Alt-Pop • Indie Rock • Singer-Songwriter
A warrior poet of song — raw, fierce, unforgettable
Latest Release
A narrative-driven single exploring the magnetic pull of powerful figures in entertainment — where admiration blurs into distortion. Classic folk storytelling meets indie rock energy.
Featured on Apple Music ZA — "New In Pop" & "New Music Daily"
The Artist
Carla Conrad is a South African singer-songwriter whose music blends indie rock grit with alt-pop shimmer, capturing raw emotion and powerful storytelling. Discovered on Instagram by producer Daniel Baron, her rise has been marked by authentic songwriting and a voice that resonates with vulnerability and hope.
In 2025, Carla received a prestigious grant from the SAMRO Music Fund, empowering her to complete her debut EP — a narrative of resilience, self-love, and transformation.
Discography
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Press
Matt Mercer — Blogger
“She channels a bit of Joan and a bit of Janis. Sheryl Crow and Julia Stone. She is a rockandroller mixed with intriguing fragility. Watch her fly.”
Fusion Nostalgia
“A song full of energy that will make you vibrate... a voice that is simply wonderful and powerful.”
Ellerman House
“We love Carla! Her personality, professionalism and her music is just the perfect pairing for Ellerman House.”