Since his emergence on the scene a few short years ago, nobody can deny the fact that Skrillex has been taking over the world. Redefining the American dance music scene -- nearly single-handedly -- the former screamo frontman became the,"most famous haircut and glasses combo in the music business," and in early 2014 he will be proving exactly why the throne at the top of it all … [Read more...]
Boys Noize Lets The Dogs Out, Expect New Dog Blood in 2014
For those of us who haven't had our fill of the acid techno, bass-packed blitzkrieg that is Dog Blood, news has recently come about hinting that the super group that took over the world this year will be back for more dog-eat-dog action in 2014. Dominating the scene from Tokyo to Chicago and everywhere in between, OWSLA head honcho Skrillex, and BNR frontman Boys Noize joined … [Read more...]
Jay Z ‘s Black Album Celebrates its 10th Anniversary [Full Album Stream]
"Fellow Americans, it is with the utmost pride and sincerity that I present this recording, as a living testament and recollection of history in the making during our generation." And he did just that. 10 years ago today, Jay Z dropped The Black Album. Read that again...10 years. It has been 10 years since 99 problems, an entire decade has passed since ladies were officially … [Read more...]
Baauer @ Rialto Theatre [Event Review]
Harry Baauer Rodrigues is on fire. Tearing apart major festival stages all over the country definitely reflects his success this year, but since the young mayhem maestro better known as Baauer emerged on the scene not too long ago, the once bedroom producer hit the ground running and hasn't looked back. The music just gets better, the production is more … [Read more...]
Waka Flocka Releases More Details Surrounding EDM Album
With the immeasurable momentum and commercialization dance music has experienced in the last few years, it only seems fitting that eventually genres would begin to collide, and freshly creative sounds would surely emerge from the woodwork. Hip-hop and dance music have begun a steamy love affair, and their trap music love child, has had an absolutely amazing year as a result. … [Read more...]
Deadmau5 Fires Back At “Beamz By Flo” Ad
The Mau5 always has something to say, although rarely is the matter of his famed rants actually regarding him personally. Usually its some long winded, patronizing rant about whats wrong with the music industry or how other DJs are less legit than he believes he is, or something along those lines. But today, I've got Deadmau5's back. Rather than instigating the controversy, … [Read more...]
Top 10 ‘Trap Music’ Duos
Producers and DJs are always trying to push the envelope, trying to come up with creative, fresh new ways to put out music and expand their reach. And we at Run The Trap have mad love for that. There is nothing better than two of your favorites tackling a track together, or ripping apart a stage while your mind is being blown by their collective awesomeness. So myself, David … [Read more...]
The Quack Is Back With Duck Sauce’s Essential Mix + New Tune
Make sure your dancing shoes are tied on tight y'all, because Duck Sauce dropped an Essential Mix a few days ago that will have you dancing like an absolute fool. A-Trak and Armand Van Helden, the two legendary disc jockeys that make up Duck Sauce, are back in action on Pete Tong's esteemed BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix spot and this mix could not be any tastier. The two … [Read more...]
