Cheerleader (Porter Robinson song)
"Cheerleader" | ||||
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Single by Porter Robinson | ||||
from the album Smile! :D | ||||
Released | March 20, 2024 | |||
Genre | Hyperpop, synth-pop | |||
Label | Mom + Pop | |||
Songwriter(s) | Porter Robinson | |||
Producer(s) | Porter Robinson | |||
Porter Robinson singles chronology | ||||
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"Cheerleader" is a song by American musician Porter Robinson. It was released on March 20, 2024, through Mom + Pop, as the lead single from his third studio album, Smile! :D. It was accompanied by a music video.
Composition and reception[edit]
"Cheerleader" is Porter Robinson's first solo release in two years. It was one of the first songs that Robinson wrote for his new "incoming era".[1] On writing the song, he said in a press release that he wanted to create something "that people could love with zero context – just instantaneous, universal, explosive connection".[2]
The lyrics depict the convoluted relationship between musicians and their fans when Robinson sings: "She's got hearts in her eyes / Saying, 'Boy, you better watch the time / Cause if you're not mine I'd rather see you burned alive".[3]
The song features Robinson's own vocals, which Robin Murray of Clash described as "scintillating".[1]
Gillian Telling of People wrote that the song is "more of a pop anthem with emo undertones", contrasting with Robinson's previous works; Telling said Robinson was "reinventing his sound".[4] Similarly, Cleber Facchi of Música Instantânea said that the song shows Robinson having a "completely distinct approach" when compared to his previous releases, with an emo sound.[5] Jason Lipshutz of Billboard described it as "a synth-pop shot of adrenaline, with buzzing melodies and instrumental pile-ups that will leave you dizzy (and applauding Robinson for creating the complete opposite of background noise)."[6]
[Suspiciously similar sentences, maybe press release or something?] Robin Murray of Clash said that the song "is a fresh start, with Porter wiping the slate clean ... the single was built from the ground up, aiming to tap into something explosive. As a result, it rips out of the speakers".[1] Liberty Dunworth of NME called it "explosive" and said that, with the track, Robinson "wipes the slate clean and launches into a new era – building up to an explosive, high-energy chorus".[3]
Music video[edit]
'Cheerleader' was released on March 20, 2024 with a music video directed by Hugh Mulhern and creative-directed by Bradley & Pablo.[4][1]
The video "sees Robinson become enmeshed in a virtual reality".[3]
Video description:[2]
Charts[edit]
Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[8] | 12 |
Release history[edit]
Version | Region | Date | Format(s) | Label |
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Original | Worldwide | March 20, 2024 | Mom + Pop |
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Murray, Robin (2024-03-21). "Porter Robinson shares pop mission statement 'Cheerleader'". Clash. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Armstrong, Megan (2024-03-20). "Porter Robinson can't escape a squad of obsessed dolls in his 'Cheerleader' video". Uproxx. Archived from the original on March 21, 2024. Retrieved 2024-03-21. Unknown parameter
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ignored (help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Dunworth, Liberty (2024-03-26). "Listen to Porter Robinson's explosive new single 'Cheerleader'". NME. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Telling, Gillian (2024-03-20). "EDM superstar Porter Robinson is going pop! Listen to his first single 'Cheerleader'". People. Archived from the original on 2024-03-20. Retrieved 2024-03-20. Unknown parameter
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ignored (help) - ↑ Facchi, Cleber (2024-03-25). "Porter Robinson abre passagem para nova fase na carreira com 'Cheerleader'" [Porter Robinson opens the way to a new phase in his career with 'Cheerleader']. Música Instantânea (in português). Retrieved 2024-03-30.
- ↑ Lipshutz, Jason (2024-03-25). "Florrie's resilient 'The Lost Ones' and 4 more cool new pop songs this week". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
- ↑ Partridge, Ken (March 21, 2024). "Porter Robinson examines the complexities of fan-artist relationships on new song 'Cheerleader'". Genius. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ↑ "Porter Robinson Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard.
Further reading[edit]
- Kelly, Tyler Damara (2024-03-20). "Porter Robinson shares first solo single in two years, 'Cheerleader'". The Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on March 20, 2024. Retrieved 2024-03-20. Unknown parameter
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ignored (help) - Pappis, Konstantinos (2024-03-20). "Porter Robinson returns with new song 'Cheerleader'". Our Culture Mag. Archived from the original on March 20, 2024. Retrieved 2024-03-20. Unknown parameter
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ignored (help) - Taylor, Sam (2024-03-22). "Porter Robinson is back with new single and video, 'Cheerleader'". Dork. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
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