When Stranger Things Season 5 wrapped with its emotional finale, The Rightside Up, it didn’t just mark the end of Hawkins’ supernatural saga — it also reignited a cultural moment for Joe Keery’s music. The actor behind Steve Harrington saw his viral track End of Beginning surge back onto global streaming charts, delighting fans around the world. Supporters are now flooding social media with love for both Keery and his beloved character, celebrating how the song’s resurgence mirrors the bittersweet goodbye to one of Netflix’s most iconic series. 

Why End of Beginning Is Surging Again

Joe Keery — known to Stranger Things fans as Steve Harrington — has quietly built a music career under the name Djo, and one of his standout tracks, End of Beginning, has experienced renewed popularity with the Season 5 finale. 

Originally part of his 2022 album Decide and released as a single in March 2024, End of Beginning first broke through thanks to viral TikTok trends that connected emotionally with listeners. The synth‑pop track blends nostalgic melodies with thoughtful lyrics about transition and memory, often resonating with fans who love its reflective tone. 

With the Stranger Things finale dropping as the series closed after nearly a decade, the song’s themes gained fresh relevance — and End of Beginning rapidly climbed back up global streaming charts, even cracking the top spots on Spotify’s Global Top 50 once again thanks to a surge in streams. 

Steve Harrington & Fan Love

Fans aren’t just celebrating the music — they’re celebrating Steve Harrington as a character. Across X (formerly Twitter) and other platforms, viewers have shared heartfelt messages and memes praising the beloved Hawkins hero:

  • Many viewers pointed to End of Beginning as the perfect emotional backdrop to the finale because of its reflective, bittersweet tone.

  • Social posts thanked Steve for his growth from a self‑absorbed high schooler to one of the show’s most loyal and heroic figures.

  • Some fans credited the song’s re‑entry into the charts with drawing attention to Joe Keery’s dual talents as both actor and musician. 

The connection between the character’s journey and the emotional resonance of the song has turned what might have been a simple trend into something more meaningful for long‑time fans of the franchise.

What This Means for Joe Keery’s Music Career

The renewed interest in End of Beginning comes at an exciting time for Keery’s music. While he’s built a respected acting career, his alter ego Djo has steadily gained traction, with End of Beginning being one of the few songs to chart heavily. 

The track’s success shows that his musical voice resonates beyond his television fans — and the Stranger Things finale may be the moment that introduces his music to an even wider audience. Whether through nostalgic synth lines or lyrics that tap into universal feelings of endings and beginnings, End of Beginning now carries extra emotional weight for viewers saying goodbye to Hawkins. 

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Why Fans Are Emotional About This Moment

Stranger Things has always blended powerful storytelling with memorable music moments — from classic ’80s tracks to emotional scores. But few musical moments have created something quite like this: a tie‑in between the show’s narrative ending and an artist’s personal track gaining global traction. 

Support for Steve Harrington has only grown as the show concludes, with fans celebrating his arc — and Joe Keery’s real‑world musical success — as part of the series’ legacy. Whether it’s shared Spotify playlists, tribute tweets, or fans revisiting the song after watching the finale, End of Beginning has become part of the emotional soundtrack to the show’s farewell.

Conclusion: A Moment of Resonance Beyond Hawkins

The Stranger Things finale was more than an ending — it was a cultural moment. By lifting Joe Keery’s End of Beginning back onto music charts, fans have turned a song into a shared emotional experience tied to saying goodbye to the Upside Down. It’s a rare crossover where fiction, music, and real‑world fan passion intersect to create something that resonates far beyond the screen.