ARTIST HIGLIGHT - DEFICIO

We think that Deficio is under-appreciated. Go ahead and Google him. The majority of hits will come up for with information on Martin "Deficio" Lynge - a professional League of Legends player.

Not our Deficio

 That's not who we're talking about. We're talking about Deficio, the 20 year old Swedish producer who has come on the scene in a huge way considering his facebook says he only "gained interest in music production in 2011." 

We see artists who wait for 10 years before being noticed for one single. Everything this guy puts out could be his new single. Give a listen to his original productions and remixes and you'll understand why. He is a master of a variety of generes and does not necessarily stick to just one like we see from many artists. Whether it is melbourne bounce, reggae bounce, house, or big room, he can do no wrong. The guy has remixed Beethoven! His tracks are those ones you hear blended into mixes at huge festivals and he tends to fly under the radar.  He announced to his 2,000 Twitter followers that he has a new two-track EP coming in September which we will be sure to update you on. Give a listen to a few of our favorite Deficio tracks then head to his Soundcloud for more.

KYGO TOUR DATES

After signing with Sony Records, KYGO got right to work planning a tour. After getting back from Norway and Mexico, KYGO heads out on a 15 stop US tour, including a stop in Boulder, CO which we can't wait for. Check out the tour dates below.

FEELS SO GOOD - SAILORS

Get your morning started on the right foot with this down-to-Earth chillstep mix from new producers Sailors.

HABITS OF MY HEART - ELK ROAD REMIX

On repeat today, we have Elk Road's remix of "Habits of My Heart". The remix blends the use of indie samples and vocals, strong basslines, and a little glitch to make a track we can't stop listening to. Check it out and hear more Elk Roads on his Soundcloud.

AMINE EDGE & DANCE VS TOUGH LOVE EP

Normally when we see a collaboration like this, it is just for one track. Think Afrojack and Martin Garrix's upcoming collab. But for the past 2 years Amine Edge & DANCE  have teamed up with London natives Tough Love, to produce this 5 track EP. Both groups, with their love for the mix of hip-hop, bass lines, and true house, have their own creative twist you can hear on each track. The full EP will be available August 18th through Get Twisted Records.

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OFFICIAL SKYLAB LINEUP

Global has been taunting and teasing fans by withholding the headliners and lineup for the much anticipated Skylab show in Denver. FINALLY, they have released it, and not a moment too soon. Check out the insane lineup and get tickets on July 31 at noon MDT!

DIRTY SOUTH

Dirty South just finished playing 2 sets on the mainstage at Tomorrowland. He's produced and released 6 full albums. He is currently on a world tour. Oh, and he has been directing his own short film in addition to producing the soundtrack. Clearly a man of many talents. He has just released a short preview of his upcoming film that features his own music. Give a look below and head to his Soundcloud for some of the new tracks expected to be in the movie.    

NEW KYGO

If you keep up with our blog at all, you know how much we like KYGO. If you haven't, you're missing out and need to back track to when we featured him in one of our Artist Highlights. In celebreation of his recent record deal, and in preparation for his tour announcement this Wednesday, KYGO has released a new track, available for free download on his Soundcloud. It's KYGO so you know we already love it.

AFROJACK & MARTIN GARRIX COLLABORATION

Two of the world's top DJs have teamed up together to work on a brand new track. With both Afrojack and Marting Garrix being known for their big drops, coupled with the new track being named "Turn Up the Speakers", we're expecting nothing short of huge. Give the preview a listen below.

PRYDA EP RELEASE

Pryda, formerly knows and Eric Prydz, has been in the game a long time. His original claim to fame stems from 2004 when he released his most well known track "Call on Me". Since then he has steadily released singles every year until 2012. Now, at age 38, he comes out of hibernation to release 4 tracks from his EP. You can give them a listen below and get the full EP August 4th.

NEW AVICII ALBUM

Avicii received a lot of flak and negative feedback when he first released his most recent album, True, as purists were saying that it was too "twangy" and did not stay true to the foundations of electronic music. Avicii laughed all the way to the bank as Top 40 radio embraced the new sound and his single "Wake Me Up" became the most streamed song on Spotify. 

Now, rumors show that he is again working to expand the limits of electronic music as Rolling Stone reported that his upcoming album will feature, Jon Bon Jovi, Chris Martin from Coldplay, Billie Joe Armstron, Wyclef Jean, Matisyahu, and Serj Tankian from System of a Down. The album is set to be released later this year and include over 70 songs Avicii has been working on. When asked, he said the album will "be a lot more song oriented", seeming to stick with the direction of the genre as a whole.

