Wed Apr 09 12:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Stranger Things Stars Joe Keery and Charlie Heaton Collaborate on New Song

**New York, NY** – Joe Keery, the Stranger Things star and musician known as Djo, has released his new album, *The Crux*, featuring a unique collaboration with his co-star Charlie Heaton. The track, “Charlie’s Garden,” is a jaunty tune inspired by their shared experiences filming the hit Netflix series in Atlanta.

Keery revealed in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that the song’s creation stemmed from his time living near Heaton and his partner, Natalia Dyer, also a Stranger Things star. The proximity led to impromptu musical moments, with Keery using Heaton’s piano during a walk to the park. Heaton even makes a surprise cameo on the track, adding a humorous voiceover.

“Charlie and Natalia lived together, and I lived with a friend, and our backyards touched,” Keery explained. “Charlie is always in his yard doing all these chores… I would be hanging out, playing guitar, and I’d look back in the yard and he’d be digging, he’d be burying wire.”

The song, which Keery describes as influenced by The Beatles and Electric Light Orchestra, serves as an homage to their friendship and time spent in Atlanta. Heaton’s contribution was recorded separately, later added to complete the track.

This collaboration marks a rare instance of musical crossover between the Stranger Things cast, many of whom are also musicians. Keery highlighted Heaton’s musical talents, noting that other cast members like Maya Hawke and Finn Wolfhard are also musically gifted. He reflected on the common thread of creativity between actors and musicians, stating “if you’ve got one creative outlet, odds are you probably have another.”

*The Crux* also features another subtle nod to the Stranger Things cast and their friendship in the song “Delete Ya,” a breakup anthem where Keery recounts overcoming heartbreak by spending time with Heaton and other younger cast members.

Keery admitted to feeling vulnerable sharing personal experiences on the album but maintained that honesty is crucial for songwriting. “If you’re just watering it down, what’s the point?” he questioned. “I think you really should try to be as direct as possible.”

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