Chicago has never been short of amazing New Year's events or shows to attend while celebrating the new year. In the past few years Chicago has rung in the new year with acts such as Gramatik, Porter Robinson, Rusko, and Big Gigantic...just to name a few. Last year we were introduced to Reaction New Year's eve for the first time in the form of a two night Zeds Dead run at the … [Read more...]
CONTEST : Win a 4 pack of tickets to see Figure in Chicago on 11/19
Chicago! If you have never been to a Figure show, then you really are missing out. His stage presence and energy is only multiplied by the aggressive nature of his music. In one set you can expect to hear dubstep, drumstep, some hard-hitting electro, and I'm sure a few sprinkles of trap. It's not for the faint of heart. We like it so much that we want one of you to be in … [Read more...]
PREMIERE: GTA ft. Paul Wall and Clyde Carson – Smokers Unite [Official Music Video]
An ode to rolling up and lighting, "Smokers Unite," is an anthemic track, calling together weed enthusiasts worldwide, and inviting them to celebrate in the name of Mary Jane. GTA are known as OG runners of the trap, so it is only appropriate they release a song Snoop Dogg would use to bump to in his hood. Being authorities on proper trap running, we think it is hella … [Read more...]
CONTEST : Win Tickets To Zedd + Dillon Francis + Alex Metric In Chicago on 10/29
Zedd's 'True Colors' tour has been in full swing since early September and is slated to finish up on October 31st. So far the tour has featured guest opening performances by the likes of Steve Angello, The Chainsmokers and Tommy Trash. The photos popping up from previous tours boasts a very impressive amount of stage production. We want to make sure you guys … [Read more...]
CONTEST : Win tickets to Flux Pavillion, LOUDPVCK, Brillz + an exclusive meet and greet with LOUDPVCK – Chicago
Chicago, do we have a treat for you! Coming at you October 2nd at The Aragon Ballroom is one of the most stacked shows in a long time. Flux Pavillion, Brillz and LOUDPVCK are teaming up to each bring their own distinct style of danceable chaos to Chicago. We loved this lineup so much that we organized something special, exclusively for one of our Run The Trap readers. One … [Read more...]
Win Tickets To Gramatik @ Aragon Ballroom In Chicago September 11th
As Fall creeps closer and festivals start to come to an end and concerts and one-night events take over. Chicago's Fall roster of shows is nothing to laugh at either. We have a chance for a couple of you to hit up one of the year's first Chicago fall shows. Gramatik will be taking over the Aragon Ballroom this Friday, September 11th, with support from the talented Minnesota … [Read more...]
Contest : Win a pair of tickets to Buku @ Evil Olive 9/19 + a party bus ride with Buku
All good parties need a proper pre-game, right? Well we teamed up with Buku and his team to make sure that one of our readers gets a chance to make it to Buku's headlining show at Evil Olive + get a chance to ride the Future Factory x Public Hotels #PUBLICTV Artist Bus. If you haven't heard of the bus, then you are in for a treat. It is owned by Autograf, is loaded with a full … [Read more...]
Win A Pair of Tickets to Elements Music Festival in Brooklyn, NY + A Meet And Greet w/ Minnesota
For its third year in a, BangOn! NYC will be bringing Elements Music & Arts Festival to Brooklyn for a day packed with incredible music. Elements is seperated into four stages : Water (deep house/techno), Air (House), Fire (local heroes), and Earth (bass/trap). Run The Trap will be a part of Elements be hosting the earth stage for what is sure to be an awesome day. Check … [Read more...]
