Skrillex has opened up about artificial intelligence and creativity. He also discussed the importance of human connection in art.
The conversation marked his first interview in more than a decade.
Skrillex, whose real name is Sonny Moore, discussed the topic with British-Swedish artist Ecco2K for 032c magazine.
During the interview, he explained why human-made music creates stronger emotional connections.
He believes listeners connect more deeply with art created by other people.
The producer said the value of art comes from its ability to make listeners feel understood.
He pointed to artists such as Justice, Daft Punk, and Metallica as examples of music that creates a lasting emotional impact.
According to him, AI-generated songs may become popular online.
However, they cannot fully recreate the feeling of connecting with another person through music.
Skrillex Has Never Been Afraid to Take Creative Risks
The producer also reflected on the criticism he faced throughout his career.
Before launching the project, he fronted the band From First to Last.
He recalled that the group never fully fit into one scene.
Some listeners thought the band was not heavy enough, while others considered it too aggressive.
Despite the criticism, he continued experimenting with new ideas. He said he preferred creating freely instead of worrying about expectations.
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Skrillex Built His Early Sound With Simple Equipment
The artist also looked back at the years before his breakthrough as a solo artist.
During that period, he collaborated with Atticus Ross and Noisia while developing his own productions.
He created his 2009 track “Mora” in GarageBand before moving to software such as Pro Tools and Ableton.
He also revealed that songs like “Bangarang” were recorded using basic microphones connected to a laptop.
According to Skrillex, starting with imperfect recordings often led to more interesting creative results.
He believes technical limitations can inspire unexpected ideas during production.
Live Experiences Matter More Than Ever
The interview also touched on CONTRA, Skrillex’s two-day event in Berlin.
He said the project was inspired by his desire to create experiences that feel genuine and impossible to replicate digitally.
Skrillex believes live events have become even more important in the age of smartphones and artificial intelligence.
He wants people to gather, stay present, and share meaningful moments together.
He also explained that authenticity remains essential to every performance.
Rather than repeating familiar ideas, he wants each event to offer something genuinely new.
Skrillex also revisited the release of his breakthrough 2010 EP, “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites.”
He revealed that the project had a marketing budget of only $2,000.
Despite that, the EP gained momentum through strong word of mouth and organic online attention.
According to Skrillex, his original goal was never commercial success.
He simply wanted to create music that he enjoyed playing as a DJ and bring people together through live performances.
