The “critically acclaimed brainchild” musician and actor Joe Keery, under the alias Djo (pronounced Joe,) has been gaining popularity after a social media trend has had him in a tight grip for the past few weeks.
His track ‘End of Beginning’ has blown up on TikTok after users started using the track to portray a recurring feeling of returning to a city or place they once dwelled in. The track has become personal to many users as the heartfelt lyrics “Another version of me, I was in it” can describe getting through any life obstacles that may come your way.
Since his rise in popularity, we at THP have highlighted five reasons why you should be listening to Djo!
Sound and Style
Djo’s sound is pretty unique, and that’s definitely something he strives for when making music. He knows exactly what his sound is and how to embody it, all while experimenting with new ways to make his tunes even better.
His music as a whole has been described as nostalgic, falling under the ‘Synth-Pop’ genre. His track ‘Listen’ shows that he can go down the instrumental road, while ‘Mutual Future’ shows that he can show his emotional side in this hauntingly angelic song.
Visual Aesthetic
We’ve noticed that Djo seems to go above and beyond when it comes to creating visual aesthetics for his music/persona as a whole. He isn’t “Joe Keery” when it comes to his music.
You’re not going to see the same guy you see on screen; you’re going to see Djo, which is a part of him…his inner self if you will. He puts every part of himself into his aesthetic, using his skills as an actor to step into this part of him, while keeping it completely seperate from his name. We think that’s pretty cool.
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Individuality & Inclusivity
As we stated above, Djo’s music is pretty unique. It showcases his individuality as a person and not worrying about being the odd one out. His individuality through his music is really important to him, and it shows in his music and the appreciation he has for his listeners. Fans find a lot of solace in his music, whether it’s his emotional lyrics or the 80s synth-like sound that draws them in. His music is an open platform for anyone to join and listen along.
Appreciation For Other Artists
Djo is one for always stating who his inspirations are. Whether it’s sharing what his favorite songs are at the moment or citing an artist in an interview for influencing his music, he is always sharing the credit with the people who had inspired him. He is constantly singing his praises for his producer, mixer, and bandmate Adam Thein, who has been by Djo’s side since the beginning. Djo is a music lover at heart, and he’s always sharing that love toward other artists.
Connection
He goes above and beyond to create something so personal for himself that also connects him with his listeners all around the world. He makes music because he wants to and because he has a true love for it, not to make a name for himself or to gain more fame. You can tell he puts his personal experiences into his music, creating something incredible out of it, even if it’s about a bad situation. Since going viral on TikTok for ‘End of Beginning,’ it’s really connected him with his fans.
Djo has hit the internet by storm, with one of his songs going viral two years after its release. With a possible tour on the horizon, we are so excited to see what’s next for him. Let us know at The Honey Pop on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, what you think of Djo, his new-found popularity, and what song you like the sound of!
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