In 2014, back when they were known as
Klo, cousins Chloe Kaul (vocals) and
Simon Lam (production) attracted attention with charming ambient electro-pop in the form of "Make Me Wonder." Their debut single, it led to deals with Ghostly International (in the U.S.) and PIAS subsidiary Different (elsewhere) that fostered
Well Worn, their second EP. As on first EP Cusp, Kaul and
Lam skillfully synthesize bedroom-listening pop, 2-step garage, and the wispier aspects of contemporary R&B, like their personal playlists might include
Little Dragon,
Sweet Female Attitude, and
Tinashe.
Well Worn indeed offers more cozy, tautly constructed ballads and intimate club tracks. Each one of the five tracks is well-defined, accomplished, and pleasant. ~ Andy Kellman