Kygo
The Norwegian producer who turned tropical house into a global sound — from a viral Avicii remix to Whitney Houston duets and the Palm Tree Crew empire.
Who is Kygo?
The Bergen producer who made tropical house a worldwide phenomenon.
Kygo — born Kyrre Gørvell-Dahll — is the Norwegian DJ and producer who, more than anyone, turned tropical house into a global pop sound. After a remix of Avicii’s "Wake Me Up" went viral in 2013, Kygo broke through with "Firestone" in 2014 and quickly became one of the fastest artists ever to reach a billion streams on Spotify.
Raised in Bergen and trained as a classical pianist, Kygo built a signature style around bright marimba-and-piano melodies, warm drops and emotional vocal features. He performed at the closing ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympics, released his debut album Cloud Nine the same year, and in 2019 scored a worldwide smash with "Higher Love," a posthumous Whitney Houston collaboration.
In 2019 Kygo launched his own Palm Tree Records and the Palm Tree Crew brand with manager Myles Shear, expanding into festivals, fashion and lifestyle. You can explore more electronic music artists in the full DJ directory.
Signature Sound
The sun-soaked anthems that defined the Kygo sound and tropical house.
Career Timeline
From a viral bedroom remix to a tropical house empire — the milestones that shaped Kygo.
Upcoming Shows
Kygo headlines arenas and the global festival circuit. Filter by year and region — tickets via official partners.
See all upcoming dates on the official Kygo tour page →
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kygo's real name is Kyrre Gørvell-Dahll. He is a Norwegian DJ and record producer from Bergen, born in 1991, who has been active since 2013.
Kygo is the pioneer of tropical house — a bright, melodic style of EDM built on marimba and piano melodies, warm drops and emotional vocal features.
Kygo’s biggest songs include "Firestone," "Stole the Show," "It Ain’t Me" with Selena Gomez, "Stargazing" and his global smash "Higher Love" with Whitney Houston.
Yes. In 2019 Kygo released "Higher Love," a posthumous collaboration using Whitney Houston’s vocals. It became one of his biggest worldwide hits and a festival staple.
The Palm Tree Crew is Kygo’s lifestyle and entertainment brand, co-founded with manager Myles Shear. It includes his label Palm Tree Records, Palm Tree Festival and a fashion line.
Yes, Kygo tours arenas and the global festival circuit, including his own Palm Tree Festival events. Check the Tour Dates section above and his official site for the latest schedule.
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