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Additions to the Carte Blanche Music playlist (week 11)
Not all, but only the *best* new music. Added this week (alphabetically):
- Bronte Alva – I Hate Birthdays
indie | rock
- Bleach Lab – Indigo
indie | pop
- Riley Biederer – Beautiful Boys
indie | pop | rock
- The Book Club – Everything I’m Feeling
indie | pop | rock
- Comment Debord – Blood Pareil
indie | pop
- Dande & The Lion – Children Of The Hour
indie | pop | rock
- Hozier – Eat Your Young
pop | soul
- ixaras – Lately
indie | pop | rock
- Lower Loveday – You Could’ve Been My Queen
indie | pop | rock
- Luna Morgenstern – Dance Dance (Don’t Go)
electronic | indie | pop
- Phoenix (feat. Clairo) – After Midnight
indie | pop
- Stuck On Planet Earth – Crack In The Glass
indie | rock
- Super db – Back To Me
indie | pop
- Temples – Afterlife
indie | pop | rock
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.
Werner’s Weekly (week 11)
This is Werner’s 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:
- youproblem – Avalanche
(Wildcard this week)
- The Heavy – I Feel The Love
(Wildcard last week)
- Em Beihold – Roller Coasters Make Me Sad
- Edurne – Fresas Y Champán
- Hannah Grae – Propaganda
- Nabihah Iqbal – This World Couldn’t See Us
- Young Gun Silver Fox – Moonshine
Listen to each of the tracks via the Werner’s 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 10)
Not all, but only the *best* new music. Added this week (alphabetically):
- Milii Austin – Ultraviolet
indie | pop
- Caity Baser – Pretty Boys
pop
- Em Beihold – Roller Coasters Make Me Sad
pop
- Blondshell – Disappointment
indie | pop | rock
- Boxteles – Hindsight
indie | pop | rock
- Buckcherry – Good Time
indie | rock
- Edurne – Fresas Y Champán
indie | pop
- Hannah Grae – Propaganda
punk | rock
- Highwayves – Plastic
indie | rock
- Nabihah Iqbal – This World Couldn’t See Us
indie | pop
- Demi Lovato – Still Alive
pop | rock
- Mal De Mer – You Said
indie | pop | rock
- Maria Mena – Not Worth It
pop
- Modern Love Child – Diet Cokes
indie | pop
- Patio Gas – Digging Your Own Grave
indie | pop | rock
- Samskara Rad – Wake Up Snow White
indie | pop
- Dan San – The Unknown
indie | pop | rock
- Seaside – We’re On Fire
indie | rock
- Sego – Tandang
indie | pop
- Sunfruits – End Of The World
indie | pop | rock
- Suzi – At Least My Dog Still Loves Me [2023 Version]
indie | pop | rock
- Betty Taylor – Glitter
indie | pop
- Young Gun Silver Fox – Moonshine
indie | pop | soul
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.
Werner’s Weekly (week 10)
This is Werner’s 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:
- The Heavy – I Feel The Love
(Wildcard this week)
- Bailen – Call It Like It Is
(Wildcard last week)
- Bel – Are You Okay?
- The Lathums – Lucky Bean
- Luna Blue – 2003
indie |
- Thandi Phoenix – Hot Sauce
- Thalia & Kenia Os – Para No Verte Más
Listen to each of the tracks via the Werner’s 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.
Wildcard (week 9):
The Heavy – I Feel The Love
Put a big red cross in your agenda to mark 21 April. That’s the date The Heavy will release their sixth album, Amen. You might want to set your alarm as well, just to be sure. For a new album by this British quartet always turns out to be a true ‘event’. Especially since it’s three and a half year since they last put out new music. The long-player was produced by Tchad Blake, who worked with everybody from Crowded House and Pearl Jam to Sheryl Crow and The Black Keys.
I Feel The Love is the band’s new single. In good The Heavy tradition, it’s full of energy. The song combines rock, funk, soul and – first and foremost – a healthy dose of gospel. As a result, it’s a super swinging affair that soothes the mind and spirit. An ultra American sound for a band from the European continent. Praise The Heavy!
Speaking about the track, front man Kelvin Swaby says: “The world feels as if it’s burning down at times and that it’s being torn apart by divisive agendas and evil personality traits. This is a solid reminder that as challenging as that is and may feel from day to day, we feel and will always believe, in Love. Always and forever.”
This week, we totally feel the love for The Heavy’s new single. It’s the new Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. That means it’ll be featured prominently at the top of the blog for a whole week.
Recommended as well:
Last Man Standing
Fighting For The Same Thing
Follow The Heavy on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Spotify
In the Wildcards 2023 playlist you’ll find all of this year’s 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.
