Typically, one wouldn’t associate math or electronic music with a mouse. When it comes to Joel Zimmerman, better known as Deadmau5, that’s exactly what you get. Deadmau5, pronounced dead mouse, is the up and coming artist for electronic music. He’s already recorded several albums since his debut in 2006. His newest album, 4×4=12, will be released on Dec. 7. Fans can expect to hear some familiar tracks on 4×4=12. Several have been previously released, such as “Sofi Needs a Ladder.” As for other tracks, one could look forward to plenty of remixes, house tracks and trances. Deadmau5’ s best known piece is “Ghosts n’ Stuff.” The track is six minutes of pulsating house beats with some electronic sounding riffs thrown in. Released in 2009, it has become a favorite on dance floors across the world. Deadmau5 produces electronic music, but his shows are just as high-tech. Zimmerman wears a giant mouse head, complete with LED lights, at his concerts. His performances include crazy light shows with insane graphics and earpopping music. He performs all over the world, and his shows are sold out almost immediately. Deadmau5 is wanted everywhere from the United States to Switzerland. Deadmau5 doesn’t want his fans to be able to associate his music with any one specific genre. One could hear a track complete with instrumental accompaniments, when out of nowhere a synthetic riff comes in, such as “Alone With You.” Then one could hear three different remixes of that same song. This style of music has slowly become less popular over the years, but many music critics are saying Deadmau5 is bringing back this subgenre between techno, electronic, and house. Deadmau5 keeps listeners guessing on what he will bring out next, almost like he is unwilling to stick to a single genre. Listeners get the feeling that’s how he wants it though. With 4×4=12 coming out in early Decembwer, everyone — from DJs to dance floor lovers — has something to look forward to. “I am really looking forward to the new album,” said junior Shelby Illg. “This album is going to be like nothing he has ever done before.” Whether or not you think mouse heads have anything to do with math or techno, Deadmau5 definitely brings these