Paul Christian Ocampo

Japanese artist Joji releases new album 'Piss In The Wind'

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<p>Japanese singer-songwriter and producer Joji released his newest studio album, <em>Piss In The Wind</em>, last February 6, 2026, under Palace Creek. </p><p>The 21-track album marks a new chapter in Joji’s music career, blending his signature emotional lyrics with a more refined and atmospheric sound. The project reflects both his growth as an artist and the style that longtime fans have come to appreciate.</p><p>Following the album’s release, Joji premiered the music video for “Last of a Dying Breed” on February 9. The visual highlights his creative direction, bringing back elements reminiscent of his early YouTube days while presenting a more polished aesthetic.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-16" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUi39uyCTXP/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A16%2C%22os%22%3A7325340.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="882" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-16" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>The album features collaborations with Giveon, 4batz, Yeat, and Don Toliver. It also includes previously released singles such as “LOVE YOU LESS,” “Past Won’t Leave My Bed,” “If It Only Gets Better,” and “PIXELATED KISSES.”</p><p>“PIXELATED KISSES” marked Joji’s return after a long hiatus. The song quickly generated millions of streams and debuted on the Billboard Hot 100, later earning spots on the Billboard Top 200 and Pop charts.</p><p>The new album follows 2022’s <em>SMITHEREENS</em>, which featured the global hit “Glimpse of Us.”</p><p>The album also marks his first release under Palace Creek following his departure from former label 88rising, signaling the start of a new era in his career.</p><p>Music publication CLASH praised Joji’s artistic evolution, stating, “From commandeering the wave of lo-fi tinted trap and hip hop in the late 2010s to cementing himself as an alt pop heavy hitter, Joji consistently reinvents himself and truly proves himself as one of the most interesting artists in the alternative, ‘anti’ pop sphere.”</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-17" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUTaq10ieMg/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A17%2C%22os%22%3A7326176.599999994%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="511" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-17" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Filipino fans may recall that Joji previously visited the Philippines for his “Pandemonium” world tour, performing at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City in November 2023.</p><p>With <em>Piss In The Wind</em> now available worldwide, Joji continues to expand his sound while staying true to the emotional depth that defines his music.</p><div><em>—By Kent Joahs Escabarte, PUSH ABS-CBN Intern</em></div>

<p>Japanese singer-songwriter Joji marks a new chapter in his career with a new album under a new label.</p>

Japanese singer-songwriter Joji marks a new chapter in his career with a new album under a new label.