Finding Connection in the Chaos: Why AKRIILA’s New Single ‘roger’ Is the One to Watch

The Chilean music scene has a new disruptor, and she’s shaking things up—both at home and abroad. AKRIILA (Fernanda Sepúlveda Tapia) is back with her latest single, “roger” and it’s a masterclass in how to stay vulnerable while leaning into high-energy alternative pop.

If you’ve been following her rise, you know “roger” feels like the perfect bridge to her upcoming sophomore album, lucy miró al mundo y notó que está girando, es mi segundo disco. It’s fresh, it’s a little raw, and it’s arguably her most compelling work to date.

Evolving the Sound

AKRIILA has always been great at blurring lines—mixing trap, reggaeton, and electronic elements into something that feels uniquely hers. But with “roger,” she’s taking a bit of a turn. You’ll hear more glitching rock textures and experimental production here than on her earlier, club-heavy tracks.

It’s polished, sure, but it doesn’t lose that grit. The production creates this immersive, slightly moody space that lets her vocals really sit at the center of the mix.

The Heart of the Track

What makes “roger” stick isn’t just the beat; it’s the songwriting. At its core, it’s a song about the search for genuine connection in a world that feels increasingly noisy and disconnected. AKRIILA captures that specific kind of emptiness we all feel sometimes, and she does it with a vocal performance that feels surprisingly intimate. It’s the kind of track that makes you feel like you’re right there in the booth with her.

More Than Just Audio

Anyone who follows AKRIILA knows she doesn’t do “half-measures” when it comes to her aesthetic. She’s famously said her work is “60% music and 40% visual,” and the “roger” video really drives that home. Directed by Chris Cadaver and Julian Burgueño, the visuals are sharp and intentional, acting as a direct extension of the song’s energy. It’s refreshing to see an artist who treats their music video as a vital part of the song’s identity rather than just a promotional afterthought.

Catch the Wave: The 2026 Tour

If you want to see how this translates live, you’ll have plenty of chances. AKRIILA’s 2026 tour is already picking up serious momentum:

• US Headline Run: She kicks off in July, with shows in Brooklyn, Chicago, and LA seeing massive interest.

• Going Global: She’s heading over to Europe later this year, hitting spots like London, Paris, and Berlin.

• Latin American Tour: She wraps the year with a heavy run through Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Argentina.

The Bottom Line

AKRIILA is doing more than just making “urban” music; she’s actively challenging the walls of the genre. Whether she’s leaning into reggaeton or experimenting with drum and bass, she keeps things unpredictable. It’s no wonder she’s popping up on “Ones to Watch” lists everywhere lately—she’s carving out a lane that only she can occupy.