Kllo (pronounced "Kl-oh"),[2] formerly known as Klo,[3] is an Australian music duo from Melbourne.[4] It consists of vocalist Chloe Kaul and producer Simon Lam.[5]
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| Also known as | Klo |
| Origin | Melbourne, Australia |
| Genres | Electro-pop[1] |
| Years active | 2014–present |
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| Website | kllo |
History
editAs a child, Chloe Kaul began writing songs with an acoustic guitar.[6] At the age of about 14, she began recording her songs.[6] Kaul's older cousin, Simon Lam, went to college for jazz drumming.[6] He later became interested in electronic music.[6] At the suggestion of Lam's mother, Kaul and Lam began making music together.[6]
The duo's debut EP, Cusp, was released in 2014.[7] The follow-up EP, Well Worn, was released in 2016.[8] The duo released the first studio album, Backwater, in 2017.[9] At Metacritic, the album received an average score of 76 out of 100, based on 8 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[10] The duo released the second studio album, Maybe We Could, in 2020.[11] At Metacritic, the album received an average score of 65 out of 100, based on 4 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[12]
Members
edit- Chloe Kaul - vocals, keyboards
- Simon Lam - keyboards, production[13]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- Backwater (2017)
- Maybe We Could (2020)
EPs
edit- Cusp (2014)
- Well Worn (2016)
Singles
edit- "Potential" (2018)
- "Candid" (2018)
- "Back to You" (2019)
- "Only Existence" / "Final" (2020)[14]
- "Affection" (2023)
References
edit- ^ O'Toole, Lucy (30 July 2019). "Australian electro-pop duo Kllo announce Workman's Club gig". Hot Press. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ Matera, C.G. (30 June 2016). "Kllo "Walls to Build"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ Jackson, Noah (5 August 2016). "Melbourne Duo Kllo Are Cousins Who Make Beautiful Dance Music Together". Nylon. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ Cheadle, Luke (1 December 2017). "Bubblin' Up: Kllo". XLR8R. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ Wallace, Francesca (5 August 2016). "The Splendour in the Grass act about to blow-up overseas". Vogue. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ a b c d e Frank, Alex (3 November 2017). "On Their Debut, Kllo Find Cartharsis and Feeling on the Dance Floor". The Village Voice. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ Klynes, Peter (29 July 2016). "how kllo are very politely taking over the world". Vice. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ Pepperell, Martyn (22 June 2018). "The duo behind the indie-pop x sultry late night RnB sounds of Kllo". Red Bull. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ Hannah, Andrew (16 October 2017). "Backwater Tranquility: Kllo Interviewed". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ "Backwater by Kllo". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ Campbell, Amy (14 April 2020). "Kllo Are The Melbourne Cousins Making Dance Music For Dreamers". GQ. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ "Maybe We Could by Kllo". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
- ^ Lester, Paul (29 April 2016). "New band of the week: Kllo (No 101)". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ "Music | Kllo". Bandcamp. Retrieved 6 May 2020.