Nicole Rodriguez, known professionally as Pearla, is an American singer-songwriter currently based in Brooklyn, New York, having moved from her hometown of Freehold, New Jersey. Pearla’s stage name was inspired by her grandfather who worked as a musician, Jeff Pearl, and she draws influence from artists including Joanna Newsom, Bjork, Conor Oberst, and Fiona Apple.

On February 24, 2017, Pearla released her debut EP, If You’re Not Alright Now. On October 13 later that year, Pearla released standalone electronica/indie pop single Somewhere, which marked her first collaboration with producer Jon Buscema and her first venture into the genre. The single received unanimously positive reviews from various music release sites. On the 6th of September 2019 Pearla will release her debut EP “Quilting & Other Activities” on Egghunt Records.