In what was a surprise to most people in the scene - Chicago welcomed a new festival to its already vibrant festival scene. Would another festival be able to stand on its own two legs in a city that is already known for its packed Summer weekends? After being there for the weekend, hanging out, and talking to fellow festival goers I think it's a unanimous decision. When's … [Read more...]
5 Can’t Miss Sets at the Debut of ARC Music Festival in Chicago
Back in April, ARC Music Festival surprised everyone with the debut of a brand new music festival coming to Chicago. They unveiled a wonderfully packed lineup loaded with all sorts of house, techno, and tech-house. ARC will call Chicago’s Union Park home for Saturday 4th and 5th of Labor Day. I know we call ourselves Run The Trap, but trust us, we love house music too. We are … [Read more...]
Lollapalooza 2021 – A Year of Firsts
Lollapalooza this year was more than just a music festival. It signified a lot of different things for a lot of different people. Although it was Lollapalooa's official 30th year anniversary it was also, in many ways, a year of firsts. For many it felt like the first steps back into normalcy. A first step back into real life. A first time back on the dance floor. A first time … [Read more...]
8 Can’t Miss Sets at Lollapalooza 2021
After taking a year off in 2020 - Lollapalooza is officially BACK in Chicago this weekend. It is once again taking over Chicago's Grant Park July 29th - August 1st. We can't wait to be back at Lolla after a long year off. We highlighted some of our favorite sets across the four days. Can't wait to see you guys there! A few tickets remain for the weekend through the Lollapalooza … [Read more...]
Lollapalooza Releases 2021 Lineup with Foo Fighters, Post Malone + More
Alesso By Roger Ho for Lollapalooza 2019 After much speculation - it is officially Official. Lollapalooza will be making its triumphant return to Chicago's Grant Park July 29th - August 1st. Like most festivals - Lolla had to take 2020 off so you know they had to make a splash with this year's lineup. In the initial announcement made by Chicago's Mayor, Lori Lightfoot, … [Read more...]
ARC Music Festival Debuts Huge Lineup for Inaugural Year
Tickets and Information Lineups are dropping and nature is healing and the folks behind Auris Presents are making sure that Chicagoans have a chance to bring out their dancing shoes at the first-ever ARC Music Festival. The story behind ARC is more than just a new music festival. Auris Presents helped opened RADIUS Music Hall in February of 2021. After only a handful of shows … [Read more...]
North Coast Music Festival Releases 2021 Lineup
Is it lineup season? It might be lineup season. Just like all of you - I am still cautiously optimistic about anything at full scale happening - but with the turn things have taken - I think we have earned ourselves the right to be hopeful. North Coast Music Festival has been called by many as "Summer's Last Stand." For years, festival-goers have flocked to North Coast during … [Read more...]
[CONTEST] Win 2 Tickets To See Ekali At Chicago’s Concord Music Hall On March 20th
Somehow in the midst of one of the busiest touring schedules, Ekali found time to escape every now and then to write his debut album, A World Away. Ekali is currently in the middle of the accompanying tour and those that have seen it have confirmed that Ekali is on a whole other level right now. Ekali is bringing his "A World Away Tour" to Chicago's Concord Music Hall on … [Read more...]