After two years of silence, Joji is back—and fans are already losing it. The singer, songwriter, and producer behind viral hits like “Glimpse of Us” and “Slow Dancing in the Dark” has dropped a brand-new single, “PIXELATED KISSES,” marking his first official release since 2022’s Smithereens.
Written, produced, and recorded entirely by Joji himself, “PIXELATED KISSES” feels like a return to his roots: lo-fi melancholy wrapped in hypnotic beats and quiet emotional weight. It’s sparse, raw, and deeply Joji—his understated vocals float over a gritty trap rhythm, creating a sound that feels both intimate and detached, like a memory you can’t quite let go of.
The track follows Joji’s critically acclaimed Smithereens, the album that spawned the RIAA 2x Platinum and Spotify Global #1 hit “Glimpse of Us.” Since his breakout in 2017, Joji has consistently blurred the lines between lo-fi, trap, and alt-pop, building a cult following and redefining what “anti-pop” can sound like. Publications like CLASH and Teen Vogue have praised his ability to evolve without losing his emotional core—a feat few artists in his lane manage to pull off.
In recent years, Joji has become a touring powerhouse, selling out arenas like Madison Square Garden and the Kia Forum, while headlining festivals such as Coachella and Lollapalooza. “PIXELATED KISSES” arrives as fans eagerly wait for his next full-length project—and if this song is any hint, Joji might be ready to take heartbreak to a whole new digital dimension.
“PIXELATED KISSES” is out now on all streaming platforms.
Source: The Oriel Co.
