Updated: 10/06/2025 00:09:09
Skrillex
Skrillex (Sonny John Moore) is an American electronic music producer, DJ and performer known for pioneering modern bass-heavy electronic music across dubstep, EDM and related genres. He actively releases singles and albums (recent and archival releases include Quest For Fire, Way Back, Leave Me Like This and a 2025 album PR), tours internationally, and distributes official press assets via Atlantic Records while maintaining a strong multimedia and direct-to-fan presence (official site, YouTube, mailing lists and third-party fan tools).
Artist identity and background
Sonny John Moore performs as Skrillex — an internationally recognized producer/DJ whose career spans solo releases, collaborations, and cross-genre production that helped shape modern bass music. [1]
Awards, recognition and festival profile
The project has received multiple industry accolades (including Grammy recognition) and frequent appearances at major festivals, underscoring both commercial and critical impact. [2]
Fan engagement, mailing lists and direct-to-fan tools
The official site supports newsletters and integrates third-party fan platforms (e.g., Laylo) to manage releases, direct engagement and promotional campaigns with fans. [3]
Legal, privacy and terms
Standard legal and privacy policies are published on the official site to govern marketing consent, data/privacy practices and terms of use for fans and subscribers. [4]
Multimedia presence and official channels
Official music videos, uploads and video assets are centralized on the artist’s YouTube channel and embedded across promotional sites and press pages. [5]
Production style and collaborations
Production is rooted in dubstep, EDM and bass music with notable collaborations across pop and electronic artists; Skrillex is widely cited for genre-defining sound design and cross-genre work. [6]
Recent releases and major albums
Official channels and press materials document recent singles and albums, including tracks like "Way Back" and "Leave Me Like This," the 2023 album Quest For Fire, and subsequent 2025 release press assets distributed by Atlantic Records. [7]
Record label relationship and press resources
Skrillex’s official press, downloadable bios, photos, press kits and media contacts are maintained through Atlantic Records’ artist press page for coordinated media distribution. [8]
Touring and live performances
Tour dates and live-event listings are published on the official site and integrated Songkick widgets; touring is a primary activity with festival and headline shows worldwide. [9]
Visual branding and promotional assets
Consistent visual identity and high-resolution press imagery are provided via the official site and Atlantic press resources for marketing, tour promotion and media use. [10]
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Additional Sources:
11. 2025 album PR document (Atlantic Records) [https://press.atlanticrecords.com/sites/g/files/g2000014001/files/2025-04/SKRILLEX%20F_CK%20U%20SKRILLEX%20YOU%20THINK%20UR%20ANDY%20WARHOL%20BUT%20UR%20NOT%20ALBUM%20PR%20FINAL.docx]
12. Atlantic Records — Skrillex press page [https://press.atlanticrecords.com/skrillex]
13. Laylo (fan engagement tool referenced by official site) [https://laylo.com/]
14. Official privacy policy [https://www.skrillex.com/privacy]
15. Official Skrillex website [https://www.skrillex.com]
16. Official YouTube channel (TheOfficialSkrillex) [https://www.youtube.com/theofficialskrillex]
17. Press photo / artwork asset [https://press.atlanticrecords.com/sites/g/files/g2000014001/files/2023-01/Skrillex%20press%20photo.jpg?itok=gcrVHqww]
18. Skrillex — Wikipedia (background, collaborations, awards) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skrillex]
19. Songkick artist listings for tour dates [https://www.songkick.com/artists/3084961]