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| name = Cheerleader

| cover = Porter Robinson - Cheerleader.jpg

| alt = In a desk, a laptop shows an image of a person wearing a mask with hearts in its eyes with another person holding a bitten apple in front of the laptop.

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| type = single

| artist = [[Porter Robinson]]

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| length = 3:57

| label = [[Mom + Pop]]

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"'''Cheerleader'''" is a song recorded by the American musician[[electronic music]] producer [[Porter Robinson]]. Hisfor firsthis releasethird instudio two yearsalbum, Robinson''[[Smile! wanted:D]]'' to create something that people would enjoy "without context"(2024).<ref name="uproxx" /> An [[electropop]] and [[synth-pop]] song, multiple critics noted the contrast between its melody and lyrics, thewritten latterby of whichRobinson, dealsdeal with [[parasocial]] relationships, and described it as being influenced by [[emo]]. "Cheerleader" was released on March 20, 2024, through [[Mom + Pop]], as the lead single from Robinson's third studio album, ''[[Smile! :D]]''. For his first solo release in two years, Robinson wanted to create something that people would enjoy "without context".<ref name="uproxx" /> It was accompanied by a [[music video]] where Robinson enters a [[virtual reality]]. The song peaked at number 12 on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''{{'s}} [[Dance/Electronic Songs]].

Multiple critics highlighted the contrast between the song's melody and lyrics, further noting its influence from [[emo]]. The song peaked at number 12 on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''{{'s}} [[Dance/Electronic Songs]].

== Background and composition ==

"Cheerleader" was [[Porter Robinson]]'s first solo release in two years. It was one of the first songs that Robinson wrote for his new "incomingmusical era".<ref name="clash" /> On writing the song, he said in a press release that he wanted to create something "that people could love with zero context – just instantaneous, universal, explosive connection".<ref name="uproxx" /> The lyrics depict the convoluted, [[parasocial]] relationship between musicians and their fans, one example being the line "She's got hearts in her eyes / Saying, 'Boy, you better watch the time / Cause if you're not mine I'd rather see you burned alive".<ref name="nme" /><ref name="genius" /> The song features Robinson's own vocals, which Robin Murray of ''[[Clash (magazine)|Clash]]'' described as "scintillating".<ref name="clash" />

An [[electropop]] song,<ref>{{Cite web |lastname="Seip |first=Nick |date=2024-07-29" |title=Porter Robinson ''Smile! :D'' review: Sincere/> and unvarnished |url=https://www.slantmagazine.com/music/porter-robinson-smile-album-review/ |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=[[Slant Magazinesynth-pop]] |languagesong,<ref name=en-US}}<"billboard" /ref> multiple critics noted the contrast between its melody and lyrics.<ref name="dork" /><ref name="pitchfork">{{Cite web |last=Joyce |first=Colin |date=July 26, 2024 |title=Porter Robinson: ''Smile! :D'' album review |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/porter-robinson-smile/ |access-date=2024-07-26 |website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |language=en-US |archive-date=July 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240726215626/https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/porter-robinson-smile/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Gillian Telling of ''[[People (magazine)|People]]'' wrote that "Cheerleader" is "more of a pop anthem with emo undertones", contrasting with Robinson's previous works; Telling said Robinson was "reinventing his sound".<ref name="people" /> Similarly, Cleber Facchi of ''Música Instantânea'' felt that the song shows Robinson having a "completely distinct approach" when compared to his previous releases due to its emo sound.<ref name="musica" /> Colin Joyce of ''[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]'' said that the track resembled the [[emo pop]] of [[Metro Station (band)|Metro Station]] and the post-[[hyperpop]] of [[Glaive (musician)|Glaive]] and Aldn.<ref name="pitchfork" /> Jason Lipshutz of ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' described it as "a [[synth-pop]] shot of adrenaline, with buzzing melodies and instrumental pile-ups that will leave you dizzy",<ref name="billboard" /> while Dan Harrison of [[Dork (magazine)|Dork]] noted the song's "bouncy synths and earworm melodies".<ref name="dork" /> Robin Murray of ''[[Clash (magazine)|Clash]]'' and Liberty Dunworth of ''[[NME]]'' described it as "explosive".<ref name="clash" /><ref name="nme" /> Paul Simpson of [[AllMusic]] described the verses as resembling [[Phoenix (band)|Phoenix]]'s [[indie pop]] and the chorus as "soaring, anthemic [and] spiked with punchy breakbeats".<ref name="Simpson" />

