(LOS ANGELES — SEPTEMBER 6, 2024) – Mat Zo returns to mau5trap with his “Disco Boy,” available now on all platforms. Listen here. “Disco Boy” marks a triumphant return to the electro house and progressive house sounds that dominated the electronic music scene in the late 2000s, offering a fresh yet familiar vibe that fans of Zo and deadmau5 will instantly recognize and appreciate.
A whirring blend of intricate layers of house, “Disco Boy” is a fresh take on electro and progressive sounds. Best characterized by its driving energy and intoxicating bassline, “Disco Boy” continues to push the boundaries of electronic music, creating a track that is both a celebration of the past and a bold step forward. Zo’s signature production style and meticulous attention to detail craft a compelling feature to dive back into over and over again.
In “Disco Boy,” Mat Zo pays homage to the aughts of mau5trap, drawing inspiration from deadmau5 and the label’s early releases that helped define the electro and progressive house genres. The track’s driving beats and melodic progression evoke the sound of deadmau5’s early work, with a modern twist that breathes new life into the classic mau5trap aesthetic. Fans of the 2009/2010 era of the label will find themselves transported back in time, while new listeners will discover a track that perfectly encapsulates the essence of what makes mau5trap a legendary name in electronic music.
As one of the most innovative and influential artists in the scene, Mat Zo proves once again that his music is as timeless as it is groundbreaking. Mat Zo is on tour this fall and winter, hitting major cities across North America. For tickets and more information, please visit: https://matzomusic.com/.
TOUR
9/27 – Honolulu, HI – The Republik
10/4 – Los Angeles, CA – Shrine Expo Hall
10/5 – San Francisco, CA – The Midway
10/12 – Boston, MA – Royale Boston
10/19 – Tampa, FL – The Ritz Ybor
12/13 – Portland, OR – 45 East
About Mat Zo:
Matan Zohar, known by his stage name Mat Zo, is an artist recognized for his complex, genre-bending style and ever-changing soundscapes. Throughout his childhood, he grew up surrounded by music. “My mom’s a music teacher and taught me from a very young age, so I’ve been composing since as long as I can remember,” he says. Mat learned to play the guitar, bass, and drums early on, began producing music at the age of 13, and started DJing two years later.
At age 16, Mat released his debut single “No Hassle” on a:Loud recordings. From there, his career began to take off with recognition from major dance music tastemakers and releases on Armada in 2007 and Anjunabeats in 2008. In conjunction with his main artist projects, he began producing Drum n’ Bass records that would be released on legendary DnB labels such as Hospital Records, Invisible Recordings, and Ram Records under the alias “MRSA”.
Mat Zo’s debut album Damage Control (released on Anjunabeats in the UK and Astralwerks in the US) came out in 2013 and received critical acclaim, including a Grammy nomination in the best Dance/Electronic Album category. Damage Control is a personal and ethereal exploration of a diversity of musical styles, taking inspiration from UK garage, hip-hop, trance and more. The album is home to iconic songs like “Superman Lost”, “Only For You”, and the collaboration “Easy” with fellow electronic artist, Porter Robinson. Damage Control reached the #1 position on the iTunes Dance chart the day of its release, and debuted at #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart.
In 2014, Mat Zo founded his own imprint label, MAD ZOO, where he released his sophomore album, Self Assemble (2016). Self Assemble tells a story of disenchantment within a stagnant EDM world, and acts as a push for musical honesty. With the lead single “Soul Food”, Mat says, “I love filter/French house. I wanted to make a track that captured that emotion that I felt when I first listened to ‘One More Time’.” Through Self Assemble he attempts to “create something that is more permanent…[with] homages to the past.” This idea ultimately sets the tone for MAD ZOO’s future curation and commitment to well produced, genre-less releases.
With over 30 million online music streams, Mat Zo’s following continues to grow. Aside from his own repertoire, his catalogue includes collaborations and remixes for artists such as Halsey, Perry Farrell, Kylie Minogue, Ellie Goulding, Empire of the Sun, Crossfaith, 311, Arty, Kill the Noise, The Knocks and even an official remix of “Circle of Life” for Disney. He has toured across all continents (except Antarctica), including major international plays at festivals like Electric Daisy Carnival, Ultra Music Festival, Tomorrowland, Creamfields and Electric Zoo.
Mat has recently moved back to London and is immersing himself in his ZOCASE project which sees him releasing on labels such as mau5trap and Vision.
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About mau5trap:
Over a decade since its formation, mau5trap — the independent record label founded by groundbreaking electronic music producer deadmau5 — has become a bastion for trailblazing and genre-defying artists. Casting a palpable influence over the genre, Mixmag readers voted mau5trap among the “Top 50 Labels of the Decade”, placing it in the Top 10; since then, the imprint has been supported by dance music magnates Billboard, DJ Mag, Forbes, Insomniac, and The EDM Network. In recent years, mau5trap has curated stage takeovers at the world’s largest live music events like Ultra Music Festival, Creamfields, EDC, and beyond.
The multi-genre platform has extensively served as an authoritative platform for dance music heavyweights such as Skrillex, REZZ, Feed Me, Zedd, Noisia, i_o, Dillon Francis, Chris Lake, and Madeon. Welcome to the horde.
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