Djo Returns with New Single “Basic Being Basic” and Announces Upcoming Album and World Tour
Actor and musician Joe Keery, best known for his role in the hit Netflix series Stranger Things, is making waves in the music world again under his musical project, Djo. Following the success of his viral track "End of Beginning" last year, Keery has just released a new single, “Basic Being Basic,” marking a fresh chapter for Djo ahead of the release of his third full-length album, The Crux, due on April 4, 2025. The new single’s quirky, synth-infused sound is already capturing the attention of fans and critics alike.
Keery, who continues to build his reputation as a multi-talented artist, wrote and recorded much of The Crux either solo or in collaboration with Adam Thein. This album signals a departure from the project’s previous synth-heavy focus, embracing a more organic sound with lush guitars and instrumentation that takes inspiration from the late '60s and early '70s pop era. For those familiar with Djo’s unique sound, this shift promises to be an exciting evolution.
With the release of The Crux just around the corner, Djo is set to embark on an extensive world tour, kicking off on the album’s release date. The tour will bring the music to eager fans across the globe, with stops including high-profile festivals like Coachella in April. As an added treat, the Chicago-based rock band Post Animal, of which Keery was once a member, will be joining Djo on the tour as the opening act.
Before the world tour begins, Djo will first make stops in Australia and New Zealand as part of the Laneway Festival in February, with a headlining show in Sydney on February 12. From there, Djo will bring The Crux to North American audiences, followed by a European leg of the tour in June. Fans can expect a blend of new tracks from the album alongside some of Djo’s most beloved hits.
Notably, Keery’s track “End of Beginning” became a surprise sensation in 2024, thanks to its viral success on TikTok. The song surged up the charts, landing in the top five in several countries and reaching No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. With over 1.3 billion streams on Spotify, the song became a major milestone for the artist, and many are eager to see if the upcoming album will carry that momentum.
Track List for The Crux:
- Lonesome Is a State of Mind
- Basic Being Basic
- Link
- Potion
- Delete Ya
- Egg
- Fly
- Charlie’s Garden
- Gap Tooth Smile
- Golden Line
- Back On You
- Crux
Djo's Upcoming Tour Dates:
February 2025:
- February 06 – Auckland, New Zealand – Laneway Festival
- February 08 – Brisbane, Australia – Laneway Festival
- February 09 – Sydney, Australia – Laneway Festival
- February 12 – Sydney, Australia – Enmore Theatre (Headliner)
- February 14 – Melbourne, Australia – Laneway Festival
- February 15 – Adelaide, Australia – Laneway Festival
- February 16 – Perth, Australia – Laneway Festival
April 2025:
- April 04 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall (Album Release)
- April 05 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall
- April 07 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
- April 08 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre
- April 10 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater
- April 11 – Indio, CA – Coachella
- April 18 – Indio, CA – Coachella
- April 19 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
- April 21 – Salt Lake City, UT – Rockwell at the Complex
- April 23 – Denver, CO – The Mission Ballroom
- April 25 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
- April 26 – Saint Paul, MN – Palace Theatre
- April 28 – Detroit, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre
- April 29 – Toronto, ON – History
- May 01 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
- May 02 – Boston, MA – Roadrunner
- May 03 – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall
- May 05 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Steel
- May 06 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Steel
June 2025 (Europe):
- June 01 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Olympia
- June 02 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy
- June 03 – Manchester, UK – Academy
- June 06 – London, UK – O2 Forum Kentish Town
- June 10 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Poolen
- June 11 – Oslo, Norway – Sentrum Scene
- June 13 – Stockholm, Sweden – Annexet
- June 15 – Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands – Best Kept Secret Festival
- June 16 – Cologne, Germany – E-Werk
- June 17 – Berlin, Germany – Huxleys
- June 18 – Warsaw, Poland – Progresja
- June 20 – Scheebel, Germany – Hurricane Festival
- June 21 – Tuttlingen, Germany – Southside Festival
- June 23 – Paris, France – ELYSEE MONTMARTRE
- June 24 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Paradiso
Tickets for the U.S. leg of the tour go on sale starting January 31, 2025. Fans can expect a high-energy performance that reflects Djo’s growth as both a musician and performer, with the promise of new material and thrilling live renditions of his beloved tracks.
As Keery readies to juggle his music career with his high-profile role in Stranger Things season 5, which will premiere later in 2025, Djo’s fans are in for an exciting year. Stay tuned for more updates, as the multi-talented Keery proves that he’s capable of mastering both the stage and the screen.