We will be sure to update you when more news comes out, until then check out Avicii on his Soundcloud and listen to his alreaduy released collaboration with Coldplay below.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - ILLUSTRATED

Sean Layton, a Corpus Christi native now Living in Los Angeles, was raised on music. His early passion for sound led him to join several bands where he learned how the mold for a song was made. These lessons created inspiration for Layton and when inspiration struck, he would take notes in his Blackberry, one of which said "Illustrated (Song/Or band name)". That note has come to fruition as Sean Layton has become Illustrated. His debut EP Mental Drug  put him on the map and allowed to evolve as an artist and release his second EP Define Me. Today he has released his new remix "I Was a Fool". We had the pleasure of interviewing Illustrated about his inspirations, his work, and what the future may hold. Listen to the track then check out the interview to learn more about him. 

Keep up with Illustrated and stay on the lookout for more material coming very soon!

Illustrated-music.com
Facebook.com/illustratedmusic
Soundcloud.com/illustrated
Youtube.com/illustratedofficial
Twitter.com/illustrated
Instagram:Illustratedmusic

GORGON CITY - UNMISSABLE

Last week we told you that Gorgon City would be releasing their new track Unmissable today and we are here to deliver. Check it out below.

TENNIS COURTS REMIX

Since coming onto the scene with her hit single "Royals" Lorde has had several top DJs remix a multitude of her tracks. One of the most popular tracks to mix is "Tennis Courts". Diplo and Flume, unarguably DJs with very different styles, have both remixed this track and we want to know which one you like best. Check them out below then vote and let us know which one is your favorite.

Whose remix do you like more?

Diplo

Flume

Poll Maker

MARKUS COLE - YOU SHOULD BE DANCING

Markus Cole masterfully remixes the classic Bee Gee's track "You Should Be Dancing" into a modern nu-disco, groove track. Hear more of his mixes on his Soundcloud.

EDM DICTIONARY

There are so many different forms of electronic music these days, it can be hard to keep track. In order to give you a better understanding of what different nuances within a track help to define it as, we have created a basic EDM dictionary. While it may be nearly impossible to cover them all, we have defined some of the most popular.  It will help you to get a better grasp on what track you are listening to and what makes it stand out. Check it out in the menu above, or click HERE!

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TIESTO TRAVEL DESTINATIONS

I honor of Tiesto's 6th album, A Town Called Paradise, Buzzfeed asked him about his favorite travel destinations. He gave a ranking of his 8 most favorite places to travel and why. You can see them on HERE and get his new album on iTunes.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AND REMIX - ILLUSTRATED

Give a listen to ILLUSTRATED's new single, Looking Back, then be here as we release our exclusive interview and the remix from the man himself, Tuesday 7/22.

You can hear more from ILLUSTRATED at his Soundcloud and purchase his latest track on iTunes.

WATCH TOMORROWLAND LIVE

TOMORROWLAND LIVE STREAM

EDM's biggest festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary in Belgium this weekend with a star-studded line-up and 400,000 tickets selling out in less than 30 minutes. To accommodate for the massive desire of music heads to attend, they have expanded the festival from just one weekend, to two, with nearly identical lineups both weekends. One of the highlights of the event will be the collaboration with Hans Zimmer to perform a 10 minute classical hymn in celebration of the festival, embodying the magic and mythical qualities and atmosphere of the event. For those of us that cannot attend, there will be a live broadcast over both weekends on Tomorrowland's website HERE. Check it out get the live broadcast and keep up with all the news coming out of Boon, Belgium. In honor of the event, we have compiled a list of 5 amazing things about Tomorrowland that you may not know. Have a look!

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GORGON CITY SINGLE RELEASE

Gorgon City announced on their Facebook page today that they will be releasing a brand new single on Monday, the 21st. It is expected that it will be debuted at their show tonight at the world renowned club "We Love"  in Ibiza. The guys Jem Haynes and Jason Bye are known for their groovy rhythms and their most popular track Here For You,  which has been remixed by multiple top DJ's. Stay tuned tomorrow to hear their brand new single on NYMM.

MOST DEDICATED EDM FANBASES

We all have our favorite artists, right? The one you saw when nobody knew who they were, or the DJ superstar who puts out all your favorite tracks. Regardless of who's on the turntables, there are droves of fans supporting them - buying tickets, CD's, schwag. Some even take it to the next level as you can see... 

