Global pop sensation Kesha has released the long-awaited music video for her hit single “JOYRIDE,” now streaming on her YouTube channel. Directed by Dimitri Basil, Cooper Roussel, and Laura Gorun, the video showcases Kesha in an adrenaline-fueled desert car chase, setting the tone for her next chapter as an independent artist.
“JOYRIDE,” available everywhere via Kesha Records, follows a year of monumental achievements and paves the way for her upcoming single, “DELUSIONAL,” slated for release on November 29.
A Blockbuster Single
Since its release on July 4, “JOYRIDE” has amassed over 100 million streams worldwide, climbed to #6 on Billboard’s “Bubbling Under Hot 100” and “Hot Dance/Electronic Songs,” and reached the top 30 on “Pop Airplay.” Fans have eagerly awaited the music video, with its lyric video already racking up over 7 million YouTube views.
Praised as an “electro-banger perfectly timed to summer” by Variety, the track combines bold synths, polka-inspired beats, and Kesha’s signature unapologetic style. Rolling Stone lauded it as a “return to the dancey, campy pop music” of her early albums, while Vulture celebrated it as “a two-and-a-half-minute celebration soundtracked by sheer confidence.”
Produced by Zhone (of Troye Sivan’s “Rush” fame) and co-written with Madison Love, “JOYRIDE” marks a sonic evolution for Kesha as she reclaims her artistry and creative freedom. Following the critical success of her 2023 album, Gag Order, the single is another powerful statement of empowerment and resilience.
Live Performances and a Look Ahead
Kesha has celebrated “JOYRIDE” with standout festival performances at events like Lollapalooza and Festival HERA HSBC. Fans can look forward to her “House of Kesha” headline shows and more festival appearances in 2025, including the Australian Open’s AO Live event and London’s Mighty Hoopla.
Her 2024 calendar was equally eventful, including a TED Talk, a remix collaboration with Charli XCX, and her synth-driven cover of Lindsey Buckingham’s “Holiday Road” for Spotify Singles Holiday. A surprise Coachella performance of her classic “TiK ToK” alongside Reneé Rapp also lit up headlines.
Kesha’s Vision for the Future
With “DELUSIONAL” dropping November 29 and a stacked 2025 lineup, Kesha continues to cement her place as a global pop powerhouse. Watch the “JOYRIDE” music video now, and stay tuned for more thrilling chapters in Kesha’s journey.
For tour dates and updates, visit keshaofficial.com/tour.
KESHA LIVE 2025
JANUARY
23 – Sydney, Australia – House of Kesha @ Enmore Theatre
25 – Melbourne, Australia – AO Live @ John Cain Arena †
MAY
29 – Glasgow, UK – House of Kesha @ O2 Academy 1 (SOLD OUT)
30 – Manchester, UK – House of Kesha @ Albert Hall (SOLD OUT)
JUNE
1 – London, UK – Mighty Hoopla †
† Festival Performance