Carla Geneve

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Carla Geneve
Born Albany, Western Australia [1]
Origin Perth, Western Australia
Genres
  • Indie pop
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • Guitarist
Years active
  • 2017–present
Labels

Carla Geneve is an Australian singer-songwriter from Albany, Western Australia.

Contents

Career

2017–2019: Debut extended play

Carla Geneve released her debut single "Greg's Discount Chemist" in March 2018 and was released to overwhelming support from triple j and community radio. [2]

Geneve released her second single "Listening" which garnering praise for her showcases at BIGSOUND and at the end of 2018 saw her earn seven nominations at the West Australian Music Industry Awards where she won Best Single for "Greg's Discount Chemist" and Best Rock Act. [2]

In May 2019, Geneve announced the release her self-titled debut EP, released on 7 June 2019. Geneve supported San Cisco on their North America tour in June 2019. [3]

2020–2022: Learn to Like It

In 2020, Geneve released the singles "Don't Wanna Be Your Lover" and "The Right Reasons". "The Right Reasons" won the Unpublished Prize at the 2020 Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition.

In January 2021, Geneve announced the release of her debut studio album, Learn to Like It alongside its third single, "Dog Eared". The album was initially scheduled for release in April 2021, but was delayed a year. Geneve has cited the need to focus on her mental health, in particular her bipolar disorder, as a reason for the delay. [4] [5]

2023: Hertz

On 4 August 2023, Geneve released "Bills", the lead single from her second studio album, Hertz. [6]

Discography

Studio albums

List of albums, with release date and label shown
TitleDetails
Learn to Like It
  • Released: 8 April 2022 [4]
  • Label: Remote Control, Dot Dash (DASH071LP)
  • Formats: digital download, LP, streaming
Hertz
  • Scheduled: 27 October 2023 [6]
  • Label: Remote Control, Dot Dash
  • Formats: digital download, streaming

Extended plays

List of EPs, with release date and label shown
TitleDetails
Carla Geneve
  • Released: 7 June 2019 [2] [7]
  • Label: Remote Control, Dot Dash (DASH058LP)
  • Formats: digital download, LP, streaming

Singles

TitleYearAlbum
"Greg's Discount Chemist" [8] 2018non album singles
"Listening" [9]
"2001" [10] 2019Carla Geneve
"Yesterday's Clothes" [11]
"Things Change" [12]
" Don't Wanna Be Your Lover" [13] 2020Learn to Like It
"The Right Reasons" [14]
"I Hate You (For Making Me Not Want to Leave the City)" (band version) [15] non album single
"Dog Eared" [16] 2021Learn to Like It
"Brisbane" [17]
"Brighter Than Blue" [18] 2022
"I Never Noticed the Weight" [19]
"Bills" [6] 2023Hertz
"Euthymia" [20]

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

YearNominee / workAwardResult
AIR Awards of 2020 [21] [22] Carla GeneveBreakthrough Independent Artist of the YearNominated

National Live Music Awards

The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2018 Carla GeneveLive Blues and Roots Act of the YearNominated [23] [24]
2019 Carla GeneveBest Live Voice of the YearNominated [25] [26]
Carla GeneveLive Guitarist of the YearNominated
Carla GeneveWestern Australia Live Voice of the YearWon
2023 Carla GeneveBest Live Voice in Western AustraliaWon [27] [28]

Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition

The Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition is an annual competition that "acknowledges great songwriting whilst supporting and raising money for Nordoff-Robbins" and is coordinated by Albert Music and APRA AMCOS. It commenced in 2009. [29]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2020 [30] "The Right Reasons"Unpublished prizeWon

WAM Song of the Year

The WAM Song of the Year was formed by the Western Australian Rock Music Industry Association Inc. (WARMIA) in 1985, with its main aim to develop and run annual awards recognising achievements within the music industry in Western Australia. [31] [1] [32]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2019"Greg's Discount Chemist"Song of the Year Grand PrizeWon
Rock Song of the YearWon
2020"2001"Song of the Year Grand PrizeWon
Rock Song of the YearWon
"Things Change"Folk Song of the YearWon

West Australian Music Industry Awards

The West Australian Music Industry Awards (WAMIs) are annual awards presented to the local contemporary music industry, put on annually by the Western Australian Music Industry Association Inc (WAM). Geneve has won seven awards. [33] [34] [35]

YearNominee / workAwardResult (wins only)
2017Carla GeneveBest Regional ActWon
2018Carla GeneveBest Rock ActWon
"Greg's Discount Chemist"Best SingleWon
2019Carla GeneveBest Rock ActWon
Carla GeneveBest GuitaristWon
Carla GeneveBest EPWon
"Things Change"Best SingleWon

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