Deadmau5
deadmau5 Shares Tracklist for Upcoming Compilation “we are friends vol. 10”
deadmau5 recently revealed who will be joining him for the tenth volume of his we are friends compilation series. After being announced last week, fans began to speculate which artists would be releasing new tunes on the mau5trap showcase. Over the weekend, across his social media pages, a video revealing the tracklist was shared. Coming this month is new music from deadmau5, ATTLAS, Colleen D’Agostino, BlackGummy, .ATM, EDDIE, Eekkoo, Fehrplay, Grabbitz, Matt Lange, MOGUAI, Mord Fustang, Mr. Bill, M4NDY, Notaker, No Mana, Pig&Dan, Rinzen, Tommy Trash, Wolfgang Gartner, and Zonderling. Some of these names may look familiar to fans of the masked producer, as many have been featured on previous volumes in the series or have even collaborated with the man h...
deadmau5 and mau5trap Invite You to Chill With Curated Playlist for Meditation App, Calm
While relaxation might not typically be associated with mau5trap releases, the deadmau5-led imprint is trying its hand at R&R with a new playlist exclusively for sleep and meditation app Calm. Released January 15th, the nine-track “flow & focus” playlist cycles through tracks by deadmau5 and friends, including ATTLAS, Getter and Midoca. Featured songs include Rinzen‘s ambient remix of deadmau5’s “acedia (ov),” ATTLAS’ slow-burning “Lavender God,” and an instrumental version of Getter and Allan Kingdom‘s “Numb,” among others. You can take a listen to “flow & focus”with a free seven-day trial here. While you’re there, you can also check out mixes and curated playlists from other m...
Watch deadmau5 Drop Unreleased Collaboration With Portugal. The Man
In one of the more unexpected reveals in recent dance music memory, it seems that the legendary deadmau5 has been hard at work on a collaboration with Grammy Award-winning rock band Portugal. The Man. The existence of the track was revealed when a fan tweeted a short video cut from deadmau5’s recent performance at Texas Motor Speedway. Portugal. The Man confirmed the collaboration a day later when they shared the video, which serves as a sneak peek at the massive collaborative effort. Check out the band’s tweet below. “There’s no exit. You never get away,” the lyrics say. While the title of the collaboration and the release date are still a mystery, fans are already clamoring to hear the song in an official capacity. Last week, deadmau5 released anot...
deadmau5 Drops Exclusive Line of Razer Esports Gaming Mouse Mats
deadmau5‘s latest foray into the gaming merch space is with Razer, one of the world’s leading lifestyle brand for gamers. He’s once again teamed up with the renowned esports company to release a line of exclusive esports mouse mats and phone cases, which are available for purchase now. The mat is available in two different mau5head designs, each of which can be customized with your gamer tag. deadmau5 has long championed Razer’s products. Back in 2016, he teamed up with the company for a Razer Music production tutorial, dissecting his fan-favorite track “Imaginary Friends” alongside esteemed audio engineer and longtime collaborator Steve Duda. They joined forces again in October 2020, when deadmau5 performed a virtual set at the inaugural RazerCon. Fans c...
Texas Residents Slam deadmau5 for “Dropping F-Bombs” and “Rattling Windows” at Drive-In Concert
After his latest drive-in concert, deadmau5 has officially debunked the “as quiet as a mouse” metaphor. Last Friday, January 8th, deadmau5 touched down in Texas for a show at the city of Hutto’s Brushy Creek Amphitheater. Having performed at a string of successful drive-in concerts to kick off 2021, the latest iteration seems to have ruffled the feathers of locals due to its booming bass, among other sounds. According to a report by Austin, Texas ABC affiliate station KVUE, local Hutto residents in the concert’s surrounding area took to social media to voice their frustrations about the noise. The volume was allegedly so loud that local police dispatches were overwhelmed with complaints, one of which asserted that the show was “rattling win...
deadmau5 and Wolfgang Gartner Release Electrifying Collaboration, “Channel 43”
It’s been over seven years since deadmau5 and electro king Wolfgang Gartner collaborated on a track. 2010 saw their first work together, “Animal Rights,” released on deadmau5’s 4×4=12 LP, followed by the popular “Channel 42” on >album title goes here<. Now, the dance music vets have paired up once again in 2021 for the release of the natural follow-up, “Channel 43.” mau5 and Gartner shared a preview of the track last week, building an incredible level of anticipation, and now the single has officially been released. As with all of their collaborations, deadmau5 and Gartner manage to capture the perfect blend of electro house and progressive elements to create a one-of-a-kind sound. “Channel 43&...
