Australian-Japanese singer-songwriter and producer Joji has announced his fourth studio album, Piss in the Wind, set for release on February 6, 2026, under his independent label, Palace Creek. The announcement comes with the single “If It Only Gets Better,” which Joji paired with a James Mao-directed music video that merges his melancholic style with his knack for minimal storytelling. The song recalls his lo-fi R&B roots, blending acoustic guitar lines with rumbling bass and layered harmonies, while the video is contrasted with chaotic club stripper visuals that nods to his BALLADS 1 era.
Earlier this month, Joji also dropped “Pixelated Kisses,” his first new music since 2022’s Smithereens which spawned the global hit “Glimpse of Us.” The cryptic rollout of Piss in the Wind has stirred speculation, with fans debating whether the person on the album cover is Joji himself. True to his elusive nature, the artist has yet to confirm or deny the identity behind the imagery.
Joji first gained cult recognition with his 2015 debut mixtape Chloe Burbank Volume 1, featuring the singles “Thom” and “You Suck Charlie,” which earned him a cult following. His signature blend of lo-fi, hip-hop, and R&B evolved across discography. Whether it’s his debut EP In Tongues in 2017 or his Nectar album in 2020, Joji has solidified himself as a genre-bending artist who dares to blur emotional and sonic boundaries. Piss in the Wind marks Joji’s return to full creative independence since departing from his previous labels, 88rising and Warner Music. In doing so, he is pushing his sound toward a raw, rage-tinged production style that can potentially redefinhis already unpredictable artistry.
