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

Joji's New Album "Piss in the Wind" Set for February Release

Joji, the acclaimed R&B and alternative artist, will release his fourth full-length album titled Piss in the Wind on February 6. This announcement offers fans fresh anticipation for his musical direction in the coming year.

New Track "If it Only Gets Better" Embraces Melancholy

The latest release from Joji, a brief track named "If it Only Gets Better," marks a return to his melancholic ballad style despite its concise runtime of just one minute and eight seconds. The song features a slow nylon-string classical guitar drenched in reverb, accompanied by electronic percussion in an unconventional time signature that stabilizes as the song progresses.

"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," the singer croons.

Musical Elements and Style

Joji's track is enriched by sweet vocal harmonies, which together with the instrumental arrangement, leaves listeners wanting more. This song follows his gritty 2022 comeback single "Pixelated Kisses" after a period away from the alternative music scene.

Background and Context

Fan Expectations

With the new album and the melancholic tone in his recent track, Joji continues to explore deep emotional landscapes while experimenting with unique musical textures.

Author's summary: Joji’s upcoming album promises a poignant blend of melancholy and innovation, highlighted by his brief but evocative new song that harkens back to his emotional ballad roots.

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Esquire Philippines Esquire Philippines — 2025-11-05