Why does everything have to be Forbes magazine?” scoffs Aaron Funk, the electronic music madman who performs as Venetian Snares. Speaking with New Times by phone from his native Winnipeg, Canada, he’s ...

A “fat trap snare with clap” is a staple in contemporary hip‑hop, trap, and EDM productions where the impact of the backbeat needs to feel both punchy and full-bodied. The primary snare component ...

A genre? A movement? A key element of hip-hop? We explore the roots of the modern trap sound When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. All ...