Clue to Kalo is a Folktronica band from Adelaide, South Australia, featuring Mark Mitchell and a revolving cast of supporting musicians. Clue To Kalo’s initial commercial success came in the US through LA-based Mush Records. [1] They were featured in Spin as Artist of the Day in September 2005. [2] Lily Perdida, released 20 January 2009, has received critical favor. [3] [4]
Clue to Kalo | |
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| Origin | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Genres | Folktronica, Ambient |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Mush Records |
| Members | Mark Mitchell Ellen Carey |
| Website | Clue to Kalo on MySpace |
History
editAdelaide's Clue to Kalo began as Mark Mitchell's solo recording project, piecing together samples and electronic instruments into "multilayered... homemade puzzle pop". [5] As the band developed into a full line-up, Mark continued to record the base tracks on his computer, allowing the other members to layer their contributions on top. [6] [7] Their 2005 release, One Way, It's Every Way, earned them a spot in that year's South by Southwest festival. [8] Clue to Kalo completed recording Lily Perdida in 2007, with Ellen Carey as a full-time member.
Mark has suspended his pursuit of a PhD in English Cultural Studies at a South Australian University to support the band full-time. [3]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- 2003: Come Here When You Sleepwalk
- 2005: One Way, It's Every Way
- 2009: Lily Perdida
EPs
edit- 2006: Man Who Took a Step Expecting a Stair But Instead Got Level Ground - Tour CD/Limited Edition 12" Picture Disc
Videography
editVideos
edit- 2005: "The Just is Enough"
References
edit- ^ Townsend, Rob (8 October 2008). "Bobbysix: Clue to Kalo Interview". Archived from the original on 28 December 2008.
- ^ Simon, Julia (21 September 2005). "Artist of the Day: Clue to Kalo". Spin.
- ^ a b "Clue to Kalo". Rave Magazine. 3 October 2008. Archived from the original on 24 May 2011.
- ^ Phares, Heather. "Clue to Kalo: Lily Perdida Review". AllMusic.[dead link]
- ^ Wallen, Doug (21 January 2009). "CD Review: Clue to Kalo, 'Lily Perdida'". Orange County Music. Archived from the original on 8 June 2011. Retrieved 24 February 2009.
- ^ "Who the Bloody Hell are They?: Clue to Kalo". 22 October 2008.
- ^ Simon, Julia (21 September 2005). "Artist of the Day: Clue to Kalo". Spin.
- ^ "Mush Records: Clue to Kalo".
External links
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- Clue to Kalo official website
- Clue to Kalo on MySpace
- Video for "The Just is Enough" on YouTube
- Interview: 4/9/09