Skrillex Opens Up About Filming Process And Meaning Behind “Stranger”

Over the years, Skrillex has earned himself a seat amongst the EDM hall of famers – identifying himself as the king of dubstep. Recently, he released a brand new edit and music video for his track “Stranger” that was featured on his debut album – Recess. This new edit features vocals from Tennyson and White Sea, providing the track with a solemn, emotional vibe.

This edit was in fact in production long before the release, however, the schedule was derailed by the passing of Skrillex’s mother. As he expressed to the Creators Project, “My mom had passed away earlier this year right in the middle of us finishing the edit.” Naturally, Skrillex put the project on hold and tended to his personal business.

As an effort to bring a year-old track back on the radar, Skrillex has created a beautiful video that serves as an ode to the ups and downs in this past year. With the aid of director Andrew Donoho, this video highlighted not the glamour but the poignant, sentimental aspect of the EDM genre. He emphasized his desire to break free from social norms with the outlandish characters in the video by placing the setting in abandoned buildings.

In his interview with Creators Project, he expressed his desire to start a new page in his music career: