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10 Awesome Mother’s Day Gifts for Rave Moms
They say mothers are like glue—even when you can’t see them, they still hold the family together. That sentiment is especially true during times of hardship, like—say—a global pandemic. And with Mother’s Day around the corner, it’s once again time we show our moms how much we love and value them, even if it’s with just a small token of our gratitude. Whether you’re buying for your own mother, a friend who is expecting, or your crew’s rave mom, here are 10 awesome EDM-themed Mother’s Day gifts. deadmau5 Collage Yoga Pants Buy these stylish deadmau5 yoga pants so you don’t have to bend over backwards to find a last-minute gift. Rockabilia Modular Synth Spiral Notebook Here’s a cute notebook that looks like a modular synth for a...
Excision, deadmau5, Kayzo, More Announced for Freaky Deaky Halloween Weekend Festival
One of dance music’s most celebrated spooky season events, Freaky Deaky music festival, is back in the cards for 2021. Disco Donnie Presents is turning Baytown into a horror show this Halloween weekend as over 50 artists are slated to takeover the Houston Raceway. The lineup is driven primarily by a formidable roster of bass music heavyweights including 12th Planet, Sullivan King, Excision, Kayzo, and Zeds Dead, but it doesn’t stop there as deadmau5, Galantis and Adventure Club will also be making appearances. The icing on the cake is a curated stage takeover taking place courtesy of Claude VonStroke‘s Dirtybird imprint. Lineup for the 2021 edition of Texas’ Freaky Deaky music festival. Freaky Deaky The festival is offering something for everyone including, fo...
deadmau5 is Returning to Red Rocks for Two “Day of the deadmau5” Shows This Fall
After a year of unprecedented cancellations and drive-in concerts, deadmau5 is officially making his grand return to Red Rocks. Fans of the legendary electronic artist can attest that his “Day of the deadmau5” shows aren’t quite like his normal DJ sets. deadmau5 brings a darker approach to these performances, highlighted by bespoke live production and kaleidoscopic, haunting visual elements. He famously performed at Red Rocks in 2019, offering a memorable “Day of the deadmau5” performance in his mind-blowing Cube V3 rig. The shows are slated for November 4th and 5th, with the former featuring an extended DJ set and the latter boasting performances from both deadmau5 and his techno alias, TESTPILOT. deadmau5 (via Twitter) Tickets to both shows ar...
Here’s an Album of Ambient Lullaby Versions of deadmau5’s Biggest Hits
Because deadmau5 is obviously for the children, an album of lullaby versions of his biggest hits has been unearthed by fans. While Reddit is often a terrifying black hole of dystopian conspiracy theories and clandestine political hacks, the platform is a great place to discover new music. Ergo, r/deadmau5 was abuzz earlier this week with an album of ambient deadmau5 lullabies released way back in 2013. The album, released by a group hilariously named Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star, features soothing cradlesongs that were transformed from deadmau5’s biggest electronic anthems. Yes, rave parents can now put their babies down to twinkly renditions of “Strobe,” “Ghosts N Stuff,” “Raise Your Weapon,” and many more. Check out the Lullaby Versions ...
REZZ and deadmau5 Unveil Hotly Anticipated Midtempo Banger, “Hypnocurrency”
“Hypnocurrency,” the long-awaited first-ever collaboration from REZZ and deadmau5, has finally arrived. The single, out now via mau5trap, is primed to be one of electronic music’s most memorable crossover moments of the year. It’s like the NBA All-Star Game or a primetime special with the casts of your two favorite TV shows, only better. To boot, REZZ and deadmau5 will be hosting a virtual hangout on Discord to celebrate the release. You can tune in here at 2PM PT (5PM ET). Locked and loaded with menacing synths, “Hypnocurrency” deftly pulls from each producer’s signature sonic niches, making it the best of both worlds for fans of REZZ and deadmau5 alike. Dreamy midtempo drops play against bright tones and minima...
Listen to Previews of deadmau5 and REZZ’s First-Ever Collab via Trippy New NFT Collection
With the tantalizing release of deadmau5 and REZZ‘s first-ever collaborative song looming, fans can get an early taste of “Hypnocurrency” via the duo’s new NFT collection of the same name. The audiovisual NFT drop contains snippets of the track, which is scheduled to release this Friday, April 23rd via mau5trap. The audio clips are paired with four custom digital artworks, each of which were designed by deadmau5. The drop contains three open editions, but the unquestioned crown jewel of the collection is a rare 1-of-1 piece. The current high bid is $5,000, but that number will skyrocket before the bidding period ends at 5PM PT (8PM ET) tomorrow, April 21st. deadmau5 and REZZ unveiled their “Hypnocurrency” NFT drop on the MakersPl...
