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Your ‘All-Time’ Favourites (2017-2022)
The last six years, starting in 2017, I posted 10 musical recommendations per week on this blog. A total of well over 3.000 tracks, mostly by upcoming – often female (fronted) – artists from all over the world. As I explained yesterday, Carte Blanche Music is entering a new era. One in which I’ll focus my efforts on my constantly updated Spotify playlist.
For sure, that doesn’t mean the blog is closing down. It’ll continue to be the home of my ‘best of’ collection (Werner’s Weekly) on Monday mornings (CET) and my favourite new track (the Carte Blanche Music Wildcard), every Wednesday morning. Also, I’ll post the latest additions to my playlist on Saturdays. For updates, follow me on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
No better way to round up the last six years than by publishing the Your ‘All-Time’ Favourites, a chart compiling the 500 most popular (as in best-read) Carte Blanche Music recommendations from 2017 to 2022. You’ll find the Top 25 below, but click through for the full list. My original recommendations are behind the links. If you’re an artist, don’t be shy and search (Ctrl+F) to find out if you made the list. You might be surprised…
Enjoy and thanks for joining the ride so far. Follow the Carte Blanche Music playlist (click ‘♥’ in Spotify) for many more recommendations to come!
Your ‘All-Time’ Favourites (2017-2022)
- Videoclub – Roi
- Wildcard (week 7): Drew Sycamore – 45 Fahrenheit Girl
- Aili x Transistorcake – Dansu
- Wildcard (week 13): Placebo – The Prodigal
- Super db – Wait For Me
- Wildcard (week 12): Shanguy – Toukassé
- Japanese Breakfast – Paprika
- Saint Motel – A Good Song Never Dies
- IBE – Table Of Fools
- Angèle – La Loi De Murphy
- Wildcard (week 22): Håkan Hellström – Alla Drömmar Är Uppfyllda
- Rick Astley – Every One Of Us
- Friedberg – Go Wild
- Wildcard (week 26): Videoclub – En Nuit
- Agnes – Here Comes The Night
- a-ha feat. Ingrid Helene Håvik – The Sun Always Shines On TV (MTV Unplugged)
- Angèle – Libre
- Temples – Paraphernalia
- Lola Le Lann – Portofino
- Pixey – Free To Live In Colour
- Eliza & The Delusionals – Just Exist
- Videoclub – Enfance 80
- Izzy Bizu (feat. Chris Martin) – Someone That Loves You ’19
- Mina Okabe – Miss Those Days
- Just – Walk Slow Smile More Read More →
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.
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Your favourites (November 2022)
Below, you can find all 10 of your favourites in the month of November; my recommendations that you read the most during this month. Great choices!
The links bring you directly to the original posts. Each of those features a player that allows you to listen to the track via the platform of your choice. Enjoy!
- Placebo – The Prodigal
(WC) - Housewife – I’m Spent
- Pyro – Wiser
(WC) - Gintronix – Get Up And Dance
- Blitz Vega (feat. Johnny Marr) – Strong Forever
- Angèle – Libre
(WC) - Angèle – La Loi De Murphy
- Videoclub – Enfance 80
- Hanni – See Through
- Rick Treffers – Add Some Fun
(WC) = ex Carte Blanche Music Wildcard
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.
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Your favourites (October 2022)
Below, you can find all 10 of your favourites in the month of October; my recommendations that you read the most during this month. Great choices!
The links bring you directly to the original posts. Each of those features a player that allows you to listen to the track via the platform of your choice. Enjoy!
- Placebo – The Prodigal (WC)
- Ayesha A. Madon – Goldfish
- Angèle – Libre (WC)
- Telefís – The Carthaganians
- Housewife – I’m Spent
- Tamir – Changes
- RoseeLu – Playing Alone
(WC) - Pixey – Melody (From You To Me)
- Placebo – Life’s What You Make It
- Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Wolf
(WC) = ex Carte Blanche Music Wildcard
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.
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Your favourites (September 2022)
Below, you can find all 10 of your favourites in the month of September; my recommendations that you read the most during this month. Great choices!
The links bring you directly to the original posts. Each of those features a player that allows you to listen to the track via the platform of your choice. Enjoy!
- Placebo – The Prodigal (WC)
- Angèle – Libre (WC)
- Ellur – Alive
- Ayesha A. Madon – Goldfish
- Grand Corps Malade – Des Gens Beaux
- Temples – Paraphernalia
- Young Gun Silver Fox – Rolling Back
- Håkan Hellström – Alla Drömmar Är Uppfyllda
(WC) - Reverend & The Makers – Heatwave In The Cold North
- Giant Rooks – Wild Stare
(WC) = ex Carte Blanche Music Wildcard
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.
