Stranger Things Star Joe Keery Drops New Album ‘The Crux’ – Tour & Tracklist

It looks like Joe Keery is being talked about in the news once again, the first time around through his popular role as Steve in Stranger Things. This time, however, it is through his music rather than his acting skills. Keery, who performs under the name Djo, has introduced a new album entitled “The Crux”, scheduled to be released on April 5, 2025. Enthusiasts are already talking about the latest tunes of his, “Basic Being Basic” and “Delete Ya.”

New Album by Joe Keery – ‘The Crux’

Keery’s music career has been thriving following the drop of his first album, Twenty Twenty, in 2019. The second Choose album in 2022 was just another successful album for him. Eventually, with The Crux, he ventures into the world of synth-pop and rock, blending his both influences.

“Basic Being Basic”, his latest single, was released on January 24, 2025. The song deals with the phenomena of the self-construction of the online image and the fact that people fake their real selves all the time. It got popular right away on Spotify and Apple Music, attracting millions of streams there.

The second single, “Delete Ya”, was released on February 27, 2025. The lyrics focus on the different softer rock type and the subject of people finding the way to personal growth after a break-up. Fans have been thrilled by the song’s profound lyrics and unique sounds.

‘Back On You’ World Tour

In order to promote The Crux, Joe Keery has bought out a world tour which he called “Back On You” tour. It kicked off in February 2025 and he has been playing in Australia, New Zealand, North America, and Europe. Some of his shows will have his previous group Post Animal open for him, which means fans will have a chance to enjoy the show from some years back.

The tickets for Keery’s concerts have already been sold out. The combination of psychedelic rock and electronic music in his music has attracted many indie music fans who have made him a favorite. Those who liked him in Stranger Things are also excited about his path of music and they want to follow his career in music as well.

Stranger Things Season 5 – The Final Season

Though it does not mean to keep him away from the Netflix’s TV series ‘Stranger Things’ the actor Joe Keery is also focused on music. The show’s fifth and final season wrapped shooting in December 2024. People are waiting with bated breath to know what the conclusion of the series is all about, particularly for the case of his character, Steve Harrington.

It’s been a quite vibrant and emotional experience for Joe Keery to part with the cast of the show. He has acted in ‘Stranger Things’ since 2016, and it became the most important point in his career. He has always stated that he is lucky to have gotten to work with great people such as the Duffer brothers and other cast members.

Joe Keery in ‘Pavements’ – New Acting Role

Not only Keery sought further to his ‘Stranger Things’ role which he uses his time to create music as well, he has also taken part in a new project called “Pavements” – a movie. The movie, created by Alex Ross Perry, has a mixture of documentary and fantasy material. Keery acts as Stephen Malkmus, the frontman of the 90’s rock band Pavement in the film.

The 2024 Venice Film Festival saw the presentation of the film and it is going to be distributed nationwide in 2025. Reviewers raved about the versatility of Keery’s interpretation, stating that he is an actor who can accomplish anything.

Viral Moment: Fan Meets Keery on a Flight

A fan was surprised by a moment of interaction with the star on a flight to Sydney, Australia. She uploaded it to TikTok, and within a short time, it gained significant attention across the web. During the flight, Keery appeared, where another passenger had taken a video of him being casual with people, taking pictures, and not shying away from them. People appreciated how cool and humble he was.

This particular interaction just augmented his public persona of being one of the nicest biographies walking on the West Coast. Supporters are happy to see the interviewing stars select some time to talk to them as people.

What’s Next for Joe Keery?

Reaching the peak of his musical career and the Stranger Things show reaching an end, Joe Keery is moving on to a whole new part of his life. He is not only a great actor but a real musician. His music and creative side are the ones that are most successful among the public around the globe.

It is expected that in April you will be able to get your hands on his album and then attend the tour to be the rest of his followers. His acting, music, and personal projects make him stand out and this is why he has been a celebrity in the making in 2025.

There is a lot more to come to Joe Keery’s musical works and the next thing that he is going to be involved in!