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  • Jauz Drops Incredible Remix of deadmau5 Classic “Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff” | Your EDM

    Jauz Drops Incredible Remix of deadmau5 Classic “Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff” | Your EDM

    There’s no question that deadmau5 is one of the most influential artists in dance music over the past 20 years. If you’re like me, a song like “Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff” is one of the touchstones of electronic dance music. Despite being almost a decade old, “Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff” is still one of the most recognizable and iconic songs in the genre. Despite the prevalence of the original track, it only got a couple of marginal remixes. Now, 15 years later, the track gets perhaps its finest remix to date, courtesy of Jauz.

    Jauz’s remix maintains the opening synth line and melody. He also retains Rob Swire’s classic vocal topline. However, Jauz’s version turns the synth melody into strings to give it a more dramatic feel. Jauz throws in a wicked synth loop before the drop incorporates the original vocal and synth melody. Jauz manages to take a classic EDM tune and spin it into a modern powerhouse.

    “Making a remix for a song as revered and respected as ‘Ghosts n’ Stuff’ is honestly almost an impossible task,” says Jauz. “It was intimidating and humbling, to say the least. But it was also a great exercise to remind myself how to stop putting pressure and expectation on myself, and just make whatever comes out naturally. I made eight different versions of this remix and this is the only one that really felt like ‘me.’ Thanks to Joel and the team for letting me remix one of the greatest electronic records of all time.  It was an honor and such a cool experience” 

    Check out the official Jauz remix of deadmau5 & Rob Swire’s classic “Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff’ out now on mau5trap.

    Mark Fabrick

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  • Jauz Is Back For More With New Album, Wrath of the Wicked

    Jauz Is Back For More With New Album, Wrath of the Wicked

    At 26, Sam Vogel has solidified his name as a prominent producer and DJ…creating tracks under the stage name, Jauz, Vogel has a reputation for his pulse-racing, energetic live performances that mesh big sounds, vibrant visuals, and Jauz’ signature hits. At just 17, while many of us were in high school, Jauz was watching his music career blossom into the genre-bending, bass-loving DJ he is today.

    His 2018 album, The Wise & The Wicked, which topped the iTunes Dance charts within 90 minutes of its release. Fans were keen to loving his emphasis on the bass, drums, and synths on chart-dominating singles like “Feel The Volume” and “Rock The Party.” It felt like the then 21-year-old Jauz couldn’t possibly perfect his already perfect sound…until now.

    He’s constantly crafting music that shows his growth and exudes confidence in his abilities to stay true to his sound while revealing new, previously unknown paths in house music. This past summer’s EP, Rise of the Wise, gradually easing listeners into a swell of house music curated towards Jauz’ subtle sonic changes. Yet, this isn’t the last we’re hearing from him this year.

    He’s played at some of the biggest festivals in the world like Ultra, Tomorrowland Belgium, and more. He’s done his own headline tours with quick sellouts and large crowds. But just a few months after the release of his previous album, Jauz is here with the second part: Wrath of the Wicked.

    The yin to Rise’s yang, Wrath of the Wicked is more of a fraternal twin. Polar opposite in style and genre, you can hear the clear difference in Jauz’ music throughout both albums. It’s an impressive showcase of his range- able to create any sort of electronic dance music and have it make sense.

    Wrath of the Wicked is a solid continuation of its predecessor, Rise of the Wise…and this time around Jauz is a bit more confident, has an even cleaner sound, and delves into true dubstep, edgier music. Emphasizing his two favorite production instruments, the bass and the drums, singles like “Dreaming” and “Choppa” are essential Jauz tracks. You can listen to the new album here:

    Alongside this album is the Wise/Wicked tour, where fans will have the ultimate choice: attend either the Wise or the Wicked show (or both!) for two completely different concert experiences.

    While Rise was more of an album to showcase all Jauz has learned and grown to become…Wrath was exclusively for the fans. We spoke to Jauz about how these two albums came together and the new tour below!

    PD: Congrats on Wrath of the Wicked! Was a second installment of Wise & The Wicked always the plan?

    Yeah for sure, eventually that was definitely always my goal. Once the 5 year anniversary of TWATW started to come around, I realized that it was probably the right time to revisit the idea of making the follow up..

    PD: Did you have these songs for Wise & The Wicked or are some newly produced?

    Other than the “Super Fly” VIP, which technically is essentially a remix of a song from the first album, they’re all brand new. The oldest song in here I started maybe a few years ago. But I definitely feel like you can tell in the album the progress I’ve made as an artist and producer. I hope at least!

    PD: How do the two albums fit together? Is it a continuation of the first or more of its own body of work?

    I knew this time around that I wanted to give more attention to each “World” from the original story, which is why I thought it made more sense to put out two separate “follow up” albums this year, “Rise of the Wise” which came out in July, and now WOTW. They’re both completely different from one another and really dive deep into the “worlds” I originally envisioned when writing the first album.

    PD: Five years later, has your production style changed at all and are you drawing inspiration from new places?

    My style has definitely grown and evolved, but I also feel like it still sounds like the same “me” that I was when I wrote the first album in a lot of ways. That’s always my goal at least, is to always keep learning and growing and changing but also still making sure that the songs I write still feel like me at the end of the day.

    PD: You have a super interesting tour concept with 2023 Wise/Wicked…where fans can choose to go to the “Wise” or “Wicked” shows for different experiences. Can you tell us about those shows and what to expect at each?

    If you listen to each album, I think it’ll give a pretty clear concept of what each show will be like. The “Wise” shows will be focused on the techier, housier music I’ve been exploring a lot over the last few years, where the “Wicked” shows will be dedicated to the full octane, super heavy bass music that a lot of fans are excited to hear. My goal is that fans will want to go to both shows, since they’re going to be completely different experiences from one another!

