RADIO EPK · CARL THORNS
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FOCUS SINGLE · September 28, 2026
A feel-good anti-doomscrolling anthem about putting the phone face down, turning the noise down and making room for music, friends and sunshine.
Programming fitReggae · World · Hip-Hop · Eclectic · New Music
FOCUS SINGLE · September 28, 2026
A warm, cheeky song built around friendly insults and backhanded compliments — lines that sound supportive until the second meaning lands.
Programming fitHip-Hop · Reggae · Eclectic · New Music
FOCUS SINGLE · August 31, 2026
A playful reggae and boom-bap crossover about the chaos of modern dating — from dating apps and mixed signals to ghosting, overthinking and endless swiping. “Dating In 2026” pairs humorous, relatable storytelling with a warm Caribbean groove, punchy hip-hop drums and an infectious feel-good hook.
Programming fitReggae · Hip-Hop · World · Caribbean · Eclectic · New Music
FOCUS SINGLE · September 29, 2026
“Do It Anyway” is an uplifting reggae and 90s boom bap crossover built around a simple idea: other people’s doubts do not have to become your limits. Warm rolling bass, dusty hip-hop drums, offbeat reggae guitar, Hammond organ and bright brass create an organic head-nod groove underneath Carl Thorns’ conversational storytelling. The verses build toward a melodic, crowd-backed chorus designed around the repeated hook “Do It Anyway.” The track combines motivational songwriting with a relaxed reggae attitude, keeping the message positive without turning into conventional motivational pop.
Programming fitReggae · Alternative Hip-Hop / Boom Bap · Independent · Feel-good / positive
FOCUS SINGLE · August 20, 2026
An up-tempo country-rock love song about years on the road finally leading home to the person who feels like where you belong. Acoustic and electric guitars, a punchy locomotive backbeat and bright twangy lead lines drive a heartfelt, singable chorus with modern-country polish and classic-rock momentum.
Programming fitModern Country · Country Rock · Americana · College Country · Independent
FOCUS SINGLE · September 7, 2026
A nostalgic country-rap crossover about growing up with little money but feeling rich in gravel roads, old trucks, bonfires, friends and wide-open skies. Acoustic guitar, banjo and dobro textures meet punchy 90s boom-bap drums, with an emotional country chorus balancing the rhythmic storytelling verses.
Programming fitCountry Rap · Country Hip-Hop · Alt-Country Crossover · Americana · College Country · Independent
SHORT RADIO BIO
Carl Thorns is an independent artist from Germany working across genre borders. His music combines hip-hop storytelling and rhythmic rap with reggae, country/Americana, ska, surf, Latin, rockabilly and other groove-driven influences. The current radio selection focuses on strong hooks, characterful vocals and clear programming angles across independent, college and specialty radio.
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“That was Carl Thorns, an independent artist from Germany, blending reggae, hip-hop and genre-crossing songwriting.”
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