== Release and reception ==

"Cheerleader" was released on March 20, 2024, through [[Mom + Pop]], as the lead single from Robinson's third studio album, ''[[Smile! :D]]''.<ref Itname="uproxx" peaked at number 12 on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''{{'s}} [[Dance/Electronic Songs]].><ref name="chartdork" /> The song was accompanied by a music video directed by Hugh Mulhern and creative-directed by Bradley & Pablo,<ref name="people" /><ref name="clash" /> where Robinson enters a [[virtual reality]].<ref name="nme" /><ref name="uproxx" /> Harrison described "Cheerleader" as a highlight from the album due to its blend of depth and accessibility.<ref name="dork>{{Cite" web |last=Harrison |first=Dan |date=2024-07-26 |title=Porter Robinson – ''Smile! :D'' |url=https://readdork.com/albums/porter-robinson-smile-d/ |access-date=2024-07-26 |website=[[Dork (magazine)|Dork]] |language=en-US |archive-date=July 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240726225218/https://readdork.com/albums/porter-robinson-smile-d/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Lipshutz praised that Robinson had created "the complete opposite of background noise".<ref name="billboard" /> Matthew Kim of ''[[The Line of Best Fit]]'' wrote that the song "has the most euphoric hook of the year".<ref name="line" />{{Cite webA |last=Kim |first=Matthew |date=26 July 2024 |title=''Smile![[Clash :D(magazine)|Clash]]'' isreviewer Porterdescribed Robinson'sit mostas unflinching"anthemic".<ref workname="Clash yet2024" |url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/albums/porter-robinson-smile-most-unflinching-work-yet> |access-date=2024-07-26 |website=[[The Linesong ofpeaked Bestat Fit]]number |language=en-US12 |archive-date=July 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240726225202/https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/albums/porter-robinson-smile-most-unflinching-work-yet |url-status=live }}</ref> Aon ''[[ClashBillboard (magazine)|ClashBillboard]]''{{'s}} reviewer[[Dance/Electronic described it asSongs]].<ref name="anthemicchart".<ref />{{Cite webIt |date=2024-07-29is |title=Porteralso Robinsonfeatured –in ''Smile!the :D''soundtrack |url=https://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/porter-robinson-smile-d/of |access-date=2024-07-29the |website=video game ''[[ClashEA (magazine)|ClashSports FC 25]] |language=en-GB''{{nbsp}}(2024).<ref name="EA"/ref>

