Many Chicagoans lovingly refer to North Coast Music Festival as 'Summer's Last Stand.' Since 2010, festival goers have been able to enjoy a huge array of music ranging from hip hop to jam bands to all sorts of dance music to give your dancing shoes a real work out before real life sets back in after festival season breathes its last breaths for the year. 2016 is no … [Read more...]
CONTEST : Win Tix to see Keys N Krates in Chicago on 2/4
Here at Run The Trap we love innovative acts, so you know Keys N Krates is going to be near the top of our list. The Canadian 3 piece 'trap' band' combines crisp productions, chopped up samples along with a drumkit, synthesizer, + a few turntablers and samplers to create a show unlike any other. Keys N Krates is currently on tour in celebration of their 'Midnite Mass' EP and … [Read more...]
Mysteryland Releases 2016 Phase 1 Lineup
Mysteryland took to the internet airwaves to release phase 1 of their 2016 lineup today. Mysteryland, made its debut in in 2014 and is held the site of the original 1969 Woodstock in New York. The name probably looks familiar, and it is because it is related to Tomorrowland and Tomorrowworld\ and boasts the same kinda of exquisite production and organization. Phase 1 is … [Read more...]
Keys N Krates Drop Huge “Midnite Mass” EP
A few days ahead of their scheduled release, Keys N Krates have dropped their six-track EP off of Dim Mak entitled Midnite Mass. Featuring artists Katy B, Ouici, and Aqui, the impressive project boasts genre-bending production reminiscent of the Toronto band's unique style. Expect to hear intoxicating melodies, hard-hitting percussion, and trappy vibes on this EP. Stream below … [Read more...]
Keys N Krates Drops Vibey New Original “Nothing But Space (ft. Aqui)”
Just two weeks ahead of the release of their forthcoming Midnite Mass EP, Keys N Krates is here with a brand new single to follow their previous single release of "U Already Know." Today's release was premiered on Zane Lowe's Beats1 Radio show earlier today and is titled "Nothing But Space (ft. Aqua). The track kicks of with smooth synths and a consistent pitched vocal … [Read more...]
Keys N Krates Releases New Single And Announces Massive Tour
You know what's always great? More Keys N Krates. If you agree with me, then the last couple of days have been like Christmas. The three piece 'trap band' from Canada just dropped off a brand new song and announced a massive tour kicking off in January. "U Already Know" builds off all the little things about Keys N Krates we have grown to love. Chopped up + glitched to … [Read more...]
Contest : Win a pair of tickets to Freaky Deaky in Chicago Halloween Weekend ft. Bassnectar, Pretty Lights, 2Chainz + More
I know I sound like a broken record when I say 'Chicago is spoiled with music festivals' but seriously - look at our lineups. Just because Summer ends, does not mean the festivities end. Freaky Deaky has been around Chicago for a while - making sure that we have a place to party...and more importantly get spooky. Notable veterans of Freaky Deaky include Dada Life, GRiZ, Knife … [Read more...]
Keys N Krates – Save Me (Naderi Remix) (feat. Katy B)
After working behind the scenes with some of the biggest names in Australian electronic music (Flume, What So Not, and Carmada just to name a few), Sydney-based producer Naderi is finally letting his solo work grace the world. With high-profile remixes of Griz, Fetty Wap, Kilter, and Daniel Johns originals, Naderi has proven in just a short time that he's a force to be reckoned … [Read more...]
