Carla dal Forno explained

Background:person
Carla dal Forno
Origin:Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Occupation:Musician
Instrument:Vocals
Years Active:2010–present
Partner:Sanjay Fernandes

Carla dal Forno is an Australian electro-pop singer and multi-instrumentalist. Formerly of the groups Mole House (2010–2013) and F ingers (2013–2017), dal Forno has issued three solo studio albums You Know What It's Like (2016), Look Up Sharp (2019) and Come Around (2022).

Career

Carla dal Forno began her music career in Melbourne in 2010, playing in bands while also completing a degree in fine arts.[1] She collaborated with friends Micky Zulicki and Pat Breen in a group, Mole House, which released music on Zulicki's Quemada Records and were active between 2010 and 2013.[2] Dal Forno also released music as a member of F ingers (Fingers Pty Ltd) alongside Sam Karmel and Tarquin Manek, and in the duo Tarcar with Manek.[3] [4] [5] AllMusic's Paul Simpson described F ingers as creating "sparse, haunting darkwave folk with shadowy vocals, spacious acoustic guitars, fluid bass guitar, and sparingly used synthesizer."

The artist relocated to Berlin where she worked on her debut solo album from 2014. You Know What It's Like was released by London-based label Blackest Ever Black in October 2016.[6] Her performance at London's The Islington in February 2017 was caught by Ripes Blake Creighton, who observed "she engaged everyone through her soft, dark and subtle instrumentals and vocals. Everyone was left feeling a sense of emotional connection after each track."[7] She hosted a monthly show on NTS Radio during 2017.[8]

Following Blackest Ever Black's closure in 2019,[9] dal Forno released her second album Look Up Sharp on her own Kallista Records, while living in London.[10] By 2022 she had moved to Castlemaine, Victoria and released her third solo album Come Around late that year.[3] [11] Its title track was issued as a single in August.[12] Simpson observed that dal Forno's solo work spans post-punk, dub and ambient pop genres.[3]

Personal life

Carla dal Forno and her domestic partner Sanjay Fernandes are the parents of a child.[13] During late 2020 they attempted to return to Melbourne from London amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia.[13] By late 2022 dal Forno was living in Castlemaine.[3] [11]

Discography

Albums

Solo

F ingers

Extended plays

Solo

Mole House

Tarcar

Singles

Solo

Mole House

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Carla dal Forno . 18 October 2022 . .
  2. Web site: Hammond . James . 19 March 2019 . I Stand Behind DIY as an Ethos and a Sound': Interpreting Carla dal Forno . 28 October 2022 . The Vinyl Factory .
  3. Web site: Carla dal Forno Biography, Songs, & Albums . Paul . Simpson . 28 October 2022 . .
  4. Web site: Willis . Chris . 18 November 2016 . Carla dal Forno: You Know What It's Like . 28 October 2022 . Treble .
  5. Web site: 24 Jul 2017 . F ingers Return to Blackest Ever Black with New Album, Awkwardly Blissing Out . 28 October 2022 . Resident Advisor.
  6. Web site: Reyes-Kulkarni . Saby . 4 November 2016 . Carla dal Forno: You Know What It's Like . 2022-10-28 . Pitchfork .
  7. Web site: Carla Dal Forno & Gross Net, Live at The Islington, London (4/2/17) . Creighton, Blake . Ripe . 4 February 2017 . . http://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20170410020039/http://www.ripemusic.com.au/carla-dal-forno-gross-net-live-at-the-islington-london-4217/ . 10 April 2017 . 29 October 2022 . live .
  8. Web site: Carla dal Forno: 'If I feel vulnerable, it's a sign that I'm getting in touch with something that's authentic' . Tom . Watson . 28 October 2022 . Crack Magazine .
  9. Web site: Cetin . Marissa . 21 Nov 2019 . Blackest Ever Black winds down . 28 October 2022 . Resident Advisor.
  10. Web site: Murray . Robin . 14 October 2019 . In Conversation: Carla dal Forno . 2022-10-28 . Clash Magazine . en-GB.
  11. Web site: Arcand . Rob . 2022-08-17 . Carla dal Forno Announces New Album Come Around, Shares Video . 28 October 2022 . Pitchfork .
  12. Web site: Carla dal Forno Announces New Album Come Around and Shares Title Track . Gallagher, Alex . . 18 August 2022 . National Library of Australia . http://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20220821205032/https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/carla-dal-forno-announces-new-album-come-around-and-shares-title-track-3292721 . 21 August 2022 . 29 October 2022 . live .
  13. Web site: Vic Mum, Dad, Bub Face Lengthy Flight Wait . Godde, Callum . 7News.com.au . 11 November 2020 . 29 October 2022 . Australian Associated Press (AAP) .
  14. Web site: Carla dal Forno – You Know What It's Like Album Reviews, Songs & More . Paul . Simpson . AllMusic . 29 October 2022 .
  15. Web site: Carla dal Forno – Look Up Sharp Album Reviews, Songs & More . Paul . Simpson . AllMusic . 29 October 2022 .
  16. Web site: F ingers Biography, Songs, & Albums . Paul . Simpson . AllMusic . 29 October 2022 .
  17. Web site: Mole House Credits . AllMusic . 29 October 2022 .
  18. Web site: Carla dal Forno Launches New Label and Releases 7" . The Wire . 8 March 2019 . 30 October 2022 .
  19. Web site: Carla dal Forno Releases New Song 'Side by Side' . Konstantinos . Pappis . Our Culture . 5 October 2022 . 30 October 2022 .

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