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Trip To Dover – Fade Into Gold
When pianist Johannes fell in love with punk girl Olga, people predicted it wouldnāt last. But the contrary was true: they married and started a band: Trip To Dover.
Combining elements of new wave, synth pop and DJ style electronics the duo creates its own blend of epic alternative dance. Or, as they like to summarize in one sentence: āDave Grohlās twin sister meets a Chemical Brother at a The Naked And Famous concertā.
Fade Into Gold, the title track of their latest album, is Trip To Doverās new single!
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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Uncle Frank – Your Man
Did I ever mention Uncle Frank here? Oh yes, I did. And now, theyāre back with a new single.
Your Man is the fifth track to be pulled from their recent album Love Lion. And itāsā¦ different. Still funky, as weāve gotten used to, but I dare describe this one as a ballad. A what?!?! A ballad milord, a down tempo love song. One with beautiful soul and R&B influences, in this case. You didnāt see that one coming, did you?
So lay down, take a deep breath, and relax. And hit that play button. Hit it hard!
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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Jorja Smith – Teenage Fantasy
Jorja Smith is a young British neo soul singer, who turned 20 last month. She released her debut EP Project 11 only at the end of 2016. Earlier this year, she released the single Beautiful Little Fools on International Womenās Day and she also featured on two tracks on Drakeās More Life playlist.
According to a press release Smith wrote her new single four years ago. The intro features humming she recorded while babysitting when she was 16 years old. Teenage Fantasy is a laid back track, jazzy and soulful at the same time. Bonus points for keeping the blooper at the end as a part of the songā¦
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 trackAnna Of The North – Someone
Anna Of The North – Someone
The eighties called, they want their music back! Anna Of The Northās new single sounds like a great tribute to an epic musical era. The drums, the synths, the choirsā¦ It even resembles Kim Carnes’s Bette Davis Eyes (from waaaaaaay back: 1981).
Anna (real last name: Lotterud) didnāt consciously experience the eighties, though. She was born in June 1989. She released her first single Sway when she was 25 and several other dreampop tracks followed. All of these garnered praise from critics, but I think this new single, Someone, could propel her to a larger audience.
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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FFF – Monkee
FFF stands for the French Funk Federation. Itās a troupe of music veterans, still going strong. They recorded their first album Blast Culture in 1991 with the legendary Bill Laswell, who wrote Herbie Hancockās Rockit and worked with Sly & Robbie, Mick Jagger, PiL, Motƶrhead, The Ramones, Iggy Pop and Yoko Ono. Spike Lee shot the bandās first videos. After that CD, FFF toured with George Clinton, Parliament and Funkadelic. Three more albums later, in 2000, they took a break.
After six years, the band regrouped, but only now they release their first new material. I think Monkee is a smash. Welcome back, FFF!
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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AronChupa – (Don’t Fight It) Feel It
In 2014, Aron Michael Ekberg, better known as AronChupa, scored a pan-European novelty hit with Iām An Albatraoz. This currently is his only hit to date, but that might changeā¦
For the short movie āLa Vida Nuestraā he recorded a new version of Sam Cookeās (Donāt Fight It) Feel It. 56(!) years after the original, the song sounds as fresh as ever. If radio embraces it as a summer anthem ā which it is ā this could very well be the comeback of AronChupa. If not, itās still a fun party song.
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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BC Unidos (feat. Shungudzo) – Bicycle
Competition is mad recently, but only one song can be chosen to be the Carte Blanche Music Wildcardā¦
This week, this blog will prominently feature Bicycle by BC Unidos (feat. Shungudzo). It may be the debut single for this Swedish duo, but they arenāt new to the game. Patrik Berger wrote Dancing On My Own for Robyn, I Love It for Icona Pop and Boom Clap for Charli XCX and Markus KrunegĆ„rdĀ has amassed multiple Grammy nominations.
Perfectly timed for the Tour De France and the summer, this could be a smash! It will undoubtedly sound great on the bicycle, but I strongly recommend listening in your car. With the woofers open wide. Feel that bass!
Long story short: this week, when visiting this blog, youāll be only one click away from BC Unidos (feat. Shungudzo)ās Bicycle. Itās the 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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Punnany Massif (feat. PĆ”sztor Anna, Charlie & PetĆ³ Szabolcs) – Ami Volt Az Majd Lesz!
Iām not a huge believer in coincidence, but I also mentioned The Black Keys when I recommended Lovesick by The Dead-On. Ami Volt Az Majd Lesz! by Punnany Massif (feat. PĆ”sztor Anna, Charlie & PetĆ³ Szabolcs) definitely has the same bluesy rock sound as many Black Keys tracks. But for fans of Van Echelpoelās Ziet Em Duun thereās a lot to enjoy here too!
Punnany Massif is a Hungarian band and Ami Volt Az Majd Lesz! was the official theme song of the Volt festival, which took place in Sopron last week (looks like that was good fun). Even for those of you who speak as little Hungarian as I do, itās a great song.
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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The Dead-On / The New Madness – Lovesick
The Dead-On is a Danish rock band that only signed their record contract mid-May. Now, their debut single Lovesick is out. Fans of The Black Keys should definitely check this one out.
Lovesick is the lead single of The Dead-Onās first EP, that is about to be released. Oh, and the kids in the video are not the band members themselvesā¦ š
UPDATE: because of legal issues the band changed its name to The New Madness in October.
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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Roy Paci & Aretuska – Tira
Roy Paci, born in Sicily, started playing the piano as a young child and picked up the trumpet at the age of 10. In 1999 he met former Mano Negra frontman Manu Chao and became part of his band Radio Bemba Sound System. They toured extensively and recorded several albums together. In 2001 he started doing the same with Dutch anarcho-punk band The Ex.
In 2002 Paci started his own band Aretuska. Their new single, the latin-flavoured track Tira, sounds like a potential future summer classic to me.
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.
