Skrillex

Skrillex is the stage name of American electronic music producer and DJ Sonny John Moore. His aggressive, bass-heavy productions helped popularize brostep and dubstep in the early 2010s.

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Brostep: A dubstep style marked by aggressive midrange bass, abrupt drops, and dense, high-impact production. Its distorted bass and dramatic drops became hallmarks of Skrillex’s early sound.
From First to Last: An American post-hardcore band whose lineup included Sonny Moore as lead vocalist. Moore first became known publicly as the band’s singer before adopting the Skrillex name.
Diplo: An American DJ and producer known for dance music projects including Major Lazer and Jack Ü. Their duo Jack Ü joined Skrillex’s production style with Diplo’s dancehall and pop influences.
Recess (album): Skrillex’s 2014 debut studio album, featuring collaborations across electronic and global music scenes. The album gathers his genre-crossing production into his first full-length release.
2010s dubstep boom: A surge in dubstep’s international popularity during the early 2010s, especially in North American festivals and popular music. Skrillex became one of the most visible artists associated with this expansion.
Dubstep: An electronic music genre that developed in South London around sparse rhythms, deep bass, and syncopated percussion. Skrillex adapted dubstep’s bass-centered structure for a louder, more densely produced sound.
Sonny Moore: Sonny John Moore is an American musician who performs as Skrillex. This is the birth name behind Skrillex’s stage identity and career.
Jack Ü: An electronic music duo formed by Skrillex and Diplo. The project produced a more collaborative, pop-facing chapter of Skrillex’s career.
Bangarang: A 2011 extended play by Skrillex whose title track became one of his best-known songs. Its rapid, high-impact sound helped establish his festival-era identity.
EDM festival: A large live event centered on electronic dance music performances and DJ sets. His high-energy sets suited the growing scale and spectacle of North American dance festivals.