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Live and Otherwise: School Crush Skrillex


I remember when I went through this phase back in junior high in which I thought screamo was the best invention ever. Luckily, style wise, it only influenced me to wear a large amount of eyeliner smudged around my eyes (none of that emo/scene kid nonsense). But throughout that pivotal eighth grade year, that tantalizing scream co-mingled with a harmonious vocalist was my nightly music jam session. One of these bands I listened to religiously? Why From First to Last of course. And who was my crush du jour? For reasons unknown to me, I was whole-heartedly obsessed with the angriest little man: lead singer Sonny Moore. I would obsessively Google his name for pictures, news etc., all the things young teenage girls dreams are made of. This continued until finally I grew up a bit the next year and realized I wanted more through the sweet sound of music than loud angry vocals and menacing guitars. Ninth grade was a much happier year. Ahem, alas let me continue. So years later, as I sat down on the couch in my foyer, I sifted through some random music magazine and lo and behold, I saw the name of some up-and-coming DJ on the dubstep scene: Skrillex. As I half-heartedly read the small blurb about him I nearly dropped the magazine. “REAL NAME SONNY MOORE” leapt from the page. What???? My junior high crush was a dubstep DJ now????? I quickly Googled it, and verified it as truth. A long way for an artist to come, indeed (he’s now even moved from casual side note to cover gracing)!

Skrillex is now one of the most popular DJ’s in the genre. Countless sold-out shows and hype passed on from concertgoer to concertgoer linger, wherever he tours. Now you say what is dubstep? Well, if I trust in Wikipedia, the wiki version is a brand of music which specializes in major bass lines and drum rhythms with samples to support  the drops in the music. Fancy schmancy words for a great beat to bust out some moves on. That being said, Skrillex is one of the best. His unique take on the genre has amassed many a fan (myself included), and is a fan base which continues to grow. The last time Skrillex hit the valley was at the Venue Scottsdale to a sold-out crowd. This time, it’s a sold-out crowd at the Marquee Theater in Tempe. I’m proud to say I will be one of these lucky souls who get to witness this dance party live. Since I’m a first-timer, I have no doubt I will be able to simultaneously relive my amorous junior high days and get the up close lowdown on one of the most talked about artists this year. Sonny Moore in the flesh, my 14-year-old self would be joyous. Now that I think about it, my 22-year-old self is pretty excited as well!

My picks:

Skrillex will be performing at the Marquee Theater on Sunday, Oct 30. Doors open at 8 p.m. This show is sold out. Costumes are encouraged. By me.

Lamenting over the missed Skrillex opportunity? Or perhaps you have a whimsical concert tale you’d like to share? Whatever your musical concern, let me know! Email me at gmarsha2@asu.edu, or follow me at @whimsicalwookie.


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