Porter Robinson
Porter Robinson Reveals “Nurture” Tracklist Ahead of Album Release
The album hype has grown exponentially stronger around Porter Robinson‘s sophomore effort after the producer revealed a full tracklist for Nurture. There are few albums in electronic music that have reached the level of critical acclaim achieved by Robinson’s debut, Worlds. As a result, the stakes for his follow-up could not be higher. After a seven-year gap between the albums, fans are certainly hoping it’s worth the wait. Of course, we’re not necessarily diving into the complete unknown as Robinson has already released a handful of singles, “Look At The Sky,” “Mirror,” “Get Your Wish,” “Something Comforting,” and most recently, “Musician.” We now know, however, that Nurture will consist of 14 tracks in to...
Porter Robinson and Dillon Francis Compete in Grubhub’s League of Legends Pro-Am
Porter Robinson and Dillon Francis have traded their fair share of jokes and pranks with one another, but on Friday, they settled the score at Grubhub’s Feeding Frenzy League of Legends Pro-Am. While it’s not quite the collaboration fans of their music had on their wishlists, those who enjoy video games will appreciate seeing them compete on the virtual battlefield. Due to the team-based nature of League of Legends, both artists were placed on a team alongside professionals. The gameplay featured commentary provided by a cast of prominent gaming personalities, including Goldenboy, Ovilee May, and Captain Flowers. For those interested in checking out the stream, it’s worth noting that the broadcast is very much geared towards fans of League of Legends and eSports rath...
You Can Buy Custom Pokémon Cards of Albums by Skrillex, Flume, Madeon, More
Pokémon cards aren’t quite the generational phenomenon they once were, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Now, each one is a tiny nostalgia machine. After finding himself in need of a new project while under lockdown due to COVID-19, an ingenious Etsy seller decided to tap into the ethos of the 90s and glue it to EDM by producing a series of custom Pokémon cards. Created using holographic foil and recycled cardboard, the cards feature albums from a number of electronic music icons, along with cleverly crafted attack names and descriptions. They also come with an adorable little easel for showcasing. Check out the custom Pokémon cards below, all of which sell for $13 or less. Skrillex As fans continue to wait for Skrillex‘s mythical solo ...
Porter Robinson Drops Official “Musician” Anime Video: Watch
As the hotly anticipated release of Nurture looms just shy of a month away, Porter Robinson has premiered the official music video for its latest single, “Musician.” Released earlier in the month of March, “Musician” is signature Porter Robinson with its aching vocals and glitchy bitpop influences. The track is the final piece of the Nurture puzzle to be unveiled prior to the album’s full release, which is scheduled for April 23rd, 2021. Check out the anime video for “Musician” below. You can pre-order Nurture here and listen to the album’s preceding singles “Get Your Wish,” “Something Comforting,” “Mirror,” and “Look At the Sky” ahead of the release....
Laces Fuses Dreamy Synths With Choppy Bass On Debut EP, “Field Fallacy XVI”
It’s not everyday that a funeral videographer makes the switch into electronic music. But for Melbourne-based Laces, who first released music in 2018, this pivot has given birth to forward-thinking fusions of euphoric, Porter Robinson-styled synths and choppy, Cashmere Cat-reminiscent percussion. With his latest six-track EP, Field Fallacy XVI, Laces builds upon this vision with newfound maturity. Completed during Melbourne’s second lockdown last fall, the project was released March 12th via NLV Records, Nina Las Vegas‘ imprint. The label has also supported Anna Lunoe, Kota Banks and UNIIQ3. From the rich soundscape of “Sunvocus” to the introspective subtlety of “Drop My Cell” with Darcy Baylis, Field Fallacy XVI easily m...
Listen to Porter Robinson’s Euphoric Final Single from Nurture, “Musician”
The penultimate piece of Porter Robinson‘s Nurture puzzle is here. Ahead of the release of his hotly anticipated sophomore album, the electronic music wunderkind has unveiled the record’s final single, “Musician.” The enthralling new track should strike a chord with Robinson’s diehard fan base, who have been clamoring for more since his spellbinding Worlds debut. With glitchy, soaring sound design, the bitpop-inspired “Musician” bleeds euphoria. Check out the song below. Following the release of “Musician,” Robinson hopped on Twitter to host a Q&A of sorts, responding to a number of fans asking about the song. In one of his more rapturous replies, he likened the track to three of his most popular songs to date.&#...
