
Chris Barnes
Chris is Louder's eCommerce Editor and has been a metalhead ever since he saw Machine Head destroy the London Astoria in '97. He manages buyer's guides on the site and it's his job to help you find the raddest merch, collectibles and music-listening tech, at the best prices. Chris has spent over 10 years testing gadgets and music gear - reviewing everything from turntables, headphones and speakers to electronic drum kits - for brands including T3, MusicRadar and Guitar World.
Latest articles by Chris Barnes

Prime Day turntable deals 2025: Although the sales are over, you still have a chance to grab a new deck for less - but be quick
By Scott Munro last updated
Amazon Prime Day has come and gone, but there are still some nice deals to find on record players for all budgets

Prime Day Lego deals 2025: It's the 4th and final day of Prime savings - don't miss out on Lego Star Wars, Harry Potter, Marvel & more
By Scott Munro last updated
Amazon Prime Day comes to an end tonight so it's your last chance to save on cut-price Lego sets. Here's out favourites that you can get for less right now - but be quick

Prime Day music deals 2025: The summer's big sales event is over, but there are some bargains to be found
By Scott Munro last updated
Amazon Prime Day has closed its doors after four days of epic sales - but some deals are still kicking around. But you'll have to be quick

I’d love to own this insane $499 ultrasonic vinyl record cleaner, but for now these are the sub-$20 vinyl care kits I’m considering in Amazon’s Prime Day sale
By Chris Barnes published
My vinyl collection is soon to be a skip-free zone…

How to watch Glastonbury 2025
By Scott Munro last updated
How to watch Glastonbury 2025 live: Here's how to watch this year's festival from anywhere

How to watch Deftones at Glastonbury
By Chris Barnes published
Chino Moreno and co will play the Other Stage this year, their first Glasto performance since 1998 – here’s how you can watch their set no matter where you are

How to watch Weezer at Glastonbury
By Chris Barnes published
Rivers Cuomo and his geek rock cohorts will hit Glastonbury’s the Other Stage on Saturday afternoon - here’s how you can watch their set no matter where you are

Best festival tents 2025: Budget, pop-up and inflatable tents
By Claire Davies last updated
No matter what festival you're planning on attending, keep dry and comfortable throughout the weekend with our pick of tents that'll suit every budget

Best earplugs for concerts 2025: gig-ready protection, tested by music fans
By Chris Corfield last updated
Loud live music is great, but so is being able to hear. Myself and the Louder team have put a number of concert-ready earplugs through their paces to see which are the best choices

Best headphones for music 2025: Elevate your listening with our top picks
By Tom Parsons last updated
Want more from your music? Get lost in the mix with these clever headphones from Sony, Sennheiser and more

Best record players 2025: the top turntables for every budget
By Tom Parsons last updated
A broad look at the very best record players on the market today, from affordable automatics to hi-end, hi-fi highlights

Best vinyl record cleaners: Products that'll keep your vinyl collection clean and in prime condition
By Paul Dimery last updated
Don't let your grooves get dusty and instead show your vinyl collection a little love with my pick of the best vinyl record cleaners

Black Friday Lego deals 2024: You can still build a fabulous Lego bargain - even though Black Friday is over
By Scott Munro last updated
Wave goodbye to Black Friday but say hello to loads more amazing deals on Lego sets for all ages - here's our pick of the deals that are still live

Black Friday CD player deals 2024: Even if you missed out on Friday, there's still time to treat your CD collection to a brand new player
By Scott Munro last updated
There's still a healthy demand for CD players and we're picked out our favourite discounts that are still live right now

Cyber Monday CD player deals: Save a bundle on a top CD player - even though the big sales day is over
By Scott Munro last updated
We've picked out a selection of excellent discounted CD players that are still on sale - but these discounts could end at any moment

Black Friday CD deals 2024: There's still time to add to your CD collection for less even though Black Friday is done and dusted
By Scott Munro last updated
Black Friday is over but there's still a pile of discounts on CD box sets and more right now - but be quick

Cyber Monday CD deals 2024: There's still time to grab a CD bargain but you're going to have to be quick
By Scott Munro last updated
The Cyber Monday CD sales are officially over, but there's still a handful of tasty price drops

Black Friday streaming deals 2024: These streaming deals are still live
By Scott Munro last updated
Black Friday brought a wide range of excellent deals on TV, film & music streaming services - and these awesome options are still alive and kicking

Cyber Monday streaming deals 2024: There's still time to find a new music, film or TV streaming service for less
By Scott Munro last updated
Here's our pick of the best streaming deals you can still get - even though Cyber Monday is over for another year

Black Friday Marshall speaker and headphones deals 2024: You can still get your hands on Marshall audio gear for a discount
By Scott Munro last updated
Just because Black Friday has come to an end doesn't mean you can't still get Marshall speakers and headphones for less. Here's our pick of the best deals that are still live

Cyber Monday Marshall speaker and headphones deals 2024: Raise the roof with the best Marshall audio gear discounts that are still live
By Scott Munro last updated
Stacks of Marshall's audio gear was heavily discounted for Cyber Monday - and the good news is that some deals are still going strong

Black Friday record player deals 2024: There's still deals to be found even though Black Friday is over for another year
By Chris Barnes last updated
Black Friday is over but there's plenty of turntable discounts still going strong. Here's our pick of the best deals still available

Cyber Monday record player deals 2024: This is your last chance to grab a turntable discount
By Scott Munro last updated
Cyber Monday is over but there are still a number of discounts on turntables, but you'll need to be quick to pick up a bargain

Black Friday vinyl deals 2024: Some vinyl deals are still spinning even though the big sales day has come to an end
By Scott Munro last updated
Black Friday is officially over, but there's still time to stock up on your vinyl collection if you're fast enough

Cyber Monday vinyl deals 2024: The majority of deals are now over, but there are still price drops to be found
By Scott Munro last updated
Cyber Monday brought a huge pile of vinyl discounts to the table and while most of the deals are now over, you can still find something special... if you're quick
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