Close To You by #BetterPerson is based on a @prince-like drum pattern, while his timbre and way of singing bring the late @TalkTalkBand frontman Mark Hollis to mind.

Great references, which make for a throwback to sophisticated ‘80s and ‘90s pop. https://bit.ly/CBMbetterperson

In this week's Werner's Weekly, your compass to the music that matters:
@abbieOzard (@carteblanchemus Wildcard),
@PalaceWinterDk feat. @PennyPmusic,
@efectopasillo & @Huecco,
#GinWigmore
@pyro__band,
@thevicesnl,
@fusaroveronica.

Read more and listen via http://bit.ly/CBMweekly

Carte Blanche Music is your New Music Daily. This week great new music by
- @beabad00bee,
- @kalphson,
- #Dopha,
- @eandthed,
- @ChateauChateau_,
- @LizstokedStokes,
- @iconapop & @sofitukker,
- #BetterPerson.

Start discovering at https://www.carteblanchemusic.nl and listen how you like!

@richardvmeerten @roulettefm 2x A Shot In The Dark? Wat een verwennerij!

After 10 years, #GinWigmore freed herself from, in her words, ‘the restraints of a major label’. Her new single HBIC is a raucous celebration of her new-found freedom. And by the sound of it, she isn’t prepared to ever give it up again.

Read more/listen: https://bit.ly/CBMginwigmore3

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of their debut album, @efectopasillo collaborate with @Huecco on a reprise of their 2013 track Funketón. This results in an extremely catchy cocktail of funk and rumbatón.

I dare you to try and sit still to this one! Check https://bit.ly/CBMefectopasillo3

Dutch rock band @pyro combines the energy of @foofighters with the holy fire of @U2. Their new single Come Back For You is a driving rock song with pounding drums, epic guitar riffs, melancholy verses and a catchy chorus.

Read more and listen here: https://bit.ly/CBMpyro2

Funk-rock trio @wearesuperbird's third single of 2020, Operate, starts in soft mode, but builds up to an epic conclusion. A groovy track that sounds like a future live favourite.

Enjoy it, while reading my short Q&A with drummer/vocalist Alex Ash here: https://bit.ly/CBMsuperbird5

Beach is @fusaroveronica's new single. Decorated with handclaps and a beautiful string arrangement, it sounds as sunny and fresh as the title promises. Pop doesn’t get any more sophisticated, thanks to legendary producer Paul O'Duffy.

Read more & listen: https://bit.ly/CBMveronicafusaro

. @abbieOzard developed her own gritty, ‘80s and ‘90s inspired indie-pop style. Her new single True Romance is an escapist, upbeat track with guitars, drums and bass equally prominent in the mix.

This week, it's the @carteblanchemus Wildcard! For more: https://bit.ly/CBMabbieozard

. @thevicesnl's music combines @CageTheElephant, @thestrokes and a hint of surf.

New single In And Out is catchy and tuneful, a tasty mix of indie-pop, surf and guitar-rock. Talking about tasty: to promote it, they brewed their own In And Out Blond Beer.
https://bit.ly/CBMthevices2

I don’t know if it’s because of its title, but I hear @tompetty all over #TheCalicos' new track Heartbreaker.

The lyrics make it sound like a lockdown song, but in fact, it's a classic sad love song, including broken hearts, unanswered love and what not. https://bit.ly/CBMcalicos2

. @MiddleKidsMusic's new single R U 4 Me? is faster and more furious than before, but as catchy as ever. As always, it combines infectious melodies with raucous, arena-worthy indie rock. But this time, there’s more of an edge to it.

Read more and listen: https://bit.ly/CBMmiddlekids3

In this week's Werner's Weekly, your compass to the music that matters:
@PalaceWinterDk ft. @PennyPmusic (@carteblanchemus Wildcard),
@Littlequirksba1,
#AGirlCalledEddy,
#Charles,
@creaturec0mfort,
@itsgenesmusic,
@lauranhibberd.

Read more and listen via http://bit.ly/CBMweekly