At the end of 2015, Blossoms, from Manchester, scored the 1600^th Wildcard in my Carte Blanche radio show of the day with their single Charlemagne. Subsequently, the band, who claim to be influenced by Arctic Monkeys, ABBA and The Doors, ended fourth in BBC’s Sound Of 2016.

Following up on their eponymous debut album, second record Cool Like You will come out this week. Their new single There’s A Reason Why (I Never Returned Your Calls) was the first song frontman Tom Ogden wrote for the longplayer. The synthesizer is present more prominently than ever and the track has a high sing-along level. Clearly, the band is ready for the festival season!

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Werner Schlosser

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.