Popcrush » Skrillex

A$AP Rocky + Skrillex Party in the Dominican Republic in 'Wild for the Night' Video

Jessica Sager — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 01:11:56 +0000

A$AP Rocky and his pal Skrillex spent the night in the Dominican Republic getting wild for their ‘Wild for the Night’ video — which was less about partying than you’d think. The first two minutes are free of music and focus on the violence and poverty of parts of the country, zooming in on slums, [...]

Skrillex Forced to Cancel Full Flex Express Tour Due to 'Set Backs'

Kat Lee — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:58:40 +0000

Bad news for Skrillex fans who were hoping to catch the dub-step artist on his Full Flex Express Tour through Canada this July! The 'Bangarang' DJ has been forced to cancel the five-date tour due to issues with securing a train as well as booking some of the acts he wanted for the shows. He posted a message to his Facebook reading:
It is with huge

Synthpop + EDM Artists Who Have Reinvented Themselves

Scott Shetler — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:15:39 +0000

These days, synthpop and EDM (electronic dance music) are so popular that everybody wants a piece of the action. Lots of artists who started out in other genres have branched out into synthpop or EDM, reinventing their sound and sometimes changing their entire image. Pop stars like Gwen Stefani and Nicki Minaj originally created music with [...]

fun., Skrillex, Alex Clare + More to Perform at Ottawa Bluesfest 2013

Scott Shetler — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:47:39 +0000

Thinking about a summer road trip north of the border? If so, you may want to consider scheduling it around the Ottawa Bluesfest, which has nabbed fun., Skrillex, Baauer, Alex Clare, Weezer and many more big names for its 2013 event.

Skrillex, Diplo, A-Trak Launch YouTube Channel Called POTATO

Scott Shetler — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:30:31 +0000

Skrillex and his EDM contemporaries have revolutionized popular music, and now they're trying to do the same in the world of online video.

With the help of Diplo, A-Trak and Boys Noize, Skrillex has created POTATO, a new YouTube channel that promises to "bring back the spirit of early music television for the digital and mobile era."

Skrillex Nabs Best Dance Recording + Best Dance / Electronica Album Trophies at 2013 Grammys

Jessica Sager — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:46:16 +0000

Skrillex was the winner of two trophies before the 2013 Grammys even officially started! The reigning EDM king won the Best Dance Recording and Best Dance/Electronica Album Grammys for ‘Bangarang.’ He brought his collaborator Sirah along for the ride, and the adorable brunette — with a gray streak, no less — was visibly thrilled at [...]

Skrillex Collaborating With Cirque du Soleil for Las Vegas Residency

Kat Lee — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 03:12:59 +0000

In the past few years, EDM has set itself on a steady course for world domination. Now, not even Vegas is safe. Skrillex and a slew of other DJs like Zedd and Sebastian Ingrosso of Swedish House Mafia have teamed up with the legendary Cirque du Soleil to create LIGHT, a new EDM-inspired club at the [...]

Kanye West, Lady Gaga, Skrillex + More Donate Clothes for Sandy Relief

Jeff Giles — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:28:49 +0000

Are you interested in expanding your wardrobe while helping the victims of Hurricane Sandy? Good news! A bevy of stars have donated a closet’s worth of one-of-a-kind items to be sold off in fashion auctions for charity. Billboard reports that the initiative, dubbed Re/Create, has rounded up an eclectic list of celebrities — including Kanye [...]

Skrillex Releases Video for Ellie Goulding Collabo 'Summit,' Has Slew of Unreleased Tracks

Jeff Giles — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:00:50 +0000

Cheer up, brokenhearted Skrellie fans! Skrillex and Ellie Goulding may not be dating anymore, but he promises they're still pals, and would love to collaborate with her again -- and as a token of proof, he's just posted an official video for 'Summit,' the song that started their union in and out of the studio.

Skrillex, 'Leaving' – Song Review

Scott Shetler — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 23:30:06 +0000

What does a superstar artist do when seemingly the entire music world begins to copy his style? He leaves it behind. That’s what dubstep-influenced EDM star Skrillex does on his new song, the appropriately-titled ‘Leaving.’ ‘Leaving’ eschews Skrillex’s signature dubstep wobble for moody electronics and distorted voices atop mild percussion clanging, resulting in a chilled-out [...]

Skrillex, Calvin Harris + More to Perform Live on New Year's Eve

Scott Shetler — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 23:40:20 +0000

EDM is where it's at on New Year's Eve this year. Skrillex, Calvin Harris, Afrojack, Avicii and Moby are among the electronic artists ringing in 2013 with live performances across the country.

A$AP Rocky Wilds Out On Skrillex-Produced Track 'Wild For the Night'

Trent Fitzgerald — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 04:05:04 +0000

After the fantastic posse track '1 Train' leaked online, another eclectic A$AP Rocky joint has surfaced featuring dubstep producer Skrillex. The song 'Wild For the Night' is a crazy tune that should make dub heads giddy in the clubs.

