deadmau5 releases 'W:/2016ALBUM/' on mau5trap

By: Dec. 02, 2016
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deadmau5, a leading figure in electronic music has unleashed his sixth studio album W:/2016ALBUM/ (pronounced as 'w drive 2016 album') out today, Friday, 2nd December. W:/2016ALBUM/ is his first release as an independent artist via his own label mau5trap.

W:/2016ALBUM/, a myriad of original deadmau5 compositions ranging from atmospheric to techno to old-school synths with NME calling it, "a judicious side-step away from the plasticky insta-rush of EDM, it finds Zimmerman rebuilding his sound around the huge collection of classic and rare synths he's lovingly assembled in his new studio." There's "Let Go," one of the album's centerpiece selections with moody atmospheric vocals from Grabbitz, "Cat Thruster," "2448" (written as the new anthem for Canadian hockey outfit, the Toronto Maple Leafs), the rising techno of the superb "Imaginary Friends"--inspired by deadmau5's own love for gaming, specifically eSports--and the slow-building "No Problem," a song whose quirky intro of bells and synths is reminiscent of Tom Waits' "What's He Building In There." Expect a variety of mau5 classics as "Ghosts 'n' Stuff," "Strobe" and many others as well.

deadmau5' new stage show--a kinetic version of his previous cube with many enhancements-made its debut last night via "Live In Rehearsals," where he gave a livestream performance on his YouTube channel of songs from W:/2016ALBUM/ and unveiled his updated, custom-built Cube 2.1, giving not only a sneak peek of his new music, but also the opportunity to explore the famed cube that is central to his upcoming live performances. Standing at 15 ft. tall and 16 ft. wide, making it larger than its predecessors, Cube 2.1 features internal robots that push the sides of the cube--consisting of state-of-the-art LED panels--up and around while projecting brand new graphics. deadmau5's original cube made its debut at Coachella in April 2010, catapulting him to become one of the most in-demand live acts in the world.

On deadmau5's YouTube channel in the coming weeks, experience exclusive content including the livestream performance, 360-degree and standard format performance videos of the lead single "Let Go (feat. Grabbitz)," and behind the scenes videos of his iconic LED cube for his upcoming American tour.

Album Tracklist
1. 4ware
2. 2448
3. Cat Thruster
4. Deus Ex Machina
5. Gish
6. Imaginary Friends
7. Let Go (feat. Grabbitz)
8. No Problem
9. Snowcone
10. Three Pound Chicken Wing
11. Whelk Then

About deadmau5
Joel Zimmerman, more commonly known as deadmau5 (pronounced 'dead mouse'), is one of the world's most respected electronic music producers of modern times. Enjoying international chart success with his platinum-certified single "Ghosts 'n' Stuff," as well as "Professional Griefers," "Sofi Needs A Ladder" and "I Remember," he has also released five critically acclaimed albums: > album title goes here < (which reached #1 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Chart, #2 on the Billboard Independent Album Chart and #5 on the Billboard Digital Album Chart), 4×4=12 (recently recognized for having sold over 500,000 copies in the United States), For Lack Of A Better Name, Random Album Title and while(1<2). The multiple JUNO Award-winning and GRAMMY®-nominated artist performed at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards as part of its first ever telecast performance highlighting electronic music. He appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone (summer double issue, 2012), marking him as the first electronic artist to do so. His ability to push the boundaries of his talent grows at an equal rate to his fan base, which counts almost 15 million over his combined social media channels. Earlier this year deadmau5 leaped into the virtual reality realm with Absolut and released a massive sample catalogue with Splice while performing major festival plays throughout the world. Look for his new album W:/2016ALBUM/ and more exciting things to come from deadmau5 soon.

For more information on deadmau5, please visit:
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www.mau5trap.com
www.twitter.com/deadmau5
www.instagram.com/deadmau5
www.facebook.com/deadmau5
www.deadmau5.tumblr.com

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