Walking through the debut of ARC Music festival there seemed to be one underlying theme - people asking out loud “How has this not happened before?” And as I walked from stage to stage, being able to enjoy some of the best house music on earth I also asked to my self - "How has this NOT happened before?” Chicago respects house music almost every weekend - so how has there … [Read more...]
5 Can’t Miss Sets at the Debut of ARC Music Festival in Chicago
Back in April, ARC Music Festival surprised everyone with the debut of a brand new music festival coming to Chicago. They unveiled a wonderfully packed lineup loaded with all sorts of house, techno, and tech-house. ARC will call Chicago’s Union Park home for Saturday 4th and 5th of Labor Day. I know we call ourselves Run The Trap, but trust us, we love house music too. We are … [Read more...]
LISTEN: Biicla Continues To Impress with Pensive New Track, “I Feel”
We fell in love with Biicla's Outside EP in June. His follow up track, "I Feel," is out now on Zeds Dead's Deadbeats imprint. Much like his most recent EP, Biicla leans on the emotional side of dance music by taking a slower more calculated approach to create a wonderfully dark, danceable track. The distorted synths and guitar are reminiscent of some of the best parts of … [Read more...]
LISTEN: Skrillex, Justin Bieber, & Don Toliver Unleash Blockbuster Collab, ‘Don’t Go’
Skrillex is no stranger to working with Justin Bieber - and after sending the internet into a flurry with a surprise track announcement this week - we finally have their newest collaboration. "Don't Go" features production from Skrillex while Justin Bieber and Don Toliver teamed up for vocals.Skrill has had an incredibly busy Summer, we can only hope it keeps going into the … [Read more...]
[Contest] Win Two Tickets to North Coast Music Festival 2021 ft. GRiZ, Zeds Dead, Louis The Child & More
Chicagoans were thrilled when North Coast Music Festival got announced for 2021. After a year off in 2020 for obvious reasons, it is making a triumphant return and returning to a 3-day festival after being just two days in 2019. And when you see the lineup they put together, you'll understand why they needed to make sure to have three days. The lineup is packed with talent like … [Read more...]
Lollapalooza 2021 – A Year of Firsts
Lollapalooza this year was more than just a music festival. It signified a lot of different things for a lot of different people. Although it was Lollapalooa's official 30th year anniversary it was also, in many ways, a year of firsts. For many it felt like the first steps back into normalcy. A first step back into real life. A first time back on the dance floor. A first time … [Read more...]
Just a Gent Delivers Intricate Remix of What So Not’s “The Change”
We were absolutely stoked when What So Not returned from his year long hiatus to deliver "The Change," a new kind of collaboration that we have not heard from What So Not yet. When Just a Gent heard the track he knew he had to put his spin on it - and we are so glad he did. What So Not has been teasing the remix in his current live shows. After ripping the song from YouTube and … [Read more...]
8 Can’t Miss Sets at Lollapalooza 2021
After taking a year off in 2020 - Lollapalooza is officially BACK in Chicago this weekend. It is once again taking over Chicago's Grant Park July 29th - August 1st. We can't wait to be back at Lolla after a long year off. We highlighted some of our favorite sets across the four days. Can't wait to see you guys there! A few tickets remain for the weekend through the Lollapalooza … [Read more...]
