Review
Kygo’s 2017 release "Kids in Love" feels like a well-written algorithm: compact, elegant, and efficient, yet full of emotional subroutines. Across its runtime, he intertwines lush tropical house textures with a pop-leaning framework, anchoring everything around his signature piano-driven hooks. With collaborators like John Newman, Bonnie McKee, and Jason Walker providing the vocal layers, the album hums with youthful intensity and glows with a sort of digital warmth, as if each track was coded to mirror the unpredictability of young passion. The title track "Kids in Love" immediately sets the project’s thematic kernel—bright, heartfelt, and pulsing with energy.
On the production side, Kygo plays the role of both programmer and designer, ensuring that even the most club-ready beats carry a human touch beneath their synthetic surface. His influences—Avicii’s melodic lift, Bon Iver’s introspective streak, and the rhythmic instincts of Michael Jackson—form the underlying libraries he calls upon. What results is a system where high-energy singles coexist smoothly with more nuanced, reflective cuts, giving the album a balance between groove-oriented output and contemplative input. It’s like a well-tuned server: reliable, versatile, and consistently optimized for feel-good user experience. - Ravi
Artist Bio
Kygo, born Kyrre Gørvell-Dahll, is a DJ and producer from Bergen, Norway, who first gained attention in 2014 with his tropical house hit "Firestone." He started releasing music in 2013 and became known for blending deep house, indie dance, and pop elements, especially on albums like Cloud Nine and Kids in Love. Over the years, Kygo has worked with artists such as Selena Gomez, Ellie Goulding, and Justin Jesso, and founded his own Palm Tree Records. He’s received several awards, including the Spellemannprisen, and remains active with releases like his 2024 self-titled album. Fans of Avicii, Robin Schulz, and Matoma might enjoy Kygo’s melodic, laid-back electronic style.
