DEADMAU5

Feuds between artists are as old as music itself. Platinum metal had its infamous Metallica versus Megadeth contention, 90’s hip-hop had its 2pac versus Biggie gang shootouts. And now that electronic music has come forth as a major player in the american music scene, it’s no surprise that DJs are taking to the conflict game.

We all remember Ultra Music Festival weekend when Deadmau5 called out pop-star turned electro-producer Madonna on Twitter for her slurred “Has anyone seen my friend Molly?” comment. Well, Deadmau5 is once again tweet-fighting, this time with reality TV star-turned DJ Pauly D.

As successful DJ's, these men and women really know how to portray their unique sense of style to the public and have created a distinctive image for themselves. A lot of these DJs agree that especially with the competitive nature of the field today, a one-of-a-kind style is everything and making sure you stand out from the crowd is key. Take a look at these popular Dj's that are making a statement with their fashion.

The meatpacking district was almost served up well-done last Friday night when Deadmau5 lit up an air horn at club Provocateur during his new song "The Veldt," causing a flame that nearly lit himself and the crowd on fire. After the set, he tweeted, "Omg I actually lived through that . . . Nearly blew up myself and a Buncha people in the booth. Pyros a b*tch.”

The trendy Canadian DJ, born Joel Zimmerman, is known for his thumpy house music and wearing a gigantic mouse bobble-head often adorned with multi-colored lights. No word on if the bulbous head had anything to do with the incident. The crowd was said to consist of over 300 attendees including Hilary Rhoda, Ciara, and Yo Yo Ma.

Possibly the most iconic and recognizable producer of our time, deadmau5 has built a serious public persona. Fortunately, that's not all he has been cultivating as one of the premier house producers in the past decade. Working with some of the biggest names out there, deadmau5 has enjoyed a prolific and varied career at the forefront of EDM. There's not much more I can or should say about him. If you're into house or EDM in general, you already know and love the mau5. Here's a video of his live performance at Joonbug's New Year's Eve 2012 event. As you can see, this show is not so much optional as it is obligatory.

Lucky for us, deadmau5 is coming to NYC tomorrow, May 4th for a show at Provocateur over on Hudson Street. Go here for more details!

When it comes to worldwide DJ rankings, DJ Mag’s "Top 100 DJs" list is king. The be all end all of the electronic music industry, the list is voted on by the public and published once a year in November. And if you didn’t make the cut, you’re simply not relevant this year.

While the wide-ranging list encompasses DJs from all sects of the EDM world, it fails to include one thing - women. Not one female DJ made the list this year. In fact, Claudia Cazacu is the only women to make the list since 2007, earning her spot as number 93. In a scene that’s fairly equi-gender when it comes to the fan base, I really have to wonder, what gives? Where are the female DJs?

Canadian electro-pop musician, Lights continued her slew of tours, making a pit stop at Irving Plaza April 20. However, any concertgoer that hadn’t checked her tour dates before hand would have assumed this was her kick-off show. You will be hard pressed to find a musician with this much energy and charisma onstage.

Opening the show with her new single “Banner,” Lights bounced onstage ready to go – and remained that way the entire hour and a half. With a good mix of songs from her latest endeavor “Siberia” and debut album “The Listening,” Lights covered all the fan favorites and kept the crowd ringing in the applause and chanting.

It's the ultimate house party and it's our pleasure to introduce you to the new Mansion 360. The 40,000 square foot Miami mega-club was recently redesigned from floor to ceiling with unprecedented lighting and sound systems and an edgy new façade. The city of Miami Beach even declared Saturday, January 21st "Mansion Day" as the club reopened its doors to kick off a two day electro-fest deemed "Deadmau5 unhooked."

True to the new 360 concept, the DJ booth has been relocated to the center, promising guests a great performance no matter where they are on the dancefloor. Mansion goes beyond simple bottle service with the new VIP scene, complete with a full private bar with ample tables and seating, all in the shadow of world-renown DJs.

Ever find yourself in an anguished frenzy the day of New Year's Eve, or worse, minutes away from midnight; scrambling to find a venue to count down with the crowd as the ball drops and bottles pop? We've all been there. The stress of being in the right place at the right time, or even just finding "a place" to ring in the new year, is enough to drive the sane to CrazyTown.

So start your New Year's party planning early this year because tickets for EverAfter, NYC's premier NYE electronic dance music event, go on sale Oct. 18th at 9:00am sharp! Joonbug and Area Event present to you, deadmau5, UNHOOKED. If you've been dancing on that EDM train, enough said. But noobs to the game? No worries. Don't be afraid of mau5traps: let yourself fall in... and feel the music, the rhythm, and the magic, at the fingertips of the mouse head magician. deadmau5, aka Joel Thomas Zimmerman, is the Canadian mastermind behind a household sound that's topped the billboard charts and awarded him "Best Progressive House Artist" by Beatport.

A hint of chill has already announced the arrival of October and we can't be more excited. NYC has cooked up an awe-inspiring week for you and we, its mere servers, have compiled a daily schedule of goodies for you to attend. With so much to do and only the week to do it, you'll be out every night, being that shining socialite we know and love. One night, a Breast Cancer fundraiser, another, dancing your A$$ off at Deadmau5, and then, to put a cherry on top, sauntering in your red ball gown at a vampire Halloween masquerade.

Monday October 3rd

From one of electronic music's biggest acts to a two-night affair with one of the most enduring outfits in alternative rock, there's no shortage of live entertainment to be found throughout October. Here are some marquee names and rising superstars that will be hitting the Big Apple's best venues in the coming months:

10/4 through 10/9 - Deadmau5 @ Roseland Ballroom

Love deadmau5? Well, here's your chance to see him six times in a row! The world-renowned electronic artist will make history when he brings his Meowsington Hax experience to Roseland Ballroom for nearly a full week. Named after his cat Professor Meowingtons, the Meowsington Hax show is a combination of arresting visual production and deadmau5's signature blend of original music and remixed classics. Judging by this clip from Lollapolooza, NYC fans are in for one heck of a sense-jarring treat. Though six consecutive nights of those flashy lights can't be good for your eyes...