mau5trap Announces We Are Friends Vol. 12 Release and Exciting Events for 2026
Mau5trap is gearing up to release the next installment of its popular We Are Friends compilation series in 2026. This upcoming volume will be the first release since the label's partnership with Create Music Group earlier this year. The We Are Friends series, which was launched in 2012, has been a platform for emerging electronic music producers, featuring tracks from artists like Rezz, Attlas, Blackgummy, and i_o. Artists interested in submitting their music for consideration can do so through the label's submission portal.
We Are Friends Vol. 12 is scheduled for release in January 2026. The label had to skip a 2024 edition due to internal restructuring following its acquisition by Create Music Group. The label, founded by deadmau5 in 2007, has seen significant growth and development in recent years. In addition to the compilation release, mau5trap is introducing the mau5trap presents We Are Friends residency, a monthly event at Los Angeles nightclub Sound. The upcoming event on June 12 will feature performances by BlackGummy, Allizen, and Jozik.
Furthermore, mau5trap will host a special We Are Friends night in London at Unlocked Shoreditch on July 24. The event will include a set by deadmau5 and surprise guest appearances. Fans can also tune in to mau5trap Radio, the label's radio program, airing every Thursday night on SiriusXM's BPM channel at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. Stay tuned for more updates and announcements from mau5trap as they continue to showcase cutting-edge electronic music talent.
In conclusion, mau5trap's We Are Friends compilation series is set to make a comeback in 2026 with the release of Vol. 12. The label's partnership with Create Music Group has opened up new opportunities for emerging artists to showcase their music. With exciting events lined up in Los Angeles and London, as well as the ongoing mau5trap Radio show, fans can look forward to a vibrant year ahead in the world of electronic music.