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
The Most Controversial Song From the Year You Were Born
What tune caused the biggest controversy in your birth year?
Emo Jimmy Butler Returns as a Cowboy in New Fall Out Boy Music Video
Remember when Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler went emo for 2023 NBA Media Day? Now, emo Jimmy is back in a Fall Out Boy video.
Travis Kelce Gets ‘Down With the Sickness’ After Super Bowl, Disturbed Responds
Chiefs champ Travis Kelce did the Disturbed 'ooh-wah-ah-ah-ah' at an afterparty with Taylor Swift.
Dirty Machine Gets Taylor Swift Look-Alike, Sevendust Drummer on Their Super Bowl Song
Is this nu-metal's NFL moment?
Megan Thee Stallion Vamps to Static-X Song on Instagram, Band + Fans React
Is Megan the Queen of the Damned?
Kat Von D Speaks Out on Photographer Who Sued Her – ‘He Saw This as an Opportunity to Gain Publicity’
See her new video message.
Varg Vikernes Comments on Kanye West Wearing a Burzum Shirt
Read the full story.
Hints Point to a Billie Eilish Collaboration With Bring Me the Horizon
'NeX GEn' is close at hand.
Paramore Return to Instagram With Teaser for Talking Heads Tribute Album
It's the first post since wiping their account clean.
Kat Von D Defends Her Dark Aesthetic – ‘There’s No Dress Code to Be a Christian’
She was baptized earlier this year.
Bar Invents Vending Machine That Gives Free Beer for Slaying Guitar
You can shred for your beverage.
Machine Gun Kelly Makes Travis Kelce a Huge Offer to Switch NFL Teams
The pair are pals, and MGK wants Kelce to make a swap.