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The next KALEO concert is scheduled for Friday, June 27, 2025 at Albrecht-Thaer-Platz in Uelzen, Germany. See all 27 upcoming concerts
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About KALEO
Hometown
Mosfellsbaer, Iceland
Formed
November 8, 2012
Genre
Alternative
Though they are an Icelandic rock band, KALEO’s name means “the sound” in Hawaiian.
• Band members JJ Julius Son, David Antonsson, and Daniel Kristjansson have been best friends since grade school.
• KALEO’s self-titled debut went gold and produced five chart-topping hits in Iceland.
• Three-time Grammy-winner Jacquire King (Tom Waits, Buddy Guy, Kings of Leon) co-produced the group’s international breakthrough, A/B.
• A/B has sold one million copies worldwide, while the single “No Good” garnered a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Performance.
• A/B’s double-platinum single, "Way Down We Go,” has been licensed by dozens of TV series and movies, including Grey’s Anatomy, The Blacklist, and Riverdale.
Members of KALEO include, or have included, JJ Julius Son, Rubin Pollock, and Davíð Antonsson.
Influenced by KALEOKALEO has influenced the music of The Carbons, DB Stewart, Mars Mignon and more.
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