Photo: Olav Stubberud It's safe to say that Skrillex's return to Red Rocks after 9 years of absence was a special moment for everyone who was there, including the man himself. At some point during the performance Sonny (Skrillex) got on the mic and started chatting with the crowd. In his own words, "I decided to do this show on a complete whim... I don't know what I'm going … [Read more...]
Our Favorite Sets from Lollapalooza 2018: A Review
Another year passed, and another incredible Lollapalooza in the books. For years, Lollapalooza has been Chicago's premiere music festival. Year after year they book some of the hottest talents spanning across all genres while taking over Downtown Chicago for what is now a four-day festival. Run The Trap had the chance to make it to Lollapalooza 2018 and with four days packed … [Read more...]
RL Grime’s “NOVA” Is Adventurous, Takes Risks, & Validates His Own Vision [REVIEW]
Finally. After a little under 4 years, RL Grime's highly-anticipated sophomore album "NOVA" has arrived. Suffering a surplus of delays and setbacks, the impatience among eager music fans only grew larger over time. Now, we can all let out a sigh of relief and enjoy the journey that this 15-track project offers. Before we get into that, we must talk about how we even got here in … [Read more...]
Mamby On The Beach Shines Yet Again : Run The Trap’s Favorite Sets from 2018
Mamby On The Beach has quickly become one of the city's favorite music festivals. The vibes are unlike any other - you have a beautiful view of Chicago's gorgeous skyline and you get to enjoy some premiere music with sand under your feet. The 2018 rendition went off without a hitch and reminded everyone why they should have a music festival on a beach. Once again we had the … [Read more...]
The Ceiling Is Very High For Boombox Cartel’s Rogue Tour [RECAP]
Over the weekend, I was honored to be invited out to see Boombox Cartel. Being that this Mexican duo has blown up for their exuberant sound, I couldn't contain my excitement. Not only was this the act's first headlining tour, but this specific date in San Francisco arrived on Cinco De Mayo. Now, there's a lack of knowledge regarding the holiday itself. It isn't necessarily … [Read more...]
Welcome to #MELLOVILLE! Population: All of Us.
#MELLOVILLE has arrived! What can only be explained as the closest one can become to experiencing life as a rainbow; this audio and visual spectacle is a treat for all. Marshmello and his team have done a fantastic job creating a community open to anyone, regardless of whether your a fan of his radio hits or a seasoned rave veteran. I was lucky enough to attend this show in … [Read more...]
Spring Awakening Music Festival Impresses Yet Again
The festival season has finally kicked off this summer with Spring Awakening. For the second year in a row, SAMF called Adams/Meddill Park and after some day one logistical issues the rest of the weekend without a hitch. The first thing that everyone noticed was the huge upgrade in production and size. The stages were spread out more and each stage seemed to have more bells and … [Read more...]
REVIEW: Point Blank Music School Continues to Impress
After writing my first review for Point Blank Music School's online program I continued taking the course, eventually wrapping up the mixing-oriented half of the course before entering into the second module: mastering. Echoing my remarks from my last review, PB continued to impress me with their professionalism and dedicated approach to teaching. From the 1-on-1 sessions and … [Read more...]
