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Wildcard (week 20):
Laura Mac – Donβt Know What Iβm Thinking
Wow, where is this going to end? Since this week, Aussie duo Laura Mac have released precisely two singles, and both of them are absolute bangers β although the world has yet to discover. Debut single Garage Full Of Dreams, a sparkling indie-rock track, got our week-long, full-on support. It was chosen as a Carte Blanche Music Wildcard back in November. Now, their follow-up tune, a dancefloor anthem, is heading the same way.
Laura Mac is a brand-new duo from the Australian Sunshine Coast, consisting ofΒ Laura MacLachlanΒ andΒ Zachary Connelly.Β Only their second ever single, Donβt Know What Iβm Thinking is a super fun pop song. An anthemic bad mood eraser and a sure fire party starter, all in one. They recorded it with help from Luke Palmer (Boo Seeka), while Luke WilliamsΒ (Dead Letter Circus) played the drums andΒ Ian PeresΒ (ex-Wolfmother) the synths.Β Alas, the party only lasts for less than two and a half minutes, but thatβs where the replay button comes in.
I donβt know what youβre thinking, but I think β no, I know for a fact β I love this song. This week, Laura Mac once more grabs the Wildcard gong, meaning Donβt Know What Iβm Thinking will feature prominently at the top of the Carte Blanche Music blog for seven full days!
Recommended as well:
Garage Full Of Dreams
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In the Wildcards 2022 playlist youβll find all of this yearβs Carte Blanche Music Wildcards so far.

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Wernerβs Weekly (week 20)
This is Wernerβs Weekly, your compass to new music that matters, containing the two most recent Carte Blanche Music Wildcards, and the best of the other new releases in alphabetical order:
- Nu Genea – TienatΓ©
(Wildcard this week)
- Florence & The Machine – Free
(Wildcard last week)
- Dead Anyway – Moving Target
- Evil Tongues – Energy For This
- Porridge Radio – End Of Last Year
- RoseeLu – Wasted Life On You
- St. Lucia – Separate World
Click the links for more info and listen to each of the tracks via the Wernerβs Weekly player below.
For more great new music, follow the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music playlist. Also added last week: Alice Merton, MΓ₯neskin, OneRepublic, Tate McRae, and more.

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G Flip – Get Me Outta Here
Georgia Flipoβs new single is a punchy, razor-sharp rocker that comes with a steamy video.
Recommended as well:
Scream (feat. Upsahl)
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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.
Tangarine – Big Star
*SONG SNACK*
With a β70s/Westcoast sound courtesy of Christon, this is Tangarineβs most sunny single yet. Hit-worthy!
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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.
Maisie Peters – Cateβs Brother
*SONG SNACK*
Extremely catchy, non-autobiographical fun power-pop song about her bestieβs very real sibling.
Recommended as well:
Psycho
Follow Maisie Peters onΒ FacebookΒ |Β InstagramΒ |Β TwitterΒ |Β Spotify
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.
Belle & Sebastian – Talk To Me, Talk To Me
*SONG SNACK*
All-time favourites of mine who never disappoint. Specialists in pure pop bops like this.
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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.
Gabriels – One And Only
*SONG SNACK*
This LA trio produces radio-ready soul-pop with great vocals. Already taking festivals by storm.
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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.
Sigrid – A Driver Saved My Life
*SONG SNACK*
For nu-disco lovers. My favourite track on Norwegian pop princess Sigridβs second album.
Recommended as well:
Donβt Feel Like Crying
Follow Sigrid on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Spotify
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.
Phil Jamieson – Somebody Else
*SONG SNACK*
Frontman of rock band Grinspoon releases poppy title track off his upcoming solo album.
Follow Phil Jamieson on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Spotify
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.
Wernerβs Weekly (week 19)
This is Wernerβs Weekly, your compass to new music that matters, containing the two most recent Carte Blanche Music Wildcards, and the best of the other new releases in alphabetical order:
- Florence & The Machine – Free
(Wildcard this week)
- Donohue – Solo
(Wildcard last week)
- Anna Sofia – Cruel World
- Leah Kate – 10 Things I Hate About You
- Liss – Heartbreaker
- Lutzie – I Love You
- The Fratellis – Alive
Click the links for more info and listen to each of the tracks via the Wernerβs Weekly player below.
For more great new music, follow the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music playlist. Also added last week: Arcade Fire, Ava Max, Suggs & Paul Weller, 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.