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
Final Tours That Weren’t Final + Farewell Tours That Were Actually Farewell Tours
Sometimes final tours actually mean farewell. Sometimes they don't.
Classic Rock Band Ties Record for Most Top 40 Albums on Billboard 200
It's now a three-way tie.
KISS’ Paul Stanley Praises Taylor Swift After Attending Her ‘Eras Tour’ Show
The KISS rocker is now a Swiftie.
Mick Mars Wants His Final Resting Place to Be in the Bermuda Triangle
See what he said about it.
What 10 Rock Stars Had for Their Last Meals
See the gallery.
Paul McCartney Using AI to Make ‘Final’ Beatles Song With John Lennon
Artificial intelligence, meet the Beatles.
The History of Guitar Smashing in Rock ‘n’ Roll
Who was the first musician to destroy their axe onstage?
Aerosmith Announce ‘Peace Out’ Farewell Tour With Support From The Black Crowes
Aerosmith have just revealed an extensive North American farewell tour that will take the classic hard rock act through the rest of the year and into 2024. The teased it last week. The Black Crowes will support. General on-sale begins May 5. Longtime Aerosmith...
Freddie Mercury’s Private Collection to Be Unveiled + Auctioned This Summer
See the Queen singer's art, costumes and personal effects.