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deadmau5 and Kiesza Tap Tommy Trash for Enchanting Remix of “Bridged By a Lightwave”
Last month, deadmau5 and Kiesza shared their glowing collaboration “Bridged By a Lightwave” followed by an incredible live music video. In the midst of the single’s surging popularity, the pair recently announced that renowned house producer Tommy Trash would be providing an official rework of their tune. Today, he’s delivered his remix via mau5trap. Tommy Trash’s remix of “Bridged By a Lightwave” is downright enchanting. It feels like a natural progression for the song, shrewdly using the bones of the original to reimagine the track while fully embracing his own sound. Kiesza’s haunting voice remains completely untouched, as the Australian dance music vet has stripped back the fluttery elements for sporadic synth trills ...
deadmau5 Previews Spellbinding Tommy Trash Remix of “Bridged By a Lightwave” Out Tomorrow
deadmau5 has called on an old friend and collaborator to rework his latest single, recruiting Tommy Trash for a massive remix of “Bridged By a Lightwave.” Responsible for one of the most popular festival tracks of the 21st century, the Sebastian Ingrosso collab “Reload,” Tommy Trash is a dance music vet who represents an ideal choice to remix deadmau5’s single. With its electro house undercurrents and haunting vocals from Kiesza, “Bridged By a Lightwave” offers a skeleton with which Trash could naturally produce around. He spent the early 2010s producing some of the most electrifying dance music around, so a revisit to the dark, menacing sonic flair of mau5trap is a natural fit. Check out a preview of Tommy Trash&...
deadmau5 Partners With Emanate to Launch New Digital Collectibles for WAX Blockchain
deadmau5 is well-known for being a pioneer when it comes to the intersection of music and technology. His latest venture sees him partner with Emanate, who are utilizing the WAX Blockchain for the release of deadmau5-branded Series 1 digital collectibles, also known as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). According to the microsite, these items will be “exclusive, verified collectible digital merch,” each of which are “certified, authentic, unique, and can never be altered.” WAX, which stands for “Worldwide Asset eXchange,” is a blockchain created specifically for trading virtual items—such as rare collectibles—in video games and virtual worlds. NFTs are a special type of cryptographic token that represents something unique, and they are ther...
deadmau5 Celebrates the Life and Career of i_o With mau5trap radio Tribute Mix
As the electronic music world continues to mourn the loss of i_o, deadmau5 has dedicated the newest episode of his mau5trap radio show to the late electronic music star. Many remember that i_o was one of mau5trap‘s most exciting artists, releasing a plethora of instant classics on deadmau5’s label. In honor of his career and collection of popular tunes, deadmau5 selected 19 of i_o’s tracks to deliver an hourlong tribute mix. The mix is the latest in a string of tributes to the late artist from friends, collaborators, fans, and industry players alike. Many shared fond memories of their time with i_o, clips from some of their favorite sets from him, songs that helped them through tough times, and Insomniac even hosted a legacy stream in his hon...
Flume, Madeon, Disclosure, More Receive 2021 Grammy Award Nominations: See the Full List
The Recording Academy has announced the official nominations for the 63rd annual Grammy Awards. It is a big day for the EDM scene, as a slew of artists received well-deserved nods for their spectacular work this past year. Up for the award of Best Dance Recording are Diplo and SIDEPIECE for their collaborative hit “On My Mind,” Disclosure for the duo’s Aminé and Slowthai-assisted Energy cut “My High,” Flume and Toro y Moi for “The Difference,” Jayda G for her single “Both of Us,” and KAYTRANADA for “10%.” Canadian production prodigy KAYTRANADA is also a nominee for the Grammy Award for Best New Artist. He received a nod in the category of Best Dance/Electronic Album...
deadmau5 Announces 2020 New Year’s Drive-In Shows
You can now kiss 2020 goodbye with an electrifying deadmau5 set. You can now kiss 2020 goodbye with a live set from deadmau5, who has announced upcoming drive-in concerts on New Year’s Day and Eve to tie a bow on a tumultuous year for live music. Considering the dumpster fire that was 2020—thanks to the wrath of COVID-19—a deadmau5 set is an incredible way to bid au revoir to a year to forget. The electronic music superstar is primed to touch down in San Bernardino, California for shows on December 31st, January 1st, and January 2nd, performing the first two as deadmau5 and the final one as his dark techno alias TESTPILOT. He’ll then head to San Diego for two shows on January 7th and 8th, respectively. Check out deadmau5’s announcement below and head here to gra...
