Porter Robinson
Watch Porter Robinson’s Trippy Visualizer Video for “dullscythe”
Porter Robinson has unveiled a breathtaking visualizer video for “dullscythe,” a track from his critically acclaimed sophomore album Nurture. Robinson has harnessed the creativity of one of the most forward-thinking Nurture cuts and actualized it with a haunting audiovisual. Developed by Taiwanese visual artist Jie Liou, the trippy visualizer features glittery imagery from a digitized forest to match the glitchy, bitpop-inspired song. It’s safe to expect a variation of these visual elements at Robinson’s upcoming “Nurture Live” tour, which will kick off in September 2020 and hit over 30 cities. The Grammy-nominated electronic music virtuoso, who has long been championed for his immersive stage setups, recently shared a behind-the-scen...
Watch Porter Robinson’s Behind-the-Scenes “Nurture Live” Mini-Documentary
This fall, Porter Robinson will be bringing his beloved “Nurture Live” show on the road to fans in over two dozen cities. While we already received a dazzling glimpse into the production via his headlining Secret Sky performance, nothing compares to the energy felt in the room during a live show. While much of the credit goes to Robinson himself, it wouldn’t be possible without the hard work of his crew. Today he released on his YouTube channel a mini-documentary highlighting how he’s working to bring his third album to life. Without giving too much away, the video is narrated by Robinson and features new, behind-the-scenes footage during the rehearsal and recording of his “Nurture Live” sets. He sheds light on his favorite parts of ...
Porter Robinson Adds Second “Nurture Live” 2021 Show in Los Angeles
Following the release of his critically acclaimed sophomore album Nurture, Porter Robinson announced the return of his Second Sky festival as well as a nationwide tour. The electronic music trailblazer has now added another date in Los Angeles after the first sold out in rapid fashion. The first show in Los Angeles will take place on Friday, October 1st while the newly added show has been scheduled for the day after on the 2nd. Both performances will take place at Los Angeles State Historic Park with support from Jai Wolf, Toro y Moi, Sam Gellaitry, Wavedash, and James Ivy. Robinson’s sheer brilliance on Nurture was mirrored in his remarkable live set at the second annual Secret Sky, his curated virtual music festival. It served as a mouthwatering glimpse into the ...
Porter Robinson Announces Dates for Massive “Nurture Live” 2021 Tour
The year of Porter Robinson is set to continue after the Nurture virtuoso announced an expansive North American live tour dedicated to his brilliant sophomore album. Anyone who watched Robinson’s jaw-dropping performance at the 2021 Secret Sky virtual music festival can comprehend how special of a tour “Nurture Live” will be. Considering his reputation for going above and beyond the traditional live set—and for his ability to deliver mind-bending visuals—Robinson is primed to return to the live music circuit in a special way. The 30-date tour will kick off in Eugene, Oregon’s Cuthbert Amphitheater on September 23rd and conclude on November 13th at San Diego, California’s Pechanga Arena. Jai Wolf will be supporting Robinson and fans can expe...
Porter Robinson Shares Full Second Sky 2021 Lineup With Madeon, Jai Wolf, More
After slowly unveiling the lineup artist-by-artist over the course of the last week, Porter Robinson has finally announced the full list of performers for Secret Sky 2021. The Bay Area festival will feature performances from Madeon, Jai Wolf, Wavedash, Toro y Moi, Jacob Collier, Knower, Jyocho, and Jon Hopkins. One of the lineup’s unquestioned highlights is Hopkins, a globally renowned electronic music producer who EDM fans may not readily be familiar with. With a subversive sound that bulldozes genre boundaries, Hopkins is your favorite producer’s favorite producer. His stunning fifth studio album, Singularity, received a Grammy nomination in the category of Best Dance/Electronic Album in 2018. There’s a reason why Robinson selected him for ...
Porter Robinson Announces Return of Second Sky Music Festival and Dates
Nearly two years ago, electronic music wunderkind Porter Robinson held his inaugural Second Sky Music Festival in Oakland, California and received rave reviews for his performances under his main alias and Virtual Self project. In the time since, as the world crumbled under lockdown due to safety measures surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Robinson hosted two streaming iterations of the festival, cleverly coined Secret Sky. The second of those streams took place last weekend, and Porter’s stunning set can be watched on YouTube. Now, Robinson has announced the grand return of the live in-person event. The return of Secret Sky will go down September 18th and 19th at Cesar E. Chavez Park in Berkeley, California. Fans can register for early access to tickets at the ...
