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Shelter (Porter Robinson and Madeon song)

"Shelter" is a 2016 non-album single by American electronic musician Porter Robinson and French DJ and producer Madeon.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 9, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Shelter is a 2016 non-album single by American electronic musician Porter Robinson and French DJ and producer Madeon. It is their only collaboration and was released on August 11, 2016. The song inspired an animated music video produced with A-1 Pictures and was later included in the soundtrack of FIFA 17. It was part of the international electronic music scene, with marketing and touring that reached Canadian audiences.

Background

Shelter was written and produced by Porter Robinson and Madeon and issued as a standalone single. It marked their only official collaboration as recording artists.

Music video

The song received an animated music video produced in collaboration with A-1 Pictures. The video was based on an original story by Porter Robinson.

Live promotion

Robinson and Madeon supported the release with the Shelter Live Tour. The tour began in 2016 and continued into 2017 across multiple regions.

Cultural impact

Beyond its single release, Shelter was included in the soundtrack for FIFA 17. It became one of the best-known songs associated with both artists.

Key facts

  • Only collaboration between Porter Robinson and Madeon.
  • Released as a non-album single on August 11, 2016.
  • Music video produced in collaboration with A-1 Pictures.
  • Featured in the soundtrack of EA Sports' FIFA 17.
  • Supported by the Shelter Live Tour from 2016 to 2017.
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Canadian context

The song was part of the broader international electronic music scene and was marketed and toured globally, including in North America, which includes Canadian audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Who performed "Shelter"?
"Shelter" was performed by Porter Robinson and Madeon.
When was "Shelter" released?
It was released as a single on August 11, 2016.
Is "Shelter" on an album?
No. It was released as a non-album single.
Who animated the music video?
The music video was produced in collaboration with A-1 Pictures.
Was "Shelter" used in a video game?
Yes. It was featured in the soundtrack for FIFA 17.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shelter_(Porter_Robinson_and_Madeon_song)
    Supports: Release date, artists, non-album single status, length, genre, music video collaboration, and FIFA 17 soundtrack mention.
  2. SoundCloud — https://soundcloud.com/porter-robinson/porter-robinson-madeon-shelter-5
    Supports: Official track posting and release timing.
  3. Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28268502
    Supports: Canonical identification and basic work metadata, where available.