Industrial pop and gothic glamour collide in the world of OUDi, the Nashville-by-way-of-Toronto artist turning heartbreak into cinematic anthems.

Released on March 20, “Only Tattoo” leans fully into OUDi’s signature blend of industrial textures, emotional vulnerability, and hook-heavy alt-pop songwriting. The single has already connected strongly with listeners, earning attention across streaming platforms while continuing the steady rise she’s built since releasing her 2024 debut album Everybody Dies.

The sound itself feels massive and intimate at the same time — equal parts goth-pop confession and cinematic electronic catharsis. Spotify describes OUDi’s style as “Madonna getting in the car with Trent Reznor,” a comparison that captures the tension between vulnerability and darkness running through her catalog.

Before launching her solo project, OUDi built an extensive musical résumé through projects like industrial-pop outfit Jakalope and Billboard-charting duo Sons of Daughters. Those experiences helped shape the dramatic edge and polished songwriting that now define her solo work.

Her latest era feels especially personal. In a recent interview, OUDi described “Only Tattoo” as a romantic goth anthem centered on the emotional shift from lovers to strangers — a theme that perfectly fits the haunting atmosphere surrounding the new single.

Now, she’s taking those songs on the road with the Empathy for Hire Tour, bringing her dark-pop universe across the U.S. and Canada this spring:

• May 21 — Nashville, TN — The East Room

• May 28 — Louisville, KY — Planet of the Tapes

• May 29 — Chicago, IL — Reggies Live

• May 30 — Ontario, Canada — R2I Conference Panel

• June 2 — Manhattan, NY — Bowery Palace

• June 4 — Philadelphia, PA — The Fallser Club

The tour also continues OUDi’s growing presence within alternative and underground music circles. Her recent accolades include winning Best Original Song at the Nashville Film Festival for “Faithful Defenders,” further proving her ability to combine visual storytelling with emotionally charged songwriting. 

With “Only Tattoo” gaining traction and Empathy for Hire introducing her music to new audiences city by city, OUDi is carving out a lane that feels entirely her own — dramatic, vulnerable, heavy, and impossible to ignore.

For tour dates, music, and updates, visit OUDi Official Website and OUDi on Bandsintown.