In a scene that is full of producers who just rely on tried and tested formulas, there are always artists who come as a breath of fresh air, always willing to test their boundaries, bending their sounds in their fervent drive for something new, and Skrillex has always been one of them. From his bass heavy, speaker trembling dubstep to his more recent trap/hip-hop sound, which is winning him accolades everywhere, Skrillex has never restricted himself to one sound, and to good measure.

Skrillex during his stint with From First To Last
Growing up in San Francisco, and moving around frequently, Skrillex was highly influenced by punk rock, and was the lead vocalist of metalcore band From First To Last, from 2004 to 2007, after which he left the band to pursue his career in electronic music, and we all know how that turned out!
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