| Clue to Kalo | |
| Origin: | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Genre: | Folktronica, Ambient |
| Years Active: | 1999–present |
| Label: | Mush Records |
| Associated Acts: | Super Science |
| Website: | Clue to Kalo on MySpace |
| Current Members: | Mark Mitchell Ellen Carey |
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]
Adelaide'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]