A$AP Rocky Talks Skrillex and Florence + the Machine Collaborations

Jessica Sager — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 23:00:40 +0000

A$AP Rocky‘s ‘Long.Live.A$AP’ is finally on the way in January, and he’s got some pretty surprising collaborators. The ‘Goldie’ MC has tracks with Florence + the Machine and Skrillex on his upcoming record, and the tracks came about in pretty surprising ways. “It’s an honor that people from different genres really appreciate my music,” A$AP [...]

Ellie Goulding Opens Up About Skrillex Split

Jessica Sager — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 18:00:39 +0000

Ellie Goulding and Skrillex were a super cute couple, so the music world was bummed to hear that they split. Goulding, who is usually pretty private, finally opened up about why they broke up.

Skrillex + Ellie Goulding Split

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:20:50 +0000

Sometimes love just ain't enough. Dubstep DJ Skrillex and his singer girlfriend Ellie Goulding have reportedly ended their incredibly long-distance relationship. She is largely based in the U.K., while he is in the U.S., meaning their was an ocean between them, making it increasingly difficult to be together. Boo!

No. 4 Halloween Video: Skrillex, 'First of the Year (Equinox)'

Michael Gallucci — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:43:25 +0000

Skrillex‘s brief nod to Mike Oldfield’s ‘The Exorcist’ theme perfectly fits the eerie mood of this three-minute Halloween video. The storyline revolves around an oily playground perv who corners a little girl in an abandoned basement. However, things don’t turn out so well for the guy when the girl works some voodoo on the dude [...]

Skrillex Gets Animated for Cameo in Disney's 'Wreck-It Ralph'

Scott Shetler — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:00:20 +0000

Here's the latest evidence that EDM is continuing its infiltration into mainstream pop culture: We already knew that Skrillex was creating music for the Disney animated film 'Wreck-It Ralph,' but now Mixmag is reporting that the DJ will make a cameo in the movie as a cartoon version of himself.

Skrillex + This Mop – Celeb Look-Alikes

Cristin Maher — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 17:00:37 +0000

That mop looks a lot like Skrillex… or does Skrillex look a lot like that mop? Either way, the Grammy-winning EDM hit maker has found an inanimate doppelganger in this serious-looking floor scrubber… It must be the hair, er, yarns? Do you agree? Weigh in by casting your vote below. [button href="http://popcrush.com/zendaya-cassie-celeb-look-alikes/" title="Next: See Zendaya's Celebrity [...]

Ellie Goulding Says She and Boyfriend Skrillex Motivate Each Other

Jessica Sager — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 21:43:52 +0000

You know those couples that are so cute that they actually make you a little sick? Skrillex and Ellie Goulding aren't one of those couples -- because they're incredibly adorable without being cheesy. The lighter-haired half of the usually private pair, who have been dating since November 2011, opened up about their relationship and why it works.

2012 Made in America Festival: Full Lineup Announced

Scott Shetler — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:49:08 +0000

The full lineup for Jay-Z's Made in America festival is now official. In addition to previously announced performers Rita Ora, Calvin Harris and Skrillex, the Labor Day weekend event in Philadelphia will feature Drake, Pearl Jam, Janelle Monae and legendary rappers Run DMC.

Skrillex Working on Music for Disney Animated Film 'Wreck-It Ralph'

Scott Shetler — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:40:41 +0000

Skrillex and Disney don't seem like a natural pairing, but maybe that's why this collaboration sounds so exciting. The dubstep-influenced DJ has announced he will write music for the upcoming Disney Animation film 'Wreck-It Ralph,' according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Skrillex to Score Selena Gomez Movie 'Spring Breakers'

Jessica Sager — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 21:28:46 +0000

Skrillex is adding another honor to his resume to list alongside his Grammys. The EDM superstar is scoring ‘Spring Breakers,’ the highly anticipated Selena Gomez flick. Rolling Stone reports that part of why Skrillex agreed to the gig is because director Harmony Korine trusted him to make his own decisions. “I think this film is [...]

Ellie Goulding May Move to L.A. for Skrillex + Drop New Album in October

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 06:00:58 +0000

Ellie Goulding has a couple of big maybes in her life. The British singer may move to Los Angeles to be closer to her boyfriend Skrillex. She is also finishing her new album, which she hopes to drop in October.

Kaskade + Skrillex Make Ears Bleed in New 'Lick It' Video

Nadine Cheung — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:10:02 +0000

Kaskade and Skrillex have teamed up on ‘Lick It,’ the newest song from Kaskade’s ‘Fire & Ice’ album, and now the EDM artists have unveiled a brand-new video for the track. The clip follows a distressed girl walking through snow-covered streets as the thumping song grows bigger. Mascara is dripping from her eyes and blood [...]

2012 Outside Lands Lineup: Skrillex, Norah Jones + More to Perform

Cristin Maher — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:33:57 +0000

The lineup for 2012's Outside Lands music festival has been announced, and among the various artists scheduled to perform are Skrillex and Norah Jones. The Grammy-nominated dubstep DJ/producer and the angelic, award-winning singer-songwriter will both hit the stage at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, Calif., for the 2012 installment of Outside Lands.