Browsing Tag rock
Wildcard (week 39):
Stone – If You Wanna
2022 saw Liverpool band Stone break the 1 million Spotify streams mark for the first time. Their great single Money (Hope Ainât Gone) did the trick. It eventually ended up on the quartetâs first EP Punkadonk. 27 October, theyâll release a follow-up EP, simply titled Punkadonk 2. Itâll serve as a prelude to Stoneâs debut album, which theyâre currently finishing in the United States.
The outfitâs sophomore EP will explore identity, ego, and the impossible standards felt by young people. It features previous singles Left Right Forward and I Gotta Feeling. Also included is their new single If You Wanna, which sounds like an updated version of classic â90s Britpop. No wonder, if you know Stone frontman Fin Power is the son of John Power, of The Laâs and Cast fame.
The band explain: âWith If You Wanna, we wanted to write the type of song you would wanna sing along to with your friends. The song is about finding positivity in this colourful Gen Z experience.â
If You Wanna by Stone is the new Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. This implies that it will be prominently displayed at the top of the blog for an entire week.
Recommended as well:
Money (Hope Ainât Gone)
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In the Wildcards 2023 playlist youâll find all of this yearâs Carte Blanche Music Wildcards so far.

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Wernerâs Weekly (week 39)
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:
- Skylar – Why Men Love Bitches
(Wildcard this week)
- Rews – Lock Your Horns
 (Wildcard last week)
- Ash (feat. DĂ©mira) – Oslo
- Dylan – Rebel Child
- Smol Fish – Sweet Taste
- Wreck Theory feat. Flo – La Fin
- NoĂ©mie Wolfs – A Little Bit
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.
Additions to the Carte Blanche Music playlist (week 38)
Not all, but only the *best* new music. Added to the playlist this week (alphabetically):
- Ana & The Changes – Dosta
indie | pop
- Ash (feat. DĂ©mira) – Oslo
indie | pop | rock
- Crystal Fighters – Love x3
indie | pop
- Dragonette & Big Data – Literally Dead
indie | pop
- Dylan – Rebel Child
electronic | pop | rock
- Eaglemont – You Donât Live Here
indie | pop | rock
- Jungle By Night – Pompette Encore
funk | indie | instrumental | pop
- Poolclvb (feat. Fanta Ballo) – Broken Heart
pop | dance | spoken word
- Smol Fish – Sweet Taste
indie | pop | rock
- Izzy S.O. – Without You I Donât Like Sundays
indie | pop | rock
- Stone – If You Wanna
pop | rock
- Super db – Side By Side
funk | indie | pop
- The Vaccines – Heartbreak Kid
indie | rock
- Wreck Theory feat. Flo – La Fin
indie | pop
- NoĂ©mie Wolfs – A Little Bit
indie | orchestral | pop
Check them all in the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music Spotify playlist.
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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.
Wernerâs Weekly (week 38)
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:
- Rews – Lock Your Horns
(Wildcard this week)
- Nea – Cold Turkey
(Wildcard last week)
- Caity Baser – Disco Shoes
- Everyone You Know – Coming With You
- Home Counties – Bethnal Green
- Loretta – All My Friends (Are Your Friends)
- Miss Machine – Avec Les Loups
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.
Additions to the Carte Blanche Music playlist (week 37)
Not all, but only the *best* new music. Added to the playlist this week (alphabetically):
- Caity Baser – Disco Shoes
pop
- The Beaches & Beach Weather – My Body Featuring Your Lips
indie | pop | rock
- Cat Valley – Mean Girls
indie | pop | rock
- Draumr – Slowly Burning Feelings
indie | pop
- Everyone You Know – Coming With You
indie | pop | rock
- Flo Gallop – D.O.N.E.
indie | pop
- Home Counties – Bethnal Green
electronic | indie | pop
- Jawny – Boy Scout
pop | rock
- Last Dinosaurs – Afterlife
indie | rock
- Loretta – All My Friends (Are Your Friends)
indie | pop | rock
- Miss Machine – Avec Les Loups
indie | pop
- Kathleen Regan – Big Funeral
folk | indie | pop
- Skylar – Why Men Love Bitches
pop
- Tally Spear – Constellations
indie | pop | rock
- Surfaces – Cloud
indie | pop
- A Treehouse Wait – The Edge
indie | pop
Check them all in the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music Spotify playlist.
