Carla Durisch

Carla is a nerd. Whatever she does: she dives deep.

Her passion for music came on early and could be described as inevitable, having been born in Zurich with a world of music at her fingertips. She has her father, a journalist, to thank for access to press passes for concerts and festivals around Switzerland. Prince, The Fugees and The Rolling Stones, were some of the most memorable performances she references. However, he also was eager to expose her to other hip-hop, soul and jazz -concerts, as well as distinguished festivals such as the Montreux Jazz Festival.

Always the music lover in her circles, it was clear, in her teenage years, who would arrange the playlists at house parties. It was also little wonder she invested the money she saved from her first jobs in a pair of turntables. These tender beginnings were followed by several years of searching for her musical style, playing different genres from hip-hop, soul, funk and bass to disco and house music. Her greatest idols, however, became the artists of Detroit and Chicago House, which resonates deeply in Carla’s sets to this day.

Her intuition brought her to Berlin, where she lived for four years and continued to hone her skills and style, launching her weekly mix series, the “Sunday Sessions”. In Berlin, she DJed at clubs like Prince Charles and Gretchen, both also known for their eclectic style.

2019 saw Carla return to Switzerland with a backpack full of experience and a clear vision for her music. Her deeper understanding of her style, naturally translated into a desire to dive into producing her own music. This growth allowed her to convey her emotions through sound in a more intimate and intellectual manner, ultimately connecting her with her audience even more.

Carla is an integral part of the swiss club scene and has an incredible ability to create an energetic dance-floor vibe. Through her residencies at Switzerland’s top clubs: Nordstern Basel, Zukunft Zurich and Hive Zurich, she has continued to earn herself a reputation in the scene as well as growing her fanbase. From Carla you can expect to hear colorful sets with a mix of house, deep house, indie dance and techno, enchanting the crowd by injecting soul and emotion into her performance.

When she is not behind the decks, she spends most of her time in the studio where she is highly dedicated to her own productions: Deep, housy techno tracks, featuring her own voice in the form of spoken-word poetry.

She came to the attention of none other than Damian Lazarus, who got excited about her music and is showing his support with a release in 2023 on his renowned label Crosstown Rebels. She will also appear on many of his legendary event lineups and showcases such as Get Lost Miami, as opening act at Hi Ibiza and other showcases from Bali to Dubai.