SXSW Showcases You Need To See Trap Nation Our friends at Trap Nation have an amazing showcase lined up. 8 of the hottest trap stars will be taking the stage and are sure to break the Outbreak House. In collaboration with Monster Energy, this is just one of three outstanding lineups put together by Youtube powerhouse The Nations. RSVP here. Chill … [Read more...]
A Night Out On The Town With Stööki Sound [Event Review]
Recently as part of their Osiris EP release tour, Stööki Sound made a stop in my current hometown of Washington DC. As part of this piece, I was originally meant to just quickly say hello to the boys, snap a picture, and then just cover the event. However, that did not happen. In what ended up being a day and a half with these two guys I managed to not only get to … [Read more...]
Cofresi Drops Hella Large New EP, Visions
Live-drumming producer Cofresi drops Visions, another expansive-sounding EP, though this one is particularly hyphy. Akin to a new-school roller coaster that slings riders straight out of the gate and around a varied sonic topography textured with blips and dives in a reverb-heavy atmosphere, Visions is an aurally pleasing tapestry. Enjoy a taste of Cofresi's live production … [Read more...]
25 Artists to Watch in 2017
2016 was an interesting year for music. Future bass began to take over the music scene, trap still reined supreme and dubstep tried it's best to make a comeback. We finally got new albums from the holy trinity of Flume, Lido and Cashmere Cat while The Weeknd worked with Daft Punk. While 2016 can't get any worse (Flume left What So Not, the guy who talks too much left … [Read more...]
Run the Trap’s Top 30 Trap Songs of 2016
While the all too recent breakup of Flosstradamus left us wishing 2016 would just end already, there's no question that it was an amazing and progressive year for trap music. Today we celebrate that by reminiscing over the best remixes and originals that graced our festival stages, club systems, and spotify playlists for the past twelve months. From heavyweights like Skrillex, … [Read more...]
Boombox Cartel On Reaching ‘Supernatural’ Heights [Remix Contest + Interview]
We're extremely proud and excited to be premiering the official remix contest for Boombox Cartel and Quix's massive collaboration, "Supernatural" featuring Anjulie. After breaking one million plays in lightning-fast time, the Mad Decent original is already one of the most played out and requested dance records of the year. Now, it's your chance to join in. Check out the details … [Read more...]
PREMIERE: NIGHTOWLS Drop Euphorically Dirty “Killers On The Loose” Remix
If you're unfamiliar with NIGHTOWLS you've been sleeping for too long. The LA duo has been making waves in the bass music scene for a minute now, invading genre after genre with their signature sound while releasing tracks with renowned labels like Fools Gold and Pantheon. Today we're proud to be premiering the duo's next banger, a remix of B-Sides and Nevve's "Killers On the … [Read more...]
Watch ZHU’s Captivating “Generationwhy” Short Film
It goes without saying that ZHU is one of the most interesting and unique artists in the game right now. After dropping his debut studio album Generationwhy in July, the Chinese artist is back with more incredibly creative content, this time coming in the form of a short film for the album. As you'll quickly see, the intense 11-minute video is not only wildly entertaining … [Read more...]
