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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.
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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.
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Wildcard (week 39):
Wildcard (week 39):
Chvrches – Roses
After short but artistically successful solo stints, Lauren Mayberry and Martin Doherty reunited with Iain Cook to continue their Chvrches project. Their new single sounds as sharp, fresh and colourful as could be expected from a song named Roses. It combines a dark and rocking electronic backdrop with a light children’s choir and a biting rap. Curiously, it all ends with the start. Good to have them back!
Roses by Chvrches is the new Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. It will be prominently displayed at the top of the blog for an entire week.
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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.
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Wildcard (week 38): Troye Sivan – Party
Wildcard (week 38): Troye Sivan – Party
The kind of tracks the word ‘banger’ was invented for. Aussie superstar Troye Sivan just delivered a tune he calls ‘a hypnotic, euphoric ode to losing yourself in a really good night out’. Undoubtedly destined to become a club anthem of the same magnitude as the song it samples: Music by Madonna.
Party by Troye Sivan is the new Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. It will be prominently displayed at the top of the blog for an entire week.
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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.
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Wildcard (week 37):
Wildcard (week 37):
Rondé – Running Away
Dutch band Rondé started the ‘20s with a string of 5 Top 10 hits. Now, 14 years after their debut single Run, they come full circle with their new track Running Away. An ode to true romance, it sounds like a huge future radio hit, which deserves to land in the Top 10 once again. Even if it doesn’t, it’s still a great upbeat feelgood tune!
There’s no escaping Running Away by Rondé, for it’s the new Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. It will be prominently displayed at the top of the blog for an entire week.
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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.
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Wildcard (week 36):
Wildcard (week 36):
Raye feat. Amma & Absolutely – Joy.
Being dropped by her major record label must have been the best that ever happened to Raye. The talent and the songs were already there, but this gave her even more drive to succeed. And boy, did she succeed! Already a live favourite, Joy. (featuring her sisters on vocals) is her swinging new single. Reassuring in many ways!
Joy. by Raye feat. Amma & Absolutely is the new Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. It will be prominently displayed at the top of the blog for an entire week.
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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.
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Wildcard (week 35):
Wildcard (week 35):
Paris Jackson – Happiest Day Of My Life
Co-written by 4 Non Blondes’ Linda Perry, Happiest Day Of My Life has a dynamic alternative rock sound with a distinct ‘90s vibe. Think The Cure meets The Smashing Pumpkins. It’s the title track off her second album, which proves the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
Happiest Day Of My Life by Paris Jackson is the new Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. It will be prominently displayed at the top of the blog for an entire week.
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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.
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Wildcard (week 34):
Wildcard (week 34):
Slothrust – Dystopian Cemetery
LA-based alt-rock veterans Slothrust will release their new album What They Grow In The Garden on 18 September. Ahead of it, they put out two songs at once: Dystopian Cemetery and Twisted Paradise. The first shows the band’s catchiest side. Examining queer romance, it features noted producer/keyboardist Willy Beaman on piano.
Dystopian Cemetery by Slothrust is the new Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. It will be prominently displayed at the top of the blog for an entire week.
More Slothrust @ Carte Blanche Music
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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.
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Wildcard (week 33):
Wildcard (week 33):
Francesca Blanchard – Quit Music
Currently based in Los Angeles, Francesca Blanchard is a singer-songwriter from the South of France. Blending complex emotional subtleties with catchy hooks, her new single Quit Music deals with the loving feeling every partner of an unsuccessful musician will recognise. Utterly beautiful.
Also check her same-titled EP, exclusively on Bandcamp.
Quit Music by Francesca Blanchard is the new Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. It will be prominently displayed at the top of the blog for an entire week.
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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.
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Wildcard (week 32): Moving Into Tucson feat. The Indie Pea – We Are
When two of my favourite recent musical acts work together, the whole appears to be more than the sum of its parts. A bright, open-hearted indie pop-rock single about identity, connection and reaching out beyond your own reflection.
We Are by Moving Into Tucson feat. The Indie Pea is the new Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. It will be prominently displayed at the top of the blog for an entire week.
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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.
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Wildcard (week 31):
Wildcard (week 31):
Cassia – Another One Down
Ahead of their new album Lemon Gelato (out on 4 September), British trio Cassia release an upbeat new single. Another One Down sounds more groove-driven than earlier records, with prominent drums and percussion that provide a distinctive live-feeling. I dare you to sit still to this tune!
Another One Down by Cassia is the new Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. It will be prominently displayed at the top of the blog for an entire week.
More of Cassia @ Carte Blanche Music
Follow the band on Facebook | 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.
