Joji’s Release Date for New Album “Piss In The Wind” Confirmed

Joji, the musical moniker of George Miller, has officially returned with two new singles, “PIXELATED KISSES” and “If It Only Gets Better,” and a confirmed release date for his upcoming album, Piss In The Wind, set to drop on February 6th. This marks three years since his last album, SMITHEREENS, which featured his breakout hit single “Glimpse of Us.” That song has since become his most streamed track on Spotify, surpassing the viral favorite “SLOW DANCING IN THE DARK.” With his highly anticipated return, it’s worth reflecting on Joji’s journey — from viral YouTube personality to internationally recognized musical artist — and exploring how he has maintained such a devoted fan base despite a largely low-profile online presence.

Before Joji became a household name in the music world, George Miller built a cult following online through his YouTube channel TVFilthyFrank. Under this umbrella, he created characters such as Filthy Frank and Pink Guy, producing videos that combined absurd stunts, dark humor, and satirical social commentary. Many of these videos intentionally pushed boundaries with shocking, bizarre, and sometimes outrageous content, resonating with millions of viewers in the mid-2010s. Long before the Filthy Frank phenomenon, George also helped spark the viral “Harlem Shake” dance trend, posting a video on his former channel DizastaMusic in which he and friends, dressed in colorful costumes, danced to the song — amassing millions of views and cementing his early influence in internet culture.

Pink Guy, another of Miller’s alter egos, expanded his creative footprint into music. Under this persona, he released original tracks like “STFU” and “She’s So Nice,” often accompanied by music videos on TVFilthyFrank. These songs, full of humor and satire, became viral hits, demonstrating George’s ability to blend comedy with music in innovative ways.

However, in 2016, fans were surprised when George uploaded “FILTHY FRANK EXPOSES HIMSELF.” In this video, he spoke candidly about the personal toll of his online persona, revealing that the stress of performing stunts and sustaining his characters was affecting his mental and physical health, even causing seizures. A few months later, he concluded the TVFilthyFrank series with a final farewell video, leaving fans to wonder what would come next for the versatile creator.

The transition to music was swift. In 2017, George debuted his Joji persona under 88rising records with the EP In Tongues. The project’s melancholic, lo-fi-hip-hop-inspired sound marked a dramatic departure from his YouTube work. While his earlier content was outrageous and provocative, his music revealed vulnerability, emotion, and maturity, appealing both to longtime fans and to new listeners unfamiliar with his online past. This dual appeal helped George cultivate a loyal and diverse audience that continues to grow with each release.

Since transitioning fully into music, George has largely maintained a low public profile, prioritizing his health and creative space. Some fans were initially skeptical of his relationship with 88rising, particularly after SMITHEREENS received criticism for feeling incomplete or rushed. However, the lyrics of “YUKON (INTERLUDE)” hinted at his desire to balance creative freedom with label expectations:

“Empty choir, operated from above

My voice will be their voice until I'm free

My hands will be their hands until I'm free”

(go to genuis.com to view a line-by-line analysis)

Fans interpreted this as a message of perseverance while navigating the music industry. The release of PIXELATED KISSES marks a turning point: Joji’s upcoming album is being released under his own label, Palace Creek, and distributed by Virgin Music, a division of Universal Music Group. This new setup gives him full creative control, allowing George to craft his music without restrictions, and giving fans confidence that his next work will be authentically his.

Early impressions of the first two singles suggest that Piss In The Wind may be a bold, innovative statement — its title alone evokes Joji’s irreverent YouTube spirit and a defiant independence from industry expectations. With this renewed energy and creative freedom, anticipation for the album is understandably high, and fans around the world are eager to see what George Miller, as Joji, has in store next.