Joji released a new song, announced his next album and collaboration: here are fan theories on the 21 tracks
Joji just released a new single, “If only it gets better.”and announced his next album “Piss in the Wind”comprising 21 titles. He also teased another single, “Past Won’t Leave My Bed,” which is scheduled for release on Friday, October 7. He revealed that several collaborations have already taken place for the project.
As fans eagerly await the full album, the internet is full of theories and speculation about what the 21 tracks might reveal.
Joji’s latest single: “If Only It Gets Better”
After returning last month from a three-year hiatus with the single “Pixel kisses”Joji has once again given fans a treat with his new single “If It Only Gets Better”.
This latest single marks the emotional heart of Joji’s new era: an intimate blend of his lo-fi origins and his evolution.
Anchored by gentle acoustic guitars and a pulsing bassline, the track strikes a balance between raw introspection and understated production, creating a melancholic yet immersive sound that reflects Joji’s signature lo-fi style.
Co-written with John Durham and produced by Wonton, the song captures the uncertainty of healing and change, with Joji quietly wondering if things are really “getting better”: “If only it gets better from here / So what’s there to change?” / Shit, I just won’t think about it.’
The accompanying music video was directed by James Mao, placing Joji in the middle of a chaotic night at a strip club where he appears detached and lost — a visual callback to his 2018 breakout, “YEAH RIGHT.”
Released on November 3, 2025, after a subtle teaser on Instagram, the one-minute track feels like an ephemeral confession: short, haunting and deeply human.
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Upcoming album: “Piss In The Wind”
Joji The upcoming fourth studio album, “Piss In The Wind”, is scheduled to be released on February 6, 2026, with a total of 21 tracks. The new album marks a return to syncopated bass, creating a sound that is both nostalgic and new.
Confirmed tracks include previously released singles such as “Pixelated Kisses,” the new “If It Only Gets Better” and the yet-to-be-released “Past Won’t Leave My Bed.” Some Reddit users estimate that “Piss in the Wind” will last around 45 minutes, with fans noting its unusually short average length for a 21-song project.
Speculation about potential collaborations intensified online after user @Kurcco shared what they claimed to be the album’s “confirmed credits.” The alleged list includes Yeat – who Joji was recently spotted with at an LA Dodgers game – alongside Don Toliver, 4batz, GIVĒON, BNYX®, Kenny Beats, Dylan Brady and several others.
The album can now be pre-recorded on Spotify and Apple Music.
New single Friday: “Past Won’t Leave My Bed”
The internationally renowned Australian-Japanese singer-songwriter announced the release of his upcoming single, “Past Won’t Leave My Bed,” on his Instagram Stories. Set to be released on Friday, November 7, it is the third single and 11th track from Joji’s fourth studio album.
Fans theorize: what do the 21 titles mean?
Fans are on the edge of their seats and can’t help but speculate and theorize what the album’s 21 tracks could be about.
On Reddit, fans have shared their interpretations, and while each theory offers a unique take, many revolve around the same core ideas: identity, control, and the blurred line between reality and art.
Reddit User cloudburbank believes the new album continues the story of “Nectar,” symbolizing an artist losing his identity to the music industry and technology – perhaps represented by AI and “fake Joji” imagery. For Funny-Technology5384, the project’s title, “Piss in the Wind”, suggests a theme of “giving up control”, showing Joji’s acceptance of futility and peace through surrendering to what cannot be changed.
Fox_of_Freddys theorizes that the ‘fake Joji’is a digital version of himself, reliving past eras in a virtual world, exploring how technology blurs his past and present identity. Meanwhile, Tunahtrash sees this new chapter as Joji’s artistic rebirth after leaving 88rising, portraying a distorted but liberated self-image that reflects creative independence.
Together, these fan theories point to a common thread: Joji’s new album could deal with the cost of fame, the loss of self, and the search for authenticity in an increasingly artificial world.
As fans wait for Joji’s full return, each small release offers another piece of the puzzle, keeping the anticipation high.
