After a Two-Year Break, Porter Robinson Unleashes “Cheerleader” – His First Solo Single in Ages

Porter Robinson ends two-year hiatus with euphoric new single “Cheerleader” – his first solo release since 2021 album Nurture. The shimmering future pop track bottles an instant, universal feeling.

After a Two-Year Break, Porter Robinson Unleashes “Cheerleader” – His First Solo Single in Ages

The electronic dance music world has been eagerly awaiting new solo material from the acclaimed producer and songwriter Porter Robinson. Their patience has finally been rewarded as Robinson has ended his two-year musical hiatus with the release of the euphoric new single “Cheerleader.” This marks his first solo endeavor since putting out his critically lauded second studio album Nurture back in 2021.

During the interim between albums, Robinson has kept himself creatively engaged through a handful of high-profile collaborations. He teamed up with the hugely popular online game League of Legends to create the blistering anthem “Untitled 07” for their annual World Championship event in 2022. He also joined forces with fellow electronic music titan Skrillex and singer-songwriter Bibi Bourelly on the adventurous 2023 track “Sunshine Riptide.” However, “Cheerleader” represents a full return to Robinson showcasing his own inimitable artistic vision.

The new single finds Robinson tapping into a seemingly effortless pop sensibility married with his trademark electric atmospherics and yearning melodic hooks. As he explains, the goal was to craft something both immediate and transcendent – a sonic balm to uplift listeners’ spirits. “When I got back in the studio for ‘Cheerleader’, I asked: what would be something that people could love with zero context — just instantaneous, universal, explosive connection? ‘Cheerleader’ is my take on bottling that feeling.”

From the very first notes, “Cheerleader” envelops the listener in a warm sonic embrace. Glittering synth arpeggios and a rock-solid kick drum groove lay the foundation. Robinson’s vocals enter, multi-tracked into a celestial chorale, singing an unabashedly joyful and life-affirming refrain about perseverance through life’s challenges. As the track builds and ascends, ecstatic euphoric breakdowns deliver waves of shimmering trance-like textures. It’s a transportive, goosebump-inducing experience that lives up to its name – “Cheerleader” is genuinely an aural pep rally.

With “Cheerleader,” Robinson has reminded fans of his unparalleled ability to infuse electronic dance music with deeply human emotion. The single is a masterclass in sonic engineering aimed straight for the heart. Its dazzling future pop sound profile is sure to win over existing fans while also recruiting new disciples into Robinson’s idiosyncratic musical world. The release puts the long creative dry spell firmly in the rearview mirror and has whetted appetites for whatever grander statement he has in store next.

For now though, “Cheerleader” stands tall, rallying crowds to bask in its effervescent glow. Robinson’s grand return exceeds expectations, making the two year wait more than worth it. The cheerleader has emerged triumphant from the locker room, ready to lead the celebration for all to join in. The dance party is back in full force.

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