In this One Shot edition of Rewind & React, Adam and Rob dive into the kaleidoscopic world of Porter Robinson’s 2024 music video “Cheerleader.”
They break down the sensory overload of styles—live action, CGI, stop-motion, 2D and 3D animation—that collide to create a hyperpop visual journey about fandom, obsession, and the blurry lines between reality and fantasy.
Here’s what we’re covering:
The parasocial relationship at the heart of the video and how it compares to classics like Eminem’s Stan
The wild mashup of aesthetics—from karaoke rooms to kaiju sequences—that keep viewers on their toes
Nostalgia nods, from 90s “build-your-own-character” games to anime-inspired designs
How the video turns extreme fandom into a looping narrative of gummies, Godzilla, and surreal transformations
A closer look at Porter’s creative process in building Cheerleader’s sound
Plus, the guys cap things off with a new trivia game—Porter Robinson or Gwen Stefani?—where cheerleaders meet Hollaback Girls in a battle of pop culture facts.
Cheerleader may be a recent release, but it’s already pushing the boundaries of what a music video can be.
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