Deadmau5

Deadmau5 stands out among his peers by sticking to the vision that got him here, creating shows that are mesmerizing to watch. The results speak for themselves.

Joel Zimmerman is best known by his stage name deadmau5, one of the most influential producers in modern electronic dance music production and performance. Additionally, he’s known as an eccentric performer.

He’s a DJ

Deadmau5 is an award-winning DJ and producer who creates electronic music. Additionally, he performs live concerts as both an artist and composer. Deadmau5 utilizes various software such as Ableton Live, Cubase and Image Line FL Studio when creating his work; additionally there have been instances when other applications such as Logic Pro or FL Studio were also used to compose his tracks. Furthermore he makes use of different synthesizers and drum machines in creating his music.

Joel Thomas Zimmerman (Deadmau5) hails from Niagara Falls, Canada and took piano lessons as a child before diving into electronic music production when he hit his teens. Video games and computers helped hone his craft; eventually landing gigs producing electronic music licensing companies online. Deadmau5 is actually an anagram for one of his online handles used at one point; hence his performance name.

His fans have an almost religious-like devotion to him; they avidly attend his shows, tattoo his logo onto their arms and post thousands of admiring comments online about him. He even made an appearance in Gossip Girl and performed at an Olympic medal winners party!

He’s a producer

Joel Thomas Zimmerman was born January 5, 1981 in Niagara Falls, Canada and is commonly known by his professional moniker Deadmau5. As a child he took piano lessons before discovering music production after receiving a keyboard for his birthday. Subsequently he worked odd computer tech jobs before beginning to run dance music shows on local radio stations in Niagara Falls as well as producing albums under the moniker BSOD with friend Steve Duda.

Deadmau5 derives its name from an incident during which he livestreamed his computer, wherein a dead mouse was discovered inside it, prompting him to adopt the moniker of Deadmau5.

He has produced numerous songs, and his electrifying live shows have enthralled sell-out crowds of cult-loyal fans on an unforgettable journey. His distinctive style has greatly impacted electronic music while creating an entirely new genre; Ableton Live serves as his primary Digital Audio Workstation software and he collaborates with numerous DJs such as Kaskade, MC Flipside, Rob Swire from Knife Party and Wolfgang Gartner among many others.

He’s a live performer

Deadmau5 has earned widespread acclaim as an engaging live performer, mesmerizing audiences with his signature progressive house music and creating popular remixes which have reached chart positions. His stunning stage productions and iconic mouse head helmet have cemented his place within EDM culture.

Joel Thomas Zimmerman, better known by his stage name deadmau5 (pronounced “dead-mouse”) is an electronic music producer and DJ from Canada. His primary area of production lies within progressive and electro house genres while Testpilot creates techno tunes under this moniker.

His latest single, Monophobia, features Rob Swire from Pendulum and boasts an eye-catching new music video directed by Nick DenBoer and Kenny Hotz. Set against the surreal backdrop of Deadmau5’s Ontario mansion, the video subverts many traditional notions of dance music performance; ultimately resulting in an intriguing dichotomy between Bailey’s practice rallying against an imagined “play button,” and Deadmau5 realising a revolutionary form of labour-free live computer music performance.

He’s a label owner

Deadmau5 has made himself known as one of the most innovative producers in music, known for introducing electronic dance music into mainstream culture. As one of Canada’s premier producers, Deadmau5 has achieved international chart success and sold out arenas including Toronto’s Rogers Centre and London’s Earl’s Court; also receiving multiple JUNO awards and GRAMMY nominations along the way.

Over the years, he has worked with various major labels. Recently, however, he decided to go independent and take control of his business and label by signing with Kobalt, one of the largest independent music publishing companies worldwide.

This company specializes in creating and promoting musical content for their clients, such as Trent Reznor, Paul McCartney and Skrillex. Notable clients already signed include Trent Reznor, Paul McCartney and Skrillex.