Beau Nectar are Canadian singer-songwriters Marie-Clo and éemi. Their new single Artichoke captures a moment where Mother Nature pushes back against rising heat, both literal and emotional. The track leans into this energy with a breezy, groovy edge, balancing attitude with playful restraint.

Artichoke by Blue Nectar is the new Carte Blanche Music Wildcard. It will be prominently displayed at the top of the blog for an entire week.

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You’ll find all of this year’s Carte Blanche Music Wildcards so far in the Wildcards 2026 playlist.

Werner Schlosser

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.