Tis the season for holiday music and this week's Christmas edition of Diplo & Friends is full of trapped out Christmas cheer. For the mix, Diplo enlisted his Mad Decent partner in crime Paul Devro to throw together a massive two hour mix. From using various holiday samples like "damn Blitzen where'd you find this?" to festive songs from RL Grime, DJ Snake, Ookay and more, … [Read more...]
North Coast Music Festival Announces After-Parties
Music festivals in Chicago have a huge list of pros and cons. One of the big cons that is talked about a lot is the official sound ordinances put in place by the city to ensure that people not attending the festival and live in the city are able to sleep at a reasonable hour. It's a sacrifice we have to make to enjoy a festival in one of the best cities in the world. As … [Read more...]
CLMD Ft Sirena – Wild Men (Ookay Bootleg)
If you were up late last night then you got a little treat from Ookay. He dropped a new bootleg of CLMD and Sirena's single "Wild Men" and decided to give it away for free. It was a perfect late night release because the track is super vibey, but still has booming 808s that wake you up a bit. You can stream and download CLMD Ft Sirena - Wild Men (Ookay Bootleg) … [Read more...]
Paradiso Festival 2014
Paradiso Festival (June 27 & 28) has been the flagship event of the Northwest since its conception in 2012. USC Events, in keeping with tradition, has been very tight-lipped in regards to their annual summer retreat. Set in one of the most beautiful venues in the nation with breath-taking views offering an escape from civilization, The Gorge Amphitheater is truly 'Where … [Read more...]
PREMIERE: Pyramid Juke – Major
LA based duo Pyramid Juke is back with 4 track 'Diamonds EP", dropping via SMOG Records tomorrow April 15th. We've got the premiere of their hard hitting trap heater Pyramid Juke - Major, which is available to pre-order now via itunes along with the rest of the EP. The Diamonds EP also features their collab with Ookay "Yen", along with the title track "Diamonds" and "Bit … [Read more...]
Shambhala Music Festival Announces Stage Lineups
Snuggled into the heart of British Columbia, Shambhala Music Festival is a sight to see. This family run festival has no corporate sponsorship and with a moto like "it's all about the people on the dance floor" you know you're going to have a good time. They announced their headliners a few weeks ago, but started announcing their individual stage lineups today. They began … [Read more...]
TWONK TEAM MIXTAPE VOL. 3
The mastermind behind Twonk, Brillz, has dropped the third volume of his Twonk Team mixtapes. It features the usual mini-mixes from different producers blended into an hour of trap music heaven. This volume features mixes from UFO!, Caked Up, Ookay, and a Brillz b2b Cory Enemy set. This one's up for free download so be sure to grab your copy below. - Twonk Facebook | … [Read more...]
RIP Biggie Smalls, Your Legacy Lives On
Trap music's roots are undoubtedly bred in hip-hop. Taking rap culture's diverse artistic potential to the electronic spectrum, trap music has reinvented a brand of hip-hop with a gritty 21st century flavor. The trap movement we know today wouldn't exist without hip-hop's heavy hitters, as they are without question, the core influences for trap producers in today's … [Read more...]
