kloey is a rising indie-pop artist based in Pōneke, New Zealand. Originally from sunny Whakatū, her sound blends heartfelt, introspective lyrics with a unique mix of folk and alternative indie-pop – creating music that feels both intimate and expansive.
Kloey’s musical journey began at age 7, writing songs with her childhood best friend. By 9, she was performing original music at school talent shows, sparking her lifelong love for songwriting. During high school, she took piano and vocal lessons and played in the band The Batteries, who placed 2nd in the Nelson RockQuest Regional Finals. She also participated in the 2022 Commotion workshop, where she performed alongside Joel Shadbolt of L.A.B. and Parallel Park.
Now in her third year of a Bachelor’s in Commercial Music Practice, Kloey is the lead singer of indie pop-rock band College Try, who’ve headlined multiple gigs and gained significant attention.
She launched her solo project kloey with the debut single Black Cat in late 2024. Leading up to the release, she performed acoustic performances at Hamodava Café, Massey University, and a collaboration with rapper Quest at Valhalla.
With new music on the way – produced by Kahu Sanson-Burnett, a music video in progress directed by Lucy Milligan, and hopes of exciting live shows on the horizon, kloey is an artist to watch.
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