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Lissie – Hey Boy
We all know about Princeâs world famous vault, where he presumably stacked even more music than he officially put out. Obviously, more artists (probably most of them) sometimes record material they eventually donât release. I presume when a recording is shelved, thereâs a good reason to do so. Because itâs crap, for instance. All too often, these sessions end up on box sets, âDeluxe Editionsâ, âExpanded Versionsâ or âAnniversary Editionsâ. Such a shameâŠ
That being said, there may also be other reasons to hold a release. When a track doesnât fit the sound or feel of the other songs that make up an album, for instance. However, in some cases itâs impossible to imagine why a song wasnât issued before. Lissieâs ânewâ single Hey Boy is such a trackâŠ
The American singer-songwriter rediscovered the song when she went through her archives recently. She browsed her old recordings on behalf of two upcoming projects: Â the Anniversary Edition (whaaa!!) of her 2010 breakthrough album Catching A Tiger (which will be out 25 June) and Watch Over Me (Early Works 2002-2009), an album compiling nine highlights from her formative years as a songwriter (out 23 July). Both will feature lots of cult fan favourites and previously unreleased material.
The latter album is now previewed by the previously unreleased song Hey Boy. Itâs a raw and rootsy folk-rocker with an intense and bluesy vocal performance. The track, written circa 2003, finds Lissie criticising the sexism and misogyny that she faced as a young female artist.
She recalls: âWhen I was in college, I was out seeing live music almost every night. I would play open mics and eventually get to open up for touring acts that passed through town. There was a crew of musician guys who always seemed to mock me and my lyrics, trashed my posters around town and who insinuated that the only reason I was getting opportunities was because I was a silly young woman who was a flirt. That strangely felt like a normal thing to have to deal with then, so I just shrugged it off and kept going. (âŠ) It seems like this is now changing for the better.â
This week, Hey Boy by Lissie is the Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. Deservedly, this finally unearthed gem will feature prominently at the top of this blog for a whole week.
Recommended as well:
Lissie – Love Blows
Lissie – Best Days
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In the Wildcards 2021 playlist youâll find all of this yearâs Carte Blanche Music Wildcards so far.
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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Wernerâs Weekly (week 13)
This is Wernerâs Weekly, your compass to the music that matters, containing the two most recent Carte Blanche Music Wildcards, and the best of the other new releases in alphabetical order:
- Telenova – Bones (Wildcard this week)
- Hawke – Pinch Me (Am I Dreaming?) (Wildcard last week)
- Amy Shark – Baby Steps
- Babygirl – Nevermind
- Gretta Ray – Bigger Than Me
- Noga Erez feat. Rousso – Story
- Trunky Juno – Daddyâs Gone For Cigarettes
Click the links for more info and listen to each of the tracks via the Wernerâs Weekly player below.
For more great new music, follow the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music playlist. Also added last week: Jungle, Matt Simons, Royal Blood, and 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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Amy Shark – Baby Steps
Australian phenomenon Amy Billings released her early solo material under the name Amy Cushway. Since 2014, we know her as Amy Shark. Only two years later, she broke through in a huge way with Adore, which has been streamed over 110 million times by now. Her second biggest single, 2018âs I Said Hi, was nearly as successful.
These tracks landed her multi-platinum certifications and other prestigious awards by the bucket loads in her home country. They were also hits in the US, by the way. But even though Shark worked with the likes of Markus Hoppus and Travis Barker (both of blink-182), and Jack Antonoff (fun.) in recent years, she has yet to break through elsewhere. I donât blame European radio stations for mainly concentrating on European acts, but itâs a pity this means they (have to) slam the doors in the faces of all of those talents from Australia or Canada. To name but two of the territories that are well-covered by Carte Blanche MusicâŠ
Hopefully, Sharkâs new single will bring European success one step closer (even if itâs only a baby stepâŠ). Maybe referencing Mumford & Sons or Of Monsters And Men will open some doors? Baby Steps is a great up-beat track, thatâs equal parts pop, rock and folk. For starters, it opens with a guitar riff Ă la Heartâs Barracuda. But besides the electric guitar, thereâs also a big role for the acoustic guitar in this tune, thatâs held together by a driving drum rhythm. This is as fun as break-up songs get, and it deserves to be heard.
Amy Sharkâs new album Cry Forever will be out on 30 April.
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For more great new music, follow the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music 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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Wernerâs Weekly (week 46)
This is Wernerâs Weekly, your compass to the music that matters, containing the two most recent Carte Blanche Music Wildcards, and the best of the other new releases in alphabetical order:
- Bloxx – 5000 Miles (Wildcard this week)
- Rooue – What You Want (Wildcard last week)
- Fletcher Gull – City Is Busy
- Julie & Joe – Marelle
- Mooneye (feat. Meskerem Mees) – Bright Lights
- Pixey – Free To Live In Colour
- Tyne-James Organ – Not Ready For Love
Click the links for more info and listen to each of the tracks via the Wernerâs Weekly player below.
For more great new music, follow the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music playlist. Also added last week: Jade Bird, System Of A Down, Tegan & Sara, and 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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Mooneye (feat. Meskerem Mees) – Bright Lights
Mooneye is the band of Belgianâs Michiel Libberecht. Often compared to Fleet Foxes and Neil Young, theyâre masters in blending folk, rock and indie-pop. Their upcoming debut album however, shows a slight change of direction, letting the singer-songwriter in Libberecht take centre stage even more.
