"Delete Ya" is a song by the American actor and musician Joe Keery, under his alias Djo. It was released independently under AWAL on February 27, 2025, as the second single from his upcoming third studio album, The Crux (2025). Keery wrote the song alongside Adam Thein. It is a 1980s-inspired soft rock track with nostalgic lyrics about recalling someone with high standards and being frustrated by the end of a relationship.

Background and release

On January 24, 2025, Joe Keery announced his third studio album as Djo, titled The Crux, and revealed its cover artwork and track listing, which includes "Delete Ya" as the fifth song.[1] The lead single, "Basic Being Basic", was released on the same date.[2] The second single from the album, "Delete Ya", was released to digital platforms on February 27, 2025, alongside a lyric video that premiered on Keery's YouTube channel.[3] The animated video was made by Jack Zhang and Andrew Onorato.[4]

Composition

As part of The Crux, "Delete Ya" was written and produced by Keery and his frequent collaborator Adam Thein at Electric Lady Studios in New York City.[5] The former provided the lead vocals and played electric guitar, while the latter played synthesizers and piano. Additionally, Wesley Toledo played drums. The track has a duration of three minutes and twenty-three seconds.[6]

"Delete Ya" is a soft rock song[7] influenced by 1980s music.[8] In the nostalgia-evoking lyrics,[8] the musician expresses about trying to forget someone with high standards while not being able to do so.[9][10] He describes his frustation with the end of their relationship[8] and also recalls an old apartment where he no longer lives.[11] Jaeden Pinder from Consequence wrote that Keery sings in a "lackadaisical, Julian Casablancas-like" style.[9]

Reception

Rolling Stone included the track on a list of the best music from its release week.[7] Megan Lapierre of Exclaim! beelieved that if The Crux "sounds anywhere near as good as [the song] everyone should be interested".[11] Derrick Rossignol from Uproxx added "Delete Ya" to a list of the best music of its release week and said that it "is another example of Keery's superlative ability to bring retro inspirations to present day".[12]

Charts

Chart performance for "Delete Ya"
Chart (2025) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[13] 25

References

  1. ^ Kurp, Josh (January 24, 2025). "Djo (Joe Keery From 'Stranger Things') Is Going On Tour To Support His New Album 'The Crux'". Uproxx. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
  2. ^ Kelly, Tyler Damara (January 24, 2025). "Djo, aka Stranger Things' Joe Keery, announces new album, The Crux". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
  3. ^ "Djo shares new 'The Crux' song, 'Delete Ya'". 1057thepoint.com. February 27, 2025. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
  4. ^ Chelosky, Danielle (February 27, 2025). "Djo – "Delete Ya"". Stereogum. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
  5. ^ Carter, Daisy (January 24, 2025). "Djo announces new album 'The Crux'". DIY. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
  6. ^ "The Crux — Album by Djo". Apple Music (US). Retrieved March 1, 2025.
  7. ^ a b "Lisa, Halsey, Djo, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week". Rolling Stone. February 28, 2025. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
  8. ^ a b c Carter, Daisy (March 3, 2025). "Djo drops latest album preview 'Delete Ya'". DIY. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
  9. ^ a b Pinder, Jaeden (February 27, 2025). "Djo Drops New Song "Delete Ya": Stream". Consequence. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
  10. ^ Rossignol, Derrick (February 27, 2025). "Djo ('Stranger Things' Star Joe Keery) Wishes He Could 'Delete Ya' On His New Single". Uproxx. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
  11. ^ a b Lapierre, Megan (February 28, 2025). "Djo's "Delete Ya" Is a Replay-Button Smash". Exclaim!. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
  12. ^ Rossignol, Derrick (March 3, 2025). "All The Best New Music From This Week That You Need To Hear". Uproxx. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
  13. ^ "NZ Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. March 7, 2025. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
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