Cxloe

Cxloe
Birth nameChloe Papandrea
Born (1994-11-23) 23 November 1994 (age 29)[citation needed]
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Genres
OccupationSinger
InstrumentVocals
Years active2014–present
Labels
Websitecxloe.com

Chloe Papandrea (born 23 September 1994), known professionally as Cxloe (stylized in all caps), is an Australian singer-songwriter from Sydney, New South Wales.

Cxloe's debut single "Tough Love" was released in 2017, and her debut extended play, Heavy, Pt. 1, was released on 16 October 2020. Sonically, her music is generally pop, electropop, and dark pop. Cxloe currently resides in the Northern Beaches, New South Wales, with her fiancé Dan Lakajev.

On 17 May 2024, Cxloe released her debut studio album Shiny New Thing.

Career

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2014–2019: The X Factor and early singles

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Papandrea rose to prominence auditioning for the sixth season of The X Factor in 2014. She managed to reach the home visits stage, where she was eliminated. The following year, she auditioned for a second time, but only managed to reach the Chair Challenge this time round.

She is best known for her breakout single "Show You", which was co-written and produced by Sam Farrar of Maroon 5.

In 2019, she supported Maroon 5 on their Red Pill Blues Tour.[1] and released the singles "I Can't Have Nice Things"[2] and "Low Blow".[3]

2020–2021: Heavy, Pt. 1

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On 16 October 2020, Papandrea released her debut EP, Heavy, Pt. 1.[4] The same day, she performed a cover of the Cranberries' song "Zombie" for Triple J's Like a Version segment, alongside a performance of her track "12 Steps".[5]

On 7 May 2021, Papandrea released "Cry & Drive", the lead single from her second release.[6] On 20 August 2021, Papandrea released "Soft Rock"; co-written with Eric Leva in Los Angeles in 2019, Cxloe described the track in a press statement as chronicling her first heartbreak and channeling "Kelly Clarkson, side fringes, iPods, low rise jeans and Paramore".[7]

In December 2022, Papandrea released "Till the Wheels Fall Off". Written during 2020 during COVID lockdown, according to Cxloe, it's a bit of a "psychotic, obsessive love song, [and] was inspired from a deeply personal relationship."[8]

2022–present: Shiny New Thing

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In February 2024, Cxloe announced the released of her debut album, Shiny New Thing for May 2024. The album was proceeded by the singles "Till the Wheels Fall Off", "Cheating On Myself", "Flight Risk", "Stretch", "Chloe Enough", "No Service" and "Shapeshifter" released between 2022 and 2024.[9] Rolling Stone Australia gave the album a positive review saying, it "feels lived in thanks to addictive choruses and memorable hooks".[10]

Personal life

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Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Papandrea split her time between Sydney, Australia and Los Angeles.[4] Papandrea and her Fiancé of 11 years Dan Lakajev, moved into a house in the Northern Beaches, Sydney, in early 2020.[4] The pair became engaged on 20 February 2021.[11]

Musical style and influences

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Papandrea's musical style has been described as pop,[12] electropop,[13] and dark pop.[4]

Discography

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Albums

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List of albums, with release date and label shown
Title Albu details
Shiny New Thing

Extended plays

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List of EPs, with release date and label shown
Title EP details
Heavy, Pt. 1
New Trick
  • Released: 5 November 2021
  • Label: Sandlot, AWAL
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles

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As lead artist

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List of singles as lead artist, with year released, selected chart positions, and album name shown
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
NZ
Hot
[15]
"Tough Love"[16] 2017 — Non-album singles
"Monster"[12] 2018 —
"Show You"[17] —
"I Can't Have Nice Things"[2] 2019 18
"Low Blow"[18] 33
"Sick"
(with Gnash)[19] 		—
"Devil You Don't" —
"12 Steps"[20] 2020 — Heavy, Pt. 1
"One and Lonely"[21] —
"Heavy"[22] —
"Swing"[23] —
"Cry and Drive"[24] 2021 — Non-album single
"Soft Rock"[25] — New Trick
"Close"[26] —
"New Trick"[27] —
"Till the Wheels Fall Off"[8] 2022 — Shiny New Thing
"Cheating On Myself"[28] 2023 —
"Flight Risk"[29] —
"Stretch"[30] —
"Chloe Enough"[31] 2024 —
"No Service"[32] —
"Shapeshifter"[33] —
"Good Luck, Babe!" (Triple J, Like a version)[34] —
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List of singles as featured artist, with year released, selected chart positions, and album name shown
Title Year Album
"Secrets"
(Max Styler featuring Cxloe)[35] 		2017 Non-album singles
"Sicklaced"
(Super Cruel featuring Cxloe)[36]
"Ain't the Same"
(Lost Kings featuring Cxloe)[37] 		2019
"Between Our Hearts"
(Cheat Codes featuring Cxloe)[38] 		2020 Hellraisers, Pt. 1
"Worst Case"
(3lau featuring Cxloe)[39] 		2021 Non-album single

Concert tours

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Cxloe has supported Broods,[40] Carmouflage Rose,[41][42] King Princess[43] and Maroon 5. In May 2019, she embarked on her own headline tour.[44]

Awards and nominations

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Rolling Stone Australia Awards

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The Rolling Stone Australia Awards are awarded annually in January or February by the Australian edition of Rolling Stone magazine for outstanding contributions to popular culture in the previous year.[45]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 Cxloe Rolling Stone Readers' Choice Award Nominated [46]

