Joel Thomas Zimmerman, also known by his stage name Deadmau5, is a Canadian electronic music producer, DJ, musician, and a prominent personality in Web3. One of his hallmarks is a signature mouse helmet (mau5head) which the artists always wear during his live performances and music videos.
Deadmau5 started taking piano lessons at an early age and then grew up interested in video games and computers. Blending this all together, Joel started making music with old computer chips and later built a dance music program at a Niagara Falls radio station. These teenage ambitions made it into a successful career as Deadmau5 is now considered one of the most influential figures in electronic music.
Deadmau5 also has his own label, dubbed mau5trap, that ‘has been the home to some of the biggest electronic music since 2007.’ The artist is always keen on testing new grounds. With the advent of NFTs, he was among the first to immerse himself in the industry. He has launched several NFT collections, including Slickmau5, RAREZ, Hypnocurrency, and Hypervision, taken part in various metaverse-based events, collaborated with other digital artists, and beyond. Follow Deadmau5 on his social media platforms to stay updated on his upcoming projects!
