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Introduction and Recent Releases

Singer-Songwriter | Composer | Multi-Instrumentalist

Carlo Villa wearing a brown jumper, crossing his arms in front of a white wall.
Carlo Villa sitting by a window playing an acoustic guitar inside a room with musical instruments.

A Love of Music

Carlo began writing music at 17 years old and was broadcast on BBC Introducing that year. Since then he has written over 200 songs and has learned how to play over 20 instruments, including the guitar, drums, accordion, and singing saw.

He is currently working on his third solo album, “Poets Corner”, which will be released in early 2026.

Influences

Carlo’s musical influences include: 60’s psychedelia and late 00’s-10’s DIY internet pop.

Other influences include: British films, dreams, and Philip Larkin.

As well as releasing solo material, Carlo has worked on many commissions for both stage and screen, ranging from a soundtrack of traditional Indian music to a 1950s-style musical.

Most recently he composed the soundtrack for the film “Pops” (directed by David Thackeray), which was nominated at the Cannes Film Awards 2025.

Collaborations

Recent Release: BellaAsInFreud (Single)