I really enjoy writing recommendations about great new music for you, but it’s just as much fun to see which ones you like the most. Especially, because there’s always an element of surprise in it.

Sometimes, tracks that I’m over the moon about are relatively ignored, while other songs receive a warmer welcome than I could have imagined beforehand. In a way, a blog like this is some kind of democracy. And today, it’s election day again ?

Below are my ten recommendations that were read the most during the month of January. Was this your personal Top 10 as well? Don’t hesitate to share your views in the comments…

1. AKA George – Manic Machine
2. Shanguy – La Louze ^(WC)
3. Stalking Like Candy – Can You See The Light
4. The Nectars – Heaven ^(WC)
5. Mamas Gun – I Need A Win
6. The Chordaes – Something New (Remix)
7. Lume – Tip Of Your Thumb
8. Saveus – Time Can Heal A Man ^(WC)
9. Ed Struijlaart – Make It On Your Own
10. Stereo Honey – Through The Dark

When you click on the links above, you’ll be directed to my original posts. You can listen to all of these tracks (and many more) via my container playlist Carte Blanche Music, which is daily updated with the best new music of 2018. The year is off to a good start, as the playlist already contains 100 brand new tracks!



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.