March 27th, 2026
single track, wildcard
Wildcard (week 13):
Wildcard (week 13):
Joshua Pearlstein – Wanna Dance
Inspired by artists like Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake, Wanna Dance indeed has an updated *NSYNC kind of sound. Synth-driven, with Joshua Pearlstein’s spot-on (falsetto) vocal delivery around every corner, it’s funky, poppy and has a surprising, no holds barred electronic solo. A tune with ‘hit’ written all over it.
Wanna Dance by Joshua Pearlstein is the new Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. It will be prominently displayed at the top of the blog for an entire week.
Follow Joshua Pearlstein on Instagram | Spotify
You’ll find all of this year’s Carte Blanche Music Wildcards so far in the Wildcards 2026 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 13)
Not all, but only the best new music. Added to the playlist this week (alphabetically):
- Digitalism – Space Invaders
electronic | indie | pop | rock - Giant Rooks – Want It Back pop
- Felix Green – Rolling Of The Dice
indie | pop | soul - The Lazy Eyes – The One Who Got Away
indie | pop | rock - Joshua Pearlstein – Wanna Dance
electronic | indie | pop - The Rubens – Goanna indie | pop
- Slowdrive Avenue – Keep Running indie | pop | rock
- Soft Loft – Caught
indie | rock - Jessie Ware – Automatic pop | soul
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 12):
Wildcard (week 12):
The Indie Pea – Staring At The Sun
Easily one of our favourite new bands of the last years, The Indie Pea continues to make huge leaps towards stardom. Carrying their signature DNA, lush orchestral strings and melancholic undertones, Staring At The Sun is an epic tune.
Staring At The Sun by The Indie Pea 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 Indie Pea @ Carte Blanche Music
Follow the band on Facebook | Spotify
You’ll find all of this year’s Carte Blanche Music Wildcards so far in the Wildcards 2026 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 12)
Not all, but only the best new music. Added to the playlist this week (alphabetically):
- Budjerah – Gentleman indie | pop
- Cheeky Leash – Falling indie | pop | rock
- The Indie Pea – Staring At The Sun indie | pop
- Joe Jackson – After All This Time indie | pop
- Lusaint – Love Bites Back indie | pop | soul
- Joe Mungovan – Runaway indie | pop
- Nona – What A Way To Die (album track)
indie | orchestral | pop - Pastel Blank – Sweet Nic
funk | indie | pop - Alex Vargas – Vertigo
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 11):
Wildcard (week 11):
Maryn Charlie – Hot Glue
On her upcoming EP Threads (out on 17 April), Dutch talent Maryn Charlie explores the balance between support and dependency in relationships. This new single is as honest, vulnerable and recognizable as it is catchy.
Hot Glue by Maryn Charlie is the new Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. It will be prominently displayed at the top of the blog for an entire week.
Follow Maryn Charlie on Facebook | Instagram | Spotify
You’ll find all of this year’s Carte Blanche Music Wildcards so far in the Wildcards 2026 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 11)
Not all, but only the best new music. Added to the playlist this week (alphabetically):
- Brigitte Calls Me Baby – I Can Take The Sun Out Of The Sky indie | pop | rock
- Buttermello – Fade Away indie | pop
- Maryn Charlie – Hot Glue indie | pop
- Elle Coves – I Got A Thing For Love
pop - Isolde Lasoen – Egoland
indie | pop - Nian Tong – Whatever You Do 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 10):
Wildcard (week 10):
Brook Fox – Together
If you like your tempo up, your energy high and you fun all around, this is the song to accompany you on your journey. Equal parts Two Door Cinema Club and Bloc Party, Together is a high-octane homage to the guitar-led euphoria of the late 2000s and early 2010s.
Brook Fox’s new single is the Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. It will be prominently displayed at the top of the blog for an entire week.
Follow Brook Fox 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 10)
Not all, but only the best new music. Added to the playlist this week (alphabetically):
- aleksiah – Bullsh*t, Baby! indie | pop
- Dirty Blonde – Indie Sleaze indie | rock
- Flyss – Porcelain (Tread Carefully) indie | pop
- Brook Fox – Together indie | pop | rock
- Hard-Fi – They Ain’t Your Friends indie | pop | rock
- Metric – Time Is A Bomb indie | pop | rock
- Mary Middlefield – Take Me As I Am indie | pop
- Song 1 – My Shadow’s Got Its Own Mind indie | rock
- Harry Styles – Ready, Steady, Go! (album track) pop
- Tomora (Tom Rowland & Aurora) – Somewhere Else
dance | electronic | pop - Vlads – Sand In My Suitcase 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.
