
Scott Munro
Scott has spent 35 years in newspapers, magazines and online as an editor, production editor, sub-editor, designer, writer and reviewer. Scott joined our news desk in the summer of 2014 before moving into e-commerce in 2020. Scott keeps Louder’s buyer’s guides up to date, writes about the best deals for music fans, keeps on top of the latest tech releases and reviews headphones, speakers, earplugs and more for Louder. Over the last 10 years, Scott has written more than 11,000 articles across Louder, Classic Rock, Metal Hammer and Prog. He's previously written for publications including IGN, Sunday Mirror, Daily Record and The Herald, covering everything from daily news and weekly features, to tech reviews, video games, travel and whisky. Scott's favourite bands are Fields Of The Nephilim, The Cure, New Model Army, All About Eve, The Mission, Cocteau Twins, Drab Majesty, The Tragically Hip, Marillion and Rush.
Latest articles by Scott Munro

Get your grunge on this weekend with 25% off Nixon’s eye-popping Nirvana watches - but be quick
By Scott Munro Published
Nixon celebrate their 28th birthday with sweeping site-wide discounts, and that includes their classic Nirvana timepieces which are on sale on both sides of the Atlantic

Dave Grohl, Slash, Ringo Starr, Gene Simmons & more spill the beans on LA's notorious party pad, the Sunset Marquis - here's how to watch If These Walls Could Rock from anywhere
By Scott Munro Published
WATCH Documentary about legendary Los Angeles rock’n’roll hotel, the Sunset Marquis, is set to hit streaming services – here’s everything you need to know

Blink-182’s Travis Barker bares his soul in his new film: here’s how to watch Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear from anywhere
By Scott Munro Last updated
WATCH He survived a plane crash, became a reality star and is one of the world’s most famous drummers. Now he's telling the whole, extraordinary story

Amazon Stir It Up by spinning up to 30% off one of my favourite House Of Marley turntables
By Scott Munro Published
There’s a chunky saving on the House of Marley Stir It Up Lux, plus there's another excellent record player deal complete with a pair of speakers on both sides of the Atlantic

Taking Back Sunday plan Louder Now deluxe reissue
By Scott Munro Published
Taking Back Sunday are revisiting their third studio album to mark its 20th anniversary - complete with bonus track Sleep, Brooklyn (If You See Something, Say Something)

Brighten up your music room with the colourful and eye-catching Majority Stylo and Folio turntables
By Scott Munro Published
Available at a budget price and ready to rock in a variety of colours, these two new record players are ready to be snapped up right now

Expanded edition of The Beatles’ Rubber Soul includes a previously unreleased John Lennon song that was hidden in the vaults for decades
By Scott Munro Published
The song Little Girl will now see the light of day as part of the expanded and remixed version of 1965's Rubber Soul - out in October

No Infinite Sadness here! How to watch Smashing Pumpkins’ Lollapalooza headline set from Chicago this weekend
By Scott Munro Published
WATCH Lollapalooza Chicago takes place from July 30 through August 2 - and you can watch the long weekend unfold from the comfort of your home… no matter where you are

You Gotta Move fast if you want to get these limited-edition Rolling Stones x Technics wireless earbuds
By Scott Munro Published
Limited to just 5000 units, the Technics EAH-AZ100E1K will be gone faster than you can Shake Your Hips

Your ticket to the Punk Rock Summer Camp has just been punched: Here's How to watch the Vans Warped Tour livestream
By Scott Munro Published
WATCH The Shoreline Waterfront at Long Beach, California, is ready for you, Papa Roach, Bowling For Soup, Jimmy Eat World & more this weekend. Here's how you can watch both days live

Mogwai! Turnstile! Angine de Poitrine! Here’s how you can experience Fuji Rock 2026 from the comfort of your home this weekend
By Scott Munro Published
Mogwai! Turnstile! Angine de Poitrine! Here’s how you can experience Fuji Rock 2026 from the comfort of your home this weekend This year’s Fuji Rock Festival takes place over three days with a whole bunch of must-see bands. Here’s how you can watch the Japanese music festival… no matter where you are

