skrillex

With Skrillex being one of the biggest DJs in the world, it’s no surprise that TMZ are trying to follow his every waking moment.  Regardless, this video is quite surprising. Instead of simply ignoring this TMZ reporter, Skril ended up taking the dude’s camera, interviewing him and then saying, “Follow your dreams, brother.” The guy […]

When Ty Acord, aka Scout, joined Issues, he got a reality check. Up until that point, he had been making music for fun on his own time, but Issues gave him a reason to crank out quality work on a deadline. Watch Scout talk about joining the band, working at Staples, and how he went […]

Before Sonny Moore was commanding clubs as Skrillex, he fronted post-hardcore outfit From First To Last. After joining the band at the age of 16, he recorded two LPs: Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has A Body Count and Heroine. During a recent interview with Katie Couric, he touched on his roots and how they shaped him into the […]

Before he was the king of bass drops, Skrillex a.k.a. Sonny Moore fronted post-hardcore/screamo band From First To Last. Here he is at Warped Tour 2004, discussing emo music and the meaning of the word itself. During his protest, Moore claims that Simon & Garfunkel were the founders of emo, calling them “Dashboard in the […]

So the other day, I had to Google “Vic Fuentes.” Standard. Your everyday Vic check-in. But not that fateful day. Normalcy fell to the wayside when we were greeted not with “Vic fuentes age” or “vic fuentes married” but with “VIC FUENTES IS MY DAD FANFIC” as a suggested search.  I stepped away, thought that […]

ORIGINAL POST: April 14, 2015 @ 12 p.m. ET Guitar Hero has just announced the long-awaited new version of their game, Guitar Hero Live, which boasts two modes—one which allows you to play to “real crowds” and the other, GHTV, which they describe as “the world's first playable music video network,” where you can choose to […]

Thank the heavens; Skrillex has released his full set from the Ultra Music Festival in Miami for your viewing pleasure on YouTube. In typical skrl fashion, the set is completely over-the-top, with guest stars and a random dive into Sum 41’s “Fat Lip” (because why not?). Check it out below—if you have an hour to […]

Skrillex is currently streaming a live 24-hour DJ set, which you can watch right now. The former From First To Last frontman is joined by fellow EDM DJ, Diplo. Both artists will be marathon-ing through their regular sleep cycles for the event. Read more: 16 people hospitalized during Skrillex concert in Chicago Skrillex also recently teamed up with […]

Skrillex has dropped a new video for his bangin' track, “Dirty Vibes, which features G-DRAGON, 2NE1 and Diplo. Check out the rowdy new clip below and let us know your thoughts! While “Dirty Vibes” is originally taken from Skrillex's full-length album, Recess, today he released a remix EP centered around the track. You can purchase the effort on […]

According to a report from NBC Chicago, 16 attendees were hospitalized during Skrillex's concert this past Saturday evening at Navy Pier in Chicago. An EMS source confirmed that many of those that were hospitalized had reportedly overdosed on drugs and were also underage, therefore they were transported to local children's hospitals.  The promoter of the show […]

Back in June, Srillex, one of the highest paid DJs in the world, performed at the gorgeous Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado for his Mothership Tour. The entire two-hour set was streamed live online at the time but has now been made available by Live Nation. Check out the HD footage below, and let us […]

Forbes has released their Electronic Cash Kings list, ranking the highest paid DJs in the world. Calvin Harris topped the list with $66 million, more than double that of 2nd place David Guetta. Familiar face Skrillex a.k.a. Sonny Moore managed to come in 9th place, earning $16.5 million, which is probably way more money (in one year) […]

After finishing his 2014 Mothership tour, Skrillex has announced a 27-date fall tour with support from DJ Snake, A$AP Ferg, Big Gigantic, DJ Mustard, GTA, Nadastrom, Tokimonsta, Kaytranada, Tchami, Branchez, Vindata and Jen Lasher. You can check out the full list of dates and locations below. Tickets go on sale August 14. Additionally, skrl has […]

Photographer: Mary-Beth Blankenship We sent photographer Mary-Beth Bankenship to Manchester, Tenn. to document the 2014 installment of the Bonnaroo Music And Arts Festival. As with years prior, many of our favorite artists were there to perform on stages big and small, including Jack White, The Flaming Lips, The Bouncing Souls, Vampire Weekend, Skrillex, Skinny Lister, Cake, […]

From First To Last are commemorating the upcoming  10-year anniversary of Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has A Body Count with a revamped version of their 2004 single “Note To Self” with newly recruited vocalist Spencer Sotelo (of Periphery.) They've also posted a teaser of the next re-recording for “Ride The Wings Of Pestilence” on Instagram. Check out the new version […]

Austin City Limits Music Festival is back for its 13th year and will be headlined by Pearl Jam, Outkast, Skrillex, Beck and Calvin Harris. Other bands performing include AFI, CHVRCHES and the Gaslight Anthem. You can check out the full lineup below. The 2014 edition of the Austin City Limits Music Festival happens October 3-5 […]

A number of concert-related incidents, some of which ended in tragedy, have recently been making headlines throughout the music community. Stage diving, in one form or another, has been the primary culprit in a recent string of injuries (varying from minor to fatal) and in some cases lawsuits have occurred. The act itself is inherently […]

Skrillex has released a new music video for “Ragga Bomb,” his new collaboration with Ragga Twins, which is taken from his latest album, Recess. The video, which you can watch below, may be skrl's craziest yet, featuring a heated lightsaber fight at the end. Yes: The new Skrillex video has lightsabers. Watch it below! Tell us […]

Our favorite scene frontman-turned-EDM mogul, Skrillex a.k.a. Sonny Moore, has been very busy as of late: First, he announced his massive Mothership Tour, which will take the DJ's massive live show all over North America; then (the next day), he released a surprise album out of nowhere titled Recess. Today, skrl has released a new tour diary from […]