CLOVES
Smoky, noir-inflected pop that feels like a whispered secret in a crowded room. Intimate vocals meet murky, minimalist production for late-night introspection.
Smoky, noir-inflected pop that feels like a whispered secret in a crowded room. Intimate vocals meet murky, minimalist production for late-night introspection.
CLOVES creates music that exists in the quiet, blue hours of the night. Her sound is defined by a striking contrast between her rich, raspy vocal delivery and production that often feels submerged or skeletal. It is pop music stripped of its glitter, replaced instead with a cinematic sense of melancholy and a slow-burning intensity that rewards close listening.
What truly sets her apart is the texture of her voice, which carries a weight and maturity beyond her years. She utilizes space as an instrument, allowing long pauses and minimalist arrangements to amplify the emotional stakes of her lyrics. Whether she is backed by a solitary electric guitar or a trip-hop inspired beat, the focus remains on the raw, unvarnished intimacy of her performance.
Start with the 'XIII' EP to hear her foundational acoustic-soul sound, then move to 'Nightmare on Elmfield Road' to experience her evolution into more complex, electronic-leaning art pop. It is the perfect soundtrack for moments of deep isolation or quiet reflection.
Kaitlyn Elyse Dunstan, known by her stage name Cloves (stylised CLOVES) and initially known as Kaity Dunstan, is an Australian singer-songwriter.
Shares whispered double-tracked vocals, art pop, chamber pop, vulnerable (detail)
Shares art pop, chamber pop, vulnerable, indie pop (subgenre)
Shares art pop, chamber pop, vulnerable, indie pop (subgenre)
Shares art pop, chamber pop, vulnerable, indie pop (subgenre)
Shares minimalist, art pop, chamber pop, vulnerable (signature)
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