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"First of the Year (Equinox)" is a song by American electronic music producer Skrillex. It was released on June 7, 2011 as the lead single from his third EP, More Monsters and Sprites. The song has since become a moderate commercial success, peaking within the charts of the United States, Australia, Canada, Norway and Sweden. A music video directed by Tony Truand, produced by HK Corp, premiered on August 10, 2011, and was nominated at the 54th Grammy Awards for Best Short Form Music Video. The music video was nominated for the MTV Video Music Award for Best Electronic Dance Music Video and it won the award for Best Visual Effects in a Video at 2012 MTV Video Music Awards. 


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Sonny John Moore (born January 15, 1988), better known by his stage name Skrillex, is an American electronic musician and singer-songwriter. Raised in Northeast Los Angeles and in Northern California, Moore joined the American post-hardcore band From First to Last as the lead singer in 2004, and recorded two studio albums with the band (Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Body Count, 2004, and Heroine, 2006) before leaving to pursue a solo career in 2007. He began his first tour as a solo artist in late 2007. After recruiting a new band lineup, Moore joined the Alternative Press Tour to support bands such as All Time Low and The Rocket Summer, and appeared on the cover of Alternative Press' annual "100 Bands You Need to Know" issue. more »

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Written by: Sonny Moore

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9 facts about this song

Song Release
"First of the Year (Equinox)" was first released on June 7, 2011 as part of Skrillex's extended play (EP), "More Monsters and Sprites".
Music Style
The song is often categorized as "dubstep", a genre of electronic dance music that originated in South London in the late 1990s.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, it ranked no. 81 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. It also charted in multiple countries worldwide, including Australia, Canada, and several European countries.
Grammy Nomination
"First of the Year (Equinox)" was nominated for the 54th Grammy Awards in 2012 under the category 'Best Dance Recording'.
Music Video
The official music video, directed by Tony Truand, was released in August 2011 and has received over 400 million views on YouTube as of 2020. The video is significant as it demonstrates a young girl using supernatural powers to fight back against a predator, providing a commentary on child abuse.
Famous Quote
The notorious and recognizable vocal sample in the track, "CALL 911 NOW!" originally comes from a video that went viral on YouTube in 2010.
Critical Reception
The song received generally positive reviews from music critics. Some characterized it as a step forward in the evolution of the dubstep genre.
Song Structure
The song is structured in a verse-chorus format, with prominent breakthroughs of bass and synthesized sounds common in dubstep.
Live Performances
"First of the Year (Equinox)" has become a fan favourite at Skrillex’s live shows. The high-energy nature of the song makes it a perfect fit for dance music festivals and events.

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