Carla Geneve
{{Short description|Australian musician}}
{{Lead too short|date=August 2023}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2021}}
{{Use Australian English|date= April 2021}}
{{Infobox musical artist
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| birth_place = Albany, Western Australia
| origin = Perth, Western Australia
| genre = {{hlist|Indie pop}}
| occupation = {{Hlist|Singer|songwriter}}
| instrument = {{hlist|Vocals| Guitarist}}
| years_active = *2017–present
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Carla Geneve is an Australian singer-songwriter from Albany, Western Australia.
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.
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.
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.{{cite web|url=https://pitchperfectpr.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Carla-Geneve-EP-Press-Release.pdf|title= Carla Geneve Announces Debut Self-Titled EP|website=Pitch Perfect PR|date=May 2019|access-date=13 April 2021}}
=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 "The Right Reasons" won the Unpublished Prize at the 2020 Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition.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.{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/carla-geneve-announces-debut-album-learn-to-like-it-shares-single-dog-eared-2865419|title= Carla Geneve announces debut album Learn to Like It, shares single "Dog Eared"|website=NME|date=27 January 2021|access-date=13 April 2021|author=Eddy Lim}}{{Cite web|date=21 June 2021|title=Instagram photo by Carla Geneve|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CQYJ6YtjcPg/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/CQYJ6YtjcPg |archive-date=26 December 2021 |url-access=registration|url-status=live}}{{cbignore}}
=2023: ''Hertz''=
On 4 August 2023, Geneve released "Bills", the lead single from her second studio album, Hertz.{{cite web|url=https://www.theaureview.com/music/new-music-discoveries-4th-august-carla-geneve-molly-millington-rin-mcardle-and-more/|title= New Music Discoveries 4th August: Carla Geneve, Molly Millington, Rin McArdle and more|website=The AU Review|date= 4 August 2023|access-date=6 August 2023}}
Discography
=Studio albums=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style"text-align:center;"
|+List of albums, with release date and label shown ! Title ! Details |
| scope="row"| Learn to Like It
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| scope="row"| Hertz
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=Extended plays=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style"text-align:center;"
|+List of EPs, with release date and label shown ! Title ! Details |
| scope="row"| Carla Geneve
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=Singles=
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.
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| 2020{{cite web|url=https://scenestr.com.au/music/2020-air-awards-nominees-20200707|title=2020 AIR Awards Nominees|website=scenestr|date=7 July 2020|access-date=8 August 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://theindustryobserver.thebrag.com/2020-air-award-winners/|title=That's a wrap: 2020 AIR Awards winners and celebrations|website=the industry observer|date=1 October 2020 |access-date=1 October 2020}}
| Carla Geneve
| Breakthrough Independent Artist of the Year
| {{nom}}
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{{end}}
=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.
{{awards table}}
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| 2018
| Carla Geneve
| Live Blues and Roots Act of the Year
| {{nom}}
| {{cite web|url=https://www.nlmas.com.au/2018/10/02/national-live-music-awards-announces-2018-nominees-live-legend-induction-aaa-award-expansion-ros-ogorman-tribute-and-more/|title=NLMA announce 2018 nominees and Live legend|website=NLMA|date=2 October 2018|access-date=5 September 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nlmas.com.au/2018/12/07/baker-boy-stella-donnelly-and-tropical-fck-storm-among-the-big-winners-of-the-2018-nlmas-magic-dirt-inducted-as-live-legends/|title=Winners of the 2018 NLMA|website=NLMA|date=December 2018|access-date=5 September 2020}}
|-
| rowspan="3"| 2019
| Carla Geneve
| Best Live Voice of the Year
| {{nom}}
| rowspan="3"| {{cite web|url=https://www.nlmas.com.au/2019/10/22/here-are-your-2019-national-live-music-awards-nominees/|title=Here Are Your 2019 National Live Music Awards Nominees!|website=NLMA|date=22 October 2020|accessdate=5 September 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nlmas.com.au/2019/12/05/and-the-winners-of-the-2019-national-live-music-awards-are/|title=And the Winners of the 2019 National Live Music Awards Are...|website=NLMA|date=5 December 2020|accessdate=5 September 2020}}
