Sonny John Moore (born January 15, 1988), better known by his stage name Skrillex, is an American electronic musician and singer–songwriter.
Moore joined the American post-hardcore band From First to Last as the lead singer in 2004, and recorded two studio albums with the band before leaving to pursue a solo career in 2007.
He then launched a Myspace page displaying three demos ("Signal", "Equinox", and "Glow Worm"). This led to Moore's first performance since his leaving From First to Last. On April 7, 2007, alongside harpist Carol Robbins, Moore played several original songs at a local art building.
In 2008, Moore began producing and performing under the alias Skrillex at clubs in the Los Angeles area.
On June 7, 2010, Moore released his official Skrillex debut EP, My Name is Skrillex as a free download.
Moore provided programming and vocals for UK metalcore band Bring Me the Horizon on their third studio album
On August 17, 2011 Skrillex announced his label, OWSLA. "The label's first releases will come from Bristol-based dubstep producer Koan Sound, electro-house newcomer Porter Robinson from North Carolina, singer/songwriter Alvin Risk, and San Francisco-based M Machine
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