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==Release history==

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== References ==

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<ref name="clash">{{Cite web |last=Murray |first=Robin |date=2024-03-21 |title=Porter Robinson shares pop mission statement 'Cheerleader' |url=https://www.clashmusic.com/news/porter-robinson-shares-pop-mission-statement-cheerleader/ |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=[[Clash (magazine)|Clash]] |language=en-GB |archive-date=March 21, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240321102651/https://www.clashmusic.com/news/porter-robinson-shares-pop-mission-statement-cheerleader/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="billboard">{{Cite magazine |last=Lipshutz |first=Jason |date=2024-03-25 |title=Florrie's resilient 'The Lost Ones' and 4 more cool new pop songs this week |url=https://www.billboard.com/lists/florrie-the-lost-ones-new-pop-songs-this-week/ |access-date=2024-03-30 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |language=en-US |archive-date=April 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240414230621/https://www.billboard.com/lists/florrie-the-lost-ones-new-pop-songs-this-week/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="nme">{{Cite web |last=Dunworth |first=Liberty |date=2024-03-26 |title=Listen to Porter Robinson's explosive new single 'Cheerleader' |url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/listen-to-porter-robinson-explosive-new-single-cheerleader-3609909 |access-date=2024-03-30 |website=[[NME]] |language=en-AU |archive-date=April 4, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240404192748/https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/listen-to-porter-robinson-explosive-new-single-cheerleader-3609909 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="people">{{Cite web |last=Telling |first=Gillian |date=2024-03-20 |title=EDM superstar Porter Robinson is going pop! Listen to his first single 'Cheerleader' |url=https://people.com/edm-superstar-porter-robinson-is-going-pop-first-single-cheerleader-8611520 |access-date=2024-03-20 |website=[[People (magazine)|People]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240320191856/https://people.com/edm-superstar-porter-robinson-is-going-pop-first-single-cheerleader-8611520 |archive-date=2024-03-20 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="uproxx">{{Cite web |last=Armstrong |first=Megan |date=2024-03-20 |title=Porter Robinson can't escape a squad of obsessed dolls in his 'Cheerleader' video |url=https://uproxx.com/indie/porter-robinson-cheerleader-video/ |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=[[Uproxx]] |language=en-US |archive-date=March 21, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240321072332/https://uproxx.com/indie/porter-robinson-cheerleader-video/ |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="musica">{{Cite web |last=Facchi |first=Cleber |date=2024-03-25 |title=Porter Robinson abre passagem para nova fase na carreira com 'Cheerleader' |trans-title=Porter Robinson opens the way to a new phase in his career with 'Cheerleader' |url=https://musicainstantanea.com.br/porter-robinson-cheerleader-video/ |access-date=2024-03-30 |website=Música Instantânea |language=pt-BR |archive-date=March 30, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240330153422/https://musicainstantanea.com.br/porter-robinson-cheerleader-video/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="genius">{{Cite web |last=Partridge |first=Ken |date=March 21, 2024 |title=Porter Robinson examines the complexities of fan-artist relationships on new song 'Cheerleader' |url=https://genius.com/a/porter-robinson-examines-the-complexities-of-fan-artist-relationships-on-new-song-cheerleader |access-date=2024-06-05 |website=[[Genius (website)|Genius]] |language=en |archive-date=September 16, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240916160405/https://genius.com/a/porter-robinson-examines-the-complexities-of-fan-artist-relationships-on-new-song-cheerleader |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="pitchfork">{{Cite web |last=Joyce |first=Colin |date=July 26, 2024 |title=Porter Robinson: ''Smile! :D'' album review |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/porter-robinson-smile/ |access-date=2024-07-26 |website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |language=en-US |archive-date=July 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240726215626/https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/porter-robinson-smile/ |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="dork">{{Cite web |last=Harrison |first=Dan |date=2024-07-26 |title=Porter Robinson – ''Smile! :D'' |url=https://readdork.com/albums/porter-robinson-smile-d/ |access-date=2024-07-26 |website=[[Dork (magazine)|Dork]] |language=en-US |archive-date=July 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240726225218/https://readdork.com/albums/porter-robinson-smile-d/ |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="line">{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Matthew |date=26 July 2024 |title=''Smile! :D'' is Porter Robinson's most unflinching work yet |url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/albums/porter-robinson-smile-most-unflinching-work-yet |access-date=2024-07-26 |website=[[The Line of Best Fit]] |language=en-US |archive-date=July 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240726225202/https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/albums/porter-robinson-smile-most-unflinching-work-yet |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="Seip 2024">{{Cite web |last=Seip |first=Nick |date=2024-07-29 |title=Porter Robinson ''Smile! :D'' review: Sincere and unvarnished |url=https://www.slantmagazine.com/music/porter-robinson-smile-album-review/ |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=[[Slant Magazine]] |language=en-US |archive-date=July 30, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240730055417/https://www.slantmagazine.com/music/porter-robinson-smile-album-review/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Simpson">{{Cite web |last=Simpson |first=Paul |title=''Smile! :D'' review |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/smile%2521-d-mw0004280066 |access-date=2024-08-04 |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |language=en |archive-date=August 4, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804004900/https://www.allmusic.com/album/smile%2521-d-mw0004280066 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Clash 2024">{{Cite web |date=2024-07-29 |title=Porter Robinson – ''Smile! :D'' |url=https://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/porter-robinson-smile-d/ |access-date=2024-07-29 |website=[[Clash (magazine)|Clash]] |language=en-GB |archive-date=July 30, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240730055417/https://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/porter-robinson-smile-d/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="EA">{{cite web | title=''EA Sports FC 25'' – official soundtrack | publisher=[[Electronic Arts]] | date=2024-09-16 | url=https://www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-fc/fc-25/news/fc-25-soundtrack | access-date=2024-09-16 | archive-date=September 16, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240916160410/https://www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-fc/fc-25/news/fc-25-soundtrack | url-status=live }}</ref>

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