
Daryl Robertson
Daryl's a Senior Deals Writer on Louder's sister sites MusicRadar, Guitar World and Guitar Player. He has a passion for anything that makes a sound, in particular guitars, pianos and recording equipment. In a previous life, he worked in music retail, giving advice on all aspects of music creation, selling everything from digital pianos to electric guitars, and entire PA systems to ukuleles. He's also a fully qualified sound engineer with experience working in various venues in Scotland.
Latest articles by Daryl Robertson

From Tatooine to Mandalore, these are the Star Wars Day deals worth travelling the Outer Rim for - save big on Star Wars Lego, clothing and collectibles this May the 4th
By Daryl Robertson published
May the 4th be with you. From massive Lego sets to out-of-this-world clothing and must-have action figures, here are the Star Wars Day items worth buying

Best earplugs for musicians 2025: Safeguard your ears with our expert pick of hearing protection for gigging musicians
By Daryl Robertson published
Our pick of top-quality earplugs for working musicians from Loop, Earos, Alpine and more

Gig-goers, listen up! Score 30% off our go-to earplugs with this Prime Day Deal - ending soon
By Daryl Robertson published
Protect your hearing for less this Prime Day with sizable discounts on Loop Experience Plus, Switch, and Engage Plus earplugs

Loudness explained: Volume and decibel levels defined for live music fans
By Daryl Robertson published
Confused about the terminology surrounding live sound? Here’s everything you need to know about decibels and loudness from a qualified audio engineer

Can headphones cause hearing loss?
By Daryl Robertson published
We explore the link between headphones and hearing loss, as well as dish out valuable tips to help save your ears

How to watch Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story from anywhere
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Detailing 40 years of the band as well as a vocal injury that threatens to bring everything to a screeching halt, this is a must-watch for Bon Jovi fans – and it's available to stream now

Best rock guitars 2025: Embrace your inner Slash with this killer collection
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Channel your inner guitar god with these ready-to-rock electric guitars for all budgets, from Gibson, Fender, Gretsch and PRS

Amazon’s Prime Day AirPods Pro lowest price ever deal is music to my ears - with an impressive $50 saving
By Daryl Robertson published
Listen to your favourite tracks in style with a set of 2nd generation AirPods Pro for only $199

Time is running out to get a cheap Echo smart speaker this Prime Day
By Daryl Robertson published
Amazon’s Prime Day Sale ends today, meaning it's your last chance to save a bundle on various Echo devices

We've had The Dirt and Pistol, but here are the band biopics we want to see made
By Daryl Robertson published
With the rise in popularity of music biopics, these are the rock legends we'd love to see hit the small screen in the future
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