Happy 40th Birthday, deadmau5: Celebrate With 5 of His Most Iconic Tracks
deadmau5 needs no introduction, so let’s just get right to it. To celebrate his 40th birthday today, relive the magic of five of his most iconic tracks below. “STROBE” “Strobe” is one of those songs that—when played—brings time to a standstill. When deadmau5 drops it at his shows, everyone stops what they’re doing, closes their eyes, and enjoys the moment. A generational anthem, “Strobe” influenced electronic music as we know it and remains crystallized in EDM lore as one of its most storied tracks. “GHOSTS ‘N’ STUFF” What would this list be without “Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff,” one of the biggest and most inescapable hits deadmau5 has ever produced? The second those organs hit, you know what’s...
deadmau5 Announces New Year’s Eve and 2021 Streaming Events
Those of you who are unable to attend deadmau5‘s 2020 New Year’s drive-in shows are in luck. After another typically huge year, the mau5 is set to bid adieu to 2020 with a run of drive-in concerts in Southern California, two of which will be livestreamed for those taking in the celebrations at home. Fans will be able to stream his December 31st show before tuning into his January 2nd, 2021 performance, in which he’ll be operating under his dark techno alias TESTPILOT. His New Year’s Eve stream is scheduled to kick off at 6PM PT (9PM ET) and will also feature fellow mau5trap artists No Mana and Speaker Honey before its conclusion at 10PM PT (1PM ET). The January 2nd stream, which Insomniac invited fans to “step into the dark side,” will air for ...
Listen to a Preview of deadmau5 and Wolfgang Gartner’s New Collaboration, “Channel 43”
Wolfgang Gartner and deadmau5 grabbed headlines over the holidays with the revelation that the two producers are planning to release a new collaboration, “Channel 43.” Now we have a taste of what’s coming after deadmau5 shared a new clip of the hotly anticipated release, a sure sign that fans likely won’t be waiting much longer to hear it in full. The track feels nostalgic in that it seemingly picks up right where their previous offering “Channel 42” left off. The producers double down on the complextro elements, offering up a sonically intricate track, tightly interwoven with uplifting chords. Hearing deadmau5 and Gartner’s latest makes it hard to believe it’s been nearly eight years since their debut collaboration arrived on deadmau5&...
deadmau5 and Wolfgang Gartner Announce First Collaboration in Eight Years, “Channel 43”
Coming soon to the airwaves is “Channel 43,” the first new collaboration from deadmau5 and Wolfgang Gartner in almost a decade. Immediately made clear to fans from its title, the new song is a sequel to their 2012 hit “Channel 42,” which appeared on deadmau5’s > album title goes here <. A short teaser video was shared on the mau5trap Twitter account, announcing the new song to the world. While you can only hear 15 seconds of music, considering each of their resumes and history working together, it’s easy to see that the duo is onto something special once again. Also revealed in the tweet is the fact that Gartner will be joining the mau5 at his Insomniac-hosted drive-in show in San Bernardino, California on January 3rd. Tickets ...
deadmau5 and OG Slick Release Limited Edition Capsule Collection
deadmau5 and Los Angeles-based graffiti artist OG Slick have dropped a highly anticipated merch collaboration on the producer’s mau5hop. The collaboration comes in the form “OG Slick x deadmau5” hoodies, long sleeve tees, and two vibrant 24×24 original art prints, one in a rich and bright yellow and the other in a sleek black. Each is printed on 250 GSM Coventry Rag paper and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, which is signed by both deadmau5 and OG Slick. Each print is hand-numbered, signed, and is limited to a run of 100. Currently, each of the signed prints has completely sold out as of December 18th, in a matter of a few hours. If you were quick enough to grab one of them, you’ll be receiving a highly commendable piece of art, but if...
EDM.com’s Best of 2020: Music Producers
This year, the team at EDM.com is proud to publish four installments of “Best of 2020” coverage: Industry Leaders, Performances, Music Producers, and Songs. DJing and music production are different. But the difference between the two is like a wallflower—it hides in plain sight, and it is vastly misunderstood. Many artists do both, but not all DJs produce music and not all music producers DJ. Producers create the music that a DJ will then play out to crowds—it’s an important distinction that eludes many. Like a sleek Lamborghini driving from one coast to another, the art of DJing is a stylish means to an end. And music production is the engine that powers it. To publish a “Top DJ” list would be to undermine the originality, ingenuity, and dauntless imagin...
