Thoughts on Deadmau5 + New Song

        Joel Zimmerman is an amazing dj. If anyone tries to argue with this, look at the facts... He's been nominated for a Grammy (Best Electronic Song-Remix of Morgan Page's 'Longest Road'), come out CD's with record sales, and toured nonstop selling out shows left and right.

       The reason why I am still a devout Deadmau5 fan is because of the quality of his music and how consistent he is. Zimmerman started out writing code (how he came up with his Deadmau5 moniker) and started out with a very signature style. Faxing Berlin, Move for Me, Ghost N' Stuff, Strobe etc. all follow the same formula and are very distinctly Deadmau5. However, unlike Skrillex (see previous post) Deadmau5's style is constantly evolving and I am beginning to think that Zimmerman is phasing out his very electro-computerized sound associated with Deadmau5 and moving into his own style as a DJ.
Anyone who has heard Raise Your Weapon knows that Deadmau5 does good dubstep. If you haven't heard this song yet you need to check it out right now. He evolved his signature progressive style into something different and his foray into dubstep worked. This is what impressed me so much about Zimmerman. He is not afraid to try something new. People are always complaining about how arrogant he is for hating being called a DJ, but honestly, its quite understandable. A DJ just mixes music and makes hella remixes. Deadmau5 builds his music, adventuring into new territory and making his music extremely easy to listen too.
       Anyways, his new song, which samples Neon Hitch is fucking awesome. It is called "I Can't Behave Myself" and in the same vein as "Raise Your Weapon" finds Deadmau5 exploring new territory. From its fire-breathing dragon sounds to its catchy, poppy vocals this song is a surefire hit. It also finds Zimmerman straying away from his previous Deadmau5-y territory and moving into his own funky style. And I like it. Check it out.

Deadmau5 feat. Neon Hitch- I Can't Behave Myself DOWNLOAD