deadmau5 Drops Electrifying New EP ‘Error5’ After Rocket League Debut

deadmau5 has returned with Error5, a compact but impactful EP that proves he’s still pushing into fresh territory while keeping his unmistakable sonic fingerprint. Initially premiered inside Rocket League to celebrate the game’s 10th anniversary, the four-track project is now available on streaming platforms via his mau5trap imprint.

Opening track “Patience” sets the tone with a moody elegance—its synth lines are brushed with melancholy, but never heavy-handed, creating a slow-burn introduction that invites listeners in. “Sixes” builds on that mood, swapping subtle sadness for taut suspense. Here, every glitch, pause, and percussive cut feels deliberate, giving the track a precision edge that locks you into its pulse.

By the time “8ths” kicks in, the EP’s energy shifts into deadmau5’s classic progressive drive. Tight rhythmic stabs and hi-hat flourishes recall his chemistry with Kaskade on their Kx5 project, while layering enough new texture to keep it feeling forward-thinking. Closing track “What a Save” offers a softer landing, nodding back to the atmospheric minimalism of ›album title goes here‹ from 2012. It’s a reflective outro that lets the melodies linger long after the final note.

What makes Error5 stand out is its balance, it’s cohesive enough to feel like a complete thought, yet varied enough to take you through distinct emotional beats. There’s a restraint in its design, as though deadmau5 is inviting us to pay attention to every sound, glitch, and transition.

With this EP, deadmau5 is finding new edges to his already expansive sound. And by slipping it into Rocket League first, he’s ensured it lands not only in the ears of longtime fans, but in the playlists of a new gaming generation.