The line between Hawkins and the global music charts has officially blurred as a nostalgic anthem from a beloved Netflix star takes over the world. Viewers are about to discover how a chance encounter with the pop titan, Taylor Swift, predicted the meteoric rise of Joe Keery’s musical alter ego.

While Keery is known to millions as Steve Harrington, his musical identity as Djo was already making waves behind the scenes in the industry, even noticed by the pop superstar, Swift. This unexpected connection between the two artists has resurfaced as his music reaches record-breaking milestones.

During a 2023 conversation on The Spout Podcast, the musician opened up about a surreal interaction at the iconic Electric Lady recording studio. He happened to be working at the facility simultaneously with Taylor Swift, who went out of her way to provide positive feedback on his creative output. The superstar informed him that she was already a fan of his work well before it achieved massive commercial success.

“Hey, I really love that track of yours, ‘End Of Beginning,’” this was said by Taylor Swift, as Keery quoted it on The Spout Podcast. The artist struggled to comprehend how the pop icon had discovered his independent project during its early stages.

Joe Keery praised Taylor Swift's character and recalled that they had crossed paths a few times in the past on The Spout Podcast. This early recognition from a major figure now serves as a significant milestone in his journey toward the top of the global music charts.

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The overwhelming response to the final episodes of Stranger Things has propelled this melody to unprecedented heights of success.

Following the premiere of the Stranger Things season 5 finale on Netflix, ‘End of Beginning’ has surged to the number two spot on the Global Spotify chart. The track recently amassed over five million streams in a single day, trailing only Taylor Swift in the rankings.

This achievement highlights the massive cultural impact of the Duffer Brothers’ sci-fi series and its talented ensemble cast. The song was originally released in 2022 as part of the album ‘Decide’ and gained initial traction through viral trends on social media.

It serves as a nostalgic tribute to Chicago, reflecting the universal sentiment of outgrowing a place while still feeling its pull. After the final scenes of the show aired, viewers turned to this track to process their emotions regarding the journey of characters like Steve and Dustin. The song remains a centerpiece of the current cultural conversation as the legacy of the show continues to grow.

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