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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.
Wildcard (week 37):
Rews – Lock Your Horns
Rews is the one-woman rock band from Belfast powerhouse Shauna Tohill. The singer and multi-instrumentalist will release her third album Meridians on 13 October. Six of its tracks â about half of the lot â have already been released as singles.
Marking another impressive step in songwriting, brand-new track Lock Your Horns is Rewsâ strongest to date. Progression is also the songâs main theme. It tells the story of enduring disappointment and setbacks, yet summoning an unwavering spirit to keep pushing forward and rise against the odds. It’s a reminder that moving towards your goals and dreams comes with trials. Within these moments of adversity our inner strength shines brightest. The music video, which has a boxing theme, supports this message.
Tohill explains: âLock Your Horns is a reflection of my journey amidst music industry and personal challenges. Despite adversity, the love for music empowered me to pick myself up and persist as an artist, making this song a rallying, musical battle cry of resilience and determination!â
Sonically, Lock Your Horns is a soaring, high-energy rock track with anthemic hooks. It combines raw power with emotional depth. A (rock) radio-friendly tune thatâll appeal to a large audience.
Lock Your Horns by Rews is the new Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. This implies that it will be prominently displayed at the top of the blog for an entire week.
Follow Rews on Facebook | Instagram | X | 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.
Wernerâs Weekly (week 37)
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:
- Nea – Cold Turkey
(Wildcard this week)
- Brooke Alexx – Never Liked Your Name
(Wildcard last week)
- Eut – This Could Be The Last Time
- Trunky Juno – Final Box
- La Pegatina – Dolce Far Niente
- Pete Philly & Perquisite – Hot Sauce
- Skip The Use – We Donât Mind
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.
Additions to the Carte Blanche Music playlist (week 36)
Not all, but only the *best* new music. Added to the playlist this week (alphabetically):
- Aiida – August
electronic | indie | pop
- Baby Queen – Quarter Life Crisis
pop | rock
- Izzy Bizu – Goodbye Hello
indie | pop
- Pip Blom – Get Back
indie | pop | rock
- Codyy – Time 2 Be
indie | pop | rock
- Elba – You Do You
electronic | indie | pop
- Eut – This Could Be The Last Time
indie | pop | rock
- Trunky Juno – Final Box
indie | pop | rock
- Liza Anne – Shania Twain Is Making Me Cry
indie | pop | rock
- La Pegatina – Dolce Far Niente
pop | rock | ska
- Pete Philly & Perquisite – Hot Sauce
hip hop | indie | pop
- Rews – Lock Your Horns
indie | pop | rock
- Segana – Mercy
electronic | indie | pop
- Skip The Use – We Donât Mind
indie | pop | rock
- Sunbalm – Out Of It
indie | pop
- Thumpasaurus – Iâm Cute
indie | jazz | 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.
Wernerâs Weekly (week 36)
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:
- Brooke Alexx – Never Liked Your Name
(Wildcard this week)
- May-a – ifyoulikeitlikethat
(Wildcard last week)
- Magnus Bechmann – Feel For You
- Hoshi – Puis Tâas DansĂ© Avec Moi
- Karis – Happy
- The Melodaze – Castles From The Moon
- The Young Man – This Little Town
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.
Additions to the Carte Blanche Music playlist (week 35)
Not all, but only the *best* new music. Added to the playlist this week (alphabetically):
- Vanessa Amorosi – Wolf
indie | pop | rock
- Magnus Bechmann – Feel For You
indie | pop
- Jonas BrĂžg & Jozeph – Je Tâaime
indie | pop
- Hoshi – Puis Tâas DansĂ© Avec Moi
indie | pop | rock
- Karis – Happy
indie | pop
- Alex Lahey – Ego Is Not A Dirty Word
indie | rock
- Lapel – Break My Heart
indie | pop
- La Roux & Chromeo – Discoproof
disco | indie | pop
- The Melodaze – Castles From The Moon
indie | pop | rock
- Moving Into Tucson – Face In The Crowd
indie | pop | rock
- Nea – Cold Turkey
pop
- Old Mervs – Hey
pop | rock
- PĂ€ter – Something // Way
indie | pop | rock
- The Young Man – This Little Town
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.