Porter Robinson Uploads Stunning “Nurture Live” Secret Sky Set: Watch the Full Performance
If Nurture was Porter Robinson‘s entry into electronic music history, than his performance at Secret Sky 2021 was the album’s certificate of authenticity. There is no one in the scene quite like Robinson when it comes to conceptualizing music and executing its artistic motifs in a live performance. Any artist can attest how difficult it is to bridge the gap between the aesthetic in their mind and what is possible onstage. Robinson, however, just bulldozed the scope of those possibilities with his jaw-dropping performance at the 2021 edition of his curated Secret Sky virtual festival. The electronic music demigod somehow harnessed the visceral identity of Nurture and manifested it into a performance for the ages. He cycled through the album on a kaleidoscopic stage, sw...
Stream: Porter Robinson’s Secret Sky Virtual Festival is Now Live
Just one day after his fanbase lost their collective mind over the release of his second studio album, Nurture, comes the second edition of Porter Robinson‘s online music festival, Secret Sky. Taking place all day today, April 24th, 2021, he’s gathered some of his collaborators, friends, and inspirations for the livestreamed show. Set to take the digital stage later today and tonight is REZZ, Baauer, Boys Noize, Swardy, Masakatsu Takagi, and more. Earlier in the week, the set times were revealed. That has been embedded below for quick reference. To those looking for a more in-depth audio-visual experience, a virtual reality-enabled stream is available. While it’s enhanced by a VR headset, it can be enjoyed both on your phone and in your brow...
Porter Robinson Reveals 2021 Secret Sky Festival Set Times
It’s safe to say that Friday, April 23rd will go down in electronic music lore as Porter Robinson Day. The EDM community effectively wrapped its arms around Robinson today after the release of his hotly anticipated Nurture LP. The singer-songwriter and production virtuoso was an open book leading up to the album’s release, offering fans intimate insights into his precarious mental state during the recording process. Now he will revel in Nurture via Secret Sky, his curated virtual music festival. The 2021 edition is set to air tomorrow and features a jaw-dropping lineup, with Baauer, REZZ, Boys Noize, Laxcity and more primed for performances. Considering Robinson’s magical 2020 set and the notion that he has some Nurture-related tricks up his sleeve, this virtual fest...
Porter Robinson Embraces Change on Brilliant Sophomore Album, “Nurture”: Listen
Porter Robinson is often lauded as one of the most influential electronic music producers of his generation. His debut album Worlds has become a cornerstone of modern dance music since its 2014 release, with many artists still drawing inspiration from the seminal LP to this day. Today, Robinson has triumphantly returned with his feverishly anticipated sophomore album, Nurture. Nurture recaptures the magic of Worlds, but with a fresh and markedly innovative sound highlighted by the use of organic instruments and biomusic. And just like its predecessor, it thrives as a cohesive body of work. Each track blends together like a fluid helix, cultivating a unique, deeply immersive coming-of-age story through its diverse sound palette. Robinson also masterfully communicates his profound...
Listen to Porter Robinson Break Down the Creative Process of “Get Your Wish” for Song Exploder
The weeks leading up to Porter Robinson‘s Nurture have been marked by nothing but frisson. And with the album’s release looming less than 24 hours away, it’s safe to say the anticipation has bubbled over. Ahead of the release, the Grammy-nominated electronic music virtuoso appeared on a new episode of Song Exploder to dive into Nurture cut “Get Your Wish.” Robinson says that “Get Your Wish,” which was recorded on his mother’s childhood piano, was written at a crossroads in his life when he questioned whether or not the success he was experiencing was beneficial to his longterm mental health. This time “shaped his identity,” he says. One of the interview’s unquestioned highlights comes just past the m...
REZZ, Baauer, More to Perform at Porter Robinson’s 2021 Secret Sky Virtual Festival
Fans of Porter Robinson have a lot to look forward to in the upcoming weeks. We are finally reaching the highly anticipated pinnacle of the journey to his sophomore album Nurture journey, as the record is set to drop next Friday, April 23rd. To celebrate the release, Robinson has announced the return of his beloved Secret Sky virtual festival. The all-day digital music fest will go live the day after Nurture drops on Saturday, April 24th, and will feature a bevy of world-class artists. Featured on the lineup are Baauer, Boys Noize, Laxcity, REZZ, and Wave Racer, among other heavy-hitters. The event will be available to be viewed across any device with a web browser but has been designed especially for Oculus VR. The lineup for the 2021 edition of Porter Robinson’s...
