Skrillex Just Walked Away…

Skrillex just left Atlantic Records — and it’s a BIG deal.
After 15 years with a major label, Skrillex is officially independent. But what does that really mean for the future of music… and for you as an up-and-coming artist?

In this video, we break down Skrillex’s full journey — from his early days on Mau5trap and MySpace to being everywhere under Atlantic. We explore why artists are going indie in 2025, and what Skrillex’s move signals for music producers navigating the label vs. independent path.

In the same week Skrillex returned to Ultra Music Festival for the first time in over a decade, he also dropped a surprise new album titled: "F*CK U SKRILLEX YOU THINK YOU'RE ANDY WARHOL BUT YOU'RE NOT!!"

From leaving Atlantic Records to redefining what independence looks like in EDM, Skrillex is rewriting his legacy in real-time—and we’re diving into what that means for up-and-coming music producers.

We also unpack the “secret playbook” of successful independent EDM artists like Rezz, Excision, Seven Lions, John Summit, Diplo, and Louis the Child. And we highlight how new collectives like Hollowdeck are pushing the culture forward without giving up creative control.

Whether you're building a fanbase from scratch or planning your next release, this video is packed with insights that every music artist should hear.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro: Skrillex Just Went Independent… Should You?
01:06 - What Did Skrillex Give Up for Fame?
04:45 - Why Skrillex Ditched His Label
05:25 - Why Leaving Atlantic Records Matters
08:07 - The Secret Playbook of Independent Artists: How Excision, Seven Lions, Diplo, & John Summit Built Their Own Empires
10:27 - Hollowdeck Collective: The Future of Independent Artists & EDM Communities
10:54 - Is Skrillex Bringing Back OWSLA? What’s Next for Him?
12:20 - Independent vs Major Label: What’s the Best Move for YOU?
13:48 - Drop Your Socials: Join the Conversation!

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