Carlo van Putten is a prominent lead singer and the founder of multiple bands and projects, including The Convent, Dead Guitars, White Rose Transmission, and In2thesound.

The Convent was established as a concept in late 1985. Over the years, the lineup has seen various changes, with each member contributing to the band's evolution. The group's ability to thrive for more than 25 years and earn a devoted following among guitar music enthusiasts in Europe highlights the enduring passion that drives their artistry. The Convent initially released an independent single, which paved the way for their debut CD, Counting the Stars. This album was self-financed and primarily distributed at their numerous concerts across Germany and the Netherlands, Carlo's homeland. Their growing reputation caught the attention of Strange Ways Records in Hamburg, which agreed to distribute Counting the Stars and finance the band's second album, Tales from the Frozen Forest. Mark Burgess, the former lead singer of the UK indie band The Chameleons and an admirer of The Convent, was invited to produce this album, having already contributed to the production of their first. The Convent has released seven studio albums to date and continues to perform at various festivals.

White Rose Transmission emerged from a collaboration between Carlo and Adrian Borland, the lead singer of the British band The Sound. The two developed a close friendship during a tour and decided to work together on Carlo’s project. Their debut album was released in 1993, followed by a second album titled 700 Miles of Desert in 1999. What began as a partnership between Carlo and Adrian evolved to include Mark Burgess. Tragically, Adrian Borland took his own life in April 1999. The project has since grown to include several guest musicians, including Amanda Palmer of The Dresden Dolls, Marty Willson-Piper of the Australian band The Church, and Frank Weyzig of Clan of Xymox.

Dead Guitars formed after Carlo returned to the Netherlands following 25 years in Germany. He met Peter Brough, a member of the band 12 Drummers Drumming, at a Depeche Mode concert, and together they began recording demos. They soon became a full band with the addition of Ralf Aussem, Hermann Eugster, and Kurt Schmidt, who were also part of Twelve Drummers Drumming and Sun. The group produced four albums and toured Europe with The Mission in 2008. Currently, they are on a creative break, as Carlo is collaborating with the drummer of The Sound and members of The Convent on a new project called In2thesound.

In2thesound features original The Sound drummer Mike Dudley. Carlo and Mike met at the Amsterdam Film Festival, where a documentary about Adrian Borland's life was screened. This year, The Convent and Mike performed several concerts in Portugal, Germany, and the Netherlands, celebrating the music of The Sound by playing a complete set.

Meanwhile, Carlo is also developing a new album for White Rose Transmission in collaboration with two former members of the Dutch band Aestrid, Robert Smeekes and Thomas Marcin. They plan to begin recording their fifth studio album following their “Live in the Living Room – An Acoustic Angel” tour. For over seven years, Carlo has taken friends along to perform in the living rooms of fans and supporters, fostering a unique and intimate concert experience.