Chart-topping Techno artist Layton Giordani has worked his magic on one of deadmau5’s most iconic tracks, ‘Strobe‘, creating a brilliant rendition that pays homage to the original while adding his own unique touch. Giordani skillfully preserves the song’s renowned chords and infuses it with a mesmerizing blend of pulsating synths and beats, giving the track a fresh new depth and energy. Expressing his profound admiration for the original track, Giordani shares, “‘Strobe’ is undoubtedly one of my favorite dance records of all time. It was one of the first tracks that introduced me to electronic music and played a significant role in shaping my musical journey”.
Giordani also reflects on the honor and excitement of remixing such a legendary track, stating, “It’s truly incredible to have the opportunity to put my own spin on ‘Strobe’. deadmau5 was one of the first major artists to support my techno music when I was starting out, so remixing this track holds a special place in my heart. I can only imagine how proud the younger version of myself would be“.
Exploring the Legacy of “Strobe” and deadmau5’s Fourth Studio Album
Originally featured on deadmau5’s fourth studio album, 2009’s for lack of a better name, ‘Strobe’ has solidified its status as a timeless classic in the realm of Electronic music. Mixmag hailed it as “arguably one of the most recognizable and celebrated compositions in the genre”, further cementing its place in music history. We certainly agree.
The album itself was a massive success, achieving RIAA Gold certifications in Canada and the United Kingdom. Upon its release, it soared to the top of the U.K. Dance Albums charts, showcasing deadmau5’s immense popularity and influence in the Electronic music scene.
About Layton Giordani
Layton Giordani is a beacon in the Techno scene, representing a new wave of talent. A New York native, Giordani’s journey into Electronic music began in his teens, inspired by the legendary sets of Danny Tenaglia at Pacha NY. At Output NY, Giordani’s abilities quickly sharpened, leading to his early career breakthrough. His big break came under the mentorship of Adam Beyer, the Techno heavyweight behind the Drumcode label. Giordani refined his craft with Beyer’s guidance, culminating in his debut EP, Unspoken, released on Beyer’s Truesoul label. This significant release led to his debut on Drumcode with Rivington, establishing him as a rising force in the industry.
As of 2024, Giordani continues to solidify his position at the forefront of the Techno scene with a series of successful remixes and widespread radio support. His most recent remix of ‘Last Night with Anyma soared to #1 overall on Beatport. Prior to this, his remix of ‘Party All The Time’ in collaboration with Adam Beyer and Green Velvet also topped Beatport’s charts and has sustained impressive popularity, drawing over 70,000 daily streams three months post-release. Giordani’s work has garnered substantial radio support from prominent figures such as Pete Tong on BBC Radio 1, Mista Jam on Capital, and KISS, and has seen multiple rotations on Diplo’s Revolution XM radio. Reflecting his rising influence, he has been the #3 most trending artist on Beatport over the past 12 months, trailing only behind FISHER and John Summit.
About deadmau5:
Joel Zimmerman, more commonly known as deadmau5 (pronounced ‘dead mouse’), is one of the world’s most respected Electronic music producers of modern times. Enjoying international chart success with his 2x platinum-certified single ‘Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff,’ as well as ‘Professional Griefers,’ ‘Sofi Needs A Ladder’ and ‘I Remember,’ he has also released seven critically acclaimed albums. The multiple JUNO Award-winning and GRAMMY®-nominated artist’s ability to push the boundaries of his talent grows at an equal rate to his fan base, which counts 15 million and more over his combined social media channels. His latest music offerings include ‘Pomegranate’ with The Neptunes, ‘Bridged By A Lightwave’ with Kiesza, ‘Channel 43’ with Wolfgang Gartner, with REZZ ‘Hypnocurrency’ and ‘Infraliminal’ (as REZZMAU5), ‘When The Summer Dies’ with Lights, ‘Hyperlandia’ featuring Foster The People, ‘this is fine.’ with Portugal. The Man, ‘XYZ,’ ‘My Heart Has Teeth’ featuring Skylar Grey and his latest EP, some ep.
In 2022 deadmau5 teamed with longtime friend and collaborator Kaskade on the music project Kx5, releasing Top 40 smash and #1 dance music radio single ‘Escape’ featuring Hayla leading into the release of their 2023 GRAMMY-nominated debut self-titled album Kx5. Over on the live realm, his 2019/20 U.S. cubev3 tour featuring production of his own design and implementation ranked in the Top 10 of Pollstar’s top tours globally. In 2022 he completed the ‘We Are Friends’ North American tour and as Kx5 headlined the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in December, breaking records as the largest single-day concert event headlined by an electronic music artist ever in North America with Billboard confirming Kx5 at the Coliseum as the biggest ticketed global headliner dance event of 2022. deadmau5’ latest accomplishment in the live music space includes sold out performances at legendary Los Angeles venue the Hollywood Bowl and New York City’s Brooklyn Mirage for his career celebration ‘retro5pective: 25 years of deadmau5.’