Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter/producer Oliver Tree has teamed up with longtime collaborator Whethan on their new single “Enemy.” The follow-up to the July release of Oliver Tree’s “Cheapskate,” this latest original takes you through a sonic rollercoaster of soaring synths and distorted vocals. It adds yet another dimension to the two already genre-defying artists. Oliver … [Read more...]
Run The Trap’s Favorite Sets from Lollapalooza 2017
Lollapalooza 2017 kicked off on a less than dry Thursday with an early evacuation, but that was the only hiccup of the weekend. Chicago was once again blessed with star-studded performances as festival goers flocked to the downtown music festival. Not only did Chicago thrive all weekend from the festival itself but the party kept going all night with aftershows scattered at … [Read more...]
Bronze Whale Smash Their Latest Remix Of Whethan VS Oliver Tree’s “When I’m Down”
Bronze Whale never fail to bring amazingly intricately produced reinterpretations to each remix they touch and Whethan and Oliver Tree's "When I'm Down" is no different. Taking on the jazzy original, Bronze Whale infuses their upbeat future bass style into the track with quick snares and bursting synths that elevate it to a whole new level. The remix is fun and refreshing and … [Read more...]
CONTEST : Win a 4-Pack of Tickets to Summer Set Music Festival
Summer Set Music & Camping Festival is quickly approaching - and if you haven't put it on your music festival schedule then let this be your invitation. In just its sixth year, Summer Set has grown a huge following. It constantly delivers stellar lineups and gives fans a fantastic midwestern music festival experience. Camping not your thing - then don't panic. Summer Set … [Read more...]
Run The Trap’s Lollapalooza 2017 Guide
Every year thousands descend into Grant Park for another edition of Lollapalooza and I replace meals with bottles of wine. In 2016 the festival made the decision to extend to four days for its 25th anniversary. 2017 will also see four days of Lollapalooza in the heart of Chicago. As usual the lineup is packed with talent from every genre imaginable . It is considered one of … [Read more...]
Run The Trap Returns To Electric Forest – A 2017 Review
Electric Forest stunned the world when they announced their expansion to two weekends for 2017. For the first time ever there was weekend 2 go-ers watching in jealousy as weekend one had their fun. (At least I was). We highlighted some of our favorite acts along with a couple of 'gold stars.' Our gold stars are meant to highlight some other aspects of the festival that may go … [Read more...]
Nine Can’t Miss Acts from Electric Forest 2017
Electric Forest surprised a lot of fans when they announced their expansion to two weekends for their 2017 edition of the festival in order to create two unforgettable weekends. The two weekends will feature a huge roster of artists. Many will play both weekends - but some will be exclusive to either weekend. That is a lot of acts to weed through- so we decided to make life … [Read more...]
Whethan and Charli XCX Deliver Infectious Summer Track “Love Gang”
Hot off of a slot at Coachella's DoLab, Whethan is back to deliver your summer's go-to jam. The Chicago-based producer tapped Charli XCX for a ridiculously catchy vocal performance to compliment the young producer's happy-go-lucky songwriting style. Whethan's knack for sound design is on full display, as well as his natural talent for hit making. Listen to the track in full … [Read more...]
