Kallio's widely recognized distinct sound in video games and prolific personal production hails from his cozy studio in a corner of a small forest in Helsinki.
Music of the massive hit game 'Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout', along with BAFTA-nominated 'Minit' (2018) and 'Nuclear Throne' (2015), show his ability to craft diverse and instantly recognizable musical identities.
'Kuvankaunis' is Kallio's second solo album. His Finnish vocals that explore sexuality with a rare vulnerability, catchy pop melodies and minimalistic production with lush guitars and drum machines take Kallio's sound to a completely new level. Two of the singles 'Kevyenä leijuvana' and 'Kuun Laulut' instantly hit Finnish national radio waves and was added to some of the top Spotify playlists at release.
When not dreaming up new melodies in the studio, Kallio entertains his partner and son with a guitar and a dance.
Absolute Reflex
Ranked 1st place in Fun and Audio categories. Top 10 Overall.
Dave the Diver
Dave the Diver
Finalist in three categories
Dave the Diver
Best Independent Game Nomination
Dave the Diver
Game of the Year finalist
Dave the Diver
12th best game of 2023
Minit Fun Racer
Best Audio Nomination
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
Online Game of the Year Winner, Family Game of the Year Nomination
Minit
The 10 Best Video Game Soundtracks of 2018
Minit
2018 The Year's Best Videogame Soundtracks
Minit
Nominated for Best Game Design
Minit
Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game Finalist
Minit
The 10 Best Games of 2018
Minit
The 30 Best Videogames of 2018
Minit
Best Secrets Category Winner
Minit
Grand Prize Nomination
Minit
Statue of Liberty Award for Best World Nomination
Minit
Top 9 Soundtracks of 2018
Minit
Top 10 Soundtracks of 2018
Nuclear Throne
Best Music and Audio Design
Nuclear Throne
Excellence in Audio, Honorable Mention
Luftrausers
Best Music
Old Spice Dikembe Mutombo Saves The World
Advertising and Media
"Henkilökuvia suomalaisista pelimuusikoista, osa 1: Jukio Kallio on tunnelmien taitaja"
"Sam speaks with Finnish composing duo Jukio Kallio and Daniel Hagstrom, about creating the zany, whacky and fun soundtrack to the immensely popular Fall Guys"
"[T]he end product is a psychedelic, bizarre, and hypnotic sonic gumbo. It sounds like happy hardcore mingled with smooth funk, J-Pop, ’80s cartoon soundtracks and video game music from Sega’s Dreamcast era."
"Viime vuonna miljoonat ympäri maailman halusivat huvitella, ja taustamusiikin sille tarjosi kaksi helsinkiläistä muusiikintekijää."
"マルチリンガルなシンガーソングライターとしても非凡な才能を開花させていく。"
"What Jukio Kallio and Daniel Hagström have created with the Fall Guys soundtrack is nothing short of miraculous."
"But the perfect complement to the game’s hyper-colorful design is its gleefully hectic, sugar-sweet music."
"Japanese game mode plus Finnish electronica makes for amazing music (...) An underground gem."
"We actually met working in a musical! Daniel was in charge of the sound and music and Jukio was acting as a bear on stage!"
"If there is a perfect balance of lo-fi, epic, and cute, Helsinki-based composer Jukio Kallio's soundtracks nail it every time."
"'Legend of the Throne' is instantly memorable, with its haunting harmonica calling on those classic Ennio Morricone 'Once Upon A Time in America' lines."
"Finnish musician Jukio Kallio has assembled a militaristic theme that absolutely pushes Vlambeer's shooter to new heights."
"the thumping score contains both club and cinematic influences"
"Jukio Kallio vakuuttaa Kuun laulut -biisin herkällä tunnelmalla. Tuotanto on taidokas, monipuolinen ja vangitseva."