References

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  1. ^ Gray, Geordie. "CXLOE – Maroon 5 Support Act". The Industry Observer. Archived from the original on 21 February 2020. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  2. ^ a b Spencer, Tallie (14 February 2019). "CXLOE unveils new song "I Can't Have Nice Things" ahead of Maroon 5 Tour: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  3. ^ Williams, Pip (8 May 2019). "CXLOE's "Low Blow" hits back at an industry that won't play fair". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  4. ^ a b c d Cahill, Mikey (16 October 2020). "CXLOE: dark pop princess searches for a new normal". NME Australia. Archived from the original on 17 October 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  5. ^ Bruce, Jasper (16 October 2020). "CXLOE covers "Zombie" by the Cranberries for Like a Version". NME Australia. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  6. ^ "CXLOE honours late grandmother in new single "Cry & Drive"". NME Australia. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  7. ^ Brereton, Greta (20 August 2021). "Listen to CXLOE's new heartbreak song, "Soft Rock"". NME Australia. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
  8. ^ a b "Song You Need to Know: CXLOE's 'Till The Wheels Fall Off'". Rolling Stone Magazine. 2 December 2022. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
  9. ^ a b "Cxloe Reveals New Single "No Regrets and Announces Debut Album'". AAA Backstage. 23 February 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  10. ^ "CXLOE Serves Up Degustation of Dark Alt-Pop on Debut Album". Rolling Stone Australia. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  11. ^ Cxloe [@iamcxloe] (20 February 2021). "We're doing the thing! 💍". Retrieved 21 February 2021 – via Instagram.
  12. ^ a b Davies, Hayden. "Cxloe establishes herself as one of Australia's next big pop acts with Monster". Pilerats. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  13. ^ Waves, Sonic (30 October 2021). "Dark and bold, Australian electro pop artist, Cxloe is a must "Close"". Uranium Waves. Archived from the original on 21 February 2022. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  14. ^ Bruce, Jasper (24 September 2020). "CXLOE announces debut EP, shares new single 'Heavy'". NME Australia. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  15. ^ Peaks on the NZ Hot Singles Chart:
  16. ^ "Premiere: With the new video clip for Tough Love, CXLOE makes a powerful statement". Pilerats. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  17. ^ Kanoniuk, Lachlan (31 August 2018). "Exclusive premiere: CXLOE goes underground in her Show You video". Red Bull. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
  18. ^ Challenor, Jake (9 May 2018). "CXLOE sings about being "blind-sided" by the music biz in new single 'Low Blow'". The Music Network. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
  19. ^ "Sick – Single by Cxloe & Gnash on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  20. ^ Lim, Eddy (18 July 2020). "CXLOE shares new single and music video '12 Steps'". NME Australia. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
  21. ^ Lim, Eddy (20 August 2020). "CXLOE releases new single 'One and Lonely'". NME Australia. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  22. ^ "CXLOE Shares 'Heavy' From Forthcoming Debut EP". Rolling Stone Australia. 24 September 2020. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  23. ^ "Singles to Radio – 16 October 2020". The Music Network. 16 October 2020. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  24. ^ Cxloe [@iamcxloe] (30 April 2021). "Cry & Drive 💧 May 6th x https://ffm.to/CryandDrive" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 30 April 2021. Retrieved 5 May 2021 – via Twitter.
  25. ^ "New Aus Music Playlist – 20/08/21". musicfeeds.com.au. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
  26. ^ "Close – Single by Cxloe on Apple Music". Apple Music. 8 October 2021. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
  27. ^ Brereton, Greta (5 November 2021). "Listen to CXLOE's confident new single "New Trick"". NME Australia. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  28. ^ "Cxloe's new Single Cheating On Myself is the Drag You Need Before Valentines Day". Hype Bae. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  29. ^ "CXLOE Reveals New Single, "Flight Risk"". Prelude Press. 5 May 2023. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  30. ^ "CXLOE Reveals New Single, "Stretch"". Prelude Press. 2 December 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  31. ^ "Chloe Enough out on 19/1". Twitter. 10 January 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  32. ^ "My new song No Service is out Feb 23!!". YouTube. 23 February 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  33. ^ "Shapeshifter is Out 12/4". Facebook. 5 April 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  34. ^ "CXLOE covers Chappell Roan's 'Good Luck, Babe!' for Like A Version". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  35. ^ "Secrets (feat. CXLOE) – Single by Max Styler on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  36. ^ "Sicklaced (feat. Cxloe) – Single by Super Cruel on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  37. ^ "Ain't the Same (feat. CXLOE) – Single by Lost Kings on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
  38. ^ "Between Our Hearts (feat. CXLOE) – Single by Cheat Codes on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  39. ^ Weisband, Sami (12 October 2021). "3LAU releases world's first fan-owned song, 'Worst Case' with Cxloe". Dancing Astronaut. Archived from the original on 13 October 2021. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  40. ^ "Fault Magazine". 25 March 2019.
  41. ^ "Carmouflage Rose Announces Taste EP National Tour". 23 August 2018.
  42. ^ "Cxloe Is On The Cusp Of Superstardom and Ready to Show You Who's Boss". 26 September 2018.
  43. ^ "Spotify Front Left Live". Archived from the original on 13 May 2019. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
  44. ^ "Cxloe Confirms East Coast Tour Dates".
  45. ^ Barnes, Amelia (5 December 2011). "Rolling Stone Magazine Australia announces 3rd annual awards event". The AU Review. Archived from the original on 8 August 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
  46. ^ "Have Your Say in This Year's Rolling Stone Australia Reader's Choice Award". au.rollingstone.com. 17 January 2022. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
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