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...]
PREMIERE: MUTEMATH – Monument (Tim Gunter Remix) + “Monument” Remix Contest
Following up his previous RTT premiere "High Tide," Tim Gunter is back with a brand new remix for the band MUTEMATH. Tim Gunter took the band's catchy track "Monument" and infused it full of vibrant synths, hip-hop drums and plenty of that 808 bass to tie it all together. Stream and download the track below. Along with the Tim Gunter remix, MUTEMATH is also launching a remix … [Read more...]
CONTEST: Win Tickets + Merch to ‘Netsky and Chill’ in Chicago – 2/26
I'm sure all of us have been dealing with this brutal Chicago winters in our own way shape or form. If you're like me then a tall cup of coffee with a shot of whiskey does the trick. Some turn to companionship and it seems like more than a few millenials adopted the 'Netflix and chill' session. Well how excited do you think drum and bass supserstar, Netsky was when him and … [Read more...]
PREMIERE: Justin Bieber – Sorry (Exmag Bootleg) + Meet & Greet Contest
By now, we have all witnessed Justin Bieber's career rise from the ashes thanks to a handful of talented producers. But you've never heard The Biebs quite like this. The boys from Exmag just put their own sexy twist on Justin Bieber's "Sorry." The trio breathe a brand new feeling into the song with a combination of smooth synthesizers, a few extra drum hits and an … [Read more...]
Win 2 VIP Passes to Buku Music + Art Project
We've teamed up with the good people at Buku again this year, giving you all the opportunity to win two VIP weekend passes to the New Orleans-based festival. With some of our favorite artists performing at this year's event from Louis the Child to NGHTMRE, Buku is set to have its' best year yet. Feast your eyes on the stacked lineup and enter below for your chance to win two … [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 a 4 Pack of Tickets + A Drink with Hoodboi Before His Set in Chicago on 1/22
Living in Chicago, sometimes I think we're a bit spoiled with all the amazing music that comes through and all the great venues we get a chance to experience these acts at. Next week is no different when Hoodboi will be taking over Tunnel Nightclub on Friday, January 22nd. But we don't want to keep all the fun to ourselves, now do we? Hoodboi's prowess on the Jersey Club … [Read more...]
[CONTEST] : Win Tix To Savoy in Chicago on 1/21
If you have never had a chance to experience a Savoy show live, then this is your chance, Chicago. The Brooklyn trio just released their eclectric four track EP - 1000 Years and it serves as a fantastic snapshot of their musical prowess. In the short four tracks you are introduced to a handful of production styles, tempos, and emotions. But their recordings don't do it … [Read more...]
