Escape From Electric Mountain

Label: Mau5trap
Cat.#.: MAU5047
Rel. Date: 06.02.2012

Tracklist:
01. Trapdoor (feat. Hadouken)
02. Relocation
03. One Click Headshot
04. Embers (feat. Lindsay)
05. Trichitillomania
06. Whiskers (feat. Gemini)

TOMORROW GUYS. Enjoy.

Return of the Mpire

Moguai's new album 'Mpire' is now out!

Not many producers get handpicked by deadmau5 to conjure a full length artist album for his prestigious mau5trap imprint; so for German specialist Moguai to get the nod twice in as many years is one hefty testament to the sheer quality, imagination and originality of his musical output.

Now, and less than two years since the critically lauded release of his first ever mau5trap album We Ar Lyve back in April 2010, Moguai returns to the fray, and on the form of his life, for the agonizingly-awaited worldwide release of his latest long-player project – Mpire.

Available to buy from 30th January 2012, the album itself is an exquisite piece of craftsmanship; artistically inventive, masterfully honed, perfectly coordinated and not an ounce short of what we’ve come to expect from this outstanding producer, working so consistently at the top of his game. With the juggernaut first single (also titled Mpire) released earlier this month and already flying high at #1 in the overall Beatport chart, Moguai now looks set to further silence competitors and wow critics with this stunning new set of fresh, forward-thinking soundscapes, skilfully and thematically tied by an innovative touch that only he can attain.

Diligently incorporating elements of house, techno and electro, this work – two careful years in the making – has Moguai’s signature sound stamped all over it. Whether it’s the luxuriously complex, driving harmonies of Dynamo and Heimaterde, the progressive artistry of Lyme and Tommy Trash collaboration In ‘N’ Out, or the relentlessly pounding tech-bedlam that is N.E.O, this stunning album delivers more than it’s fair share of peak-timers to satisfy the cravings of dancefloor junkies worldwide.

But it’s the spellbinding euphoria of tracks such as Invisible, Styrum and Out of Nowhere that elevate this album to that next level of innovative flair – one that so many artists struggle to achieve. Gentle, hypnotizing and evoking emotions of tranquillity throughout with their mesmerising synth progressions, these welcome moments of calm within an otherwise club-focused collection captivate the soul and carry the listener on a delicate journey through the ethereal. Just one listen and we begin to understand why the Mau5 himself insisted so strongly upon another Moguai LP instalment.

With some perfectly fitting collaborations and three exclusive offerings to round off proceedings (one each for Beatport, iTunes and Spotify) this album will no doubt be a mainstay in the collections of electronic music lovers young and old for years to come. In true testament to the infamous German composers that came before him, Moguai has created a masterpiece of a symphony that is as diverse as it is ingenious.

- Mpire Minimix (Soundcloud)

You can buy the album at 3 different digital outlets (neat huh?), and each place you buy it from has it's own bonus track.

Moguai - Monkey Business (Beatport Exclusive)
Moguai feat. Fiora - Same As You (iTunes Exclusive)
Moguai - Thrasher Disco (Spotify Exclusive)

Beatport
iTunes
Spotify


Meanwhile on the mau5trap page, a teasing status has been put up to make us guess, but we all already know which EP that is, right? ;)

EDIT: It seems mau5trap had another trick up it's sleeve!

Late February will be when we can buy this release, but tomorrow we can get a sneak peak. I'll be sure to edit that in when the time comes.

EDIT 2: Video is up!

Credit for the Split The Atom remix discovery goes to jz113!

Feed Me More...

So there is new Feed Me on the way. A release date, or whether or not this is being released on mau5trap is yet to be confirmed, but news of new Feed Me is good news! Along with the announcement tweet of new material, there is also a new North American tour underway.

EDIT:

UFK's video of the Feed Me & Gemini collab confirms a release date of Feb 6th, and a mau5trap release.

All is quiet on the mau5trap front, except that Moguai's new track Mpire is charting at #1 on Beatport! Nothing unusual for a mau5trap release I might add.

Supposedely soon we will see news of a Maths (EP?) release and a Professional Griefers EP release, as always, when those are out, we'll let you know. :)

Could this be, 15 mintues of fame?

Aural Psynapse has an official video by the looks of it, uploaded onto the deadmau5 youtube channel, it's eerily beginning building up to the beat live at the recent Toronto show.

Mau5trap releases yet another Noisia single on Nov 21st. With this and Tommy's Theme, could this (be) mean an album?

Noisia - Could This Be | BBC Radio 1 w/ Zane Lowe by mau5trap records

Feed Me - 15 minutes of Fame on BBC Radio 1 by mau5trap records

And don't forget Feed Me. In this interview from BBC Radio 1, Jon Gooch aka 'Feed Me' discusses production amongst other things over the phone with Pete Tong.

In mau5 news, there is now a partership with the UK Nokia as they plan to bring "a spectacular show, nothing that's ever been done before in London."

For one night only you can see deadmau5 LIVE in London at Millbank courtesy of Nokia Lumia 800! Catch an amazing visual display and your favourite artist by visiting our Facebook page and entering the competition http://nokia.ly/uXNtnZ

And lastly, if you're a Radiohead fan, you may recognize this tune right here.

Radiohead - Codex (deadmau5 cover) by fuckmylife

Locked & Loaded Part 1; Trap Door & More

Sorry for the lack of recent news guys! Right now I'm gonna report on the recent release of SOFI's Part 1 of Locked & Loaded (yes you read that right, part 1!).

From the release description:

The multi-talented SOFI (Some Other Female Interest) is no newcomer. Having earned her stripes working with some of the biggest names in the music industry, she debuted on mau5trap as the voice behind deadmau5 singles Sofi Needs A Ladder and One Trick Pony from his globally acclaimed album 4X4=12. Now, SOFI returns to the label to deliver her explosive LOCKED & LOADED PART 1 EP, the first of a two-part series, consisting of dynamic collaborations with some of the most exciting electronic talent around. SOFIs LOCKED & LOADED PART 1 EP will be released digitally October 24 exclusively through iTunes and Beatport. The two tracks featured on it--Broken Souvenirs and Joyride featuring Vulgatron of Foreign Beggars are both collaborations with Brighton-based dubstep renegades Millions Like Us, who have remixed the likes of Hurts, Morning Parade and N-Dubz, and received support from Radio 1. Information on the LOCKED & LOADED PART 2 EP which will be released on December 5 will be made available soon. Broken Souvenirs delivers a powerhouse instrumental, building on a wave of delicate piano and swirling synths before dropping into a sonic onslaught of spiraling bass lines, pummeling drums and euphoric synths while SOFIs spine-tingling vocals soar through the mix. Its video, shot in London earlier this year and directed by The Moonrunners, made its debut this week on UKFDUBSTEP.COM and can be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLmUOOQauDI Meanwhile, fans can catch SOFI live this fall on the Meowingtons Hax tour supporting deadmau5 alongside Excision, Tommy Lee & Aero and other mau5trap artists.

Once I gather all the information released in the past few weeks (including that remix album), I'll edit this post to complete it. Until then, enjoy this killer new Feed Me track, supposedly being released on mau5trap.