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Your favourites (August 2022)
Below, you can find all 10 of your favourites in the month of August; my recommendations that you read the most during this month. Great choices!
The links bring you directly to the original posts. Each of those features a player that allows you to listen to the track via the platform of your choice. Enjoy!
- Håkan Hellström – Alla Drömmar Är Uppfyllda (WC)
- Placebo – The Prodigal (WC)
- Welsh Avenue – Feather In My Hat
- Sputnik Sweetheart – Heavenly
- Mood Bored – Easy Going
- Angèle – Libre (WC)
- Ederlezi – Drawn To The Ruin
- Giant Rooks – Wild Stare
- Reverend & The Makers – Heatwave In The Cold North
- Sult – Ick (WC)
(WC) = ex Carte Blanche Music Wildcard
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.
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Your favourites (July 2022)
Below, you can find all 10 of your favourites in the month of July; my recommendations that you read the most during this month. Great choices!
The links bring you directly to the original posts. Each of those features a player that allows you to listen to the track via the platform of your choice. Enjoy!
- Placebo – The Prodigal (WC)
- Angèle – Libre (WC)
- Oliver Pesch – Shelly (Lollapalooza)
- Carla Wehbe – Is Forever Off The Table?
- Dead Anyway – Headless Chicken
- Mood Bored – Easy Going
- Baker Boy feat. Bernard Fanning – Wish You Well
- Grace Amos – Kiss You ‘til I’m Sober
- Flynt – Do I
- The Interrupters (feat. Tim Armstrong & Rhoda Dakar) – As We Live
(WC) = ex Carte Blanche Music Wildcard
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.
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Your favourites (June 2022)
Below, you can find all 10 of your favourites in the month of June; my recommendations that you read the most during this month. Great choices!
The links bring you directly to the original posts. Each of those features a player that allows you to listen to the track via the platform of your choice. Enjoy!
- Placebo – The Prodigal (WC)
- Oliver Pesch – Shelly (Lollapalooza)
- Interlopers – Move On
- Angèle – Libre (WC)
- Giant Rooks – Wild Stare
- Kahone Concept – Amicably
- xPropaganda – Don’t (You Mess With Me)
- Grace Amos – Kiss You ‘til I’m Sober
- Sera – Take A Chance
- Lockyer Boys – LATKD (WC)
(WC) = ex Carte Blanche Music Wildcard
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.
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Your favourites (May 2022)
Below, you can find all 10 of your favourites in the month of May; my recommendations that you read the most during this month. Great choices!
The links bring you directly to the original posts. Each of those features a player that allows you to listen to the track via the platform of your choice. Enjoy!
- Interlopers – Move On
- Placebo – The Prodigal (WC)
- Oliver Pesch – Shelly (Lollapalooza)
- Alba August – Isabelle
- xPropaganda – Don’t (You Mess With Me)
- Matt Joyce – Drink My Booze
- Reddi – The Show
- Angèle – Libre (WC)
- Super-Hi x Neeka – Following The Sun
- Giant Rooks – Wild Stare
(WC) = ex Carte Blanche Music Wildcard
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.
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Your favourites (April 2022)
Below, you can find all 10 of your favourites in the month of April; my recommendations that you read the most during this month. Great choices!
The links bring you directly to the original posts. Each of them features a player that allows you to listen to the track via the platform of your choice. Enjoy!
- Placebo – The Prodigal (WC)
- Kuzko – Penelope
- Angèle – Libre (WC)
- Giant Rooks – Wild Stare
- Maddy – Dum Dum Dum
- Drew Sycamore – 45 Fahrenheit Girl (WC)
- Super-Hi x Neeka – Following The Sun
- Angèle – La Loi De Murphy
- Gorgeous – Divine
- Tilly Louise – Baggy T-Shirt
(WC) = ex Carte Blanche Music Wildcard
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.
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Your favourites (February-March 2022)
Below, you can find all 10 of your favourites in the months of February and March; my recommendations that you read the most during these months. Great choices!
The links bring you directly to the original posts. Each of them features a player that allows you to listen to the track via the platform of your choice. Enjoy!
- Kuzko – Penelope
- Moonradio – Morningbreeze
- treesreach – How It Seems
- Drew Sycamore – 45 Fahrenheit Girl (WC)
- Japanese Breakfast – Paprika
- Angèle – Libre
- Agnes – Here Comes The Night
- Reddi – The Show
- Sera – Take A Chance
- Christon – The Story About A Boy Who Jumped Off A Cliff And Landed Softly
(WC) ex Carte Blanche Music Wildcard
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.
