Something Comforting

"Something Comforting" is a song recorded by American electronic music producer Porter Robinson. Released on March 10, 2020 as the second single from his second studio album Nurture, the song was written and produced by Robinson himself. Robinson also provided the vocals for the track. The song is representative of Robinson's struggles with creative blocks and depression.[1]

"Something Comforting"
Single by Porter Robinson
from the album Nurture
ReleasedMarch 10, 2020
RecordedJune 14, 2015 – August 8, 2019
Length
  • 4:42 (album version)
  • 4:29 (video version)
LabelMom + Pop
Songwriter(s)Porter Robinson
Producer(s)Porter Robinson
Porter Robinson singles chronology
"Get Your Wish"
(2020)		 "Something Comforting"
(2020)		 "Mirror"
(2020)

Composition
"I went through a pretty intense creative struggle and depression in the years like 2015, 2016...but it was during that time that I wrote this section of 'Something Comforting'...and that was the very first thing that I knew I was going to keep. And I've probably listened to it, like, ten thousand times, maybe more."

 — Robinson in a video to fans[2]

Some time after the release of his Worlds album, Robinson had a creative struggle and went through a depressive episode which lasted for a few years.[3] During this period, Robinson began working on songs from Nurture, including "Something Comforting". He started the song by writing the instrumental hook, which he got attached to and listened to repeatedly. This beginning marked the start of his work on the Nurture album.[4] However, he didn't finish writing the lyrics until 2019, when he had already written ten other songs.[5]

The song features Robinson's natural voice, along with a version of his own voice that is modified to be higher and more feminine.[2][3][6] The song switches between the two voices, notably at the end, where the voice used frequently alternates.[6] The lyrics are about his feelings from 2015.[5]

Release

Robinson stated that he initially wanted "Something Comforting" to be the first track from Nurture to be released, though "Get Your Wish" ended up being the first release.[2] "Something Comforting" was released on March 10, 2020.

Nine days after the release of "Something Comforting", the site nurtu.re was launched, featuring virtual playgrounds for the Nurture singles.[7][8]

Music video

On March 25, 2020, fifteen days after the single was first released, the music video for "Something Comforting" was released.

Similar to the video for "Get Your Wish", the video features Robinson and is set on a platform with a flat background. The platform has a forest theme, with features such as grass and rocks. Throughout the video, he can be seen performing certain actions, such as planting seeds.[9] At the climax, Robinson can be seen stepping off the platform,[10] which results in him floating in the air. In an interview with Peter Robinson from Popjustice, Robinson stated that the video is meant to represent the struggle of being stuck in his studio, and the darkness surrounding the platform represents "the uncertainty of life outside your routines."[10]

Charts
Chart (2020) Peak
position
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[11] 12

Release history
Version Region Date Format(s) Label
Original Various March 10, 2020
Mom + Pop
Music video March 25, 2020 Streaming

References
  1. Bein, Kat (2020-03-13). "First Spin: The Week's Best New Dance Tracks From Porter Robinson, Loud Luxury, Breakbot & More". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
  2. Robinson, Porter (March 10, 2020). "about 'Something Comforting'". Twitter. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
  3. Walker, Sophie (2020-08-27). "Porter Robinson: Ego Death". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
  4. "Porter Robinson - "Something Comforting"". Stereogum. 2020-03-10. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
  5. Steeves, Audrey (2020-09-09). "Interview: Beautiful Things and What They Mean to Porter Robinson". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
  6. Hunt, Ryan (2020-03-18). "'Something Comforting' from Porter Robinson to bring you back to life". Dance Music NW. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
  7. Active Theory (March 19, 2020). "We worked with @porterrobinson to launch https://nurtu.re, an immersive multiplayer experience featuring environments inspired by singles from his upcoming album. More coming soon #webgl". Twitter. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
  8. Evenson, Austin (2020-03-20). "Porter Robinson launches virtual listening experience for 'Nurture'". Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
  9. Watson, Harrison (2020-03-29). "Porter Robinson drops touching new video for latest track 'Something Comforting'". We Rave You. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
  10. Robinson, Peter (2020-03-25). "Porter Robinson interview: "My greatest desire is to feel understood" • Popjustice". Popjustice. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
  11. "Porter Robinson Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
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