Ninajirachi & Porter Robinson Unite On Vivid Single ‘WannaCry’

Australian producer Ninajirachi and American electronic icon Porter Robinson have officially released their highly anticipated collaboration, ‘WannaCry’. The track marks a monumental full-circle moment for the two artists, blending distinct eras of digital youth culture into a high-octane electronic single.

For Ninajirachi, the release carries a powerful, almost surreal personal story. Over a decade ago, her first-ever concert experience as a teenager was watching Porter Robinson perform live at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre. To watch her return to that exact same stage earlier this month for her sold-out Dark Crystal V show, and now team up with Robinson on an official track, makes ‘WannaCry’ feel less like a standard industry team-up and more like a true full-circle triumph. Written from the perspective of the infamous 2017 WannaCry ransomware virus, the single cleverly reframes digital malice into a tender, dynamic narrative that fuses Ninajirachi’s sharp, maximalist production with Robinson’s signature electropop songwriting.

Having already generated massive energy when road-tested across major festival stages like Coachella, EDC Las Vegas, Primavera Sound, Dark Mofo, and Project Glow, ‘WannaCry’ lives up to every bit of the built-up hype. Rather than feeling like a superficial crossover, the track delivers a genuine, high-spirited meeting of minds. There is a distinct nostalgic warmth running through its high-definition synth work, evoking the same emotional, community-driven spirit of Robinson’s classic collaboration ‘Shelter’ with Madeon, while remaining undeniably rooted in Ninajirachi’s forward-thinking sound design. It stands as a brilliant moment of creative validation, marking a true passing-of-the-torch shift as Ninajirachi transitions seamlessly from inspired teenage fan to an artist actively shaping the global electronic landscape.

The single arrives during a landmark period for Ninajirachi following her acclaimed debut album, I Love My Computer. Accompanied by an official visualizer, Ninajirachi is set to take ‘WannaCry’ to major international crowds this week with upcoming performances at Lollapalooza on the Airbnb Stage and Iowa’s Hinterland Music Festival.