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| Carla Geneve
| Live Guitarist of the Year
| {{nom}}
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| Carla Geneve
| Western Australia Live Voice of the Year
| {{won}}
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| 2023
| Carla Geneve
| Best Live Voice in Western Australia
| {{won}}
| {{cite web|url=https://themusic.com.au/industry/nominees-announced-for-the-2023-national-live-music-awards/SrrwXF9eQUA/05-09-23/|title=Nominees Announced For The 2023 National Live Music Awards|website=The Music|date=5 September 2023|accessdate=11 September 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://themusic.com.au/industry/genesis-owusu-and-amyl-the-sniffers-win-big-at-the-2023-national-live-music-awards/ias3nZyfnoE/11-10-23|title=Genesis Owusu And Amyl & The Sniffers Win Big At The 2023 National Live Music Awards |website=The Music|date= 11 October 2023|access-date= 12 October 2023}}
{{end}}
=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.{{cite web|url=https://www.apraamcos.com.au/about/supporting-the-industry/competitions/vanda-young-global-songwriting-competition#_89667|title=About the Vanda Young Global Song Writing Competition|website= APRA AMCOS|access-date=12 March 2021}}
{{awards table}}
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| "The Right Reasons"
| Unpublished prize
| {{won}}
|-
{{end}}
=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.{{cite web|url=http://www.ppca.com.au/documents/on_the_record_Sep08.pdf |title=On the Record Profile: WAM|publisher=Phonographic Performance Company of Australia Ltd (PPCA) |date=September 2008 |accessdate=12 April 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://wam.org.au/wams-song-of-the-year-1819-winners-announced/#:~:text=Social%2C%20the%20WAM%20Song%20of,her%20song%20Greg's%20Discount%20Chemist. |title=WAM's Song of the Year 18/19 Winners Announced |website=WAM|date=June 2019|access-date=13 April 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://scenestr.com.au/music/2020-wam-song-of-the-year-winners-20200730|title=2020 WAM Song Of The Year Winners|website=Scenestr|date=30 July 2020|access-date=13 April 2021}}
{{awards table}}
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| rowspan="2"| 2019
| rowspan="2"| "Greg's Discount Chemist"
| Song of the Year Grand Prize
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| Rock Song of the Year
| {{won}}
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| rowspan="3"| 2020
| rowspan="2"| "2001"
| Song of the Year Grand Prize
| {{won}}
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| Rock Song of the Year
| {{won}}
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| "Things Change"
| Folk Song of the Year
| {{won}}
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{{end}}
=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.{{cite web|url=https://scenestr.com.au/music/wam-awards-2017-winners-20171103|title=2017 WAMAwards Winners|website=scenestr|date=2 November 2017|access-date=28 March 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://scenestr.com.au/music/2018-wamawards-winners-20181102|title=2018 WAMAwards Winners|website=scenestr|date=2 November 2018|access-date=28 March 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://scenestr.com.au/music/2019-wamawards-winners-20191101|title=2019 WAMAwards Winners|website=scenestr|date=1 November 2019|access-date=28 March 2021}}
{{Awards table}} (wins only)
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| 2017
| Carla Geneve
| Best Regional Act
| {{Won}}
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| rowspan="2"| 2018
| Carla Geneve
| Best Rock Act
| {{Won}}
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| "Greg's Discount Chemist"
| Best Single
| {{Won}}
|-
| rowspan="4"| 2019
| Carla Geneve
| Best Rock Act
| {{Won}}
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| Carla Geneve
| Best Guitarist
| {{Won}}
|-
| Carla Geneve
| Best EP
| {{Won}}
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| "Things Change"
| Best Single
| {{Won}}
|-
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References
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Category:21st-century Australian women singers
Category:21st-century Australian singers
Category:Australian women singer-songwriters
Category:Year of birth missing (living people)