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
Paul McCartney Won’t Sign Autographs Anymore – ‘We Both Know Who I Am’
Fellow Beatle Ringo Starr stopped several years ago.
Red Hot Chili Peppers Near Completion on New Album With John Frusciante
His first with the band in over a decade.
Watch the Dedication of Eddie Van Halen Memorial in Guitar Legend’s Hometown
The late rocker gets honored.
Smash Mouth Singer Reveals Hiatus From Band After Mystery Frontman Fills In
'All Star' vocalist Steve Harwell didn't perform for several shows.
Sammy Hagar Says Van Halen Tried to ‘Bury the Van Hagar Era’
The 'Red Rocker' made the claim in a new interview.
Dave Grohl Announces Book Tour Dates for His ‘Storyteller’ Memoir
Catch the rocker telling his tales live this fall.
Rush’s Geddy Lee to Receive Humanitarian Achievement Award
The rocker gets recognized for his philanthropic pursuits.
Bonnaroo 2021 Canceled Because of Flooding From Heavy Rain
See a statement from the organizers.
Iron Butterfly Drummer Ron Bushy Dead at 78
He backed the band's signature 1968 hit, 'In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida.'
Ronnie Wood + Fellow Rolling Stones Pay Tribute to Charlie Watts
See how the band are honoring the late drummer.
Concertgoer Who Had Beer Slammed Into His Face Totally Cool With It
The violent clip has gone viral.
Dusty Hill Recorded Vocal Tracks for New ZZ Top Songs Before He Died
Bandleader Billy Gibbons shares how they were captured.