Joji's Piss in the Wind is Out Next Year, Leans into Melancholy in Latest Track

Joji's New Album: Piss in the Wind

Joji, the R&B and alternative megastar, is set to release his fourth full-length album titled Piss in the Wind on February 6 next year. This announcement brings excitement for fans awaiting new music from the artist.

Latest Release: "If it Only Gets Better"

Along with the album news, Joji dropped a new short track called "If it Only Gets Better." Despite its brief duration of just one minute and eight seconds, the song sees him return to his melancholic ballad style.

Musical Style and Composition

The track features a slowly plucked nylon-string classical guitar drenched in reverb. It builds with electronic percussion structured in an unusual time signature before settling into a steady rhythm. Accompanying these elements are Joji's sweet vocal harmonies, creating a sound that leaves listeners craving more.

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Joji had been absent from the alternative music scene since 2022, when he released the gritty comeback single "Pixelated Kisses."

"If it only gets better from here
If it only gets better from here,
Then what's there to change about it?
Shit, I just won't think about it,"

— Joji, If it Only Gets Better

Summary

Joji’s upcoming album promises a blend of melancholy and introspection, highlighted by delicate instrumentation and haunting vocals in his latest brief track.

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Esquire Philippines Esquire Philippines — 2025-11-05