Their new single Bright Lights is a collaboration of two âaward winningâ artists. Mooneye themselves won Studio Brusselâs talent show De Nieuwe Lichting early 2019. Fellow Belgian singer Meskerem Mees won magazine Humoâs Rock Rally competition. The track came about during a backstage jam session. This resulted in a well-crafted song with a beautiful melody, and voices that blend wonderfully.
Bright Lights is a great start of this new chapter in Mooneyeâs career. Alas, weâll have to wait another year for their album to come outâŠ
For more great new music, follow the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music 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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Wernerâs Weekly (week 43)
This is Wernerâs Weekly, your compass to the music that matters, containing the two most recent Carte Blanche Music Wildcards, and the best of the other new releases in alphabetical order:
- Palace Winter (feat. Penny Police) – Richard (Says Yes) (Wildcard this week)
- Little Quirks – Florenceâs Town (Wildcard last week)
- A Girl Called Eddy – Been Around
- Charles – Far Gone
- Creature Comfort – Woke Up Drunk
- Genes – Super Single
- Lauran Hibberd – Boy Bye
Click the links for more info and listen to each of the tracks via the Wernerâs Weekly player below.
For more great new music, follow the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music playlist. Also added last week: Icona Pop & Sofi Tukker, Nothing But Thieves, Pearl Jam, Smith & Burrows, and 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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Wernerâs Weekly (week 42)
This is Wernerâs Weekly, your compass to the music that matters, containing the two most recent Carte Blanche Music Wildcards, and the best of the other new releases in alphabetical order:
- Little Quirks – Florenceâs Town (Wildcard this week)
- Boo Seeka – Days Get Better (Wildcard last week)
- Monta – All These Goods Are Gone
- Don Diablo – Invincible
- Sarpa Salpa – Stick To What You Know
- Skia – Pocket
- Sidonie with Delaporte – Mi Vida Es La MĂșsica
Click the links for more info and listen to each of the tracks via the Wernerâs Weekly player below.
For more great new music, follow the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music playlist. Also added last week: Anderson .Paak, Royal Blood Travis, Yungblud, and 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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Wildcard (week 41):
Little Quirks – Florenceâs Town
What sparks the magic that often happens when family members sing together? Is it the genes that make their voices blend so beautifully? Anyhow, Little Quirks are another fine example of my âtheoryâ. The trio was formed in 2015 by Australian teenage sisters Abbey and Mia Toole, and their cousin Jaymi Toole. While singing in blissful harmony, Mia drums, Jaymi plays mandolin and Abbey guitar.
Little Quirks started by busking at farmers markets. It didnât take long though, before they took the stage, supporting (upcoming) local heroes like Alex The Astronaut, Jack River, and Xavier Rudd. Soon, they developed themselves a sound that sits comfortably between those three acts, but is still very much their own. Or think of as them a folky version of The Cranberries, if youâre looking for further reference.
After Corona wiped their agendas clean, the girls recorded their upcoming 4th EP in their home studio. Finally, Nashville mix wizard Ryan Hewitt (The Lumineers, Vance Joy) sprinkled his magic dust over the songs. Florenceâs Town is the first single to be released off the project. Abbey Toole describes it as an âanthem of empowermentâ. She explains: âIn a world where unfortunately everything and everyone can be judged, I wanted it to be an anthem of empowerment for everyone feeling like they donât fit into the social ânormâ.â
This week, Florenceâs Town by Little Quirks is the Carte Blanche Music Wildcard!
In the Wildcards 2020 playlist youâll find all of this yearâs Carte Blanche Music Wildcards so far.
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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Wernerâs Weekly (week 37)
This is Wernerâs Weekly, your compass to the music that matters, containing the two most recent Carte Blanche Music Wildcards, and the best of the other new releases in alphabetical order:
- Red Rum Club – Ballerino (Wildcard this week)
- Sebu with Eraserfase – The Worst That Could Happen To Us (Wildcard last week)
- Delta Spirit – The Pressure
- Gizmo Varillas – Rise
- Lucius – Man In My Radio
- Sarah Wolfe – You Donât Know Me
- The Score feat. Awolnation – Carry On
Click the links for more info and listen to each of the tracks via the Wernerâs Weekly player below.
For more great new music, follow the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music playlist. Also added last week: The Aces, Sheppard, and 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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Marble Waves – Caught In A Current
Marble Waves consists of singer-songwriter Eveline Armina Haverlag, guitarist Frank Geerlings, bass player AmĂ© Staal and drummer Rutger Louwerse. Please note the subtle contradiction in the bandâs name. Marble is solid, unmoving and frozen in time and space, whereas waves are always moving and never stay in one shape or one place.
Although Amsterdam-based, Marble Waves draw their influences from all over the world. Basically a folk band, their sound incorporates elements of Americana, indie, and pop as well. They wrap poetic lyrics in layered vocals, underscored by simple but effective violin arrangements and ethereal guitar work. The kind of music that goes down well in a full-band setup, but in an acoustic setting as well.
After releasing their debut single only last April, Caught In A Current is Marble Wavesâ third release. Itâs a song about the feeling of always working hard and struggling, while staying stuck in the same place, never getting somewhere.
All three songs will be on the bandâs upcoming 6-track debut EP, scheduled for release later this year. It was produced by Tom Sikkers. Formerly singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer of bands like Wealthy Beggar and Daybroke, he now specializes in sound design, and music for movies and TV. Which explains the cinematic quality of Marble Wavesâ musicâŠ
For more great new music, follow the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music 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.
