When the multiplatinum duo of Malcolm Kelley and Tony Oller get together, they blur the lines between pop and R&B with timeless charisma, effusive confidence, and an enviable level of swagger.
After becoming best friends on the set of Gigantic, the pair initially took pop by storm in 2014. Their breakout single “Classic” cracked the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, earned a double-platinum plaque from the RIAA, and transformed into a worldwide sensation with platinum and gold certifications in Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, United Kingdom, and Denmark. Meanwhile, MKTO’s self-titled full-length debut yielded other favorites such as “Thank You,” “God Only Knows,” and “American Dream.”
After a near decade hiatus from touring, Tony and Malcolm have confirmed a return to the stage in 2025, for a series of festival, fair and college performances in both America and Australia. With nostalgic fans sharing and rediscovering their music through TikTok and pop culture references, one could say MKTO has entered their “classic” era.
