Articles by: Claire Davies

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During her tenure as a Total Guitar staffer and later as a freelance music journalist, Claire has attended her fair share of festivals and has camped out at most (there may have been the odd hotel stay). Claire was also the Outdoors Editor for Louder’s sister site T3, where she was in charge of hunting down the best tents for all camping scenarios.

Articles by: Claire Davies

Best concert ticket sites 2023: Our pick of the finest online ticketing agencies for live music and beyond

By Paul Dimery published 3 November 22

Online ticket agencies for concert tickets and more along with practical buying advice

Best gifts for music fans 2023: Gift ideas with a rock'n'roll twist

By Claire Davies last updated 10 January 23

Great gift ideas for music lovers: Everything from speakers and headphones to guitar lessons, rock jigsaws and hand-crafted products

Best vinyl record storage: Four Victrola Vinyl Record Storage Cases in living room

Best vinyl record storage 2023: Here's how to keep your records safe and sound

By Claire Davies published 20 October 22

Has collecting vinyl given you a headache about where to store your growing collection? Here's our best vinyl record storage solutions - from crates to wall-mounted display ideas

Best festival tents 2023: Budget, pop-up and inflatable tents to keep you dry this summer

By Claire Davies last updated 27 October 22

Don't get caught in a festival downpour. Instead, rock out and sleep better with the best festival tents for every budget

The best audiobooks about music 2023: Lose yourself in 10 of the best

By Claire Davies published 1 April 21

We roundup the best audiobooks about music, from a Bob Dylan-approved Elvis biography to Michael Azerrad’s account of the American indie underground

Forget Amazon Echo: Marshall’s Uxbridge smart speaker for rock fans is £40 off

By Claire Davies last updated 21 September 21

Deal The Marshall Uxbridge Voice smart speaker with Amazon Alexa is £40 off in this early Christmas deal, and it’s the ultimate pick for rock and metal fans

JBL Tune 220 true wireless headphones for under £50? Cheers, Currys

By Claire Davies published 14 December 20

Deal No budget for AirPods? Grab the JBL Tune 220 true wireless earbuds for £49.99 instead, but move fast because they’ve nearly sold out

Metallica x Billabong LAB collab: Ride The Lightning… and the surf

By Claire Davies last updated 20 September 22

Thrash metal boardshorts are here for summer, thanks to the expanded merch collaboration between Metallica and surf clothing company Billabong

10 of the world's most valuable vinyl records and collectible vinyl: do you own any of these Beatles, Queen and Nirvana LPs?

By Claire Davies last updated 20 September 22

Your vinyl record collection could be worth thousands, but the pay day is in the detail…

The 14 best music documentaries and films for music fans 2023

By Claire Davies published 13 March 20

Plus the essential Amazon Prime and Netflix music docs to stream right now

This giant 42% off Bose soundbar deal is what you need to enjoy epic TV sound

By Claire Davies published 3 March 20

Save $300 on the Bose SoundTouch 300 with Walmart's epic soundbar deal and supercharge your home cinema setup

Star Wars Nixon watches Star Wars Watch sale

Star Wars fans, the force is strong with this Nixon watch sale: get 50% off Star Wars watches now!

By Claire Davies published 28 February 20

No self-respecting Star Wars fan should be without a Nixon Star Wars watch, and whether you’re more Sith Trooper than Jedi, right now you can nab a Star Wars watch for less

Best AC/DC t-shirts 2022: Back In Black (and white, grey...)

By Claire Davies published 17 February 20

Not only the best AC/DC t-shirts, but hoodies, tanks and other rad AC/DC merch like Funko Pop!, backpacks and, er, the world’s hardest-rocking doormat

How to buy and sell valuable vinyl records: expert tips from a rare records expert

By Claire Davies last updated 9 July 21

Learn what to look for when buying and selling valuable vinyl records with these tips from a vinyl expert who recently sold a Sex Pistols 7-inch for a jaw-dropping £15,990!

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