Dutch band Rondé started the ‘20s with a string of 5 Top 10 hits. Now, 14 years after their debut single Run, they come full circle with their new track Running Away. An ode to true romance, it sounds like a huge future radio hit, which deserves to land in the Top 10 once again. Even if it doesn’t, it’s still a great upbeat feelgood tune!

There’s no escaping Running Away by Rondé, for it’s 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.