In an article put out by EDM.com, they take a look at the 5 most dedicated fanbases within EDM. The Yankees fans of the music world if you will. We don't want to give it away, but the results were pretty interesting. You can read the article and find out who the top 5 are HERE.


Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to let us know who your favorite DJs are!

THROWBACK THURSDAY

With all the new music coming out, it's rare for us to have an opportunity to pull out a throwback Thursday, but artist Kasum does it for us with his new remix of Sum 41's "In Too Deep". In case you can't remember, this track was their single back in 2001. If this 13 year old track doesn't make you feel old, I don't know what will. Give the track a listen, it's an awesome blend of modern electronica, and the pop-punk of the late 90's early 00's.

ARTIST HIGHLIGHT - CHROMEO

Chromeo is a Canadian electrofunk duo comprised of David Macklovitch (right) and Patrick Gemayel. The guys have been putting out music since 2002, with their first hit single "You're So Gangsta", a track utilizing the saxophone that has become so popular recently. They met in college and describe themselves as "the only successful Arab/Jewish partnership since the dawn of human culture." Chromeo has been pretty steady in the album releases with about one every 3 years, their most recent of which was released just this year titled "White Women". If you haven't heard their single "Jealous" in some way, shape, or form, then you haven't been paying attention. This track skyrocketed up the charts when it was released and has been remixed by everyone from Dillon Francis, to Benny Benassi, to Savoy. You can listen to those remixes on their Soundcloud. 

  

Check them out on their "Frequent Flyer Tour" going on now!

CORE - RLGRIME MUSIC VIDEO

The highly-touted release of the single "Core" from RLGrime has gotten the EDM world in a frenzy. IN addition to releasing the full track, he has also released the brand new video for the track. Give it a look.

GLOBAL DANCE SET TIMES

GDF has finally released the set times for all the artists and their stages this weekend. Give it a look and head to their website for more information.

MARVEL YEARS - WHISTLE AND BUMP

A little bit of soul, a little bit of hip-hop, and a little Snoop Dogg makes Whistle and Bump one good Mambo track. Check out Marvel Years on their Soundcloud for more of their unique style.

PUBLIC OUTDOOR DJ BOOTH "FONO"

Every generation has a genre of music that speaks for and defines them. You can look back through history and separate eras based on what style of music was popular at the time. One thing that never changes, however is the desire to either perform or watch a live performance. Dating back to the time of Shakespearse's Globe, to festivals like Woodstock, to amphitheaters and performance venues in modern times, venues have adapted to the style of music and entertainment prevalent at the time. Our generation may be looked at as the generation of electronic music, and as such the avenues for performance and watching are adapting.  Dutch company Yalp has created the Fono - the worlds first outdoor DJ booth. The concrete like structure can be placed anywhere and can be easily used by anyone. Check out some of the pictures and view a video demonstration HERE.

ARTIST HIGHLIGHT - DOM DOLLA

When we highlight a certain artist, we like to listen through most of their work and select a few of favorites to show all of you. With Dom Dolla we planned on doing the same thing but after about 2 hours of going through his Soundcloud, we couldn't decide which tracks we were into the most. So we made a playlist of ten. Yes, we are highlighting ten tracks from a guy whose biggest claim to fame so far is a remix for The Aston Shuffle. Can you guess where he is from? If you said Melbourne, Australia, you're right. There is something in the water out there. We would go say check out his Soundcloud, but we've pretty much uploaded all of it on the playlist below. The guy has his own unique twist for every track that keeps you guessing. He's got house, progressive, deep house, some funk, swing, and the kitchen sink. Check him out below.

DEPRESSION AND DANCE MUSIC

Fame, fortune, adoration. Private planes, limos, parties. These are what you see when you look at the worlds top DJs. Jet setting from the coast of Ibiza to play your next set for tens of thousands of fans in Paris. It all seems perfect on the outside. Images and videos from any number of festivals, concerts, and clubs show EDM as a medium for happiness and joy. The lights, the sounds, the energy all invigorate the senses and create a reality that can be far different from any real-life experiences. In this incredible article DJ Paul Thomas and FunkAgenda confront the stigma of mental illness and depression in an eye-opening, personally revealing way. The guys open up about their own personal struggles with depression and how clubland and EDM allowed them as escape from their disease. Get educated, read the article from Decoded Magazine HERE.

