October 9th, 2026
single track, wildcard
Wildcard (week 41): Kaleb Cohen – Famous
Wildcard (week 41): Kaleb Cohen – Famous
Kaleb Cohen is a rising UK-born, US-based pop singer, songwriter and pianist with over 210.000 followers on TikTok. More importantly, he produces great songs. His new single Famous is a dynamic, groovy tune that mixes classic rock and contemporary R&B, driven by soulful vocals. Utterly radio-ready!
Is this the song that’ll make Kaleb Cohen famous? For starters, it’s the new Carte Blanche Music Wildcard, so it will be prominently displayed at the top of the blog for an entire week.
Follow Kaleb Cohenon 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 41)
Not all, but only the best new music. Added to the playlist this week (alphabetically):
- Berthaju – Get To Work
indie | rock - Buttermello – Heroes And Knights
indie | pop | rock - The Cat Empire – Rocket indie | pop
- Kaleb Cohen – Famous
indie | pop - Fake Suede – Turn It Up indie | pop | soul
- Levante – Ruggine (album track)
pop - Louane – Mode Avion
indie | pop - Jamie T – Waist 36 Leg 32
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 40):
Wildcard (week 40):
Disgusting Sisters – Waste Of Space
Meet the Hopkins sisters, who were raised between the UK and France. Julianna drums in London and Josephine makes films in Paris. Less than two years ago, they wrote a tune about their mum’s dog, and accidentally started a band. New single Waste Of Space is an electronic pop-rock song about a break-up (obviously) and will feature on the sisters’ upcoming debut album.
Anything but disgusting, we give the track the space it deserves. It’s the new Carte Blanche Music Wildcard, so it will be prominently displayed at the top of the blog for an entire week.
More of Disgusting Sisters @ Carte Blanche Music
Follow them 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 40)
Not all, but only the best new music. Added to the playlist this week (alphabetically):
- Ozark Henry – Dreamer
indie | pop - Luvleelou – Sugar Poisoned
indie | pop | rock - marguerite – Un Peu Beaucoup pop
- Johnny Marr – Beyond The Rain indie | pop | rock
- Leire Martinez – Quédate En Su Voz
pop | rock - Miss The Heart – Don’t U Dare indie | pop | rock
- Vernis Rouge feat. Jok’air – L’Amour Est Une Garce 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.
