Eric Skelton

Los Angeles

Head of Music at Complex

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Articles

Travis Scott Linked With Jake From State Farm and Made Cu...

4 weeks ago | complex.com | Eric Skelton

Travis Scott took over Coachella this year and built his own city on the festival grounds. Inside Cactus Jack village, all of Travis’ wildest ideas came to life. There were giant statues all over the place, a Vetements tattoo station, a Nike soccer arena, and surprise celebrity appearances.
Travis Scott Complex Cover Story Interview: Prime Time

1 month ago | complex.com | Eric Skelton

“I think a lot of things in life are boring and suck,” Travis Scott says with a laugh. He hates that the world has been taken over by “fun-draining” obstacles, as he calls them, and he wishes people weren’t so afraid to do what they actually want in life. So when he wakes up every morning, that’s what drives him. He wants to shake shit up.
Complex LA to Host Selena Gomez’s ‘Rare’ Pop-Up and Valen...

Feb 10, 2025 | complex.com | Eric Skelton |Joe Price

After being delayed due to the devastating wildfires in the region, Selena Gomez’s Rare pop-up and Valentine’s Day shop is set to launch at Complex LA on Feb. 14. The experience, which comes just over five years after the initial release of Gomez’s Kid Cudi and 6lack-featuring third album, begins Feb. 14 at 11 a.m. local time and runs through Feb. 16. As always, an RSVP for the event does not guarantee entry, meaning you should plan to get to 433 N. Fairfax Ave. early.
Jaden Smith Shows Up to the 2025 Grammys With $4,600 Cast...

Feb 3, 2025 | complex.com | Eric Skelton |Joe Price

In true Jaden Smith fashion, the 26-year-old wore an out-of-the-ordinary outfit to the Grammys. On Sunday, he showed up in a Louis Vuitton suit with New Balance sneakers, and a black castle headpiece from the brand, Abodi. Created by the designer, Dora Abodi, the headpiece costs $4,652.77 (€4,500)and is described as a “creation [that] embodies the brand's essence and origins” from Transylvania.
Breaking the Mold: Billie Eilish Complex Cover

Dec 5, 2024 | complex.com | Eric Skelton

Billie Eilish is sitting at a picnic table on the edge of a gravel road in Nashville, Tennessee, contemplating her place in the universe. The sun has dipped below the horizon, and her face is illuminated by the flame of a lighter that she just picked up off the ground. Flick. Flick. Repeatedly igniting the spark wheel, she stares at the glowing ball of light as she wrestles with her own outlook on life.
Meet the Real Tommy Richman

Nov 27, 2024 | yahoo.com | Eric Skelton

Tommy Richman is sitting at a keyboard in the corner of a dimly lit recording studio. Improvising a chord progression, he makes a mistake that fucks up the recording. As he gets ready to try again, his producer Kavi points out that they can just fix it digitally. “Nah, let’s do it again,” he responds. “I have to play it with my fingers.”On the next attempt, he fumbles again, and Kavi reminds him how easy it would be to just correct it on the computer. Richman pushes back again.
Making "Million Dollar Baby," Br...

Nov 27, 2024 | complex.com | Eric Skelton

Tommy Richman is sitting at a keyboard in the corner of a dimly lit recording studio. Improvising a chord progression, he makes a mistake that fucks up the recording. As he gets ready to try again, his producer Kavi points out that they can just fix it digitally. “Nah, let’s do it again,” he responds. “I have to play it with my fingers.”On the next attempt, he fumbles again, and Kavi reminds him how easy it would be to just correct it on the computer. Richman pushes back again.
Tyler, the Creator's Albums, Ranked Worst to Best

Nov 4, 2024 | yahoo.com | Eric Skelton

Tyler, the Creator has put together a hell of a discography. From his early days making wildly ambitious (and rebellious) albums like Goblin and Wolf to more melodic (and commercially successful) albums like Flower Boy and IGOR , his career arc has been fascinating to watch over the past 15 years. For as much talk as there is about how much Tyler has grown, though, it’s not like he completely changed his tastes and sensibilities along the way.
Tyler, the Creator's Albums, Ranked Worst to Best

Nov 4, 2024 | complex.com | Eric Skelton

Tyler, the Creator has put together a hell of a discography. From his early days making wildly ambitious (and rebellious) albums like Goblin and Wolf to more melodic (and commercially successful) albums like Flower Boy and IGOR, his career arc has been fascinating to watch over the past 15 years. For as much talk as there is about how much Tyler has grown, though, it’s not like he completely changed his tastes and sensibilities along the way.
I Interviewed Jaden Smith and It Was Somehow Even Weirder Than Expected

Oct 18, 2024 | complex.com | Eric Skelton

Jaden Smith has always been a weird guy, and I mean that as a compliment. As a teengager, he spent his days building pyramids in his backyard, contemplating his own existence, and recording rap songs. Before long, he was making headlines for his off-the-wall behavior. At his high school prom in 2015, he showed up in a white batsuit (which he also wore to Ye’s wedding). Then he one-upped himself by carrying his own hair in his hands as an accessory at the MET Gala in 2017.