Many have heard of Netflix’s “Stranger Things” actor Joe Keery, but you might not have heard of his alter ego, Djo. Djo garnered worldwide attention when his song “End of the Beginning” from the album “Decide” (2022) went viral on TikTok. Since then, fans have waited in eager anticipation for Keery’s tour, especially since the last season of “Stranger Things” wrapped up at the end of 2024. Fans’ excitement peaked seven weeks ago when Keery hinted at releasing a new album called “The Crux,” and eventually released tour dates online on January 24, 2025. His latest album is set to release in April of 2025. However, Djo has already released new songs, including “Basic Being Basic” and “Delete Ya.” 

A surprise to many who may know him only from television, Keery’s music career did not start with ‘becoming’ Djo, or even as an actor on Netflix. He was originally the guitarist for the “Post Animal” rock band from 2014 to 2019, but decided to leave the band due to his acting commitments with “Stranger Things.” Keery continued his career as a solo indie rock artist while acting. He released his first official album, “Twenty Twenty” (2019) featuring 12 songs, including “Chateau (Feel Alright),” which drew many of his current fans into what is often referred to as ‘retro psychedelia meets modern indie rock.’ His songs often explore the themes of personal transformation and reflections on identity, and have been described by reviewers as a “nostalgic and retro synth-pop style that transports you into another realm of funk.” His newest releases explore similar themes but his style has transitioned more upbeat compared to “Tentpole Shangrila” and “Roddy” from his “Twenty Twenty” album. Although it might sound different from his previous albums, his music still has a retro charm. 

During the release of his debut album, Keery performed six concerts, many of which occurred during music festivals, including Lollapalooza and the Boston Callings Festival. Djo reappeared at the end of January 2025 for a surprise show in New York City, where he teased his newest release, “Basic Being Basic” from the Crux album, as well as several other songs from “Decide” and “Tw

enty Twenty” albums.

Djo’s “The Back on You” World Tour started on Feb. 6 in Auckland, New Zealand, and will end in Amsterdam in June after a North American loop. He will perform in Boston on May 2 with his old bandmates from “Post Animal,” who will open the show at Roadrunner. Fans should expect an exciting mix of his older music and some songs from his newest album. Although Djo’s presale and general admission tickets are sold out, resale tickets are still available for a relatively reasonable price. 

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