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Joel Zimmerman, better known as deadmau5, has long been a pivotal figure in the Electronic music scene. From his iconic mau5head to his groundbreaking tracks, deadmau5 has continually pushed the boundaries of EDM. Let’s dive into his musical evolution, his recent releases, and the thrilling news about his upcoming EP and album. Exciting News: New EP and Album on the Horizon Fans of deadmau5, also known as the Hoard, were recently treated to an exciting announcement directly from the man

Music icon deadmau5 is celebrating two and a half decades of creating music with a two-night stint at Colorado’s legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre next month. His retro5pective: 25 years of deadmau5 shows will take place Friday, November 1 & Saturday, November 2, 2024. Now the DJ/producer has announced support for the shows, including BSOD, Kiesza (appearing Friday only), LIGHTS, SOFI, and WTF? will be joining him as his special guests. Callie Reiff will support both nights. What to expec

As weekend 2 of the Coachella festivities hits Indio, one of the most anticipated performances of the weekend belonged to a unique B2B performance featuring deadmau5‘s alias ‘Testpilot‘ and ZHU atop the Quasar stage. However, the one of a kind performance did not exactly go as planned as producer behind the iconic mouse head mask, Joel Zimmerman, had a slightly bit too much to drink before he took the stage. The set would abruptly come to a close Friday night with Zimmerman being helped off the

VELD returns for its 10th anniversary this year in Toronto with a lineup that shows of its history of bringing major artists to Canada, as well as looking toward the future of up-and-coming and rising artists. Yesterday, Rezz and Deadmau5 announced they’d be headlining the festival performing their first-ever official back-to-back set which is sure to be a memorable moment for those in attendance. In addition, Above & Beyond, ILLENIUM, Loud Luxury, Tiesto, and Zedd will round out the headli

This April, fans of electronic music are in for an unparalleled treat as deadmau5 marks two decades of sonic pioneering. He will do so with his “retro5pective: 20 years of deadmau5” tour. The journey kicks off with an iconic show at the legendary Hollywood Bowl on April 27. This performance not only sets the stage for a year of celebration but also marks deadmau5’s first-ever appearance at this famed venue. This is a night that promises a night of musical mastery and memorable moments. Mau5

In a recent post on his social media accounts, electronic music producer Deadmau5 delivered a scathing response to Spotify CEO Daniel Ek‘s controversial comments about the cost of creating content. The incident has reignited debates about artist compensation and the value of creative work in the digital streaming era. The Spark: Ek’s Tweet Daniel Ek, the CEO of Spotify, sparked the controversy with a tweet that read: Ek continued his thread, musing about the longevity of content: The Backl

Turning back the clock to 2009, deadmau5 is reminding us that true classics don't gather dust—they mutate, evolve and refuse to be forgotten. 15 orbits around the sun, and "Strobe" still is still filling both hearts and dancefloors all over the world. Now, deadmau5's generational dance anthem has been revived and reworked into an official remix by Layton Giordani. A paradoxical beast of nostalgia and futurism, Giordani's remix is far more than just a nod to electronic music history. The red-hot

Now that deadmau5's influential single "Jaded" is old enough to graduate high school, a gift in the form of a four-track remix EP is in order. Back in 2007, deadmau5, then a budding superstar in the electronic music scene, released "Jaded," a track that would become a fan-favorite in his endless library of hits. Despite the song's popularity, diehard fans relied on old downloads and rips since it was unavailable on most streaming services. Now, deadmau5 is celebrating 17 years of "Jaded" with an

Deadmau5 just celebrated two and a half decades of creating music with a sold-out anniversary show of epic proportions this past Saturday, April 27th at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. The three hour-long retro5pective show highlighted some of the greatest and most beloved material from the iconic producer’s illustrious 25-year career, ranging from his first ever production ‘Bored Of Canada‘ to hits like ‘I Remember,’ ‘Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff,’ and ‘The Veldt.‘ The sold-out crowd was treated to

deadmau5 recently went on the Q with Tom Power podcast and revealed some interesting thoughts. He took a look back at his 25-year career. He has become one of the most well-known DJs in our industry who’s polarizing comments at times spark the community. deadmau5, real name Joel Zimmerman, was quoted during his time chatting with Tom stating: However, after all of this, Joel came back to saying he loves the process of making it. He likes the technical challenges and sonic development.

Fresh off the release of a massive EP, electronic music icon deadmau5 is now landing in Bentonville, Arkansas for a special summer performance. Taking over the stunning Momentary Green, deadmau5 will land in Arkansas on August 24th to light up the venue's "Live on the Green" concert series on the Coca-Cola Stage. The sprawling, picturesque venue is the perfect host for his transformative live show, offering an intimate open-air experience. Tickets are are on sale now. Fans attending the rare sho

deadmau5 isn’t wasting any time heading into the new year with new music, as We Are Friends 11 is expected pretty soon. The latest single on the compilation comes from the head honcho, following “XYZ” released in the middle of last year. (This compilation has been a long time coming, huh?) The mau5trap leader isn’t foreign to hip hop, having collaborated with his favorite SHOTTY HORROH on a few occasions. This time he teams up with YTCracker. The match seems odd, looking at YT’s social media, b

Channeling the mystique of its namesake, deadmau5's new single "Quezacotl" evokes a sense of wonder as the release date for a new EP looms large. Premiered during his sold-out "retro5spective: 25 years of deadmau5" shows at the Hollywood Bowl and Brooklyn Mirage, "Quezacotl" has captivated audiences from the start, setting the stage for its official release via the producer's own mau5trap imprint. Opening with dainty synths, the track's introduction flutters like the delicate wings of a mythical

