Porter Robinson

Porter Robinson, an acclaimed American producer and DJ known for his unique blend of pop punk and hyper-pop influences, shares insights on his latest album, ‘SMILE! :D’. He discusses how his childhood guitar journey reshaped his songwriting, alongside the nostalgia-tinged inspirations from tracks like Coldplay's. Porter reveals the intricate process behind his songs, including the collaborative effort on 'Is There Really No Happiness' and explores the evolution of his live performance setup, emphasizing authenticity and emotional depth in his music.

Porter Robinson is a Grammy-nominated electronic artist and DJ from North Carolina. In 2014, his first album hit #1 on Billboard’s Dance chart, and he was named MTVU’s Artist of the Year, and one of the top DJs in the world — but then, he got stuck. He didn’t release his second album for seven years, until April 2021. In this episode, he talks about what he was grappling with in those intervening years, and how all of that became part of his song "Get Your Wish." For more, visit songexploder.net/porter-robinson