Bio
Carla Geneve is a 21 year old singer-songwriter based in Fremantle, Western Australia.
Backed by a captivating show and unique brand of brutally honest lyricism, Geneve established herself as one of Australia's most prominent up and coming artists after the release of her breakout debut self-titled EP which saw her tour Australia prolifically playing sold out shows and festivals such as Laneway Festival & Falls Festival as well as tour with/support artists such as Cat Power, Kurt Vile, Julia Jacklin, Belle & Sebastien, Fred Armisen and more.
Her critically acclaimed debut self-titled EP was released in June 2019 via Remote Control Records/Dot Dash Recordings receiving praise from NPR, KEXP, Beats 1, Triple J and more. Geneve promoted the EP with her debut tour of North America in support of indie heavyweights San Cisco before returning home to Australia for a completely sold out national tour. She was awarded the leading number of wins at the 2019 West Australian Music Awards taking home Best EP, Best Single - ‘Things Change’, Best Guitarist & Best Rock Act as well as Live Voice of The Year (WA) at the National Live Music Awards. '2001' was awarded the WAM 2020 Song of the Year Award with Geneve taking out the coveted prize for the second year in a row, and the first artist in the history of the awards to do so.
Geneve has just released her new single 'The Right Reasons', the second from her forthcoming debut album due for release in 2021.
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
I love the way you're able to connect with yourself so deeply and in such a vulnerable way on this new release. It's relatable and the songwriting is just divine. Thanking the Universe for your music every time.
I love the way you're able to connect with yourself so deeply and in such a vulnerable way on this new release. It's relatable and the songwriting is just divine. Thanking the Universe for your music every time.
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carla geneve is one of the best songwriters in australia right now and i'm hoping we're treated to more moving, warm, poetic jewels like this for years to come.
carla geneve is one of the best songwriters in australia right now and i'm hoping we're treated to more moving, warm, poetic jewels like this for years to come.
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Carla's elevated into a league of her own lately and this song is gonna stick to you like a scar.
Carla's elevated into a league of her own lately and this song is gonna stick to you like a scar.
