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Piss In The Wind is Joji’s first album since that 2022 smash, and comes after some time spent off the grid, hidden under the radar. The time away has not been entirely utilised to foster a new sound or vision; instead, this new album treads familiar ground but does so with a little more crookedness and bite. 

‘PIXELATED KISSES’, the overture to the record, is blown out yet retains a calibre of nostalgia and melancholy.  The Mellotron is a regular fixture on Piss In The Wind, acting as a sort of leitmotif across twenty-one tracks: ‘Last Of A Dying Breed’ is entirely driven by the instrument, while it supports a lovely felted piano sound across ‘CAN’T SEE SH*T IN THE CLUB’. ‘Past Won’t Leave My Bed’ slots nicely in Joji’s ballad book, though it doesn’t quite cut as deep as previous efforts. Much of the tracklist is a little style over substance. Especially in comparison to ‘SMITHEREENS’, which cut to the chase and gave us trademark Joji in a considered and concise package. ‘Piss In The Wind’ comes across as more of a mixtape. The usual threads are here – torment and introspection and moody ambience – but just a little more unsystematic. With several of the tracks coming in at under-two minutes, a lot of the ideas here do feel half-realised.

Joji doesn’t overdo his words on this album. And to be honest, he never has. Lyrically, not much is left to the imagination on ‘Piss In The Wind’, which is not inherently a bad thing when using the lens of yearning and crooning. Steve Lacy pastiche ‘LOVE YOU LESS’ gives lines such as ‘If I love you less, will you love me more’. Lyrics like these fit Joji’s narrative and framing; his top lines are consistently solid, though no one is here for lyrical density. Topically, it’s unlikely Joji will ever change. On Piss In The Wind, these rehashed themes fit the instrumentals, so despite the slightly erratic tracklist, every element of this project is distinctly Joji.

Despite being less hit-filled than previous works, Piss In The Wind is potentially the most authentic Joji project to date, a scenic route through every facet of his sonic and auditory identity. His predisposition for poetic vividity and melancholy is once again at the forefront, soundtracked by a distorting amalgamation of every palette he has toyed with to this point. For some, chronic rumination can be irritating and monotonous, but for Joji fans and those partial to this brand of wistful sadboy alt pop, Piss In The Wind is a solid listen. — (via Clash)

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Joji has returned in full force with the release of his highly anticipated studio album Piss In The Wind, out now via Palace Creek. Alongside the 21-track project, the enigmatic artist has unveiled the music video for ‘Last of a Dying Breed’. Blurring the lines between lo-fi trap, alt-pop, and haunting balladry, Piss In The Wind sees Joji embracing both his past and present sonic selves. From gritty textures to brooding lyricism, the album carries the spirit of his earlier YouTube-era experimentation while delivering mature, atmospheric soundscapes.

Standouts on the album include 'PIXELATED KISSES', which marked Joji’s comeback after a long hiatus and debuted on the Billboard Hot 100. The track has since racked up tens of millions of streams and landed on the Billboard Top 200 and Pop charts. Piss In The Wind also boasts a stacked feature list, including Giveon, Yeat, Don Toliver, and 4batz, further expanding Joji’s sonic palette.

The new visual for ‘Last of a Dying Breed’ boasts a bold creative direction that echoes his earlier viral work — expect cinematic chaos and offbeat storytelling. — (via Bandwagon)

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- Limited edition red with black swirl vinyl (ruby black wave)
- Includes a 24"x36" foldout poster

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Label: Palace Creek // Virgin Music
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo, Red With Black Swirl [Ruby Black Wave], Alternative Cover
Released: 2026
Genre: Funk / Soul, Pop
Style: Indie Pop

File under: Alternative / Indie / Pop
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