Additions to the Carte Blanche Music playlist (week 8)
Not all, but only the *best* new music. Added this week (alphabetically):
- The Boo Radleys – The Unconscious
indie | pop
- Emerson Brophy – Day Job
indie | pop
- Calicos – Comedown
indie | pop | rock
- Gorillaz (feat. Stevie Nicks) – Oil
pop
- The Heavy – I Feel The Love
gospel | indie | rock
- Lipstick Palms – New Year
indie | pop
- Tilly Louise – Join The Club
indie | pop | rock
- Mood Bored – Lucky
indie | pop | rock
- Meg Smith – All The Things You’d Ruin
indie | pop | rock
- Drew Sycamore – Paradise/Surfer
pop
- Tamir – Roses
indie | pop | soul
- Lucy Warr – Better
indie | pop | rock
- Melanie Wehbe – For The Show
indie | pop
- Zuco 103 – Aruenda [2023 Version]
funk | indie | pop | tropical
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.
Additions to the Carte Blanche Music playlist (week 6)
Not all, but only the *best* new music. Added this week (alphabetically):
- Gabrielle Aplin – Be Yourself
indie | pop
- Eddie Benjamin – All For Nothing
pop
- Bitter Kisses – Pr*y
indie | pop | rock
- Crystal Cities – I Should Have Known That This Was War
indie | pop
- Depeche Mode – Ghosts Again
electronic | pop
- Django Django feat. Self Esteem – Complete Me
indie | pop
- Harm & Ease – Meet Me At The Riot
indie | pop | rock
- Kezra – Insane
indie | pop | rock
- Naia Lika – Gas Station Bouquet
funk | indie | pop | soul
- Little Green – Dinner With The Moon
indie | pop
- Mal Fantôme – Higher
indie | pop | rock
- Manning – Hearts On Fire
indie | pop
- Peking Duk feat. Darren Hayes – I Want You
pop
- Roe – My Greatest Fear
indie | pop | rock
- Hannah Scott – Into Your Grief
acoustic | indie | melancholic | pop
- Super Ghost – Don’t Talk About It
indie | pop | rock
- Tired All The Time – One Big File
indie | pop | rock
- Joshua Ziggy – Can’t Go Back
indie | pop | rock
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.
Additions to the Carte Blanche Music playlist (week 5)
Not all, but only the *best* new music. Added this week (alphabetically):
- Blaue Blume – Crush
indie | pop
- Dead Anyway – Life Is Brutal/Big Foot/The Dotted Line
indie | melancholic | pop | spoken word
- Dolores Forever – When I Say So
indie | pop
- Paddy Echo – Butterfly Kissing
indie | pop
- Girli – Imposter Syndrome
electronic | indie | pop
- Hannah Grae – I Never Say No
pop | rock
- Raye – Worth It.
indie | pop | soul
- Rori – Encore
pop
- Secret Lung – Phantom Limbs
indie | rock
- Jake Shears – Too Much Music
disco | indie | pop
- The Utopiates – Making History
indie | pop | rock
- We The Commas – Keep Going
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.
Additions to the Carte Blanche Music playlist (week 4)
Not all, but only the *best* new music. Added this week (alphabetically):
- Blackbird – Down Down Down Down
indie | pop
- Bloodhype – On And On
indie | pop
- The Boo Radleys – Seeker
indie | pop
- Boxteles – Harry And Bruce
indie | pop | rock
- Vince Chinaski – Eat Your Peas!
indie | pop
- Clea – Easy To Forgive
pop
- dEUS – 1989
indie | pop
- Le Flex – Into You
indie | pop
- Fulminacci – Tutto Inutile
indie | pop
- Rose Gray – Sun Comes Up
indie | pop
- Trunky Juno – Tidal Wave Of Milk
indie | rock
- Zara Larsson – Can’t Tame Her
electronic | pop
- Leathers – Highrise
dance | electronic | indie | pop
- Weston Loney – We Get On
indie | rock
- MaeLeigh – Waiting For Your Love
dance | electronic | indie | pop
- The Man Who – Lose My Mind
indie | pop | rock
- Nell Mescal – Homesick
indie | pop | rock
- New Pagans – There We Are John
indie | rock
- PVRIS – Goddess
indie | rock
- Quietlove – Honest
indie | pop
- Lauren Ray – 24
indie | pop
- Cailin Russo – Psycho Freak
dance | electronic | indie | pop
- Stephen Sanchez – Evangeline
pop | soul
- Wild Horse – Cougar
indie | pop
Check them all in the constantly updated Carte Blanche Music Spotify playlist.
Follow (click ‘♥’) 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 (week 3)
This is Werner’s 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:
- We Are Scientists – Settled Accounts
(Wildcard this week)
- Ainsley Costello – Cherry On Top
(Wildcard last week)
- Archie X – If I Were You
- Kate Davis – Monster Mash
- Tom McGuire & The Brassholes – Unshakable
- Freya Ridings – Weekends
- Raine Stern – So Precarious
Listen to each of the tracks via the Werner’s 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.