BLONDESOUND - FOOLISH

Something we've noticed about writing about music is that our favorite song changes - every single day in fact. It needs to change though, because once we find it, we drive that thing so far into the ground we start to hate it. What's great about the world of EDM, though, is that there is never a shortage of artists, producers, or sounds, and that translates into a renewal of songs we thought we had cast off long ago. Cue Blondesound and their track Foolish. Adam Englefield and Jacob Manson, from the UK, put out one of our favorite songs a few months ago, and once the stems started to spread, the remixes started to flood in. We can't pick a favorite, but maybe you can. Listen to the tracks below and tweet us to let us know your favorite!

FEDDE LE GRAND - TWISTED

Producer Fedde Le Grand has just released a new track titled Twisted. Give a listen below then head over to Beatport to buy it for yourself.

DISCLOSURE - SETTLE

 Guy and Howard Lawrence, better knows as Disclosure, recently announced that they will be begin full-time work on their second album this September. To work on the album, titled Settle, the guys will be moving their studio from its current location in the suburbs to the big city of London. In an interview, they declared that while the sounds from Settle will be a "little bit" different, they will continue to stick with the sound that got them to where they are. The duo rose to fame in 2013 with with the help of the UK TV series Superstar DJs that helped get the word out about the work that they were doing in the studio. Check out their newest remix and their top hits below.

 

SUNDAY DEEP HOUSE PLAYLIST

Sunday's are all about kicking back and taking it easy and NYMM has the perfect playlist to help you do just that. From brand new remixes to new takes on old tracks, our playlist will give the best from deep house. Check us our on our Soundcloud for more.

DJ MAG TOP 100

 It's that time of year again, DJMag's Annual Top 100 DJ list. You can vote for your favortie DJ on their website and be entered to win the party of a life time in Amsterdam! The top 5 last year were:

1. Hardwell

2. Armin Van Buren

3. Avicii

4. Tiesto

5. David Guetta

Tweet us @Official_NYMM and let us know who you're voting for!

ARTIST HIGHLIGHT - CHET FAKER

Chet Faker, otherwise known as Nicholas Murphy, is worthy of his own artist highlight simply becuase of his beard, but it turns out his music isn't half bad either. The man comes form Melbourne, Australia, but rather than stick to the genre defined by his origins, he's created a style that is all his own consisting mainly of an electro-chill vibe. He first got our attention in 2011 with his incredible cover of Blackstreet's No Diggity - the tracks fame of course renewed by the film Pitch Perfect. Since then he has signed with American label Downtown Records and released his first EP Thinking in Textures which won him Breakthrough Artist of the Year and Best Independent Single/EP at the Australian Independent Records Awards. His success allowed him to produce and release his first full album Built on Glass. Get his full album on his website and check out some of our favorites below.

 

ARTIST HIGHLIGHT - HANSEL THORN

Hansel Thorn is proof that DJ's seem to be getting younger all the time. Fortunately, with that youth comes the courage and freshness to try something new. Thorn is a 19 year old out of Bakersfield, CA who's style of EDM seems dependent upon the day. Give a listen to any one of tracks and it could turn out to be big room, progressive, chill, or something totally new...and that is what we love about him. Our favorite track "Shake It" was just named as one of the top ten tracks to have on your summer playlist by EDM.com. His most recent album is called Cairo and features tons of great tracks. Find your favorite below then head to his Soundcloud for some free downloads or buy the album HERE .

#SELFIE - BOTNEK REMIX

You thought that #SELFIE was gone? Wrong. Botnek's trap remix revives the 21st century anthem, though his take is a little darker. Check it out below and get it on Beatport.

STELOUSE - THE CITY EP

This EP from local Denver producer SteLouse gives us the chills. With hints of 80's nostalgia blended up with a low-key trap makes for smooth listening. And honestly, we can't stop. All 4 tracks on the EP have a unique sound that show the SteLouse is a master of his craft. Check out the tracks then head over to his Soundcloud for a free download. 

CEDRIC GERVAIS - THROUGH THE NIGHT

 Everyday on our Facebook page and Twitter, we have a song of the day. We like the new track by Gervais so much that we had to post it here too. Give it a listen then follow our Twitter and Facebook to get even more from NYMM.

ARTIST HIGHLIGHT - RUDIMENTAL

Rudimental is hands-down one of our favorite bands here at NYMM. The quartet, out of Hackney, London, have been producing for years and consistently manage to blend different genres of music, including liquid funk, jungle, soul, blues, and dance, into electronic masterpieces. 

