Djo - The Crux (Album Review) - Stereoboard UK

Album review: Djo finds the joy of loneliness in third album ‘The Crux’

There’s a plethora of ways you might know Joe Keery, from his iconic role as Steve Harrington in the highly acclaimed Netflix drama “Stranger Things” to his viral smash hit “End of Beginning.”  The 32–year-old actor, operating under the alias Djo in his music projects, announced his third studio album on Jan. 24 and embarked on the “Back on You” world tour from February to June 2025 to promote the album.  Singles “Basic Being Basic,” “Delete Ya”…

Djo’s New Album: Resolving the Crux of Fame and Heartbreak – The Quad: Student News Service of WCU

Image: Back Cover of “The Crux” (2025) Vinyl by Djo On April 4, 2025, “Stranger Things” actor Joe Keery, better known by his stage name “Djo,” released an album that quickly rose up the charts. Fans have been looking forward to “The Crux” long before Djo posted teasers on his YouTube and Instagram handles. As his last album, “DECIDE,” was released three years ago, fans were eager for news about new music. Djo certainly delivered, contributing a …

Djo - The Crux (Album Review) - Stereoboard UK

Photo: Neil Krug Joe Keery made a name for himself as Steve Harrington in Netflix’s smash hit Stranger Things, but running in parallel to his acting career he has carved out a niche as a highly eclectic musician. His third LP under the name Djo is called ‘The Crux’ and it draws on everything from LCD Soundsystem to Television, The Beatles and MGMT. With such a wealth of influences considered the key question is whether it can make a cohesive who…