Time and Money well spent: This retro-styled Pink Floyd x We Are Rewind cassette player lights up The Dark Side Of The Moon
By Scott Munro Published
Audio firm We Are Rewind release a limited-edition portable cassette player alongside The Dark Side Of The Moon on high quality tape

Best headphones under £100 in 2026: My pick of the best cheap headphones that deliver above their price point
By Steve May Last updated
Buying guide Great sound doesn’t need to cost a fortune. Let these six brilliant headphones under £100 prove me right

A cultural movement explored: How to watch new series about Nevada’s Burning Man festival
By Scott Munro Published
The Man Will Burn was filmed over 5 years and examines the origins and impact of the annual Black Rock City gathering

Best budget wireless headphones 2026: Our pick of the best cheap Bluetooth headphones you can buy today
By Tom Parsons Last updated
Buying guide Great sound, features and battery life – these cut-price headphones from the likes of Sony, Marshall and Sennheiser have got the lot

No Glastonbury? No problem. Create your own mini-festival at home this summer, with no rain to spoil the fun
By Scott Munro Published
Create the festival vibe at home this summer with everything from personalised wristbands and atmospheric lighting, to music games, bean bags and temporary tattoos for the kids

Blink-182 fans, where are you? Celebrate Blink-182 Day in style with my pick of t-shirts, caps, posters & more
By Scott Munro Published
Buying guide July 1 is Blink-182 Day so it's the perfect day of the year to stock up on a range of Blink goodies - here are 9 of my top picks

15 of the best Prime Day deals still going strong – grab them now while you still can
By Scott Munro Published
Amazon Prime Day came to an end last week, but I’ve discovered a bunch of bargains that are still live – but you’ll have to be quick to get them

The clock’s ticking to save up to 30% on Metallica, Motörhead and Ozzy tees before Prime Day ends tonight
By Paul Dimery, Scott Munro Published
There's still time to grab cut-price rock and metal t-shirts before the Prime Day door slams shut. Here's my picks on both sides of the Atlantic

Prime Day vinyl and CD deals 2026: We're into the final day, but there's still time to save on box set bargains, classic albums & more
By Scott Munro Last updated
It's the last day of this year's Amazon Prime Day event, but there are still some neat deals on vinyl records and CDs. Here's my pick of the bunch so far

Prime Day turntable deals 2026: It's the last day of the big record player discounts but there's still time to get a great deal
By Scott Munro Last updated
Amazon Prime Day is into its last day but the record player discounts are still available. Save on turntables by Sony, Audio-Technica, Victrola, Lenco & more

Prime Day music deals 2026: It's your last chance to grab a discount on band merch, collectibles, turntables, Lego and more
By Scott Munro Last updated
We're now into the fourth and final day of Prime Day - but there's still time to get your hands on some excellent bargains

How to watch The Cure's headline set from the 2026 Isle Of Wight Festival
By Scott Munro Published
The Cure, Sex Pistols, Feeder, Wet Leg, The Twilight Sad, Shed Seven and The Last Dinner Party are just some of the artists playing this weekend - here's how you can catch the action from anywhere

How to watch Alanis Morrissette at the FIFA 2026 World Cup opening ceremony
By Scott Munro Published
The Canadian-born singer-songwriter will lead her home country's festivities at the opening ceremony in Toronto ahead of the men's football World Cup. Here's how you can watch all the music before the big kick-off

15 Father’s Day gift ideas for your music-loving, pop culture-obsessed dad: From classic vinyl and band t-shirts, to World Cup Lego, iconic Converse & more
By Scott Munro Published
Buying guide Father's Day falls on Sunday, June 21 - so there's still time to get your dad something he'll truly love - here's my 15 hot picks
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