Joe Keery: Actor, musician, and advocate
Joe Keery, who many fell in love with as Steve Harrington on Netflix's mega-hit series, Stranger Things, isn't just sticking around in TV land. He's been branching out musically under his stage name, Djo, and making some meaningful impacts along his journey. He's also leaning in hard on supporting LGBTQ+ youth in a big-hearted move through his current tour efforts.
A musical journey with purpose
All through 2025, Joe's been out there charming us with his Another Bite Tour while putting out his third studio album, The Crux. He keeps pushing himself as a musician, and it shows. But it's not just about music. Joe's doing his bit by donating a dollar from each ticket sold straight over The Ally Coalition's efforts. Yep, that's Jack Antonoff's and Rachel Antonoff's baby, fighting discrimination and helping LGBTQ+ youth. They team up with musicians like Joe, using music's power not just as art, but as a real tool.
Small gestures, lasting change
The folks over at The Ally Coalition gave Joe a heartfelt shout-out in a video online, and why wouldn't they? His donation makes a real difference, and they celebrated this at a big final show at The Greek Theatre in LA. Joe's all about creating spaces where people can be their true selves. “I'm thrilled The Ally Coalition knows what they're doing, and it feels good knowing what I do helps them keep going,” he said, hoping his efforts pave a better path forward.
Reflecting on a year well-traveled
Looking back, Joe calls 2025 a pretty wild ride. “This year's honestly been something special,” he reflected. "I just hope my part helps other folks out there." Joe's not alone; he's partaking in a bigger wave within music. Artists like Chappell Roan, MARINA, and Sabrina Carpenter are all about pushing LGBTQ+ support through their own platforms.
Djo's musical rise and online buzz
Joe's known as Djo on stage when it comes down his music life. He made waves with his debut single "Roddy" back in 2019. But, when 2022's "End Of Beginning" hit, it didn't just hit; it blew up big time on TikTok and even landed a nod at BRITs as Best International Song. That success isn't just luck, it's all about talent meeting opportunity.
Fan-favorite actor and much more
While Joe's making his mark in music, his fans couldn't forget his iconic role in Stranger Things if they tried. The show's been a massive hit since its 2016 debut, mixing 80s nostalgia with supernatural thrills. And don't even get us started on those complex characters. Fans are buzzing with anticipation as we wait on that final, epic season. The trailer dropped on October 30, promising some serious high-stakes action and drama. The series wraps up with three parts starting November 26 in America and November 27 in Britain, with more episodes rolling out in December and a finale on New Year's Eve here and New Year Day over there in 2026.
Joe Keery: Championing change
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