deadmau5 and Richie Hawtin Launch PIXELYNX to Bridge the Gap Between Gaming, Digital Collectibles and Virtual Worlds
PIXELYNX is the latest creation from legendary electronic music artists deadmau5 and Richie Hawtin. Their aim with the new venture is to bring three of the most profitable and enthusiastic sectors of entertainment today together: digital collectibles, gaming, and virtual worlds. The company has been in the making over the past six months, and deadmau5, Hawtin, Ben Turner, Dean Wilson, and Inder Phull have used their extensive network of music professionals to digitize their brands into a collectible range of items in games and virtual worlds. PIXELYNX’s founders describe its function as the “portal into the metaverse.” Additionally, this is used to decentralize and automate the entertainment industry. “We are on the edge of an exciting transition in entertainment where the lines ...
REZZ and deadmau5 Share Release Date for “Hypnocurrency” and Reveal Upcoming NFT
Last month, REZZ and deadmau5 excited fans with a preview of their upcoming collaboration, “Hypnocurrency.” With the two clips sharing what’s to come, fans already felt satisfied that the long-awaited team-up from the duo would exceed all expectations. Now, both REZZ and deadmau5 revealed that the full track will hit the airwaves next week. On Twitter, they both shared a short teaser video announcing the release date. Not surprisingly, based on the title of the song, it was also revealed that they would be dropping an NFT alongside the audio release. Set to be released two days before the track, the digital collectible features an animated mau5head fashioned with eyes from REZZ’s signature goggles. “Hypnocurrency” by REZZ and deadmau5 will be ...
deadmau5 and Robbie Trevino Talk Upcoming NFT Collaboration on Nifty Gateway Podcast
Last week internationally acclaimed visual artist Robbie Trevino shared that his book project Numinous, which is five years in the making, will be released as an NFT later this month on Nifty Gateway. Dance music fans were particularly excited to see that his release would feature music from deadmau5. Those looking to learn more about the audiovisual project are in luck as the duo sat down with the digital marketplace for an hourlong chat on their podcast. Inside, you can learn the history of Trevino’s long-awaited project, hear how him and deadmau5 joined forces, and understand why he chose the NFT format for the release. On the musical front, deadmau5 explains how he dove deep into the sci-fi world created by Trevino and used the information gathered to create a cohesive ...
deadmau5 Launches New Plugin for Music Producers and Digital Artists
deadmau5 has launched his latest performance tool, a plugin called OSC/PAR. OSC/PAR is an AU/VST3 plugin developed to bridge the gap between live DAW (digital audio workstation) performances and the interoperability of OSC (open sound control) protocols. From its simplistic user interface, the tool is able to broadcast live musical elements from any DAW and seamlessly channel them through OSC-capable clients via WIFI or a local network connection, translating the MIDI notes, song list, and other transport information for VJ software. “OSC/PAR was originally developed as an essential need for a stage to FOH networking solution,” deadmau5 said in a press release issued to announce the plugin. “I’m actually pretty stoked to be sharing this with everyone as a han...
5 Absurd 2021 EDM Stories That Are Not April Fools’ Jokes
It’s April Fools’ Day, so odds are you’ve read a number of sensationalistic, completely false stories today that would normally appear in The Onion. Here are five absurd stories which actually happened this year that could be mistaken for pranks, but are completely real. A porn star purchased the $4 million castle Avicii used to produce his final album AVN Award-winning porn superstar Mia Malkova purchased a piece of electronic dance music history when she forked over $4 million for the massive Oregon castle that Avicii rented to produce Tim, the album that would ultimately prove to be the legendary EDM artist’s last. “It’s a porn castle now,” said the listing agent at the time of the sale. Porn star Mia Malkova purchased the $4 million Or...
Seven Lions, deadmau5, TroyBoi, and More Announced on Bonnaroo 2021 Lineup
While things could change, it’s safe to say for now that festival season is back in full swing. The latest major brand to announce its 2021 lineup is Bonnaroo, the beloved Manchester, Tennessee music and arts festival scheduled for September 2nd to 5th, 2021. Set to perform from the electronic music world are Seven Lions, deadmau5, Boombox Cartel, TroyBoi, Big Wild, Lucii, and SVDDEN DEATH, among others. In addition to those dance music heavyweights, Bonnaroo will host two headliners each from Friday to Sunday. Foo Fighters and Megan Thee Stallion will headline on Friday, followed by Lizzo and Tame Impala on Saturday, and Lana Del Rey and Tyler, The Creator on Sunday. Flyer for the 2021 edition of Bonnaroo, which will feature performances from Foo Fighters, Megan Thee ...
