So here it is, the Carte Blanche Music Top 2025. Not exactly a chart, as the songs are ranked alphabetically. It was difficult enough to make a selection from the 512 songs I recommended this year . This collection contains the 76 tunes that sum up 2025 for me. Pictured are 10 of them, you’ll find the whole list via this link.

Next year, I’ll continue my daily recommendations of the best new music. Save yourself buckets of time by adding my playlist CARTE BLANCHE MUSIC (new music only) to your library (click ‘+’). Sort the playlist by date to find the newest songs on top.

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.