Leaving (EP) — Skrillex

Recording and production

Skrillex has described the two tracks on the EP as spontaneous creations completed while on tour. According to the artist, the title track was produced in a hotel room in Mexico, and the other piece was finished in a hotel room in Miami shortly before the release. These circumstances underline a mobile, improvisational approach to composition and production, relying on laptop-based setups and portable studio tools rather than lengthy studio sessions.

Release and distribution

The EP was issued through OWSLA and distributed via the label's subscription platform, The Nest. This direct-to-fan release model—bypassing traditional physical distribution and major-label scheduling—reflects a broader trend in electronic music where artists use label-run services and digital drops to share material quickly with their audience. The release date was announced in tandem with the upload to the subscription service.

Music, tracks and style

Comprising two tracks, the EP shifts away from aggressive bass drops toward more melodic and ambient textures. It emphasizes sparse arrangements, warm synth tones, restrained rhythms and an introspective mood that contrasts with many of Skrillex's club-oriented singles. The tracks are listed below:

• Leaving
• The Reason

Context and significance

The release sits within Skrillex's broader catalog as an example of experimentation and spontaneity. As an established producer and the founder of OWSLA, Skrillex has used short digital releases to explore different tones without the expectations attached to major commercial albums. The EP illustrates how contemporary electronic artists can toggle between club-focused material and more subdued, home-studio pieces.

Notable facts and further reading

The EP’s creation story—assembled in hotel rooms while touring—has been highlighted in interviews as evidence of a fast, on-the-road workflow rather than traditional studio craft. For more background on the artist and label operations, see related resources at label pages and general artist profiles at archive listings.