Wildcard (week 20):
Haerts – Days Go By
Singer Nini Fabi and multi-instrumentalist Benny Gebert are originally from Munich. They met in high school and became a couple, both romantically and musically. The two have been living in the United States for years now. First in New York, but they recently relocated to California. Originally, their band Haerts was a quartet, but in 2021, Fabi and Gebert are the two remaining core members. However, the band can grow out to a six-piece when playing live.
Dream Nation, out this week, is the outfitโs third album. Once again a collection of gorgeous, ethereal alt-pop music, with clear nods to the โ60s and โ70s. Take new single Days Go By, for instance. A lovely retro pop song with jazz and soul influences. Itโs got an exotic touch, thanks to tropical drums, a prominent flute and even a lovely house piano. It reminds me of The Brand New Heavies, which is never a bad thing!
Haertsโ new single Days Go By is this weekโs Carte Blanche Music Wildcard, so itโll feature prominently at the top of the blog for a whole week!
Recommended as well:
Haerts – No Love For The Wild
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In the Wildcards 2021 playlist youโll find all of this yearโs 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.
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