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Porter Robinson‑Ninajirachi single release
Entities: Porter Robinson · Ninajirachi · I Love Cats/NLV Records · WannaCry · Coachella
Overview
Australian producer Ninajirachi and American electronic artist Porter Robinson issued their first joint track, “WannaCry,” on 28 July 2026. The song debuted during Ninajirachi’s Coachella performance and draws its concept from the 2017 WannaCry ransomware attack, presenting the malware’s perspective in a melodic, hyper‑pop‑leaning style.
The collaboration stems from a long‑standing connection that began when the two met as teenagers at a Sydney concert and later re‑connected when Ninajirachi opened for Robinson on his 2025 Australian tour. Robinson recorded his parts in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, while Ninajirachi contributed from Chicago during Lollapalooza. The track blends punchy synths with emotional depth, reflecting both artists’ fascination with digital culture.
Released through NLV Records (also noted as I Love Cats/NLV Records), “WannaCry” follows Ninajirachi’s acclaimed debut album *I Love My Computer* and a series of ARIA‑Award wins, and adds to Robinson’s decade‑long influence on modern electronic music, including his recent album *SMILE!*. The single quickly garnered widespread attention on streaming platforms and music press, with Robinson noting unexpected listener responses. Both artists plan to promote the release with upcoming festival appearances, including Lollapalooza and Hinterland Music Festival.
Timeline
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6 days ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesPorter Robinson and Ninajirachi Release Debut Single “WannaCry”Porter Robinson and Australian DJ‑producer Ninajirachi released their debut collaborative single “WannaCry” on July 28, 2026, sparking broad listener interest and highlighting their long‑standing creative link.
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9 days ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesNinajirachi and Porter Robinson release collaborative single “WannaCry”Ninajirachi and Porter Robinson debut the collaborative electronic single “WannaCry”, premiered at Coachella and inspired by the 2017 ransomware attack.
Sources
archynetys.com · backseatmafia.com · billboard.com · indienative.com