The music video pays homage to Porcelain Black's high school experiences, where she was constantly teased by "snobby rich kids", but never gave in to the pressure of her peers around her.

"This Is What Rock n' Roll Looks Like" garnered mixed reviews from critics, most of whom were shocked by Porcelain Black's image and sounds but favored her apparent perception of herself as the "offspring" of fellow musicians Britney Spears and Marilyn Manson and their individual styles.

Porcelain Black performed the song on the Late Show with David Letterman, marking her debut televised appearance.

[8] Vocally, Porcelain Black sings as if straining through "a maze of razorblades," according to Steven J. Horowitz of YRB Magazine.

[4]"This Is What Rock n' Roll Looks Like" received generally mixed reviews by critics, most of whom were surprised with Porcelain Black's outgoing persona and the pop production by RedOne.

Gerrick D. Kennedy of the Los Angeles Times complimented the song's production by stating that it could have been used by Lady Gaga.

[11] Allison Stewart of The Washington Post gave "This Is What Rock ‘n’ Roll Looks Like” a mixed review, describing Porcelain Black as a "girl-fronted version of Mötley Crüe circa Dr.

[12] Jon Wiederhorn of Inked dubbed the song "a [sic] euphoric digital feast of raspy melodic vocals, four-to-the-floor beats, and keyboards that buzz like electric guitars.

[15][16] A music video for "This Is What Rock n' Roll Looks Like" was shot and directed by Sanaa Hamri[17] at Citrus College in Glendora, California.

[18] Porcelain Black discussed the idea behind the music video for "This Is What Rock n' Roll Looks Like" with AOL's Carlos Ramirez, stating it was based on real life experiences.

[19] Attending high school, Porcelain Black was surrounded by "snotty rich kids" who would tease her saying "You're a fucking freak, what's your problem?

[20] In an interview with AOL Music's Contessa Gayles, Porcelain Black discussed the concept of the video as revenge.

[23] Porcelain Black performed the song as the opening act for Lil Wayne on the I Am Music II tour.

[8][24] Porcelain Black made her first ever television appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman on Thursday, July 21, 2011.

[4] Porcelain Black wore a leather, leotard-like bustiere number, complete with mesh, fringe and metallic studs as she whipped her black-and-blonde hair around, while prancing across the stage with her gothic dancers.

[4] In an interview with AOL's NoiseCreep, Porcelain Black described her first televised appearance as "intense, amazing, surreal", revealing that prior to the performance she was very nervous stating "Oh my god!

"[4] Porcelain Black walked down the runway in a camouflage corset designed by Falguni and Shane Peacock at the 2012 Spring Fashion Week, as her song played in the background.

Shaffer of IGN noticed that no such comparison was made; instead, the classroom setting was criticized while the presence of Lil Wayne was appreciated.