Brighton-based trio Ciel takes its name from front woman Michelle Hindriks. She’s a Dutch bass player, singer and songwriter who moved from the Netherlands to Great Brittain to pursue her musical dream. She teamed up with Spanish guitarist Jorge Bela Jimenez and British drummer Tim Spencer to form her own band.

24 November, they puts out their third EP Rather Be Alone, produced by Blood Red Shoes’ Steven Ansell. Drawing influences from ‘90s grunge, goth and shoegaze, the band’s upcoming work sees them reflect a moodier and grittier direction.

Shut In My Body is the 2^nd single off the impending EP. Still maintaining their established indie-rock signature, it’s possibly their most radio-friendly single yet. The video was shot in between soundchecks, road stops and during days off while on tour through Europe in September/October 2023, supporting Blood Red Shoes.

Shut In My Body by Ciel 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.

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In the Wildcards 2023 playlist you’ll find all of this year’s Carte Blanche Music Wildcards so far.

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.