Skrillex ( real name : Sonny Moore ) ( born January 15 , 1988 in Los Angeles , California ) is a electro house , fidget house , breakbeat and dubstep producer . Sonny Moore ( born January 15 , 1988 ) , professionally known as Skrillex , is an American electro house , fidget house , Breakbeat and dubstep musician from Los Angeles , California , well known for his role as the former frontman for the post-hardcore band From First to Last .