Rising LA artist rouri404 released his second single of the year “body (i want you)” today on Red Bull Records. Following a transformational cross-country move from Orlando to Los Angeles earlier this year, the genre-blending artist has hit the ground running with new music and a fresh direction, showcasing the evolution of his sound to fans and new listeners alike.

With futuristic synths, plucky soundboard adlibs, and a track composition that honors the best parts of EDM – rouri404 is redefining the space between emo-adjacent hyperpop and classic electronic music as he modernizes the genre. Lyrically, “body (i want you)” is an honest exploration of self, encompassing the challenges that can stand in the way of growth and embracing the journey for all its parts.

On the story behind “body (i want you)” rouri404 shares: “After getting sober in 2020, I began experiencing anxiety and stress-related seizures. It became difficult to hold a full-time job because I was constantly afraid that my mind or body would shut down on me. I felt like I had
no control, like something could possess me at any moment and I’d be completely powerless. For a long time I blamed myself. I thought choices I made when I was younger had ruined me, permanently.”

rouri404 continues: “But with time I started to see things differently. I’ve come to believe that all my flaws for better or worse, have shaped who I am. They are still part of the story. I realized I’ll never feel truly comfortable in my own skin until I can treat the worst parts of myself as equal. “body” is my attempt to move through all of that, to sit with those thoughts and feelings as honestly and openly as I can.”

While his affinity for raw vocals and his layered, glitchy production are consistent with previous releases, rouri404 has entered into a new chapter of his personal sound. Drawing inspiration from legacy artists like Skrillex, while also sharing a lane with newer acts like 2hollis and ISOxo, rouri404 is taking different facets of the genre and arranging them in a way that only he can.

Rising genre-bending artist rouri404 today released his new single, “miss it”. The song marks his first release in over a year, showcasing his evolution both sonically and lyrically. rouri404’s last project saw him lean more heavily into the darker side of hyperpop, but with “miss it” he’s revealed another facet of his artistry. It’s upbeat and EDM-centric, but also layered in classic rouri404 fashion – rife with raw vocals and a glitchy, synth-heavy production. Refusing to be put in a box, “miss it” draws from trap, dubstep, hyperpop, and pop-punk stylings – all seamlessly brought together by its introspective lyrics.

On returning with new music, rouri404 reflects: “I’ve always made music from a place of pain, it felt safer to lean into sadness than to risk showing any other side of myself. I’ve always been afraid that if people saw me for me, they’d think I was weird or cringey. ‘miss it’ is different, it’s me throwing those fears out the window.”

Relocating to LA from Orlando this year has had a clear impact on rouri404, as he continues: “After moving across the country, I had a lot of time to reflect, not just on music but on who I am and who I want to become. I grew up surrounded by a lot of negativity, and for years that shaped the way I expressed myself. I had become content with it, and realized that’s not who I want to be. I want to be able to create from a place that reflects better moments in life. I’ve

been so focused on the past that I’ve let the good memories slip by without realizing it. I don’t want to miss anymore.”

Last night, rouri404 debuted “miss it” for the first time live at LA’s iconic venue, El Cid. The room was full of palpable energy as he delivered an electric performance to his growing local community on the West Coast. Keep an eye out for more from rouri404 this summer!

Following his breakout EP crows, Orlando’s fast-rising emo artist rouri404 returned today with a reimagined version of his latest single, “decay”. Featuring longtime collaborator Vaeo, the pair call on producer SAY3AM to deliver a phonk remix fit for club rotation. Building on rouri404’s cyber-influenced emo sound, SAY3AM injects frenetic beats and powerful bass, reminiscent of Fred Again’s emotive style. He seamlessly enhances “decay” with added grit and a bit of stutter to the already heavily layered track. The remix feels like a natural evolution to rouri404’s unique production and refusal to be defined by one sound.

