"Snowcone" is an instrumental by Canadian electronic music producer Deadmau5.[1] It was originally uploaded on SoundCloud before being released on May 27, 2016 as a standalone digital download single.[3] It was later revealed to be the first single from his eighth studio album, W:/2016Album/.[4]
| "Snowcone" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Deadmau5 | ||||
| from the album W:/2016Album/ | ||||
| Released | May 27, 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2016 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 5:14 | |||
| Label | Mau5trap | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Joel Zimmerman | |||
| Deadmau5 singles chronology | ||||
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Background edit
In April 2016, Zimmerman uploaded "Snowcone" to his SoundCloud account.[5][6] In May 2016, his account was hacked. After attempting to regain control of the account and receiving poor customer support, the account and all of its tracks were removed from the service.[7] Shortly afterwards, "Snowcone" was released.[8]
"Snowcone" is Zimmerman's first single to be independently released on Mau5trap, exclusive to digital download.[9] After the track listing for Zimmerman's eighth studio album, W:/2016Album/, was leaked on Reddit,[4] "Snowcone" was revealed to be the first single for the then-upcoming album. This was followed by the release of "Let Go".[10]
The song was included on Billboard's list of The 20 Best Deadmau5 Songs, placed at number 17.[11]
Track listing edit
Track listing taken from iTunes.[8]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Snowcone" | 5:14 |
Charts edit
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Dance/Electronic Digital Songs (Billboard)[12] | 40 |
Release history edit
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide | May 27, 2016 | Digital download | Mau5trap |
References edit
- ^ a b Medved, Matt (May 27, 2016). "Deadmau5 Releases 'Snowcone,' First Single in Two Years". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
- ^ Barnabe, Dylan (November 30, 2016). "Deadmau5 W:/2016ALBUM/". Exclaim!. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
- ^ "deadmau5 releases "Snowcone"". Exclaim!. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
- ^ a b "Deadmau5 Tracklist Leaked By Reddit User". YourEdm. 11 November 2016. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
- ^ "deadmau5 Drops Two New Songs, 'Bad At Titles' and 'Snowcone'". Billboard. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
- ^ "Deadmau5 launches new tracks 'Snowcone' and 'Bad At Titles' – listen". NME. 5 April 2016. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
- ^ "dead mow cinco on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
- ^ a b "Snowcone - Single on iTunes". iTunes. 27 May 2016. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
- ^ "Surprise! Deadmau5 just released his first official single for two years". Digital Spy. 28 May 2016. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
- ^ "deadmau5 Drops Sweeping Single 'Let Go,' Launches Album Pre-Order: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-09-24.
- ^ "The 20 Best deadmau5 Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
- ^ "deadmau5 Chart History - Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales". Billboard Charts. Retrieved 21 March 2018.