Stranger Things Finale Sends DJo’s “End of Beginning” Soaring Back Into the Spotlight
With the final episode of Stranger Things season 5 now out in the world, something unexpected but deeply emotional has happened alongside the show’s ending. Joe Keery’s song “End of Beginning” has made a powerful return to the music charts, almost as if it was waiting for this exact moment. For fans, the timing could not feel more fitting. As they say goodbye to Hawkins and to Steve Harrington, the song has quietly become a soundtrack to that farewell.
Joe Keery, best known for bringing Steve Harrington to life over nearly a decade, has always been more than just an actor. Long before global fame arrived, music had already been part of his identity. Under the stage name DJo, he has built a distinct musical world that exists separately from his on-screen persona. Still, the emotional connection fans feel toward Steve has naturally followed Joe into his music, and that connection has been reignited with the Stranger Things finale.
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After the release of season 5, episode 8, titled The Rightside Up , “End of Beginning” began climbing charts once again. The track, originally released in 2024 as part of DJo’s album Decide , had already gone viral thanks to social media. Now, it has found new life, reportedly rising to near the top of global streaming charts with millions of daily listens. This renewed surge is widely being seen as a response to the emotional weight of the show’s conclusion after a nine-year journey.
What makes the moment especially powerful is how well the song mirrors what fans are feeling. “End of Beginning” is built on nostalgic synths, gentle guitar lines, and soft, reflective vocals. It speaks about change, memory, and leaving a place that once defined you. While the lyrics were inspired by Joe’s own experiences of moving on from Chicago, they now feel inseparable from the idea of leaving Hawkins behind. The meaning has shifted, and that shift has been embraced by listeners around the world.
It is also worth remembering that Joe Keery’s path into music was never a side project taken lightly. After stepping away from the band Post Animal in 2018 due to acting commitments, he fully committed to his solo work. That dedication paid off when “End of Beginning” became his first entry on major music charts, marking a defining moment in his career as DJo.
As Stranger Things reaches its end, fans are not just celebrating a show, but an era. In that shared moment of reflection, Joe Keery’s music has become a place where those emotions can land. The return of “End of Beginning” feels less like a coincidence and more like a quiet goodbye, carried by a song that understands exactly what the ending feels like.
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