Today, New York native singer-songwriter ROREY releases her hypnotic new single, “Wish I Was Numb”, the second track from her upcoming sophomore album Dysphoria, due out August 15. Known for her emotionally raw and sonically immersive music, ROREY doesn’t shy away from discomfort—instead, she invites listeners into it, offering an intimate reflection of her own inner world.
With haunting melodies and heartfelt lyrics, ROREY channels every emotion she feels directly into her music. “Wish I Was Numb” is no exception. The track captures the tension between emotional overload and total burnout—the push and pull of wanting to do everything and nothing all at once. It’s a dreamy yet urgent pop track that feels both deeply personal and widely relatable.
“I feel too much, wish I was numb,” ROREY sings, delivering a hook that’s as infectious as it is vulnerably powerful.
Dysphoria was written during the pandemic, when ROREY was just 21 and reeling from a manic episode. Co-produced by her longtime friend Scott Effaman, the album is a deeply personal exploration of mental health, identity, and survival. Through Dysphoria, ROREY offers not only a reflection of her own struggles, but a mirror for anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed by their own mind.
“Wish I Was Numb” is out now on all digital streaming platforms.
ROREY’s full album Dysphoria drops August 15.
ROREY – Bio:
ROREY was born in Manhattan and raised bicoastally between Los Angeles and New York City. She began playing guitar at six and composed her first song by ten. A self-taught pianist, ROREY possesses an intuitive grasp of melodic composition, which empowers her to write and co-produce every track she releases. Her innate understanding of sound, paired with her early affinity for prose and nascent lyricism, allows her music to live in the space between youthful rawness and reflective reverie.
In 2019, ROREY left The New School in NYC to pursue her dream of living off her art. She returned to Los Angeles and released her debut single, “Predictable,” in 2021. Since then, she has carved out a distinct lane with brutally honest lyrics, hypnotic hooks, and a signature emotional depth that makes listeners feel seen.
Now 25, ROREY is known for her genre-bending sound and introspective storytelling. “Each one of my songs has an element of introspection — I’m always asking myself a question,” she says. “My music is about relationships with ourselves and others. It’s about self-deviance, self-discovery, and being radically honest, even when it hurts.”
Diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2021, ROREY turned to songwriting as her greatest confidant and catharsis. Her upcoming sophomore EP, Dysphoria (out May 17), was written during a mixed manic episode at the age of 21, in the thick of the pandemic, as a way to make sense of the chaos in her mind. Co-produced by longtime friend and collaborator Scott Effman, the project explores her cognitive dissonance through haunting melodies, ethereal vocals, and swirls of hypnotic instrumentals.
ROREY draws inspiration from everything — even pulling lyrics from text conversations. Though the only musician in her family, she grew up surrounded by sound, thanks to her Father’s love for Santana, Pink Floyd, and Jethro Tull.
Her “easy vulnerability” has resonated globally. ROREY’s music has been spotlighted on Apple Music’s Zane Lowe Show and featured on coveted playlists like Fresh Finds, Fresh Finds Indie, New Music Daily, and New In Pop, as well as major editorial playlists across Japan. She’s been praised by publications such as OFFICE, LADYGUNN, and NOTION, and more for her fearless lyricism and sonic spellwork.
ROREY is here to unnerve you and push you to confront the depths of your psyche. “I think I say out loud what some people are afraid to say. It keeps me going to know my songs help people get in touch with their emotions,” she shares. Whether you want to cry in your bed or dance alone in your room — ROREY has a song for you.