deadmau5 Joins Innovative Livestreaming Platform StreamVoodoo as Equity Partner
The partnership sets out to revolutionize the remote live entertainment experience. LiveHD video streaming platform StreamVoodoo has announced new equity partner Joel Zimmerman—better known in the EDM community as —deadmau5, as the company’s “Supreme Overlord,” joining the executive team alongside CEO Sam Feuer, CTO Dr. Richard Smrt, and COO Marcelo Moyano. The mission at StreamVoodoo is to power streaming for a new generation of content consumers, and to connect multiple HD video feeds with studio-quality sound in real-time with nearly zero latency from anywhere in the world. With his performances being some of the most dynamic and technologically integrated in the industry, deadmau5 has been at the forefront of music and tech for quite some time and has been a maj...
deadmau5 and Kiesza Release Live Music Video for “Bridged By a Lightwave”
The new video reminds us of the power of electronic music in a live setting. Fans got more than they bargained for this week when deadmau5 and Kiesza‘s hotly anticipated “Bridged By a Lightwave” arrived a couple days ahead of schedule. The single, one of deadmau5’s heaviest electro releases, has been well received as one of his best tracks in recent memory. With that momentum, the two artists continue to put pedal to the metal, dropping the track’s music video, which immediately had us yearning for more live shows. The video captures deadmau5 and Kiesza’s world debut performance of the single during the producer’s string of shows for “Day of The deadmau5.” During the tour, Kiesza was confirmed to play back-to-back performances with dead...
Listen to deadmau5 and Kiesza’s Scintillating New Track “Bridged By a Lightwave”
deadmau5 simply couldn’t wait any longer to share new his track with Kiesza. Addressing his horde directly in a tweet posted today, deadmau5 shared that he has dropped “Bridged By a Lightwave” days ahead of its scheduled release date of Friday, November 13th. “horde… afraid we couldn’t wait for friday,” he wrote. “bridged by a lightwave w/ [Kiesza] is OUT NOW!” “Bridged By a Lightwave” is one of deadmau5’s best songs in quite some time. The electro house tune is dark and gritty, with a spellbinding edge courtesy of Kiesza’s dynamic vocal effort. At a length of nine minutes and 22 seconds, the track ebbs and flows between stentorian synths and fluttering arpeggios, shining a light on the single’s nuanced...
deadmau5 Now Has His Very Own Online Slot Machine Game
deadmau5 is known for his skills behind the decks and in the studio, but he is also an avid gambler. When you have a residency in Las Vegas and pull in the type of money he does, it only makes sense to have some fun at the casino. Due to COVID-19, however, we do not advise going in person, like this man. Instead, you can play from the comfort and safety of your home with the new deadmau5 Online Slot Game from Microgaming. Microgaming has officially partnered with deadmau5 and Eurostar Studios to launch their latest exclusive, branded title game. Of course, they had to incorporate his iconic cube into the game with a scatters feature alongside Rolling Reels, which can trigger 10, 20, or 25 free spins with up to a 10x multiplier. Also included in the 5×3 reel slot is a new fea...
deadmau5 Releases Halloween Mix on mau5trap Radio
Just in time to soundtrack our socially distanced celebrations is deadmau5, who has dropped a special Halloween mix. The hourlong collection comes via the 110th episode of his signature “mau5trap radio” program. For this year’s fright, he featured a long list of mau5trap classics both new and old. Considering the staggering amount of talent he’s recruited to his roster over the years, deadmau5 surely had no problem coming up with his selections for the show. Longtime fans will appreciate the selection of nostalgic tracks such as “Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff,” “Raise Your Weapon,” and Zedd‘s remix of “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites.” deadmau5 also dives into the darkness of REZZ, 13, and BlackGummy...
deadmau5 Teases Upcoming Kiesza Track on mau5trap
The next track to be released via mau5trap, the prolific imprint of deadmau5, was finally announced October 23rd via a Twitter post. Set for release very “soooooon,” the single, featuring famed dance music vocalist Kiesza, is titled “Bridged By A Lightwave,” with pre-save links available this coming Monday. Kiesza is perhaps best known in the electronic music world for her stellar work on Jack Ü‘s “Take Ü There” as well as her own deep house track “Hideaway,” which became a global hit and breakthrough for the Canadian singer-songwriter. Included deadmau5’s tweet was a short, 15-second clip of the song featuring orchestral synths and soft, tender vocals from Kiesza, paired with trippy visuals of intertwining purple and t...
