Deadmau5 Rolling Stone Cover
June 20, 2012 
I woke up this morning, and one of the first things I saw when I started up my Internet browser was a giant picture of Deadmau5 on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine!
Honestly, nothing makes me more happy than seeing Rolling Stone choose Joel Zimmerman over the countless other major producers for a cover story in their magazine. Simply put, he has a good head on his shoulders. Yes, he sometimes comes off as a complete asshole, but you know what, he tells it like it is, and he stands behind what he believes in.
Zimmerman always looks to progress the genre — he’s never in it for the quick buck. Seriously, this is a guy that would give away every dime he’s made just to make his music or live performance that much more groundbreaking.
You’re probably thinking that I’m being completely biased just because he’s my favorite producer. However, the Mau5 and I truly see eye-to-eye on a lot of issues. Like Zimmerman, I am completely against artists like David Guetta who will go up in front of a 50,000 person crowd and do nothing but fist pump and occasionally twist a nob or two. I also believe that it is incredibly irresponsible and inappropriate for a world-renowned (yet incredibly miserable) artist like Madonna to make a comment about drug use on the stage of an EDM festival.
Anyway, Deadmau5′s Rolling Stone cover issue hits newsstands this Friday, June 22. But until then, you can read a little bit more about what what I’ve been talking about by clicking here. There’s an interesting video interview with Zimmerman there as well.
So let me finish by saying — the day that Deadmau5 produces a track for Justin Bieber, will be the day I stop listening to EDM.
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Comments
Thats complete bs the comment you made about guetta and just fist pumping, does the same thing except has a retarded mask over his head
11 months agoCall them as you see them my man, but perhaps you should see Joel’s live show before you judge. He rolls with an incredible amount of equipment, and does a whole lot on the fly. There are many other artists like NERO who do a whole lot more than twist a few nobs in their live show (they play some pretty sick midi piano in their show). You’re talking about guys who show up with real equipment to put on awesome shows and do a lot of work on the fly versus a guy who is no doubt a fantastic DJ, but is doing relatively little.
11 months agoso wrong about guetta. did you see his set at Ultra this year. not only was it enjoyable, fun, and entertaining, but it was talented and complicated. the whole thing he did with the lights on peoples cell phones was tacky and cheesy but it did actually look fucking cool and the whole time he was DJ the set on the fly. not just pressing play and fist pumping.
I also would like to say I have nothing against pressing play. as long as you entertain the crowd. the show should be regarded as successful. Steve Aoki is a great example. He barely does anything with the music of his shows but they are arguably the funnest to go to. he engages the crowd and gets people excited ie: throwing cake, spraying champagne, jumping into crowd on inflatable boat.
What I’m saying is that while some artists do a lot more than just press play, it is important to remember that the performance is much more than just the music and how it created. It really is about the interaction between artist and the fans.
I do agree with you on the Madonna thing. that was just pointless, irresponsible, and annoying. she just trying to stay relevant with the latest trend that is EDM. She really didn’t have a place at Ultra. Drug and music will always be intertwined (see hippie age, or disco revolution). Nonetheless I thought Avicii did a really good job remixing her song (I heard he did it in only three days).
Deadmau5 is one of the most talented and influential members of the EDM community and he is a great choice for the cover. I’m sure the article will discuss a lot of the same topics I just talked about; as he has some polarizing views of his own.
11 months agoThank you for your well thought out response! I never said that Guetta didn’t put on entertaining sets. I actually commented several times after Ultra that he put on one of the most energetic sets of the weekend. Having said that though, I’m of the school of thought that major touring artists need to do more than just DJ. Yes, if your playing a club, or even a big festival set, it’s about the party. Artists like Steve Aoki and David Guetta host a party like few others could ever dream of. But Joel is greatly talking about guys who go on massive headlining tours, and do nothing but DJ.
What Joel, and in correlation myself are talking about is not about guys who tour around playing at big clubs, Vegas, etc. We’re talking about going on tour playing arena’s, ballrooms, and other concert venues. These concert venues do not provide the “club” atmosphere, or a huge variety of artists. You’re going to see a specific artist (and maybe a few openers). You’re there for a performance, and therefore I believe that if I’m going to spend money on a performance, I want to see something more than just DJing.
I completely see where you’re coming from, and you’re right in many ways. But we’re talking about a completely different type of performance. If you’ve noticed Deadmau5 rarely plays festivals anymore, nor does he really tour around hitting clubs besides vegas. They’re not really venues where he can roll up with a lot of gear, and put on a unique show.
11 months agoI think music is fun!
11 months ago