deadmau5 CLASSIC TRACK
“STROBE”
REMIXED BY LAYTON GIORDANI
–ALONGSIDE THE RE-RELEASE OF THE ORIGINAL
FOR ITS 15 YEAR ANNIVERSARY–
OUT TODAY, SEPTEMBER 13
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Following the JAUZ remix of “Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff” from late 2023, another cornerstone in deadmau5’ illustrious repertoire has received the remix treatment. This turn “Strobe” has been remixed by up-and-coming techno beacon Layton Giordani. “Strobe (Layton Giordani Remix)” – alongside the re-release of the original track to mark its 15 year anniversary– is out today, September 13 on mau5trap.
Listen to “Strobe (Layton Giordani Remix)” here:
Chart-topping techno artist Layton Giordani achieves a brilliant rendition of one of deadmau5’ most influential tracks. For his version he retains the songs’ famed chords and builds a swirl of pulsating synths and beats giving the work new depth. “‘Strobe’ is undoubtedly one my favorite dance records of all time and it was one of the first that got me into electronic music,” shares Layton Giordani. “It’s tough to put into words just how amazing it is to be able to remix this track but I will say this, deadmau5 was the first big artist to play my techno records when I was coming up so to have the honor of putting my own spin on this one is really special. I know the younger version of myself would be proud.”
A timeless classic, “Strobe”–heralded by Mixmag as “…arguably one of the most recognizable and readily celebrated compositions in electronic music”– originally appeared on deadmau5’ fourth studio album, 2009’s for lack of a better name. Comprised of some of his biggest hits, the album hit RIAA Gold certifications in Canada and the United Kingdom reaching #1 on the U.K. Dance Albums charts upon its initial release. A few other key tracks off the album include fan favorite “Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff” featuring Rob Swire (which reached RIAA Double Platinum certification) and “Hi Friend!” featuring MC Flipside. The original version of “Strobe” is made available again here for new fans.
Upcoming deadmau5 tour dates:
*indicates ‘day of the deadmau5’ shows.
^indicates ‘retro5pective: 25 years of deadmau5’ show.
Date – City – Venue
9/13 – Rio de Janeiro – Rock In Rio
9/14 – Sao Paulo, Brazil – Laroc
9/28 – Halifax, Nova Scotia – Magnetic World Festival
10/3 – Chicago, IL – Cermak Hall (as TESTPILOT)*
10/4 – Chicago, IL – Radius*
10/5 – San Francisco, CA – Midway Block Party*
10/5 – San Francisco, CA – SVN WEST (as TESTPILOT)*
10/11 – Puebla, MEX – Explanada del CCU*
10/12 – Washington D.C. – Echo Stage*
10/13 – Washington D.C. – Soundcheck (as TESTPILOT)*
10/19 – Dorado, Puerto Rico – El Patio*
10/25 – San Bernardino, CA – Escape Halloween
10/25 – Las Vegas, NV – Zouk
10/26 – Austin, TX – Freaky Deaky
11/1 – Morrison CO – Red Rocks^
11/2 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks^
11/29 – Long Beach, CA – Apocalypse Zombie Land
12/18 – El Paso, TX – 11:11
12/19 – El Paso, TX – 11:11
Upcoming Layton Giordani tour dates:
Date – City – Venue
9/13 – Denver, CO – The Church Nightclub
9/14 – Los Angeles, CA – Sound Nightclub
9/20 – Ciudad Juárez, MX – Hardpop
9/21 – Tempe, AZ – Sunbar Tempe
9/27 – Montreal, QC – OfF Piknic
9/28 – Toronto, ON – CODA
10/4 – Atlanta, GA – District Atlanta
10/5 – Nashville, TN – Night We Met
10/11 – Detroit, MI – The Magic Stick
10/12 – Boston, MA – Province44
10/18 – Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall
10/19 – Miami, FL – III Points Festival
11/8 – Durham, NC – The Fruit
11/9 – Baltimore, MD – 614 Water Street
11/15 – Austin, TX – Seismic Dance Event
11/16 – Columbus, OH – The Forum
11/30 – Philadelphia, PA – The Ave Live
12/13 – San Francisco, CA – 1015 Folsom
About Layton Giordani:
Layton Giordani is a beacon in the techno scene, representing a new wave of talent. A New York native, Giordani’s journey into electronic music began in his teens, inspired by the legendary sets of Danny Tenaglia at Pacha NY. At Output NY, Giordani’s abilities quickly sharpened, leading to his early career breakthrough. His big break came under the mentorship of Adam Beyer, the techno heavyweight behind the Drumcode label. Giordani refined his craft with Beyer’s guidance, culminating in his debut EP, Unspoken, released on Beyer’s Truesoul label. This significant release led to his debut on Drumcode with Rivington, establishing him as a rising force in the industry.
