your library (click ‘+’) to hear the best new music first.
Partly selected via input by Musosoup. Submit your music here. #sustainablecreators
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.
