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single track, wildcardWildcard (week 32):
Wildcard (week 32):
Leith – Good Time
26-year-old Toronto-born Jessie Munro is currently London-based. In between, she attended Boston’s Berklee College of Music and lived in Los Angeles for a while. Now known as Leith, she already collaborated with talented artists like Dylan Fraser and Matilda Mann. Meanwhile, sheâs steadily building a great portfolio of her own pop tracks. Following a feature on Spotifyâs RADAR Canada, sheâs also heralded as one of BBC Radio 1âs Future Artists.
Good Time is only Leithâs sixth single, four of which can be found on het debut EP, last yearâs Birthdays In July. Her new tune is exactly what it says on the tin: a carefree, fresh, feelgood song. Itâs a high-energy anthem with relatable lyrics that are both honest and funny.
A song of liberation, Good Time is about cutting free of your ties, embracing freedom wherever it can be found. In her own words: âItâs about letting go, feeling liberated and not taking anything too seriously. Weâve all had amazing nights weâll never forget and this song is a reminder that you can sweat the small stuff tomorrow.â
Long story short: itâs a summer hymn to independence.
Good Time by Leith, my 2000th weekly music tip since 1985, is the new Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. That means itâll be featured prominently at the top of the blog for seven whole days.
Follow Leith on Facebook | Instagram | Spotify
In the Wildcards 2023 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.
werner's weekly
Wernerâs Weekly (week 32)
This is Wernerâs Weekly, your guide to the best new music, containing the two most recent Carte Blanche Music Wildcards, and the best of the other new releases in alphabetical order:
- Kula Shaker – Waves
(Wildcard this week) - Belot – VIP (Wildcard last week)
- The Bamboos – Ex-Files
- Giant Rooks – Somebody Like You
- Jamie Lawson (feat. Laky) – Napoleon Dynamite
- Molly Millington – Foreign Accent
- Kate Westwood – Hollywood
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.
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.
playlist
Additions to the Carte Blanche Music playlist (week 31)
Not all, but only the *best* new music. Added to the playlist this week (alphabetically):
- The Bamboos – Ex-Files funk | indie | pop | soul
- The Cat Empire – Owl indie | pop
- Dylan (feat. Bastille) – Liar, Liar electronic | pop
- Giant Rooks – Somebody Like You pop | rock
- Holy Holy feat. Sumner – Ready electronic | pop
- Miles Kane – One Man Band indie | pop | rock
- Jamie Lawson (feat. Laky) – Napoleon Dynamite pop
- Leith – Good Time
indie | pop | rock - Molly Millington – Foreign Accent indie | pop | rock
- Sunny Luwe – I Got A Thing For You indie | pop
- Nadia Sheikh – Donât Give It Up
indie | pop | rock - Slo Cheetah – Loner indie | rock
- Janelle Syâmone – Good Girl
indie | pop | r&b | soul - Kate Westwood – Hollywood indie | pop | rock
Check them all in the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music Spotify playlist.
Follow (click ââ„â) to hear the best new music first.
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 track, wildcardWildcard (week 31):
Wildcard (week 31):
Kula Shaker – Waves
Kula Shaker have reformed before, but things are different now. This time around, all four original members of the bandâs classic line-up reunited for the first time since 1999. Yes indeed, keyboard wizard Jay Darlington has returned from a decade with Oasis and various Gallaghers. His comeback signals a restoration of the bandâs classic sound as well. A very, very welcome return!
Waves is the first single from Kula Shakerâs upcoming 7th studio album. A relentless burst of excitement, itâs an upbeat song of optimism, with a stadium-ready na-na-na part. Unmistakably, it features Darlingtonâs swirling Hammond organ riffs from the get-go. The track is further powered by the bandâs legendary rhythm section, Alonza Bevan (bass) and Paul Winter-Hart (drums). Obviously, the euphoric lyrics are written and sung by front man Crispian Mills.
All in all, this tune brings the bandâs best-known hit Hush to mind. It deserves to score big, like the band did so many times in their early years, circa 25 years ago..
This week, Kula Shaker makes Waves on Carte Blanche Music as our new Wildcard. That means itâll be featured prominently at the top of the blog for a whole week.
Follow Kula Shaker on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Spotify
In the Wildcards 2023 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.
werner's weekly
Wernerâs Weekly (week 31)
This is Wernerâs Weekly, your guide to the best new music, containing the two most recent Carte Blanche Music Wildcards, and the best of the other new releases in alphabetical order:
- Belot – VIP (Wildcard this week)
- Beach Riot – Tell Me Iâm Wrong (Wildcard last week)
- Elle Coves – Summer
- Lapel – I Lose Myself
- Middle Kids – Highlands
- Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers – I Used To Be Fun
- Wet World – Wassup
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.
