Deadmau5

Have you ever seen a giant glowing mouse DJ? That's Deadmau5! Deadmau5 is the stage name of Joel Zimmerman, a Canadian music maker born in 1981. He rose to fame in the 2000s and is famous for electronic songs and his huge mouse helmet called the 'mau5head'. This talk will show how his music and shows changed electronic music.

His catchy songs include 'Faxing Berlin', 'Ghosts 'n' Stuff' (with Rob Swire), and 'Strobe'. He makes music with computers, keyboards and synthesizers. He also started the mau5trap record label to help other electronic musicians. His records and concerts helped EDM become loved by many people around the world.

Deadmau5 is known for large live shows full of lights, screens and the mau5head. His work earned international attention, including Grammy Award nominations and wins at Canadian music awards (Junos). His ideas about sound and stage shows influenced lots of DJs and music producers, changing how people experience dance music live.

He shares music online and streams games and song-making so fans can watch him work. Fun fact: his name started after he found a dead mouse in a computer — that story inspired his nickname. If you want to hear his music start with 'Strobe' or 'Ghosts 'n' Stuff' and imagine the giant mouse DJ making big, sparkling sounds!