2814 (often stylized in full-width characters for aesthetic purposes) is a collaboration between David Russo (aka Hong Kong Express or HKE) and Luke Laurila (t e l e p a t h), two prolific artists associated with the vaporwave scene. Their work as 2814 moves away from the kitschy slowed-down samples, Muzak-like textures, and ironic pop culture appropriation normally associated with the genre, incorporating original instrumentation and coming much closer to the rain-soaked dystopia of Vangelis' Blade Runner score, as well as some of the more spiritual, emotionally intense ambie...