My Name Is Skrillex (EP)

Debut EP released by Sonny Moore under the name Skrillex in June 2010 via MySpace; an early, raw example of his electronic/dubstep style that preceded his mainstream breakthrough.

Overview

My Name Is Skrillex is the first solo extended play released under the stage name Skrillex by American producer and musician Sonny Moore. Issued on June 7, 2010 through his MySpace profile, the EP marks Moore's early transition from his previous rock and post-hardcore work into electronic production. The release is often cited as an initial public statement of the sound he would more fully develop later in 2010 and beyond.

Musical characteristics

The recordings on this EP display many traits associated with late-2000s and early-2010s bass-driven electronic music. Common elements include aggressive sub-bass, clipped and processed vocal fragments, rapidly evolving synth timbres, and tempo and rhythmic elements drawn from dubstep, electro house and related styles. The production is comparatively raw and experimental, reflecting a DIY approach rather than the polished studio sheen of later commercial releases.

Release and context

Moore had previously released material under his birth name, including a solo pop-rock album and his earlier work with bands. By releasing this EP on MySpace he used the social platform of the time to share new material directly with listeners. The release served as a bridge from his earlier career to the electronic identity of Skrillex, and it arrived months before his more widely known EPs that brought him mainstream attention.

Importance and reception

While not a major commercial release, the EP is notable for documenting the artist's early experimentation with electronic sound design. Fans and commentators have pointed to it as an artifact showing the initial forms of techniques Skrillex would refine on subsequent records. The EP helped build an online audience that followed Moore through a rapid rise in popularity during 2010 and 2011.

Notable facts and distinctions

The EP was distributed directly via MySpace rather than through a traditional label release, illustrating the era's shift toward online self-publishing.
It represents Moore’s first significant body of work under the Skrillex moniker after earlier releases under his given name, Sonny Moore; he had previously released an album titled Gypsyhook under his birth name.
Musically, it sits at the intersection of contemporary electronic subgenres and highlights techniques—such as aggressive bass drops and heavily processed textures—that became characteristic of his later output.