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Joe Keery Overtakes Taylor Swift on Spotify After Stranger Things Finale

Joe Keery's "End of Begging" Tops Spotify Charts, surpassing Taylor SwiftTable of ContentsJoe Keery's "End of Begging" Tops Spotify Charts, surpassing Taylor SwiftThe Rise of "End of Begging"DJO and Joe Keery's Musical BackgroundImpact of Stranger Things FinaleUpcoming PerformancesKey…

Joe Keery Overtakes Taylor Swift on Spotify After Stranger Things Finale

Joe Keery’s “End of Begging” Tops Spotify Charts, surpassing Taylor Swift

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Joe Keery, known for his role as Steve Harrington in Stranger Things, has achieved a important milestone in his music career. His song “End of Begging,” released under his musical alias DJO, recently reached the number one spot on Spotify’s Global Charts, surpassing Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department”.

The Rise of “End of Begging”

While “The Tortured poets Department” dominated the charts for over 70 days after its October 2023 release,”End of Begging” unexpectedly climbed to the top in late January 2024. What’s especially notable is that “End of Begging” was originally released in 2021, experiencing a resurgence in popularity following the conclusion of Stranger Things‘ fifth and final season.

DJO and Joe Keery’s Musical Background

Beyond his acting career, Joe Keery is a dedicated musician. He is a member of the band Post Animal and has released three solo studio albums as DJO: Twenty Twenty (2019),Decide (2021),and Now Is The Time (2024).His musical style blends indie rock, synth-pop, and option sounds.

Impact of Stranger Things Finale

The final episode of Stranger Things, which aired on january 31, 2024, garnered over 8 billion views globally, becoming a cultural phenomenon.Rolling Stone reports the finale’s massive viewership. Many attribute the renewed interest in Keery’s music, and specifically “End of Begging,” to the show’s ending and the increased attention on his work.

Upcoming Performances

Joe Keery, as DJO, is scheduled to perform in Mexico in March 2024. He will be playing at the Pepsi Center in Mexico City on March 25th and at the Tecate Pa’l Norte festival in Monterrey.NME provides details on these upcoming performances.

Key Takeaways

  • Joe Keery’s song “End of Begging” (as DJO) reached number one on spotify’s Global Charts.
  • The song’s success is linked to the conclusion of Stranger Things.
  • keery has a long-standing musical career both as a member of Post Animal and as a solo artist.
  • He is currently touring and performing as DJO.

The unexpected success of “End of Begging” demonstrates the powerful connection between an actor’s on-screen persona and their artistic endeavors. As Joe Keery continues to pursue both acting and music, fans can anticipate further creative output from this multi-talented artist.

About the author: Anika Shah - Technology

MSc in Computer Science, senior reporter. Anika focuses on AI ethics, cybersecurity, and emerging hardware—frequently moderating panels at CES and Web Summit. “Anika Shah decodes tech breakthroughs and startup disruption shaping tomorrow’s digital landscape.”