Canadian electronic music producer and Mau5trap label head Deadmau5 was one of the most prominent fixtures in the dance scene of the 2010s, instantly recognizable with his signature oversized mouse helmet.

 

 

Born Joel Zimmerman in Niagara Falls, the Toronto-based DJ rose to prominence in 2008 when his track "Faxing Berlin" found its way onto the playlist of legendary DJ/producer Pete Tong's radio show. Deadmau5 soon became an important figure in the world of progressive house music. He released his work through his own label, Mau5trap Recordings, and scored a number of awards in 2008, including a Juno Award for Dance Recording of the Year. He released Random Album Title that same year, along with the first volume of the remix-collecting At Play series.