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
Vinyl Records Set to Outsell CDs This Year for the First Time Since 1986
If current trends hold, sales of vinyl records are set to outpace the sales of compact discs this year for the first time since 1986.
Chris Jericho’s AEW Championship Belt Stolen, Investigation Launched
Less than 24 hours after winning it.
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Universal Admits Only 22 Master Recordings Lost in 2008 Fire, Court Dismisses Lawsuit [Update]
The company also wants artists' class action suit dismissed.
Back-To-Back ‘Halloween’ Sequels Rumored to Be Released in October 2020
Horror movie fans anxious to see the next chapter in the Halloween saga may not have that much longer to wait.
Watch: Jon Bon Jovi Awarded Honorary Doctor of Music Degree
Jon Bon Jovi received an honorary Doctor of Music degree from the University of Pennsylvania on Monday during Penn's 263rd Commencement at Franklin Field in Philadelphia.
Report: 73 Percent of Independent Musicians Suffer Mental Illness Symptoms
A new study delves deep.
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Sequel in Discussions After Queen Biopic’s Success
But where will it go after the first film?