Porter Robinson releases video for third single "Russian Roulette"
PORTER ROBINSON
RELEASES VIDEO FOR THIRD SINGLE “RUSSIAN ROULETTE” OFF HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ALBUM SMILE! :D — OUT JULY 26TH
VIA MOM+POP
Grammy-nominated artist Porter Robinson released the music video for the third single “Russian Roulette” from his highly anticipated third studio album SMILE! :D, releasing July 26th via MOM+POP. [Pre-order here]. The six-and-a-half minute song presents a departure from the album’s first two singles, laden with social commentary on the paradox of modern artistry, internet culture, and celebrity. The single is poised to be one of Porter’s most sincere and vulnerable songs to date, beginning to present the form of the full length - a record seemingly as up-tempo and accessible as it is shadowy, honest, and avant-garde.
“I'm always toying with and entertaining the idea of oblivion, of career suicide, of disappearing. In ‘Russian Roulette’, I'm trying to reconcile those fantasies against the real responsibilities that hang over me. And then it gets dark, and light all at the same time,” says Porter about the track.
The video for “Russian Roulette” furthers the track’s mission by stitching together found-text sourced across social media comments and editorial content to present the lyrics through the mediums that they are examining. The result is a high-energy visual journey into the ethos of the artist.
“Russian Roulette” follows hit singles “Cheerleader”—which has amassed over 13 million global streams and praise from the likes of Vulture, The Fader, Clash, NME, The Line Of Best Fit and more—and “Knock Yourself Out XD,” which was met with equal acclaim from critics and fans alike.
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
