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
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It's a good time for rock music.
Rolling Stones, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Motley Crue Among 2022’s Highest Grossing Tours
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Watch Nirvana Cover Led Zeppelin in 1988 Before Dave Grohl Joined
The kids will eat it up.
Fans React to 2023 Rock + Metal Grammy Nominations
See what everyone is saying.
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The owner of the glassware has not responded.
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The drummer didn't miss a beat.
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See a statement from the Pearl Jam member.
Apple Discontinues Final iPod After 2 Decades of the Portable Media Players
The last iPod was still hangin' on — now it's gone.
11 Rock + Metal Artists You Won’t Find on Spotify
The ubiquitous streaming app doesn't have everything.