“I feel so lame.” That's the introductory lyric on L.A.-based producer Chet Porter's first original release since 2016. “The Longest Day Ever” is a spotlight of honesty that burst forth in a stream of consciousness. It opens in a psychedelic haze Porter's lyrics paint the picture of a man coming to grips: "Breathe in / Let go / Chill out / Slow down / Who cares / So what / Calm down." Then it explodes in electronic maximalism. The single's unresolved aura ironically indicates Porter's burgeoning direction. His breakout success around Chelsea Cutler collab “Stay” (which has more than 12 million streams on Spotify) led to a direct opening slot on Odesza's critically-acclaimed arena tour. Many in the industry saw him as “next up,” but that success led to years of anxious soul searching.