'That's Life, That's Death': Joe Keery drops funk rock single Gloom
"Stranger Things" star Joe Keery embraced his music career with his funk rock single 'Gloom,' offering a glimpse of his album 'Decide.' The unique promotion method and music creation during the pandemic highlighted Keery's artistic versatility.
Updated : October 20, 2023 05:24 PM IST"Stranger Things" star Joe Keery embraced his music career with his funk rock single 'Gloom,' offering a glimpse of his album 'Decide.' The unique promotion method and music creation during the pandemic highlighted Keery's artistic versatility.
-When he's not captivating audiences as the lovable Steve Harrington in "Stranger Things," Joe Keery is carving out his place in the music world. In the summer of 2022, he gifted fans a glimpse into his musical persona with his funk rock single 'Gloom,' one of the tracks off his much-anticipated LP 'Decide.'
"That's Life, That's Death": The Rhythm of Keery's 'Gloom'
As reported by Rolling Stone, Keery's 'Gloom' bore an uncanny resemblance to the vibes of Talking Heads' 'Psycho Killer.' Fans would instantly remember the infectious hook, where he boldly sings, "That's life/That's death/Your girlfriend scares me/She's got bad breath."
The song continued to list reasons for his readiness to embrace change: "My eyes are dry as hell, I'm ready to go/My back is giving out, I'm ready to go/I need to walk my dog, I'm ready to go." This nuanced outlook on life and death reflected the artist's unique approach to music and lyricism.
"I Have Been Recording for Fun": Keery's Passionate Venture into Music
The promotion of 'Gloom' wasn't conventional either. In a move that reflected his eccentric persona, Keery encouraged fans to call a hotline where they'd be played a snippet of his new song as hold music. An Instagram video that accompanied the announcement teased, "Get the enlightenment you need to make decisions you deserve."
'Gloom' wasn't the beginning of Keery's music journey, though. It followed the release of his song 'Change,' also part of the 'Decide' album. His LP 'Twenty Twenty' hit the shelves in 2019, and his work during the pandemic led to the creation of his then-upcoming album.
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Keery candidly admitted, "I have been recording for fun, downloading music, for a really long time." He shared his joy at seeing a bunch of songs he'd been working on for a while coming to fruition with the help of his friend, Adam Thein.
Looking back, Joe Keery's foray into the music world added an intriguing dimension to his already celebrated acting career, showcasing his versatile talents and his undeniable passion for art.
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