mau5trap’s ‘We Are Friends Vol.12 Disk 2’ Features Fresh Tunes From deadmau5 and More

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mau5trap’s We Are Friends Vol. 12 has arrived, and it pays a nostalgic nod to 90s-era digital worlds, featuring tracks from deadmau5, Westend, Locksi, LOSTMYFAITH, Misiano, and more.

mau5trap‘s We Are Friends series has returned, and it packs a mean, pixilated punch. Over the years, the compilation has become one of the label’s most influential releases, showcasing some of their most esteemed and forward-thinking artists. For the 12th installment, mau5trap has continued the series’ legacy as both a sonic time capsule and a launchpad for the next wave of electronic talent.

We Are Friends Vol. 12 began with the release of Disk 1 back in January, featuring established and emerging voices coming together in a meticulously crafted sonic universe. Now, the second disk is finally here, and it continues the legacy with a carefully curated lineup featuring names like LOSTMYFAITH, Westend, Joel Corelitz, Locksi, and, of course, deadmau5.

At the center of We Are Friends Vol. 12 (Disk 2) is the long-circulated ID from deadmau5, “Rydly,” finally stepping out of the vault and into the spotlight. The track leans into an intricate, playful adaptation of the 90’s video game sound design. In deadmau5 fashion, the nearly seven-minute journey stretches out, taking listeners into a nostalgic world of the legendary artist’s creation.

The second disk moves like a curated club awakening, opening with LOSTMYFAITH’s “Rhythm Of The House,” that pulses with groove-led funk. ALKA and Atopic’s “Go Crazy” injects a sharper, high-energy jab that feels like an uppercut to the soul.

Tracks like Misiano’s “High Five,” SN4B’s “Underworld,” and Mira Vale’s “Acid Funk” balance grit and shadow with texture and acid-tinged flair. Meanwhile, Locksi’s “Don’t Need U” and ghost.‘s glitchy “NUMBER SAVED! (###)” pivot to a punchy, left-field cut to other worlds. And you can’t sleep on Westend’s remix of “Animal Rights,” as the house artist twists the iconic deadmau5 and Wolfgang Gartner collaboration into a new direction.

At its core, We Are Friends Vol. 12 (Disk 2) is a pulse check on the mau5trap metaverse. Nostalgia, experimentation, and forward-thinking design sit at the forefront of this spectacular series. As the label continues to evolve, it is quietly introducing the next wave of stellar talent.

Listen to mau5trap’s We Are Friends Vol. 12 (Disk 2) on Spotify or on your preferred platform now!