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Skrillex Collaborating With Cirque du Soleil for Las Vegas Residency

Kat Lee — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 02:32:05 +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 [...]

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, 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.

22 Music Artists Who Made Themselves Known In 2012

DJ Digital — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 02:55:24 +0000

2012 was a year that introduced us to a lot of brand new artists, and gave a lot of others who have been in the game for a minute, their proper time to shine. From the underground world of hip-hop, to the mainstream and country, our ears got a lot of great music from a slew of musical talent

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 [...]

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!

See the Track List for Michael Jackson's 'Bad 25′

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:36:50 +0000

The estate of Michael Jackson has unveiled the track listing to its ‘Bad 25′ anniversary deluxe box set. The three-CD plus DVD collection, which arrives in stores on Sept. 18, is in commemoration of the original album’s release 25 years ago in 1987.

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.

This Guy's Impression Of Dubstep Sounds Exactly Like Dubstep [VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 23:33:18 +0000

Dubstep is a genre of music that you either love or hate. There is no in between. From the glitchy sound effects from Skrillex to the beautiful chords and wobbly basslines from Flux Pavilion, the genre is famous for "melting faces" from nightclubs filled by hundreds to festivals attended by tens of thousands.

Skrillex Is Worth $15 Million, Do You Still Think Dubstep Is A Joke?

DJ Digital — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:26:45 +0000

The official Forbes Celebrity 100 List is out, and while J-Lo topped the list followed by Oprah, Bieber and rest of the usual suspects, it was #92 that caught my eye. Right between Tina Fey and Larry The Cable Guy, I noticed a familiar pale face sporting his signature over-sized nerd frames. His name is Skrillex, and according to Forbes, he's worth a cool $15 million.

Watch As Club-Scene Tots Critique Skrillex & Dubstep Music [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:24:41 +0000

It's no secret, dubstep music is the latest fad amongst many teenagers and young adults. Around the globe, dubstep parties are happening and it seems to be quiet popular amongst those in their college years. However, the folks with Noisey sat a group of tots down and asked them to say what they thought about "Bangarang," by Skrillex.

Parents Were Terrified Of The Beastie Boys Back In 1986 [VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:40:05 +0000

When you think about the media challenges that parents face in this day and age, it almost makes the 80's look like Sunday School. If you pick up the iPod of anyone under the age of 18 you are likely to find tunes from Weezy, Gaga, Skrillex, Odd Future and Black Veil Brides. When it comes to television, the biggest shows involve reality shows that promote promiscuous dating and a group of sisters who are famous for nothing. Oh, and don't even get me started on the internet.

Selena Gomez Parties With Skrillex + Ellie Goulding at Ultra Music Festival

Jessica Sager — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:18:25 +0000

Who knew Selena Gomez and Skrillex were pals? The ‘Who Says’ singer partied with the dubstep king and his girlfriend, Ellie Goulding, as well as with her ‘Spring Breakers’ costar Ashley Benson.

Skrillex and Ellie Goulding Are Dating

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:19:18 +0000

New couple alert. Grammy-winning dubstep DJ Skrillex is dating British singer Ellie Goulding, who last year nabbed the gig of a lifetime by singing at the royal wedding reception of Prince William and his bride Kate Middleton.

Adele, Kanye West Clean House At The 2012 Grammy Awards

DJ Digital — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:07:24 +0000

The 2012 Grammy Awards showed us a few things tonight. For starters, the Best New Artist category award still goes to the artist who you'd least expect to win, as Bon Iver managed to edge out Nicki Minaj, J.Cole, and even dubstep's poster child, Skrillex. It also showed us that hard work and pure talent was definitely the trend this year as Adele and Kanye West each ran away with a sackful of Grammy statues tonight.