The group, made up of Piers Agget, Amir Amor, Kesi Dryden, and Leon Rolle, has recently risen to fame through their track "Feel the Love" (below), which featured John Newman best known for his track "Love Me Again". Since then, the guys have released numerous single and have been won several awards including The Brit Award and Mobo Award for Best Album, in addition to receiving numerous nominations at the MTV Europe Music Awards and have achieved multiple Platinum awards for record sales.  Check out some of their singles and our favorites below!

If you like what you hear, you can head over to their Soundcloud where they have rips of all the elements from some of their tracks to allow for new remixes.

KOALA - OLIVER HELDENS

You may remember Oliver Heldens from his opening performance at EDC this year. While most of his set was mixing of some new and classic songs from other producers, he has used the spotlight to highlight his own tracks. Check out his newest premiere below!

MEET DADA LIFE AT DADA LAND

LessThan3 and Insomniac Events have teamed up to give away a pair of tickets to Dada Land in addition to 2 meet-and-greet passes with Dada Life themselves. You can enter HERE!

According to LessThan3, The Grounds at San Manuel Amphitheater in Souther California are being transformed into Dada Land: The Voyage on July 19. Dada Life's very own soverign nation features overnight car camping with a waterpark, arts&crafts tent, and a silent disco.

Best of all, the massive Dada Life event has an awesome opening lineup including Madeon, Morgan Page, Brillz, AC Slater, and Oliver Heldens. Get tickets HERE!

ARTIST HIGHLIGHT - MOUNTBLOOD

Steven Molina, otherwise known as MountBlood, is a Texas born producer with a unique post-modern sound. Inspirations stem from producers Bob Ezrin and Garth Richardson who worked with artists including Pink Floyd, KISS, Motley Crue, and other well known metal bands. The result is  a unique sound that ranges from deep house, to classic electro, to garage rock. His latest track Set Me Free is a refreshing house/pop combination that draws you in with its four-on-the-floor bass and tantalizing vocals. Check it out below along with some of his other work.  

Check out more at MountBlood's Soundcloud and Twitter

ONE SMILE TEASER - DADA LIFE

The boys in the banana suits are back. Dada Life has released a new teaser from their upcoming track "One Smile" and it sounds like they're sticking to their strong synth and vocals, their recipe for success. Listen to the teaser below then stay tuned for the release of the full track on July 15th. 

MY PET MONSTERS - BATON ROUGE (DEFUNK REMIX)

Defunk is known for his own unique style of belnding different sub-generes within electronic music and his latest remix is no exception. Combining the generes of glitch-hop, blues, and swing, he masterfully puts his own spin on an already great track. Check it out below.

VOTE NYMM!

We here at Not Your Momma's Music are all about getting new music and new artists noticed. We are currently in the running to open for Adrian Lux at his show on July 18th and would love your support! Take a quick minute to and go HERE to vote for our mix!

RIOT FEST

Riot Fest is about as close to recreating Woodstock as you can get. Placed literally in the middle of nowhere, as you can see on the map. While there have been protests brewing from some of the locals, the festival is expected to go on as usual. 

The festival is meant to bring a variety of festival-goers, as it provides a diverse lineup consisting of buzzed-about reunions, one-offs, special guest appearances, and popular punk mainstays. Check out the lineup below:

If you are interested in tickets, 3 day passes are currently running $179.

VIP is at $279 and gives you access to express entry, better seats, bevarage coupons and more. There are still one and two day passes as well. Options to camp include spaces from 150 sq. ft for 2 people for $150 all the way up to a 1000 sq ft  plot for RV Parking for $300.

Check out the website for more information

ARTIST HIGHLIGHT - CHROMEO

Chromeo is a Canadian electrofunk duo comprised of David Macklovitch (left) and Patrick Gemayel. The guys have been putting out music since 2002, with their first hit single "You're So Gangsta", a track utilizing the saxophone that has become so popular recently. They met in college and describe themselves as "the only successful Arab/Jewish partnership since the dawn of human culture." Chromeo has been pretty steady in the album releases with about one every 3 years, their most recent of which was released just this year titled "White Women". If you haven't heard their single "Jealous" in some way, shape, or form, then you aren't paying attention. This track skyrocketed up the charts when it was released and has been remixed by everyone from Dillon Francis, to Benny Benassi, to Savoy. You can listen to those remixes on their Soundcloud. 

Check them out on their "Frequent Flyer Tour" going on now!

SKRILLEX AND KILL THE NOISE RECESS REMIXES

The popular track "Recess" from Skrillex's latest album has flown up the charts and with such a unique sound, it has created quite the following for those looking to make a remix. You can check out the original HERE and check out several of the remixes below.