Latest articles by James Grimshaw
Best music streaming services 2026: Which streaming platform should be your go-to for on-the-go listening?
In this round-up of the best music streaming platforms, let’s find out how Spotify, TIDAL, Apple Music, Qobuz and others truly compare
Best CD players 2026: Return to your physical music library with these sharp-sounding CD players
Music streaming is fine, but physical media is for keeps - and hot on the heels of the vinyl revival, comes news that interest is booming in the humble compact disc. Here's a selection of my favourite players
Audio-Technica AT-SB727 Sound Burger turntable review
The Audio-Technica Sound Burger is a delightfully moreish morsel of retro-styled, portable record-playing magnificence
Best Marshall speakers 2026: Powerful party and pocket speakers from the guitar-amp giant
A comprehensive look at the best speakers from iconic amp merchants Marshall – covering portable powerhouses and huge home hi-fi boxes
Loudest Bluetooth speakers 2026: The best wireless speakers loud enough to shake your foundations
Get the party started with these full-fat, high-wattage Bluetooth speakers from Marshall, JBL, Soundboks and more
Best TV and film streaming services 2026: Which subscription services serve the small screen the best?
From Disney+ to Netflix and beyond, let’s find out how the biggest and best TV and film streaming services compare
Disney+ review: An all-singing, all-dancing family streaming service with music docs and more
Disney+ is a mecca for family-friendly programming, but also a font of excellent adult-oriented media, music content and more
Paramount+ review: A well-priced streaming service with a host of huge IPs, but not enough music content
This streaming platform is a sometimes-buggy, often-charming collection of nostalgic media and trailblazing TV - but music obsessives might be disappointed
Best budget wireless headphones 2026: The best cheap wireless headphones that still deliver excellent audio
We've picked from a broad school of budget wireless headphones to find you the best-in-class that don’t break the bank
Best headphones for music 2026: Elevate your listening with our top headphone picks
Get lost in the mix and experience your music up close and personal with our choice of headphones from Sony, Sennheiser and more
Best Bluetooth turntables 2026: Wireless record-playing wonders that'll elevate your listening pleasure
Analogue meets digital with these full-featured Bluetooth turntables from the likes of Sony, Audio-Technica, Pro-Ject and more
Best budget turntables 2026: Simply the best-sounding, wallet-friendly record players on the market
You don't have to spend a fortune to get an excellent record player - here are my top picks that deliver brilliant audio at an affordable price
What are the best earplugs for concerts in 2026? Here are my top picks as a gig-going regular
Myself and the Louder team have put a number of concert-ready earplugs through their paces to see which are the best choices
Cyber Monday CD deals 2025: It's your last chance to grab a pile of cut-price CDs before the sales window slams shut
Cyber Monday might officially be over, but we've found loads of CD deals that are still in play. Just be quick is you see something you want
Cyber Monday record player deals 2025: Be quick as these last-minute turntable discounts will be gone soon
Missed out on the Cyber Monday sales? Don't worry, as there's still time to grab a bargain - but don't delay
Cyber Monday vinyl deals 2025: The big day of discounts is over - but some deals are still spinning
Cyber Monday is over but that doesn't mean to say the deals are, as you can still buy LPs at a reduced price - but be quick!
Cyber Monday music deals 2025: The big sales event is over, but there are still some deals hanging around
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over for another year, but even if you missed out, there are still some excellent deals to get if you're quick
The Sony Walkman has evolved into an MP3 player - and it's giving me strong '80s vibes. Save up to 36% for Cyber Monday
The Sony Walkman was my first portable music player back in the day - and it warms my heart to see it still going strong as an MP3 player - save on a trio of MP3 players
Marshall's Black Friday sale is still going strong - save up to 46% on speakers and headphones
Marshall’s noise-making pedigree is on full display with these ace hi-fi products – and exclusively-discounted for Black Friday
Nevermind all the other Black Friday deals - Nixon's Nirvana watch range is on sale with 25% off - but be quick!
Feel like the Big Cheese this Black Friday with awesome discounts on the Nixon x Nirvana watch range - plus 25% off site-wide
I'm shopping for an MP3 player this Black Friday and with 38% off, the stylish Activo P1 is high on my list
The Activo P1 is one of the Louder team's favourite modern MP3 players - and it's been heavily discounted for Black Friday
Our top-rated Loop earplugs are on sale for Black Friday - save 25% on the Loop range, including the brilliant Experience 2
Loop’s offering 25% off almost everything for Black Friday - including the Experience 2, Engage 2 and Switch 2 earplugs
Best portable CD players 2026: Take your physical media on the road with these next-gen compact players
Though backwards-looking, these portable CD players from the likes of FiiO, Shanling and Phillips are forward-thinking through and through
