Deadmau5

I Remember, Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff, Sofi Needs a Ladder, The Veldt, Avaritia

Joel Zimmerman, more commonly known as deadmau5, is one of the world’s most respected electronic music producers of modern times. Enjoying international chart success with his platinum-certified single “I Remember, as well as “Professional Griefers,” “Sofi Needs A Ladder” and , “Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff”.

His career stands earmarked by a series of firsts and shattered records. At the 54th annual Grammy Awards in 2012, he gave a monumental performance as part of the prestigious ceremonies first-ever telecast celebrating electronic music.

The fan base speaks the loudest though. He’s garnered over 6.5 million fans on his Facebook page and over 1.3 million followers on Twitter. Plus, deadmau5 remains an impressive concert draw, headlining the biggest festivals in North America Lollapalooza, Outside Lands, Sonar, Virgin Mobile FreeFest, Ultra Music Festival and Electric Daisy Carnival.

He’s also the first electronic artist in history to grace the cover of Rolling Stone. His sold out show at Toronto’s Rogers Centre, documented on the MEOWINGTONS HAX 2k11 DVD, and London’s Earl’s Court, documented on the deadmau5 live @ earl’s court DVD, made him the first Canadian artist as well as the first electronic artist to headline both venues.

If that’s not enough, he broke a record held by Rage Against the Machine for most consecutive shows at the Roseland Ballroom in NYC with a staggering six nights at the iconic venue. He adorned the cover of Rolling Stone’s summer double issue in 2012, another first for an EDM artist. With his cat Meowingtons gracing the artwork for > album title goes here the music sits firmly entrenched in the deadmau5 universe. It’s open and otherworldly and welcoming of all genres, species, etc. Ray Bradbury would be proud.

In addition, he’s notched multiple JUNO Awards and received three Grammy Award nominations. ~ (Youtube.com)