Porter Robinson
The self-taught American producer who turned raw emotion into towering electronic worlds, from Worlds to Nurture.
Who is Porter Robinson?
Self-taught since age 12, Porter Robinson redefined what electronic music could feel — and look — like.
Porter Robinson is the American DJ and producer from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, who taught himself production at twelve and was releasing music commercially before he turned eighteen. His early singles climbed the Beatport charts and he signed to Skrillex’s OWSLA imprint, releasing the Spitfire EP in 2011 as one of the most promising voices in American dance music.
His debut album Worlds (2014) topped Billboard’s Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart and defined his blend of synthpop and emotionally driven electronic production, drawing on anime, Vocaloid and indie influences. Tracks like “Language,” “Sad Machine” and “Goodbye to a World” paired euphoric sound design with real vulnerability, while his Virtual Self alias earned a Grammy nomination for “Ghost Voices.” The deeply personal Nurture (2021) topped the same chart.
Robinson released his third album Smile! 😀 in 2024 and toured it across more than seventy shows in 2024–2025 — his most extensive run yet. He also founds and headlines Second Sky, the California festival he launched in 2019. Explore more electronic music artists in the full DJ directory, or visit his official site.
Signature Sound
The signature tracks that built the Porter Robinson sound.
Career Timeline
The milestones that shaped Porter Robinson.
Upcoming Shows
Porter Robinson plays festivals and clubs worldwide. Filter by year and region — tickets via official partners.
See all upcoming dates on the official Porter Robinson tour page →
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Frequently Asked Questions
Porter Robinson’s real name is Porter Weston Robinson. He has always performed under his own name, and also uses the alias Virtual Self for a separate, harder-edged project launched in 2017.
Porter Robinson grew up in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He is an American artist who began producing entirely self-taught at the age of twelve.
His music spans electronic, synthpop and indie pop, blending emotional songwriting with inventive production drawn from anime, Vocaloid and J-pop.
His best-known tracks include “Language,” “Sad Machine,” “Goodbye to a World,” “Shelter” (with Madeon) and “Look at the Sky.”
He has released three studio albums: Worlds (2014), Nurture (2021) and Smile! 😀 (2024).
Yes. He toured Smile! 😀 across 70+ shows in 2024–2025 and continues to play festivals and headline his own Second Sky festival. Check the Tour section above for the latest.
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