Porter Robinson releases new single ahead of album release on 26th July
PORTER ROBINSON RELEASES FOURTH SINGLE “KITSUNE MAISON FREESTYLE” OFF HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ALBUM SMILE! :D — OUT JULY 26TH
VIA MOM+POP
July 19, 2024 – Today, Grammy-nominated artist Porter Robinson released the fourth single, “Kitsune Maison Freestyle,” from his highly anticipated third studio album SMILE! :D, releasing July 26th via MOM+POP. [Pre-order here.]
“Kitsune Maison Freestyle” continues to unravel Porter’s complex relationship with celebrity and Internet culture, extending his commentary on fashion and trendsetting as he examines the bizarre balance between the pressures of social acceptance with his own desire for self-worth. Throughout the song, he toys with boasting his stylish confidence on lines like, “Your girl was staring at my bag, wouldn't look good on her, so sad,” juxtaposed with personal and pain-filled notes, like his closing remarks expressing regret over a cosmetic procedure to replace his teeth. Porter’s latest single encompasses the duality of his artistry, honing the best aspects of his own bravado and humility while alluding to the vulnerable and honest songwriting illustrated throughout SMILE! :D.
“Kitsune Maison Freestyle” is a reflection of the sonic markers that have distinguished the previous singles “Cheerleader,” “Knock Yourself Out XD,” and “Russian Roulette”, meshing elements of hyperpop, alternative, pop punk, and indie styles that have earned praise from the likes of Pitchfork, Vulture, The Fader, Clash, NME, The Line Of Best Fit and more.
Ahead of the release on July 18, Porter Robinson took over Maison Kitsuné’s brick and mortar in Los Angeles with a surprise pop-up that saw him give away 100 pieces of his designer wardrobe worth approximately $50,000 to fans for free. More than a thousand fans lined the street on Sunset Boulevard, vying for pieces from Porter’s personal collection. On the collaboration, Porter Robinson says, “I’ve always loved Kitsuné and I feel that it’s an extremely underrated brand that’s primed for a nostalgic revival.” [Watch here.]
SMILE! :D is available in a number of physical formats including a Deluxe Box Set packaged in a custom reusable carrying case which includes: a double LP in opaque pink vinyl, exclusive 7" opaque pink vinyl of “Cheerleader”, exclusive lyric & photo booklet, and exclusive album art print—the first 500 of which will be signed by Porter, and first 2,000 of which will be hand-numbered. A milky pink Urban Outfitters Exclusive and an opaque baby pink Amazon Exclusive will also be available at retail stores.
Keep your eyes peeled at WWW.PORTERROBINSON.COM for all the latest information regarding Porter Robinson and SMILE! :D.
About Porter Robinson:
At age 18, the North Carolina-based producer and songwriter burst onto the scene with a complex, bombastic brand of electro-house. Following the major success of his 2014 debut album Worlds, Porter released the RIAA Gold single "Shelter" with Madeon in 2016, followed by a Shelter Live Tour spanning 43 dates and four continents. The following year, Porter began releasing music under a new alias, Virtual Self, which led to his first Grammy nomination for the BBC Radio 1 hit single "Ghost Voices." In 2019, Porter put on the first Second Sky Festival, which sold out all 30,000 tickets for the two-day festival in a single day. In both 2020 and 2021, Porter Robinson hosted editions of his virtual festival Secret Sky, amassing over 6 million viewers combined, and which came to be regarded as the most sophisticated virtual festivals of its time. Later in 2021, following the release of sophomore album Nurture, Second Sky Festival made its return to the Bay Area, selling out 40,000 tickets in a single day. Immediately following, the Nurture Live North American Tour sold over 150,000 concert tickets and was the highest grossing electronic tour of 2021. In 2022, in partnership with Riot Games, Robinson released “Everything Goes On” surpassing 100 million global streams. Later that year was his debut of one of two exclusive full live band performances, first at Second Sky 2022 and again in 2023 at the Coachella Main Stage.
About MOM + POP:
In their 16th year, Mom+Pop Music has curated a critically acclaimed list of artists including Courtney Barnett, MGMT, Beach Bunny, Caamp, Ashe, Orion Sun, Porter Robinson, SEB, Tom Morello, and many others. Solely owned and operated by Founder/co-owner Michael Goldstone and co-owner Thaddeus Rudd, M+P has a global team of 25 people and is self-distributed. Known for their artist-first ethos, M+P continues to amass industry accolades from artists, media, and colleagues including Billboard’s Independent Label Power Lists, A2IM’s Libera Award for Label of the Year, and other recognition. They have received consistent media acclaim featured in Forbes, Variety, Billboard and HITS among other outlets. Mom+Pop Music is located in New York City and has offices in Los Angeles.
About Maison Kitsuné:
Created in 2002 by Gildas Loaëc and Masaya Kuroki, Kitsuné offers a unique, inspirational Art de Vivre blending a fashion brand (Maison Kitsuné), music label (Kitsuné Musique) and cafes, roasteries, bars and restaurants (Café Kitsuné). Over the last twenty-one years, the multi-faceted Paris meets-Tokyo brand has consistently grown and increased its international influence organically, building a loyal fan base all over the world.
