Happy Record Store Day! Hopefully all of you were able to get out to your local record shops to cop some of the incredible special RSD releases they had this year! Though I personally was unable to snag a physical (people were waiting in line over night out here in LA... like bruh, I get faded on Friday night), Run The Jewels put out a dope 4 track EP highlighting a few of … [Read more...]
RTT’s Top 10 Must-See Acts at BUKU Music + Art Project
With Nola's own BUKU Music + Art project right around the corner, we here at Run the Trap wanted to give this amazing festival the recognition it deserves by counting down our most highly-anticipated acts for the weekend. From future bass to rap, we took on the difficult task of narrowing down BUKU's stacked lineup to 10 artists that we feel deserve your undivided attention. … [Read more...]
Run The Jewels Hit The Studio With Massive Attack
Run The Jewels took the internet by storm last year and a few days ago in a series of tweets and Instagram posts, Killer Mike and El-P announced that they were recording music with legendary producers Massive Attack. This has to be exciting for fans of the hip hop duo. There are so many possibilities that can come out of this unexpected pairing. Right now there is speculation … [Read more...]
Firefly Music Festival Unveils Huge 2015 Lineup
Delaware's Firefly Music Festival just unveiled their 2015 lineup and it's looking like one of the hottest events of the summer. The lineup is diverse as ever featuring rock bands such as The Killers, Kings of Leon, and Bastille and hip-hop artists such as Snoop Dogg, Kid Cudi, Logic, DJ Mustard and Run The Jewels and more. The lineup also features an array of electronic music … [Read more...]
BUKU Announces Amazing 2015 Lineup
With festival lineups dropping at an alarming rate recently, bills start to look more and more alike with the same headliners, rappers, progressive house acts, etc. Enter BUKU. Since the music & art project's conception in 2012 the cutting-edge New Orleans festival has only grown better by the year, boasting without fail incredibly unique and stacked lineups. Dropping their … [Read more...]
Sasquatch Announces Massive 2015 Lineup
Every year thousands of music lovers from all over the world descend upon one The Gorge for Sasquatch Music Festival. Known for it's scenic back drop and diverse lineup, Sasquatch has become a gathering spot for fans of all types of music. Their lineup for 2015 highlights their love for all sorts of music and is highlighted by acts like Kendrick Lamar, Run The Jewels, Robert … [Read more...]
Flosstradamus Announce Upcoming Collaborations + New EP
Big news came yesterday for Flosstradamus fans as the duo took to Twitter to say why it had been so long since they had released any new music. They announced that they have been stockpiling tracks for a new EP. They then stated that Floss has upcoming collaborations with Troyboi, GTA, Valentino Khan, NYMZ, and Run The Jewels. We've already seen videos circulating the internet … [Read more...]
The Music Producer’s Holiday Wish-List and Buying Guide 2014
Ahhh yes, it's the most wonderful time of the year! That magical time in between black Friday and Christmas when retailers are absolutely desperate to sell you stuff so they can make their year-end numbers work. As a result, there are many good deals to be had especially when it comes to music equipment. I've tried to compile a list of all the best gear available on the market … [Read more...]