In 2017, Giordani’s career reached new heights with the release of his debut album, Where It Begins. This album marked his entry into the global techno scene and received critical acclaim, cementing his status as a significant player. Continuing his innovative streak, Giordani released his sophomore album, New Generation, in 2020. This album showcased his evolution as an artist, integrating diverse influences and pushing the boundaries of Drumcode’s sound. During the pandemic, he maintained his momentum with notable releases such as the Hyperworld EP, and high-energy collaborations like Rabbit Hole with HI-LO. And in 2023, Giordani released two huge remixes including a dynamic take on Olive’s “You’re Not Alone” and “Voicemail” by Green Velvet and Patrick Topping.
As of 2024, Giordani continues to solidify his position at the forefront of the techno scene with a series of successful remixes and widespread radio support. His most recent remix of “Last Night” with Anyma soared to #1 overall on Beatport and is currently amassing over 100,000 streams per day on Spotify (June ‘24). Prior to this, his remix of “Party All The Time” in collaboration with Adam Beyer and Green Velvet also topped Beatport’s charts and has sustained impressive popularity, drawing over 70,000 daily streams three months post-release. Giordani’s work has garnered substantial radio support from prominent figures such as Pete Tong on BBC Radio 1, Mista Jam on Capital, KISS, and has seen multiple rotations on Diplo’s Revolution XM radio. Reflecting his rising influence, he has been the #3 most trending artist on Beatport over the past 12 months, trailing only behind Fisher and John Summit.
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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 2x platinum-certified single “Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff,” as well as “Professional Griefers,” “Sofi Needs A Ladder” and “I Remember,” he has also released seven critically acclaimed albums. The multiple JUNO Award-winning and GRAMMY®-nominated artist’s ability to push the boundaries of his talent grows at an equal rate to his fan base, which counts 15 million and more over his combined social media channels. His latest music offerings include “Pomegranate” with The Neptunes, “Bridged By A Lightwave” with Kiesza, “Channel 43” with Wolfgang Gartner, with REZZ “Hypnocurrency” and “Infraliminal” (as REZZMAU5), “When The Summer Dies” with Lights, “Hyperlandia” featuring Foster The People, “this is fine.” with Portugal. The Man, “XYZ,” “My Heart Has Teeth” featuring Skylar Grey and his latest EP, some ep.
In 2022 deadmau5 teamed with longtime friend and collaborator Kaskade on new music project Kx5 releasing Top 40 smash and #1 dance music radio single “Escape” featuring Hayla leading into the release of their 2023 GRAMMY-nominated debut self-titled album Kx5. In the live realm, his 2019/20 U.S. cubev3 tour featuring production of his own design and implementation ranked in the Top 10 of Pollstar’s top tours globally. In 2022 he completed the ‘We Are Friends’ North American tour and as Kx5 headlined the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in December, breaking records as the largest single-day concert event headlined by an electronic music artist ever in North America with Billboard confirming Kx5 at the Coliseum as the biggest ticketed global headliner dance event of 2022. deadmau5’ latest accomplishment in the live music space includes sold out performances at legendary Los Angeles venue the Hollywood Bowl and New York City’s Brooklyn Mirage for his career celebration ‘retro5pective: 25 years of deadmau5.’
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About mau5trap:
Over a decade since its formation, mau5trap — the independent record label founded by groundbreaking electronic music producer deadmau5 — has become a bastion for trailblazing and genre-defying artists. Casting a palpable influence over the genre, Mixmag readers voted mau5trap among the “Top 50 Labels of the Decade”, placing it in the Top 10; since then, the imprint has been supported by dance music magnates Billboard, DJ Mag, Forbes, Insomniac, and The EDM Network. More recently, mau5trap has maneuvered toward live events boasting curated stage takeovers at the world’s biggest electronic dance music events like Ultra Music Festival, Creamfields, EDC, and beyond.
The multi-genre platform has extensively served as an authoritative platform for dance music heavyweights such as Skrillex, REZZ, Feed Me, Zedd, Noisia, i_o, Dillon Francis, Chris Lake, and Madeon; a combination of dark, forceful techno and complex, electro sounds, the label acts as a hotbed for rising talent such as Lamorn, Volaris, 1788-L, LUPA, DJ Dee, and others alike. Welcome to the horde.
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