    PD: What tracks are you most excited to play live?

    That’s a tough question. I just put out like 15 songs between these two albums, so I don’t know if I could pick just one from all of those! I will say though, “Lights Go Out” from the album I put out in July is still one of my all time favorites I’ve ever made.

    Jai Phillips

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  • Jauz On His New Album, Rise Of The Wise

    Jauz On His New Album, Rise Of The Wise

    Jauz released his new album, Rise Of The Wise, in the middle of summer to serve as our soundtrack. With high energy tracks in “U Feel” and “Crazy (3AM Sound)”, you’ll be ready to dance the night away, while more melodic tracks are the perfect transition to make for a well-rounded dance album. Rise Of The Wise is a mixture of dance, techno, and progressive sounds that compile into the classic Jauz sound you know and love.

    There are few artists who have worked harder and made significant strides in progress quite like Jauz, who has evolved his sound over his career into a signature Jauz beat that fans celebrate. No stranger to success, his debut album, The Wise & The Wicked, skyrocketed to the top of the charts within 90 minutes of its release.

    Now, Rise Of The Wise, is Jauz’ proof that he is by no means a one hit wonder. In fact, he has 8 more songs that just get better and better as you listen. You can listen to the album here:

    Jauz sat down with Popdust to talk Rise Of The Wise and so much more!

    PD: Congratulations on your new album, Rise Of The Wise! Can you tell us about the inspiration behind it and your creation process?

    If you’ve followed my career for any length of time now, it’s no secret that I’ve been delving into the more techy, melodic, house-y side of the Jauz project. When I sat down to write an album centered around “The Wise”, it seemed like a no-brainer for me to make Rise Of The Wise the outlet for all the music I’ve been writing in that style for the last few years. It all kind of fell together without me having to try. I just don’t know why it took me this long to figure it out!

    PD: What were your favorite tracks to create on the album and why?

    That’s a tough one. I really love all 8 records on the album – there were probably over 2-3x that many songs I had to pick through to make the album just right. But if I had to pick one, it might be U Feel. I’ve been trying to figure out how to channel that exact kind of “sound” or “vibe” for such a long time while also making it really feel like a Jauz record, and I think that song really nails it on the head.

    PD: Do you have a certain production process or any instruments that you like to use?

    This is another hard question for me to answer. To me, the process of writing songs regardless of genre just feels like I throw a bunch of random shit at the wall and hope that the end result is pretty cool. When I’ve had people watch me work over my shoulder, apparently my process is a bit more refined and intentional than I see it. The one thing I can say though is that I’ve always been a big believer in staying “In the Box” – not relying on anything that I can’t have on my laptop to create my songs. That way I can be as productive when I’m on the road as I am when I’m home. That changed a bit on this album, as I experimented with a few hardware synths like my Moog Sub 37 and the Arturia Microfreak, but I think I could’ve put the album together the way I did without them. That said, it’s always good to get out of your usual routine and do something new, even if I make nothing that’s usable, it generally leads to coming up with ideas I probably wouldn’t have if I stayed in my “routine”.

    PD: Your debut album, The Wise and The Wicked, went top of the charts 90 minutes after its release. How did creating this album feel differently from the first? Did you feel any sort of pressure to create the same sound?

    I knew there was zero chance that we were ever going to recreate the impact that first album did, so it was actually a lot less stressful than I thought it would be! Haha. To be honest, I think the pressure I put on myself to create a certain sound was in the first album, where the “Wise” section of TWATW was very pop-centric, melodic bass music that I thought would fit better in the “Jauz” sound. This time around, I let all of those pressures go and did exactly what I knew I wanted to – give the music I’ve been writing for years, that’s been sitting on my hard drives collecting dust, the proper home they deserved.

    PD: You’ve performed at the biggest festivals in the world like Ultra and Tomorrowland. What’s your favorite part about performing live and are there any festivals you’d like to go to in the future?

    There’s nothing like connecting with a crowd, whether it’s a tiny club or a massive festival. Sometimes you just hit that sweet spot where you as the performer and the crowd are perfectly in sync with one another, and it’s truly something you can’t experience any other way. One of my main goals when I started writing the kind of records that ended up on Rise of the Wise, and especially with the launch of the album and the creation of this kind of new “World”, is to take the “Wise” show to festivals and stages I would never be able to play as Jauz. Resistance stage at Ultra, CRSSD festival, Yuma Tent at Coachella, Ibiza, etc. We’ll see what happens!

    PD: Are there any artists that inspired your career? Who would you like to collaborate with in the future?

    There are too many artists from too many genres to list. I listen to everything from the heaviest of heavy metal to artists like Ben Bohmer, and they all play a massive role in shaping my sound. That said, one artist I would kill to work with is Rufus Du Sol. I would just love to see what their process in the studio is like, and what would happen if I tried to put my spin on something they were working on.

    PD: What can we expect from you for the rest of 2023?

    If you take a look at the original TWATW and do the math, it’s pretty easy to figure out what I have in store for everyone for the next foreseeable future. Either way, you’ll all find out sooner than later!

    Jai Phillips

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  • EDM.com Playlist Picks: The Chainsmokers, Rezz, Marshmello & More [1/13/23] – EDM.com

    EDM.com Playlist Picks: The Chainsmokers, Rezz, Marshmello & More [1/13/23] – EDM.com

    The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com’s weekly “Playlist Picks” series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music scene.

    The Chainsmokers & Cheyenne Giles – Make You Feel

    Koji Aiken

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