Around 2012-13 when fame knocked her door and caught her unawares, thanks to her music, she decided to not let it impact her mental health. She talked about social media's negative effects, fame on pop stars, and said she doesn’t want it for herself.
Christopher Comstock aka DJ Marshmello is known for wearing a white marshmallow like helmet on his head with a smiley face painted on it. The idea was to create a brand that relatable and accessible to everyone, a universal character.
The Punjabi singer seen with skull-face paint covering his face entirely, has many reasons for covering his face: an ode to his father, who was a painter, and as a musician, he wants people to listen to his music rather than watching him.
The 1990s saw rise of French electronic music duo Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo. The idea of their helmets was sketched by music video directors Alex and Martin, later developed and materialised by Los Angeles based special effects studio Alterian Inc.
South African country musician Daniel Pitout is known to maintain a signature cowboy style. He covers his face with a fringed mask. He’s revealing a little more every time he comes in public eye as the size of his mask shrinks.
When the conversation over AI music was happening, an AI spiritual rock band from India ‘Trilok’ was announced. Its members all wear coloured masks (red, blue, green) to stand out.
Known as 'The Dark Prince Of Techno', he wore black tuxedo with a black mask and gloves. It allows him to feel detached from reality and immerse in his art, also creating a powerful stage presence that fans resonate with.
Canadian electronic music producer and DJ Joel Thomas Zimmerman aka Deadmau5 confessed that what came up as an idea during fun banter with a friend became his signature style when he put on those mouse ears, resonating with audiences.