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Carla Geneve

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

Carla Geneve
BornAlbany, Western Australia[1]
OriginPerth, Western Australia
Genres
  • Indie pop
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Guitarist
Years active
  • 2017–present
Labels

Career

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2017–2019: Debut extended play

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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 in Brisbane, 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

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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 "The Right Reasons" won the Unpublished Prize at the 2020 Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition.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

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

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of albums, with release date and label shown
Title Details
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

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

Singles

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Title Year Album
"Greg's Discount Chemist"[8] 2018 non album singles
"Listening"[9]
"2001"[10] 2019 Carla Geneve
"Yesterday's Clothes"[11]
"Things Change"[12]
" Don't Wanna Be Your Lover"[13] 2020 Learn 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] 2021 Learn to Like It
"Brisbane"[17]
"Brighter Than Blue"[18] 2022
"I Never Noticed the Weight"[19]
"Bills"[6] 2023 Hertz
"Euthymia"[20]

Awards and nominations

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AIR Awards

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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.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2020[21][22] Carla Geneve Breakthrough Independent Artist of the Year Nominated

National Live Music Awards

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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.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2018 Carla Geneve Live Blues and Roots Act of the Year Nominated [23][24]
2019 Carla Geneve Best Live Voice of the Year Nominated [25][26]
Carla Geneve Live Guitarist of the Year Nominated
Carla Geneve Western Australia Live Voice of the Year Won
2023 Carla Geneve Best Live Voice in Western Australia Won [27][28]

Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition

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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]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2020[30] "The Right Reasons" Unpublished prize Won

WAM Song of the Year

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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]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2019 "Greg's Discount Chemist" Song of the Year Grand Prize Won
Rock Song of the Year Won
2020 "2001" Song of the Year Grand Prize Won
Rock Song of the Year Won
"Things Change" Folk Song of the Year Won

West Australian Music Industry Awards

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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]

Year Nominee / work Award Result (wins only)
2017 Carla Geneve Best Regional Act Won
2018 Carla Geneve Best Rock Act Won
"Greg's Discount Chemist" Best Single Won
2019 Carla Geneve Best Rock Act Won
Carla Geneve Best Guitarist Won
Carla Geneve Best EP Won
"Things Change" Best Single Won

References

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  1. ^ a b "WAM's Song of the Year 18/19 Winners Announced". WAM. June 2019. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Carla Geneve (EP)". JB HiFi. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Carla Geneve Announces Debut Self-Titled EP" (PDF). Pitch Perfect PR. May 2019. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  4. ^ a b Eddy Lim (27 January 2021). "Carla Geneve announces debut album Learn to Like It, shares single "Dog Eared"". NME. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  5. ^ "Instagram photo by Carla Geneve". 21 June 2021. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021.
  6. ^ a b c "New Music Discoveries 4th August: Carla Geneve, Molly Millington, Rin McArdle and more". The AU Review. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  7. ^ "Carla Geneve (EP)". Apple Music. 7 June 2019. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  8. ^ "Greg's Discount Chemist - single". Apple Music Australia. March 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  9. ^ "Listening - single". Apple Music Australia. June 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  10. ^ "2001 - single". Apple Music Australia. February 2019. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  11. ^ "Yesterday's Clothes - single". Apple Music Australia. May 2019. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  12. ^ "Carla Geneve - Things Change (Official Video)". YouTube. July 2019. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  13. ^ "Don't Wanna Be Your Lover - single". Apple Music Australia. March 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  14. ^ "The Right Reasons - single". Apple Music Australia. October 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  15. ^ "I Hate You (For Making Me Not Want to Leave the City)- single". Apple Music Australia. December 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  16. ^ "Dog Eared - single". Apple Music Australia. January 2021. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  17. ^ "Brisbane - single by Carla Geneve". Apple Music. 3 November 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  18. ^ "Brighter Than Blue - single by Carla Geneve". Apple Music. 16 February 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  19. ^ "Carla Geneve - I Never Noticed The Weight New Carla Geneve single release". YouTube. 17 March 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  20. ^ "Carla Geneve Announces New Album 'HERTZ', Releases Second Single 'Euthymia'". Music Feeds. 30 August 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
  21. ^ "2020 AIR Awards Nominees". scenestr. 7 July 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  22. ^ "That's a wrap: 2020 AIR Awards winners and celebrations". the industry observer. 1 October 2020. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  23. ^ "NLMA announce 2018 nominees and Live legend". NLMA. 2 October 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  24. ^ "Winners of the 2018 NLMA". NLMA. December 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  25. ^ "Here Are Your 2019 National Live Music Awards Nominees!". NLMA. 22 October 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  26. ^ "And the Winners of the 2019 National Live Music Awards Are..." NLMA. 5 December 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  27. ^ "Nominees Announced For The 2023 National Live Music Awards". The Music. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  28. ^ "Genesis Owusu And Amyl & The Sniffers Win Big At The 2023 National Live Music Awards". The Music. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  29. ^ "About the Vanda Young Global Song Writing Competition". APRA AMCOS. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  30. ^ "Past Winners". APRA AMCOS. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  31. ^ "On the Record Profile: WAM" (PDF). Phonographic Performance Company of Australia Ltd (PPCA). September 2008. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  32. ^ "2020 WAM Song Of The Year Winners". Scenestr. 30 July 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  33. ^ "2017 WAMAwards Winners". scenestr. 2 November 2017. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  34. ^ "2018 WAMAwards Winners". scenestr. 2 November 2018. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  35. ^ "2019 WAMAwards Winners". scenestr. 1 November 2019. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
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