How Joe Keery’s Musical Alter Ego Djo Shocked the World with ‘End of Beginning’
By James H. Sterling
Q1: Did Joe Keery write "End of Beginning" alone?
A1: Keery co-wrote the track alongside his primary creative collaborator, producer and sound engineer Adam Thein. The pair recorded the entire Decide LP working out of Sound City studios and home production setups, carefully crafting the synth-layered instrumentation together.
Q2: Why did it take nearly two years for the song to chart?
A2: Modern streaming operates on algorithmic rediscovery. The song sat quietly on the 2022 album until early 2024, when social media creators began pairing its climactic bridge with personal, nostalgic video logs. Once listeners recognized the track's emotional depth, organic demand vaulted it onto commercial charts worldwide.
Q3: Is Djo planning to tour as a full-time musician?
A3: While Keery has performed select festival sets, including standout appearances at Lollapalooza and Boston Calling, his rigorous shooting schedules have previously limited extended world tours. However, his team has steadily expanded live production capabilities to support larger headline dates as his screen commitments wrap.
James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.
