Among the 15 (re)entries in this week’s European Border Breakers Chart, there are six first-timers. Mermaid by Skott at #96 is my favourite, obviously, I just wrote about it earlier today. A song that’s definitely destined for more. Van Echelpoel, best known for the amazing #14 peak of Ziet Em Duun, sung in a Flemish dialect, are back as well. This time with their fun take on Sinds 1 Dag Of 2 (32 Jaar) by Doe Maar, one of the most popular bands in the Netherlands in the 80’s. This new version, dubbed Sinds Nen Dag Of 2 (38 Jaar), is in at #68. And the talented Declan McKenna (pictured) follows his EBBCharts hits Brazil, Isombard and The Kids Don’t Wanna Come Home with Humongous, at #90. Maybe the best of them all yet. Each of his singles has so far reached a higher position than the previous one, so the prospects are sunny.

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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.