Electronic artist Porter Robinson made another career milestone with his performance at Red Rocks on Wednesday, October 16. After his summer release of his third album SMILE! 😀 the producer announced his first ever world tour. Denver was one of Porter’s last North American stops before he takes off to other continents.

Young artist Ericdoa opened up this beautiful night at Red Rocks. This Connecticut-based musician produces a fun yet angst-ridden mixture of hyper-pop, emo-rap, and trap. His stage design was so playful giving off the vibes of a bedroom from the 2000s. His energy was infectious as he was giggling with crowd and jumping on the bed on stage for his debut at this dream venue.

As Porter Robinson has grown throughout the years so has his style in music. Listening to his discography might take audiences on a span of musical genres, but what remains consistent is Porter’s ability to invite nostalgia through his music. He as always been an artist who looks to make people feel and confront emotions throughout his set.

This tour the artist brought his live band on stage to take his synth-pop tunes to a new level. Porter started off the night blasting confetti and a performance of “Knock Yourself Out XD.” The whole set in the mountains that night was a journey through Porter’s albums. He sectioned his set into three to highlight his three albums.

Through Porter’s Tunes

He began with his latest release playing songs like “Easier to Love You” and “Mona Lisa.” The artist decided to get intimate with the crowd by asking them to collectively put their phones down and just experience one song wholeheartedly. Porter and his band then covered MGMT’s famous hit song “Kids.” It was such a youthful moment seeing everyone be fully present and dancing with each other on the rocks.

Going into the second segment of his set, it was dedicated to his 2021 album Nurture. A portion of this section was a piano medley. The artist stripped back a handful of songs giving the audience a touching acoustic session. Some of those songs included, “Sweet Time” and “Get Your Wish.”

Finally for the third segment of Porter’s set he took it all the way back to his famous 2014 album: Worlds. This album is so special to so many of his listeners which is why Porter brought a longtime fan on stage. Lots of touching moments happened at the tail end of this set including performances of “Divinity” and “Goodbye to a World.”

A Night to Remember

It was so special to be at Porter’s Red Rocks show that night. Especially considering his first ever performance there was 10 years ago when he opened up for Skrillex. Some fans in the audience had even shared they’d attended that show so long ago. It just goes to show a testament of the artistry Porter Robinson possesses and even with his musical changes he is still able to bring an energetic crowd together.

If you are ever in the Colorado area you must put Red Rocks on a must live music venue to experience. A Red Rocks show is like no other. Upcoming shows include Daily Bread on October 27 and Of The Trees on November 9. Get your tickets here!

Porter Robinson – Red Rocks, Morrison, CO – October 16, 2024

Set 1: SMILE! 😀

Knock Yourself Out XD, Perfect Pinterest Garden, Kitsune Maison Freestyle, Year of the Cup, Easier to Love You, Is There Really No Happiness?, Mona Lisa, Kids (MGMT cover), Everything To Me, Russian Roulette

Set 2: Nurture

Wind Tempos, Musician, Something Comforting, Everything Goes On, Unfold, Get Your Wish, Trying to Feel Alive / Look at the Sky, Do-Re-Mi-Fa-So-La-Ti-Do, Sweet Time, Lifelike, Get Your Wish

Set 3: Worlds

Sea of Voices / Sad Machine, Divinity, Fresh Static Snow, Hollowheart, Language, Goodbye to a World, Sad Machine

Encore: Shelter, Cheerleader