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Also known as | Klo |
Origin | Melbourne, Australia |
Genres | Electro-pop |
Years active | 2014–present |
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Website | kllo |
Kllo (pronounced "Kl-oh"), formerly known as Klo, is an Australian music duo from Melbourne. It consists of vocalist Chloe Kaul and producer Simon Lam.
History
As a child, Chloe Kaul began writing songs with an acoustic guitar. At the age of about 14, she began recording her songs. Kaul's older cousin, Simon Lam, went to college for jazz drumming. He later became interested in electronic music. At the suggestion of Lam's mother, Kaul and Lam began making music together.
The duo's debut EP, Cusp, was released in 2014. The follow-up EP, Well Worn, was released in 2016. The duo released the first studio album, Backwater, in 2017. At Metacritic, the album received an average score of 76 out of 100, based on 8 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". The duo released the second studio album, Maybe We Could, in 2020. At Metacritic, the album received an average score of 65 out of 100, based on 4 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".
Members
- Chloe Kaul - vocals, keyboards
- Simon Lam - keyboards, production
Discography
Studio albums
- Backwater (2017)
- Maybe We Could (2020)
EPs
- Cusp (2014)
- Well Worn (2016)
Singles
- "Potential" (2018)
- "Candid" (2018)
- "Back to You" (2019)
- "Only Existence" / "Final" (2020)
- "Affection" (2023)
References
- 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.
- ^ 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.