Skrillex

Skrillex is a high-energy peak-time dubstep artist from United States. Skrillex's catalogue here runs a wide 80-170 BPM band (median 132). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 23 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 3B, 8B, 10B. The overall sound is punchy and neutral in mood. The catalogue is largely vocal. The tracks here span 2010 to 2026. Since 2010 the typical tempo has climbed from 126 to 138 BPM. The catalogue traces a label journey from Atlantic to Big Beat. Bigger than 99% of the directory.

Harmonic focus:

more harmonically varied than 90% of the directory

Tempo:

faster than 88% of the directory

Groove:

less groove-driven than 76% of the directory

Plays across 23 of 24 keys, 44% in minor, most often 3B, 8B, 10B. Genre DNA leans 37% Dubstep, then House.

Evolution

Median tempo and energy of the analyzed tracks, year by year.

B2B pairings

Artists who play the same keys at a matching tempo and energy. A back-to-back that mixes cleanly.

• Alan Fitzpatrick23 keys · 129 BPM · NRG 80
• Luke Slater22 keys · 134 BPM · NRG 80
• Umek23 keys · 130 BPM · NRG 84
• Cari Lekebusch21 keys · 131 BPM · NRG 82

Set builder

A set arc from Skrillex's own catalogue — picked by measured energy, tempo and groove.

Signature tracks

The defining cuts from Skrillex's catalogue.

• Best knownWhere Are Ü Now (DJ Q Bootleg)83/100 popularity
• HardestZEET NOISEenergy 100/100
• LatestAnybody2026
• Deepest cutFirst Of The Year106 BPM

About

Sonny John Moore, known professionally as Skrillex, is an American DJ, record producer, singer, and musician. Raised in Northeast Los Angeles and Northern California, he began his career in 2004 as the lead vocalist of the post-hardcore band From First to Last. He recorded their first two studio albums with the band, Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Bodycount (2004) and Heroine (2006), before leaving to pursue a solo career in 2007. He began his first tour as a solo artist in late 2007. After recruiting a new band lineup, Moore joined the Alternative Press Tour to support bands such as All Time Low and the Rocket Summer, and appeared on the cover of Alternative Press's annual "100 Bands You Need to Know" issue.

FAQ

What genre is Skrillex?

Skrillex plays mostly dubstep, with electro, based on their catalogue in the directory.

What BPM does Skrillex play at?

Skrillex's tracks here sit mostly between 80 and 170 BPM, with a median around 132.

What key does Skrillex play in?

Across 263 analyzed tracks, Skrillex favours 3B, 8B, 10B, and 44% of the catalogue is in minor keys.

Where is Skrillex based?

Skrillex is based in United States and has been active since 2007.

What labels has Skrillex released on?

Skrillex has releases associated with Big Beat, Atlantic, RCA, Asylum Records.