Porter Robinson’s SMILE! :D, out July 26th via MOM+POP
Porter Robinson talks sobriety and SMILE! 😀 in a recent interview with The Independent.
Porter experienced a meteoric rise to fame by age 21, touring with icons like Tiësto and Skrillex, and achieving a UK Top 10 hit with ‘Language.’ However, at the height of his success, he faced a personal crisis, leading to a dramatic shift away from EDM.
Now 31, Porter reflects on his journey, including a disassociating moment on stage that led to a “meltdown” and a reevaluation of his career. His new album, SMILE! 😀, is a departure from EDM towards a pop sound…