That Winter chill is beginning to creep in, and as winter creeps closer and closer, we create our own ways to keep warm. And what better way than VIP tickets to a few incredible bass shows coming to the Chicago area? We teamed up with Collectiv Presents to hook one lucky fan up with TWO VIP tickets to two incredible shows. Excision will be taking over Chicago's Navy Pier on … [Read more...]
LISTEN: RL Grime & Juelz Team Up for Massive New Collaboration, “Breach”
If you listen closely you might hear thousands of hungry trapheads around the world whispering to themselves - "Is it RL Grime szn?" Whether it's full RL Grime szn or just a taste, new RL Grime music is good for the soul. "Breach" is a new collaboration between Sable Valley mastermind RL Grime and Juelz who just released an album oon the imprint. The second you press play on … [Read more...]
The Magic of The Energy of Electric Forest 2023
If you ask 10 different people about why they are going to Electric Forest there is a very real chance you get 10 different answers. That is the beauty of Electric Forest. Once a year, thousands descend into Rothbury, Michigan for an incredible four days of music, camping, and being ‘home’ with their friends and family. For four days these thousands of music fans share and … [Read more...]
LISTEN: Frosttop Releases Massive Edit of John Summit’s “Where You Are”
Frosttop is continuing his 2023 reign with a brand new edit of John Summit's megahit, "Where you Are." This new flip keeps the already iconic vocal while introducing a brand new drop that is a wonderful introduction to the Frosttop sound if you haven't had a chance to listen to him. It's a special kind of trap music that is reminiscent of some of RL Grime's more ethereal-heavy … [Read more...]
LISTEN: Zeds Dead & Hamdi Team Up for Huge Collaboration, “Criminal”
Hamdi has been on an absolute tear lately with his new tunes getting airplay by huge names all across the landscape. Skrillex has taken a liking to his tunes, and "Counting" even getting airplay at John Summit's Red Rocks show. "Criminal" is the newest collaboration between heavy hitters Hamdi and Zeds Dead. It features vocals from legendary dancehall, reggae, and dub … [Read more...]
7 Can’t Miss Sets at Electric Forest 2023
The time for Electric Forest is almost here. If you've been, you know why so many people call it home. If you haven't, let this be your sign to put it on your radar. The magic is hard to put into words and until you feel the magic yourself it's almost a disservice to try and describe it. Thousands of festival goers descend into the heart of Rothbury, Michigan every year. Some … [Read more...]
[EVENT REVIEW] Heatwave Music Festival 2023 Finds a New Home
Heatwave Music Festival took Chicago by storm last year, adding another great local fest to Chicago’s vibrant festival scene. The two-day fest was the perfect mid-summer buffer for some very much-needed dance therapy under the Chicago Summer Sun. In a city packed with festivals and genres, it's always great to have festivals of all shapes and sizes to fill out your … [Read more...]
GRiZ Announces Upcoming Indefinite Hiatus Starting In October
I don't think anyone can doubt just how hard GRiZ has been working lately. Not just since the world opened back up but even before that to get to that level. The man has been constantly releasing music, putting on huge curated events with out-of-this-world lineups, while still making time for the yearly festival circuit. GRiZ took to social media yesterday to announce that … [Read more...]
