A few years after starting Run The Trap in 2012, we branched off with a new sub-section of our site, Too Future, which has been dedicated to highlighting the best that future bass has to offer. Hosting our prestigious guest mix series and weekly playlist, Too Future has seamlessly woven the growing genre of future bass into our brand. To celebrate the close of 2019, we've … [Read more...]
Porter Robinson’s Iconic Worlds Album Turns 5 Years Old Today
Photo: Jake West How time flies. Today one of dance music's best albums in recent years turns five years old: Porter Robinson's iconic "Worlds" LP. The 12-track project contains Porter at his very best, with timeless hits from "Sad Machine" and "Divinity" to "Flicker" and "Lionhearted." It was also the last music we'd hear from Robinson before launching his (equally as … [Read more...]
Watch Skrillex’s Nostalgic Tour Video For “Mumbai Power”
Earlier today, Skrillex unleashed his almighty two-track Show Tracks EP and he's followed up with an even sweeter treat. To accompany his new single "Mumbai Power," Skrillex has released an epic music video in the form of a tour recap. The almost four-minute-long video gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at Skrillex's recent adventures in Japan, Korea, and India. The collection … [Read more...]
Porter Robinson Turned Dreams Into Reality At Second Sky Festival [REVIEW]
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After it was revealed that Porter Robinson would be curating his own festival, it nearly broke the internet. The chance or even the thought that one of the most influential artists in electronic music would be doing things his way for one full weekend in Oakland, California left fans starstruck. The possibilities were endless with Second Sky Festival as fans … [Read more...]
Virtual Self Is Throwing Down A Clubsystem Set This Weekend In Brooklyn
Summer is in the air and New York city is ready. Festivals, block parties, and open-air shows are all over the calendar, and there isn't a better place in NYC for these types of shows than Brooklyn Mirage. When you combine a venue that has hosted artists like RL Grime, Disclosure, REZZ, and Tchami with an act like Virtual Self, you know that the show is going to be absolutely … [Read more...]
Porter Robinson’s Second Sky Festival Raises Over 150,000 For Robinson Malawi Fund
A month ago, Porter Robinson shared a very personal story regarding his brother's battle with cancer which kicked off his new foundation the Robinson Malawi Fund. The charitable cause was a feature point of Robinson's first-ever Second Sky Festival and hosted a booth that accepted donations. Robinson's goal was to raise $50,000 and he vowed to match every donation. Between … [Read more...]
Watch Second Sky Sets From Porter Robinson, Skrillex, Virtual Self, And More
Porter Robinson's first-ever Second Sky Festival took place this past weekend, and it's going to remain in the forefront of people's memories for a long time. The production on the grounds was insanely well thought out and executed, and according to Porter, the festival itself ran extremely well. Luckily for those of us who couldn't make it, a bunch of the sets were recorded … [Read more...]
Watch Skrillex’s Surprise Set at Porter Robinson’s Second Sky Festival
In case you didn't know, this past weekend Porter Robinson threw down his first ever Second Sky festival in Oakland. As if the star-studded lineup featuring himself, Madeon, Cashmere Cat + more wasn't enough, the 2-day event was blessed by a surprise set by none other than Skrillex. Luckily for us, fans were quick to record the performance, as you'll see below in this 7-minute … [Read more...]
