Djo

Djo is the recording alias of musician, songwriter, and actor Joe Keery. His music blends synth-pop, psychedelic rock, power pop, and electronic influences. Djo has built a dedicated following through his inventive production and introspective songwriting. Keery debuted Djo with the first album Twenty Twenty before gaining wider recognition with Decide and the breakout hit End of Beginning.¹

Drawing inspiration from vintage and modern sounds alike, Djo’s music combines melodic hooks with experimental textures. His distinctive style and growing catalog have established him as a notable voice in contemporary alternative music.¹

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Joe Keery was born in Newburyport, Massachusetts, and studied theater at DePaul University in Chicago. While in college, he helped form the psychedelic rock band Post Animal and performed as the guitarist on the group’s early releases. Around the same time, he began acting and later gained recognition for his role as Steve Harrington on Stranger Things.¹

During breaks from filming, Keery began recording his own music and developed the sound that became Djo. He released his debut album, Twenty Twenty, in 2019, introducing a blend of synth-pop, electronic influences, and psychedelic rock that would define Djo’s early identity.¹

Djo has earned recognition for his work as a recording artist, songwriter, and creative collaborator. Through his music and visual projects, he has received industry recognition that reflects the growing reach of his work and its impact on contemporary alternative music.

• iHeartRadio Music Award Nomination - Best New Artist (Alt & Rock) (2025): Djo received a nomination for Best New Artist (Alt & Rock) at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, recognizing his growing presence within alternative and rock music.²
• BRIT Award Nomination - International Song of the Year (2025): End of Beginning received a nomination for International Song of the Year at the BRIT Awards, one of the United Kingdom’s most prominent music awards.³
• Billboard Music Award Nomination - Top Rock Song (2024): End of Beginning was nominated for Top Rock Song at the Billboard Music Awards, highlighting the song’s success within the rock genre.⁴

Djo’s blend of synth-pop, psychedelic rock, and electronic music has earned a dedicated following. Across multiple releases, Djo has developed a style that blends catchy melodies with thoughtful songwriting.

• End of Beginning (2022): End of Beginning was originally released on Decide and became a breakthrough hit for Djo. This track earned nominations from the Billboard Music and BRIT Awards.³
• Roddy (2019): Roddy was featured on Djo’s debut album, Twenty Twenty. Roddy helped establish his synth-driven sound and was among the album’s early standout tracks.⁵
• Chateau (Feel Alright) (2019): Chateau also appeared on the album Twenty Twenty, blending psychedelic pop and electronic influences to help define Djo’s early style.⁵

Djo performs with a live band and draws material from across his catalog of synth-pop, psychedelic rock, and electronic music.¹ Djo has performed headline shows and at major music festivals around the world.

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