Kaleo - Mixed Emotions

Mixed Emotions is the third studio album by Icelandic rock band Kaleo, released in May 2025 via Atlantic Records.

Icelandic band Kaleo have released their highly anticipated third studio album, Mixed Emotions. Produced by Grammy Award Winner Eddie Spear (Zach Bryan, Sierra Ferrell) and co-produced by frontman JJ Julius Son and Grammy Award Winner Shawn Everett (The Killers, Kacey Musgraves), Mixed Emotions is a landmark rock album tackling themes from ending gun violence to overcoming despair.

Mixed Emotions is Kaleo’s most ambitious album yet and it hits hard and digs deep in its mission for us to embrace our full spectrum of emotions during these trying times. Guitars crunch, and drums pound on timeless hit singles including high-octane adrenaline fuelled “Rock N Roller”, and newly released rocker “Back Door”, songs which show us how to let the good times roll even when the times are hard.

Elsewhere, Kaleo display sonic restraint. Drawing inspiration from folk and American roots, subtle plucked acoustic guitars ring over haunting pedal steals on single “Lonely Cowboy.” With slow building anthem “USA Today”, Kaleo unleashes a sound more impassioned, and thought-provoking. Throughout JJ’s distinct and world class vocals shine, sharing potent stories of overcoming adversity and finding peace within.

This album is a limited edition on blue and black marble coloured vinyl housed in a gatefold sleeve, pressed in Europe via Atlantic Records.