Fans of the show don’t have to wait long to hear from some of the cast. Joe Keery, who has been making music for years under the name Djo, is set to release his new album in September. Maya Hawke is releasing a new album on September 23.
It shouldn’t be a surprise that the cast of a television show gave away two musical albums. Several of the actors and actresses on the show have continued their music careers while on the show.
Some of the cast have made their own music and made appearances in music videos. Maybe it’s not a coincidence that the music of “Stranger Things” is one of the show’s most popular elements.
A list of some of the most musically prolific actors and actresses from those who are artists in their own right to one who lived out a dream.
Joe Keery
Joe Keery is a musician. Keery was a member of the band Post Animal. The influences of their heavy guitar-based, funky sounds stuck with him even after he left the group.
Keery is releasing his first album under the name Djo. He incorporated elements of shoegaze on the lead single from his next album, Decide. Keery and Post Animal had a reunion on stage at a Lollapalooza after show.
Maya Hawke
The “Stranger Things” cast had a new addition in the third season. Her first two singles were “To Love A Boy” and “Stay Open”. She’s set to release her second studio album, Moss, in the summer of 2020.
Her music is deeply introspective and often finds her reflecting on the twists and turns of life over mellow piano lines and gentle acoustic guitars. The video for ” Sweet Tooth” is similar to the video for ” Thérse” in that it has a nostalgic feel.
Finn Wolfhard
The main character of the first two seasons was Mike Wheeler, played by Finn Wolfhard. Wolfhard is the lead singer of a rock band called Calpurnia. Wolfhard’s howling vocals and funky guitar riffs were on display in Calpurnia’s single, Scout, which was released in June of last year.
Wolfhard formed a new band after Calpurnia ended. The Aubreys released an album in 2021. In August, the band posted a new video to show off some of the new music they are working on.
Charlie Heaton
One of the first musical moments of “Stranger Things” was the bond between Jonathan Byers and his brother Will, played by Noah Schnapp.
He was the drummer for a British band in the early 2010s. The band released two albums, “Crime of Love” in 2009, and “You Owe Me Nothing But Love” in 2013). Half Loon, an alt-rock band from London, released a number of singles between 2016 and 2017.
Gaten Matarazzo
Gaten Matarazzo’s singing for himself in the show’s third season, where his character,Dustin Henderson, performs a delightful rendition of the theme song for 1984 fantasy film The NeverEnding Story It’s possible that viewers didn’t know that Matarazzo had been honing his voice on the Broadway stage.
In the show “Priscilla Queen of the Desert”, he made his first appearance as Benji. He played the pivotal role of Gavroche in the musical “Les Misérables” in the prior year. This summer, he took on the role ofJared in the film “Dear Evan Hansen.”
Green Day’s ” Meet Me On The Roof” is one of the music videos that Matarazzo has appeared in.
Sadie Sink
The emotional heart of the fourth season of “Stranger Things” was provided by the performance of Sadie Sink, who played Max Mayfield. Fans have watched her grow since season 2, but those who love theatre may remember her from the Broadway production of “Annie.” In 2012 she was a part of the musical as a backup.
Sink’s storyline as Max helped propel Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” to the top of the charts decades after its release, and the actress also appeared in the music video for Taylor Swift’s fabled 10-minute version of “All Too Well.”
Winona Ryder
The end of Beetlejuice’s “Jump In The Line” is one of the most well-known scenes in the movie, and it’s one of the reasons why people love it. She is now known as Joyce Byers.
Over the years, musical artists have taken inspiration from her work and have collaborated with her. She appeared in the videos for Cher’s ” The Shoop Shoop Song” after making her music- video debut with “Debbie Gibson Is Pregnant with My Two-Headed Love Child”.
In the 2012 music video for The Killers’ “Here With Me”, she appeared as a character. There are more than 20 songs titled with her name that can be found on the streaming service.
Millie Bobby Brown
She became a highly sought-after star because of her role in “Stranger Things.” Brown has also been recruited for music videos across a variety of genres.
She starred in the videos for two productions, ” Find Me” and ” I dare You”, before moving on to guest roles for some of the biggest artists in music. She appeared in the “Celebrity Edition” of “All I Want for Christmas Is You”, which was released for the song’s 25th anniversary.
Joseph Quinn
His role in the show turned him into a beloved star. His portrayal of Eddie in the fourth season of “Stranger Things” catapulted him to fame on social media.
Eddie put on a performance of “Master of Puppets” in the Upside Down and the audience ate it up. The scene was so popular that the band met the guy and gave him the chance to shred the track with them. The band used footage of the scene during their performance of the song during their set, further proving that the “Stranger Things” cast has quite the hold on pop culture.
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