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
Hear What Scientists Discovered When They Translated a Spider Web Into Music
Did you know spiders could make music?
Foo Fighters, Eddie Vedder To Perform As Part of ‘Vax Live’ Virtual Concert
The livestream will be hosted by pop star Selena Gomez.
Watch TikTok Musicians Collaborate With an Actual Cat on Jazzy Improvisations
This feline named Barney can sure tickle those ivories.
Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider Says ‘Cancel Culture’ Is Just a New Form of Censorship
The rocker's not gonna take it.
Study Shows You Actually Can Judge Someone by Their Taste in Music
Heavy metal is linked to logic-based thinking.
Of Course Adidas’ ‘South Park’ Towelie Sneakers Have a Hidden Stash Pocket
You'll have no idea what's going on in these things.
Ted Nugent Says Donald Trump Came Up With the Title for His Next Album
It's no 'Penetrator,' but it works.
Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Attains Rare ‘Diamond’ Single Status in the U.S.
Time to do the fandango.
Metallica Therapist Phil Towle Doesn’t Think Jason Newsted Wanted To Leave the Band
The 'Some Kind of Monster' band coach weighs in.
Alice Cooper Says He’d Sing for Foo Fighters if He Had To Front Another Band
If not for his own act, Coop would call the Foos.
Satanic Ska Is a Real Thing That Actually Exists
Ever heard of Mephiskapheles?