Joe Keery’s Djo project achieves historic 2 billion Spotify streams for “End of Beginning,” the 2022 Decide album synth-pop gem exploding post-Stranger Things season 5 finale. Originally peaking at Hot 100 #11 (March 2024), the nostalgic anthem overtakes Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” for Global Spotify #1 (9.25M daily).
TikTok edits of Steve Harrington’s arc propelled 55M weekly plays. Currently holding Global #1 for 7+ days (8.8M daily), UK chart-topper joins Spotify Billions Club elite. Decide surges on alternative iTunes; Keery’s Lollapalooza sets amplify live demand ahead of South America tour.
Stranger Things soundtrack revival boosts 80s catalog . From Hawkins heartthrob to indie synth icon, Keery’s dual mastery cements cultural footprint. “Timeless nostalgia” critiques fuel Grammy trajectory as Djo eyes Decide follow-up.Steve’s anthem immortalized. 2B streams rewrite indie history.
