Get to know this week's triple j Unearthed Feature Artist, Carla Geneve. She's just 19-years-old, has already supported idols Abbe May and Jen Cloher and she's got one of the most clever and relatable tracks we've heard so far this year. Check it out here.
Tell us about your music. How did you develop your sound?
It's hard to say but I think my music is probably a mix of folk lyrics and structures with rockier or heavier tones. I just started out writing my songs on acoustic guitar when I was younger, then it kinda just got louder and louder. Now I'm really into playing electric with a band, but it's kind of the same singer-songwriter stuff underneath.
What’s your greatest source of inspiration for making music?
Going out to watch live local shows! I make sure I see a lot of live music in Perth. There are so many great local bands, listening to their ideas and seeing how they do stuff reminds me how much i love playing.
What can punters expect from a Carla Geneve live show?
Some noisy guitar, some awkward stage banter and some (hopefully) loveable stuff-ups.
What’s the best advice you’ve been given and who was it from?
"Mistakes aren't always a bad thing", my Dad.
What Australian track would you play to cheer up someone who was crying?
'Our Place' by Verge Collection.
What Australian track would you play to someone to make them cry?
'Dark Art' by Jen Cloher.
You’re the DJ at a party. The dance floor is pumping. What Australian track do you put on next?
'Ubu' by Methyl Ethyl.
What was the last local gig you went to? How was it?
Airline Food's EP launch. So Good! It was such a great lineup of friends and music that I love! Go listen to Airline Food's EP 'Fragments in Green', it's the best.
Tell us about the bands or people in the WA music community that inspire you.
Artists that are facing any kind of discrimination here, whether it be due to gender, sexuality, race or another kind, but keep on shredding regardless. Also, my band. They're so bloody talented in their own right, also they're always keen to play, or do something fun.
What are your plans for 2018?
We love playing live shows, and there'll be a heap more of those for sure. I think we're also going to be doing some more recording and releases, which is super exciting! Hopefully some shows over east are coming up sooner or later.
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Review
It's catchy but also absolutely heart breaking. Your voice is so authentic and there's a couple of lines in there that just hold on and don't let go for a while.
It's catchy but also absolutely heart breaking. Your voice is so authentic and there's a couple of lines in there that just hold on and don't let go for a while.
Review
Again, so many remarkably simple but powerful lyrics here.
"Love is dead, I put the bullet in its head, give me something useful instead"
Again, so many remarkably simple but powerful lyrics here.
"Love is dead, I put the bullet in its head, give me something useful instead"
Review
this one has less instant grat and more creep under the skin appeal and i like that. i can hear your love for the drones in the twists and turns and vocal passion.
this one has less instant grat and more creep under the skin appeal and i like that. i can hear your love for the drones in the twists and turns and vocal passion.
