Party Favor is bringing his Layers Envisioned show to Chicago on November 30th for what is sure to be an incredible post-Thanksgiving show. Have to find some way to work off that extra turkey weight right? Party Favor will be joined by Chicago's very own Yehme2 for what is set to be a perfect 1-2 punch. We want to give you a chance to win two tickets. Just enter using the … [Read more...]
North Coast Music Festival 2019 Lineup Highlights + Aftershow Picks
Chicago festival goers have a very specific way to celebrate Labor Day Weekend. For many people it's the symbol of Summer finally coming to an end and Fall is starting to creep in. But there is good news. North Coast Music Festival is finally back again. For the first time in the fest's history, it will be moving away from Union Park. The 2019 edition of North Coast will take … [Read more...]
Lollapalooza Announces 2016 Aftershows
The hype levels for Lollapalooza 2016 are off the charts. For the first time, the festival will take place over four days to celebrate 25 years of Lollapalooza. The lineup boasts huge names such as LCD Soundystem, Radiohead, Flume, Disclosure, Flosstradamus, Excision, Griz...and that's only seven names! Lollapalooza takes place right in the heart of Chicago in Grant Park - … [Read more...]
CONTEST : Win Tix to Brillz + Party Favor in Chicago on 3/12
A couple months ago Brillz announced his biggest tour yet which he dubbed the Twonk Di Nation Tour. It featured performances of course from Brillz and some of his closest friends such as Kayzo, Party Favor, Ghastly, Laxx, and Willy Joy...just to name a few. Well it's finally time for the craziness that is The Twonk Di Nation Tour to finally make its way through Chicago as … [Read more...]
CONTEST : Win Tix to see Keys N Krates in Chicago on 2/4
Here at Run The Trap we love innovative acts, so you know Keys N Krates is going to be near the top of our list. The Canadian 3 piece 'trap' band' combines crisp productions, chopped up samples along with a drumkit, synthesizer, + a few turntablers and samplers to create a show unlike any other. Keys N Krates is currently on tour in celebration of their 'Midnite Mass' EP and … [Read more...]
[CONTEST] Win tix to see Mr. Carmack in Chicago 1/15
Welcome to 2016 folks! We here at Run The Trap have always tried to bring out as many of our readers to some of the hottest events all over the world with us...and this year will be no different. What better way to kick off 2016 then with the extremely talented Mr. Carmack. The dude is a dance music enigma. If you are lurking around soundcloud at 3 am, you can sometimes see … [Read more...]
CONTEST : Win Tickets To Slow Magic + Giraffage on 11/28 – Chicago
What came first, the song or the tour? Slow Magic and Giraffage teamed up to create the feel good tune of the summer with So Cute! Shortly after the like-minded producers announced that they would be going on tour together and naming the tour after their fun-filled collaboration bringing along friends such as Lindsay Lowend and Daktyl. The 'So Cute!' tour will be filling … [Read more...]
Chicago Ticket Giveaway : Infected Mushroom @ Concord Music Hall 3/14
Chicago, we have yet another amazing ticket giveaway for you guys. This time we are giving TWO lucky winners a chance to each win a pair of tickets to catch Infected Mushroom's insanely intricate live show. The 'ANiMATRONiCA TOUR' consists of a four piece band made up of a drummer, a guitarist, live keys and synths and live vocals. Not to include what looks to … [Read more...]