On the remix, rouri404 shares, “I often don’t collaborate outside of my close circle of friends, so getting to do a “decay” remix with SAY3AM was a welcoming challenge. After finishing up my EP “crows” I started talks about a potential remix for any song off the EP. We all agreed “decay” would be amazing for a remix & started throwing ideas around, ending up talking about the Phonk scene that has been going up online the last couple of years. After shooting some names back and forth I found a good handful of artists in this scene I really connected with, started talks and landed on SAY3AM. Originally trying to collaborate over text, we decided calling for a couple of days would be a lot easier, during which we got to learn a lot more about each other. Without failure my favorite part of collaboration is just seeing how other people interpret what I say, and making it into their own piece of art.”

rouri404 today released his five-track EP, crows. The project debuts brand new single, “decay” featuring alternative artist and long-time collaborator, Vaeo. A culmination of the past year of releases that displays his personal growth and sonic evolution, rouri404 makes a statement with crows, vacillating from glitching emo screams to drum and bass kicks in a cohesive package. As an artist who refuses to confine himself to one style, he masters them all on the EP and ushers in a new wave of soul-baring emo with pop and electronic undertones.

On creating crows, rouri404 shares, “After recording “smile” I had a super strong feeling that it had to be the first track on an EP, and that I really wanted to just make a project where every song hits hard with as little downtime as possible. For the production, we tried to push a lot of sounds and ideas we touched on in the past to the limit, and lyrically I just wanted to be as vulnerable and clear as possible. My main goal with the project is that anyone will be able to listen and take it as their own. I hope that any of these songs could possibly help someone feel less alone and that their feelings are heard and can be expressed no matter how bad.”

Rounding out the EP, today’s single “decay (feat. Vaeo)” arrives with an official music video directed by Pilot Lee. The visual brings the viewer into isolated spaces with rouri404, stitched between home video-style footage that mirrors the DIY tone of the track. The duo are no strangers to working together, and their dynamic relationship radiates across the screen and throughout the intensity of the song.

On “decay” rouri404 adds: “‘decay’ was the last song we made for ‘crows’. After finishing up all the other songs on the EP, my producers and I agreed we needed one more hard-hitting song. After finding a weird/interesting guitar loop from our friend RJ Pasin, I recorded a quick eight bars and felt it had a different energy from all the other tracks. Lyrically, I just wanted to be direct with emotions I had been feeling at the moment. After losing my grandmother late last year, my mind had just been in a bad place and I started isolating myself from a lot, spending time thinking about how little control we really have over our lives. Being able to get those kinds of feelings out so clearly, and record and produce it all with my closest friends has been an experience I wouldn’t trade anything for.”
 

rouri404, today released his gritty new single, “shotgun carousel”. Following a year of head-rush hyperpop singles, he further explores the raw emotion and intensity of alternative and emo, incorporating a visceral screamo element influenced by formative bands like Bring Me The Horizon. “shotgun carousel” arrives with an official video that brings to life a cathartic release of pent-up emotions that’s both healing and haunting.

rouri404 shares, “‘shotgun carousel’ is one of those few songs I was able to fully put myself into, letting all outside noise & problems of reality go away for a moment. All the pieces fell together very quickly, and it was super therapeutic just being able to get in a flow state of mind with all of my closest friends and collaborators. The lyrics are very much just a venting of anything and everything I had been feeling at the moment, whether feelings of hopelessness and life being wasted, or just the loss of somebody you love, through heartbreak or death. I have also always taken inspiration from the “SAW” franchise, trying to replicate that same feeling of dread from the first films into music somehow. So I took the name “shotgun carousel” from there, using the scenes with that trap as a kind of “vibe setter” for the lyrics and overall sound.”

Since emerging from the SoundCloud scene, rouri404 has continuously evolved his sound, embracing elements from a variety of genres and cybercultures. His latest work showcases his ability to turn introspection into art, with tracks like “spit” and “numb” pulling back the curtain on his boundless production. Stay tuned for more to come from rouri404.