Arlo's stage name derives from her initials and Arlo, a name she liked. Arlo was named as part of
RTÉ 2FM's "Rising List" in 2021. Her song "Fever Thoughts" was included as part of the soundtrack of the television series
Conversations with Friends in 2022. In 2022, Arlo's song "Feel It" was nominated for Irish Song of the Year at the
Choice Music Prize Awards. In 2024, she was named the
Gay Times Artist Of The Year. In 2023, there had been speculation about Arlo participating in the
Eurovision Song Contest for Ireland, which she had described as a "childhood dream". In 2025, it was announced that Arlo would participate in
Eurosong 2025, the national selection for Ireland's Eurovision song in 2025, with the song "Powerplay". She finished in 3rd place with 20 points.
Musical influences Arlo has described her sound as being influenced by artists such as
Kaytranada,
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