Tuna on Toast with Stryker Tuna on Toast with Joe Keery - Djo - Stranger Things
May 25, 2024
Join Joe Keery, the multi-talented actor known for his roles in Stranger Things and Fargo, as he chats about his music career under the name Djo. He discusses his song "End of Beginning" and why it resonates with fans. Joe shares his journey of balancing acting and music, revealing his unique creative process and the influence of legendary studios. He opens up about the pressure he feels to prove himself in the music world while also savoring memories of Chicago and its cinematic legacy. This lively conversation showcases Joe's passion for both art forms!
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Song Success Feels Enduring
- 'End of Beginning' feels timeless rather than a momentary viral hit according to Ted Stryker.
- Joe Keery's album Decide is resonating across ages and gaining sustained attention beyond trends.
Writing Is An Ongoing Practice
- Joe Keery writes continuously and stores song ideas across phone and laptop before polishing them in the studio.
- He treats writing as an ongoing practice, unearthing and refining ideas when he reaches the studio.
Save Melodies Outside The Studio
- Try to remember melodies outside the studio as a test of their strength, like Paul McCartney's approach.
- Record quickly on phone or laptop, then develop the strongest ideas in the studio.