Porter Robinson Shares Release Date of Final Nurture Single, Teases Anime Music Video
After Porter Robinson‘s latest Nurture tease, his sophomore album is so close, fans can feel it. Robinson took to social media today to reveal the album’s final single, “Musician.” His posts also shared what looks to be an anime music video for the song, which will officially arrive on streaming platforms on Wednesday, March 3rd. Check out the clip below and pre-save the track here. The anticipation of Nurture has bubbled over in recent months. His diehard fanbase has been clamoring for the record since he first announced it in early 2020, and he delivered on the hype with its first singles, “Get Your Wish” and “Something Comforting.” He then followed up with the dreamy “Mirror” alongside a stunning mixed media video bef...
Porter Robinson Speaks on SOPHIE’s Passing, New Music and “Nurture” Live Show in Recent Interview
Fans have been eager to hear more news about Porter Robinson‘s forthcoming album, Nurture. The music video for the album’s latest single, “Look at the Sky,” just dropped, and Robinson took to RADIO.com‘s New Arrivals with Bryce Segall to chat about it, his early days with Skrillex, all things Nurture, and more. Speaking on “Bring It Back,” Robinson’s first demo he ever sang on with Skrillex, he told Segall: “That probably put my career in writing songs back a good three years, but that tour with Skrillex put my career 10 years forward in other ways, so, you know, we call it even.” Segall went on to ask about the divide between Robinson’s alias, Virtual Self, and his current music. Robinson claims that he ...
Porter Robinson Expands his Vision in Beautifully Meta Video for “Look at the Sky”
Porter Robinson is a true visionary when it comes to his releases. Since last year, he’s been slowly unveiling the full picture of what his sophomore album, Nurture, will be. The latest piece of the puzzle was the highly-anticipated single, “Look at the Sky,” which has been on fans’ minds since it was first dropped during his stunning Secret Sky Music Festival performance. Robinson has now released the official music video for “Look at the Sky,” a true concept piece that is equally as jaw-dropping as the production itself. The visuals for “Get Your Wish” and “Something Comforting” both depicted Robinson solo, trapped in a confined setting that feels like a metaphor for his depression and his slow as...
Porter Robinson Opens Up About Overcoming Depression to Produce “Nurture”
In a new interview with Anna Lunoe on her danceXL Apple Music radio show, Porter Robinson opened up about the origins of Nurture, his highly anticipated sophomore album. “The album came after a real kind of emotional and creative low point for me, where I just was genuinely feeling like I was not capable of making music anymore. I was just extremely stuck,” Robinson lamented. “I was really, really depressed. I was feeling a lot of pressure and was really unhappy with everything that I was coming up with.” The very first time he listened to Nurture in full, Robinson said he found himself focusing on each and every sonic element he deemed a mistake, viewing his first album in seven years “through the most negative lens possible.R...
Enter Porter Robinson’s Immersive 360° “Look At The Sky” Audiovisual Experience
After waiting eight agonizing months for “Look At The Sky,” it’s now clear that the release was worth the wait. Two days after finally unveiling his long-awaited Nurture cut, Porter Robinson has now launched an immersive 360° audiovisual experience for the song. Developed by VR and AR experience designer Active Theory, the intricate world of “Look At The Sky” uses gyroscope sensor technology to allow its inhabitants to scan the locale in 360°. Once you access the site, you enter into a cavernous night sky with a countdown gleaming in the distance. Once the clock sputters out, you’re instantaneously warped into a breathing, fantasy-like green meadow as the song’s lyrics come to life before your eyes. The “Loo...
Listen to Porter Robinson’s Long-Awaited Nurture Cut, “Look At The Sky”
At long last, Porter Robinson has finally dropped the curtain on “Look At The Sky,” one of his most anticipated track releases in recent memory. The song will appear on his upcoming sophomore album, Nurture. Robinson first offered fans a taste of “Look At The Sky” back in May 2020, when he debuted the soaring song during his stunning Secret Sky Music Festival set. The track contains all the jaw-dropping elements that make up a classic post-Worlds Porter Robinson release: aching vocals, bubbly synths, wholly original melodies, and euphoric sound design. Check out the single below. Robinson also announced that five random fans who pre-saved or pre-added the song will win an autographed “Look At The Sky” single vinyl today. In December 2020 P...