Arugbably deadmau5’s most iconic track ‘Strobe’ is seeing 3 new remixes. The return of the classic track will take you on 3 unique journeys from Victor Ruiz, OddKidOut, and Layton Giordani. Lisbon-based techno producer Victor Ruiz executes an elevating techno take on the legendary ‘Strobe.’ It might be the favorite out of the bunch. He has this to say: Building up the all-star package, the Layton Giordani remix–which previously was released earlier this fall, became one of the 100 most-p

deadmau5’s India set is going to have to wait, at least a little bit longer. The much-anticipated deadmau5 show scheduled for July 12th at NESCO, Mumbai, has been canceled. Sunburn announced this unfortunate news, citing unavoidable circumstances beyond their control. Sunburn runs Asia’s largest music festival in December – Sunburn Festival. The primary reason for the cancellation is because of the visit of the Honorable Prime Minister of India to Mumbai. Due to security protocols and direc

For a quarter-century, deadmau5 has taken electronic music where it's never been before. Naturally, his next creative frontier to conquer is AREA15, the immersive Las Vegas campus changing the fabric of Sin City. deadmau5 and his team at mau5trap have announced "immer5ive experience," a bespoke, eight-week long activation celebrating the deeply influential career of the pioneering producer. Fans will walk through a "spectacle of lighting scenes" soundtracked by deadmau5's timeless music, accordi

Canadian electronic music producer Deadmau5 has unveiled his latest single, ‘Familiars,’ in collaboration with the popular game World of Tanks Blitz. This partnership merges Deadmau5’s distinctive electronic sound with the immersive gaming experience of World of Tanks Blitz, offering fans a unique blend of music and interactive entertainment. This collaboration is part of the “deadmau5 in the House” holiday event within World of Tanks Blitz, running from December 2 to December 26, 2024. Duri

Renowned electronic music artist deadmau5 starts off 2025 strong with a track of astronomical proportions; ‘Jupiter’. The track is a stunning, synth-filled space odyssey out today, on mau5trap. ‘Jupiter’ As the first deadmau5 offering for 2025, mau5trap went deep into his archives for the mesmerizing ‘Jupiter’. He originally wrote the track in 2017 following the release of the last proper deadmau5 studio album W:/2016ALBUM/. ‘Jupiter’’s beginnings were captured in his studio via liv

During his sold out retro5pective: 25 years of deadmau5 shows at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and the Brooklyn Mirage in NYC this past spring, globally renowned electronic music artist deadmau5 dazzled his audiences for the finale with a debut of his new single ‘Quezacotl,’ and is continuing to play it in all sets from Bali to Helsinki. Now ‘Quezacotl’ makes its official release today via mau5trap. The track gathers a sense of melancholy, with a mix of melodies that resemble old deadmau5, b

Music Tech caught up with Kaskade and deadmau5 recently ahead of their show at Printworks London. As the pair fought off jetlag and ribbed each other, the conversation eventually turned to the proliferation of AI and how it could affect the future of music. deadmau5 might be one of the better artists in dance music to give perspective on the evolution, sharp-tongued and never too shy to share his opinion. He’s also famously tech savvy, which becomes clear when you look back a few years at the t

deadmau5 has spoken out against controversial remarks made by Spotify CEO Daniel Ek. The influential DJ and producer recently took to Instagram to condemn recent comments by Ek, who myopically stated that the cost of creating content is "close to zero." Considering the financial and physical sacrifices required to create the material that keeps his company in business, artists swiftly panned Ek's post en masse. "Incorrect," deadmau5 wrote. "The cost of creating content was 25+ years of my life a

deadmau5 is planning to take fans to church ahead of a hotly anticipated EP—Hackney Church, that is. Standing in East London since 1275, the church recently underwent an ambitious renovation, transforming the historic building into a destination for music and art events alongside regular services. The venue, cozy and intimate, will present deadmau5 for "his most intimate London show in years," according to the concert's organizer, LWE Events. Scheduled for July 16th with Volaris as support, the

Deadmau5, the iconic electronic music producer and performer, recently shared a fascinating anecdote during an interview with host Richard Vission on SiriusXM Pitbull’s Globalization show Powertools. In this candid conversation, Deadmau5 delved into the inception of his trademark mouse ears, shedding light on a quirky origin story that began as a lthearted joke with a friend. Let’s dive into the intriguing narrative behind the creation of one of the most recognizable symbols in the electronic mu

Canadian powerhouse producer and DJ Deadmau5 has signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) for representation. The partnership, led by agent Ferry Rais-Shaghaghi, aims to enhance deadmau5’s future projects. A Legacy of Innovation in EDM Deadmau5, born Joel Zimmerman on January 5, 1981, in Niagara Falls, Ontario, is renowned for his innovative contributions to the electronic dance music world. His unique blend of progressive house, techno, and electro-house, characterized by intricate me

deadmau5 is redefining the boundaries of his creative empire by signing with CAA "for representation in all areas," Billboard reports. CAA, which was named 2021's best talent agency in EDM.com's list of the year's best industry leaders, will work closely with deadmau5 to amplify his global reach in various artistic ventures. Those include global touring and fostering his innovative work in the gaming and tech spaces. The electronic music icon has launched an array of unique projects at the inter