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About KALEO
After amassing over 4+ Billion global streams, 60+ international certifications, countless sold-out headlining shows, appearances at such noteworthy festivals as Coachella, Lollapalooza and Bonnarooplus a direct support slot opening for Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, the Rolling Stones, GRAMMY nominated, Icelandic rockers, KALEO, has proven to be a worldwide phenomenon.
Known for their electrifying live performances alongside frontman JJ Julius Son’s towering, blues-soaked vocals, KALEO toured nonstop for 3 years in support of their debut album, A/B, which has since gone platinum and spawned the megahit “Way Down We Go,” which has since joined the Spotify Billionsclub. On the heels of sophomore release, Surface Sounds, the band embarked on their Fight or Flight World Tour coming out of Covid. 2022 saw them perform 97 times in 92 different cities across 22 countries, selling over one quarter of a million tickets globally. Having spent the better part of 18 months stuck in isolation within their home country, it was both refreshing and gratifying to be able to play live music for live people, once again.
The band recently finished their 2024 Payback Tour, selling out famed venues across the globe including Red Rocks and Wembley Arena. 2025 will see the boys touring Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, and South America before returning to North America with the release of their highly anticipated third studio album
KALEO
KALEO is an Icelandic rock band known for blending blues, folk, country, and rock influences into a distinctive sound led by vocalist, Jökull Júlíusson. The group gained international recognition with songs such as Way Down We Go, All the Pretty Girls, and No Good. These hits earned the band a wider global audience due to their roots-inspired songwriting and powerful performances.1
Known for balancing blues-rock energy with storytelling, KALEO has built a devoted following through their recordings and live shows.1
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KALEO’s Background
KALEO formed in 2012 in Mosfellsbær, Iceland, where childhood friends Jökull Júlíusson, Davíð Antonsson, and Daníel Kristjánsson began playing music together and later added guitarist Rubin Pollock to the band lineup. Influenced by blues, folk, country, and rock music, the band developed a sound that blended American roots traditions with their Icelandic background.1
An early breakthrough came when the band’s recording of the traditional Icelandic song Vor í Vaglaskógi became a hit in their home country. Following that success, KALEO gained wider attention with original songs such as All the Pretty Girls in 2014, which helped introduce the band to audiences outside Iceland and paved the way for the release of their breakthrough album, A/B in 2016.1
KALEO’s Awards
KALEO has earned recognition from major industry organizations in both Iceland and the United States. The band’s blend of blues, folk, and rock music has led to award nominations and honors that highlight their impact on modern rock music.
- Grammy Award Nomination - Best Rock Performance (2018): KALEO received its first Grammy nomination for Best Rock Performance at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards for their song No Good. This recognized the band’s breakthrough success on the international stage.2
- iHeartRadio Music Award Nomination - Best New Rock/Alternative Rock Artist (2017): KALEO was nominated for Best New Rock/Alternative Rock Artist at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, reflecting the band’s growing presence in rock music.3
- Icelandic Music Award - Rock Song of the Year (2016): Way Down We Go won Rock Song of the Year at the Icelandic Music Awards, acknowledging one of the band’s most enduring and widely known songs.4
KALEO’s Biggest Hits
KALEO’s biggest hits helped establish the band as an international force in blues rock and alternative music. Its best-known songs include powerful vocals and Americana influences that have remained fan favorites throughout the band’s career.
- Way Down We Go (2015): Way Down We Go is KALEO’s signature song that peaked at No. 54 on the Billboard Hot 100. It became widely known through its use in film, television, and advertising.5
- No Good (2016): No Good is a blues-rock single that earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Performance at the 2018 Grammy Awards, helping introduce KALEO to a wider rock audience.2
- All the Pretty Girls (2014): All the Pretty Girls is one of the band’s best-known songs and helped expand KALEO's audience internationally.1
See KALEO Live
KALEO concerts feature a mix of blues rock, folk, and Americana music. The band is known for their strong live vocals and performances that balance rock songs with acoustic material. KALEO has performed at major music festivals and venues worldwide.
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