At Beatport Connect LA, multiple panelists pointed out that songs are getting shorter. At a time when two minutes and 30 seconds is considered the target for streaming success, it’s unusual to see an artist drop a track nearly 10 minutes long, but there’s a “Science” to it – as there always is with deadmau5.
In this case, it’s as simple as staying true to his production ethos, which has long embraced gradual builds and slow-burning sonic arcs. Authenticity and individuality in an era of abounding trends feel both refreshing and contrarian – two features that undoubtedly helped “Science” connect with deadmau5’s audience well before its eventual release.
Before it formally arrived as another big dance/electronic tune featuring Stevie Appleton‘s increasingly ubiquitous vocals, “Science” surfaced in the producer’s sets for months, picking up a following (and some Reddit lore) along the way. The full version lands in tandem with a radio edit. Listen below.