Philip Trapp is a writer and journalist who joined Loudwire in February 2019. In addition to covering music and culture for Loudwire, he also contributes to related outlets such as PopCrush, ScreenCrush and Taste of Country. Philip has reported on music and other entertainment since 2016. He previously wrote for Alternative Press, HM Magazine, Music Times, Classicalite and others. Along the way, he's defended Limp Bizkit on Sirius XM, gotten caught in a downpour with the band Hundredth, and he once made Kenny G wait on hold.
Philip Trapp
What Is Dave Grohl Whispering in Foo Fighters’ ‘Everlong’?
The song's spoken sections are all but indecipherable.
Kings of Leon Cancel All Tour Dates After Death of Followill Brothers’ Mother
The band had canceled shows to be by her side amid an illness.
Tom Morello Seeks Help Getting Young Female Guitar Group Out of Afghanistan
The Rage rocker advocates on behalf of Girl With a Guitar.
Lars Ulrich Honors Charlie Watts, Calls Drummer’s Death the End of an Era
The Metallica member paid tribute to the late Rolling Stones icon.
Kirk Hammett Remembers Kurt Cobain as a Big Metallica Fan
But did Metallica pave the way for Nirvana?
Flea Rocks Some Huge Dance Moves at His Friend’s Wedding
The Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist knows how to get down.
Dave Chappelle Joins Foo Fighters Onstage to Sing Radiohead’s ‘Creep’
It happened at the band's return to Madison Square Garden.
Courtney Love Disputes Nirvana Rights Agreement, Accuses Trent Reznor of Abuse
See the full statement from Kurt Cobain's widow.
Johnny Rotten Calls Upcoming Sex Pistols TV Series ‘the Most Disrespectful Sh*t’
The Danny Boyle-directed series is due next year.
That Time Smash Mouth Warned Us About Climate Change In ‘All Star’
Remembering the 1999 hit this Earth Day.
Where Did Rock + Metal’s ‘Devil Horns’ Hand Gesture Come From?
The sign of the horns — who started it? Is there a definitive answer?
Muse’s Matt Bellamy Announces ‘Cryosleep’ Solo Album for Record Store Day
It contains new versions of an early Muse track.