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.
playlist
Additions to the Carte Blanche Music playlist (week 30)
Not all, but only the *best* new music. Added to the playlist this week (alphabetically):
- Bash! – Captain Sensible indie | pop | rock
- Cheap Escape – Come Clean indie | rock
- The Coral – Thatâs Where She Belongs indie | pop
- Elle Coves – Summer indie | pop
- Noga Erez – Quiet
hip hop | pop - Kula Shaker – Waves indie | pop | rock
- Lanks – Floating electronic | indie | pop
- Lapel – I Lose Myself indie | pop
- Matilda Lyn – Wait For Me
indie | pop - Middle Kids – Highlands indie | pop | rock
- Moving Into Tucson – Moving Into Tucson
indie | pop | rock - PĂ€ter – Nicotine Hallelujah indie | pop | rock
- Philippine – Bleu
disco | indie | pop - Grace Potter – Lady Vagabond indie | pop | rock
- RĂȘve – Contemporary Love electronic | pop
- Romy – The Sea indie | pop
- Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers – I Used To Be Fun indie | punk | rock
- Zia Victoria – â05 Baby indie | pop
- Wet World – Wassup indie | pop | rock
- Yonaka – By The Time Youâre Reading This rock
Check them all in the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music Spotify playlist.
Follow (click ââ„â) to hear the best new music first.
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 track, wildcardWildcard (week 30):
Wildcard (week 30):
Belot – VIP
Maya Belot, professionally known as Belot, doesnât only like huge glasses. More importantly, sheâs fond of big tunes. Following her debut EP Electric Blue (2020) and last yearâs EP Harmless Fun, sheâs entered phase 3 of her career.
This year, the London-based talent released Cool Whip and Get This (co-written by Oscar Lang). But third timeâs definitely the charm. VIP is an energetic example of her âawkward popâ sound, and the title might as well prove to be prophetic. Influenced by the likes of Dr. Dre, 50 Cent and Eminem, VIP is an upbeat fun track. Belot explains it’s about âglitz, glamour, success, redemption. It just had to be. The story of becoming the biggest artist one could beâ.
Clocking in under the 2-minute mark, itâs quirky, bright, catchy and groovy. Following support slots with CBM favourites Ellie Dixon, Pip Millet, Caity Baser and others, this is the track thatâll have her stand on her own feet. Sounds like a hit to me!
VIP by Belot is the new Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. That means itâll be featured prominently at the top of the blog for a whole week.
Follow Belot on Facebook | Instagram | Spotify
In the Wildcards 2023 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.
werner's weekly
Wernerâs Weekly (week 30)
This is Wernerâs Weekly, your guide to the best new music, containing the two most recent Carte Blanche Music Wildcards, and the best of the other new releases in alphabetical order:
- Beach Riot – Tell Me Iâm Wrong (Wildcard this week)
- Grace Potter – Good Time (Wildcard last week)
- The Beaches – Me And Me
- Gayle – Butterflies
- Shannen James – Headlights
- Lime Garden – Nepotism (Baby)
- Mackenzie – Ordinary
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.
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.
playlist
Additions to the Carte Blanche Music playlist (week 29)
Not all, but only the *best* new music. Added to the playlist this week (alphabetically):
- Akine – Colours
indie | rock - The Beaches – Me And Me indie | pop | rock
- Belot – VIP electronic | indie | pop
- Gayle – Butterflies rock
- Shannen James – Headlights indie | pop
- Lime Garden – Nepotism (Baby) indie | pop | rock
- Mackenzie – Ordinary indie | pop
- Speak Easy Circus – Gros Michel indie | pop | rock
- Hayes Warner – Dead To Me indie | pop | rock
- Holly Wild – Hard To Love indie | pop
Check them all in the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music Spotify playlist.
Follow (click ââ„â) to hear the best new music first.
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.
werner's weekly
Wernerâs Weekly (week 29)
This is Wernerâs Weekly, your guide to the best new music, containing the two most recent Carte Blanche Music Wildcards, and the best of the other new releases in alphabetical order:
- Grace Potter – Good Time (Wildcard this week)
- Goodnight Sunrise – This Is Yours (To Make) (Wildcard last week)
- Birdy – Paradise Calling
- Dead Anyway – Donât Stop, Go!
- ellakate – Dry
- RenĂ©e Rapp – Talk Too Much
- Shed Seven – Kissing California
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.
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.
