
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

Amazon kick off Spring Deal Days with 3 months of Amazon Music Unlimited for absolutely nothing - get your free subscription right now
By Scott Munro Published
Amazon's Spring Deal Days event is now live - and with 3 free months of Amazon Music Unlimited, it's the perfect time to explore everything the music streaming service has to offer

Here's how you can watch the 2026 Brit Awards no matter where you are
By Scott Munro Published
This weekend's ceremony from Manchester's Co-op Arena will be broadcast live - here's everything you need to know ahead of the big night

How to watch new Paul McCartney film Man On The Run
By Scott Munro Published
Academy Award-winning director Morgan Neville's documentary Man On The Run is about to hit streaming services - here's everything you need to know

Give World Book Day a rock'n'roll edge with my pick of 12 must-read publications: Ozzy, Lemmy, Bowie, Slash, The Boss & more
By Scott Munro Published
World Book Day is the perfect time to find something new to read - and if it's music content you're after, I have you covered with these essential publications

Best Marshall speakers 2026: Powerful party and pocket speakers from the guitar-amp giant
By Steve May Last updated
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
By James Grimshaw Last updated
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?
By James Grimshaw Last updated
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
By James Grimshaw Last updated
Disney+ is a mecca for family-friendly programming, but also a font of excellent adult-oriented media, music content and more

How to watch Green Day at the Super Bowl live... no matter where you are
By Scott Munro Published
Green Day will kick off the Super Bowl festivities this weekend when they play the opening ceremony - here's how to watch their set no matter where you are

New Metallica x Dr. Martens collection are Hardwired to impress… wherever you may roam
By Scott Munro Published
Metallica join forces with Dr. Martens for new limited-edition boot and shoe designs - and both are available right now

How to watch the 2026 Grammy Awards: Ghost, Deftones, Sleep Token & Amyl And The Sniffers among this year’s nominees
By Scott Munro Published
The 68th annual Grammy Awards will be held in Los Angeles on February 1 - here’s how you can watch the evening unfold live from anywhere

Wired headphones are back! Here's my pick of 9 rock-solid companions for your MP3 player, portable CD player or cassette player
By Scott Munro Last updated
It's easy to forget about wired headphones due to the rise in Bluetooth devices, but I've picked out a selection worth a closer look that are both reliable and comfortable

Still to watch The Beatles Anthology or Tron: Ares? Now’s the perfect time with a Disney+ subscription up for grabs from only £3.99 a month
By Scott Munro Published
Disney+ is home to unmissable music documentaries, epic live shows, new and classic movies, the entire Star Wars and Marvel universes and much more - and you can grab a sub for as little as £3.99 a month for 3 months

Best budget wireless headphones 2026: The best cheap wireless headphones that still deliver excellent audio
By Tom Parsons Last updated
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
By Tom Parsons Last updated
Get lost in the mix and experience your music up close and personal with our choice of headphones from Sony, Sennheiser and more

What are the best earplugs for concerts in 2026? Here are my top picks as a gig-going regular
By Chris Corfield Last updated
Myself and the Louder team have put a number of concert-ready earplugs through their paces to see which are the best choices

Our pick of the best band t-shirts you can get your hands on right now
By Scott Munro Published
Looking for a new band t-shirt? We've picked out a selection of our favourites that will rock your world

Best vinyl records of 2025: The rock, metal, prog and alternative albums you need in your collection
By Scott Munro Published
I've picked out a selection of albums that'll instantly make your ever-growing vinyl collection even better

Best gifts for Iron Maiden fans: Run To The Hills with our pick of perfect presents
By Paul Dimery Published
From clothes to colouring books, these Maiden-related pressies are sure to go down a treat

28 of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals you can still get right now... if you’re quick
By Scott Munro Published
The big sales event of the year has wrapped up, but there's still dozens of top discounts available - but you'll have to be quick to get them

Cyber Monday MP3 player deals 2025: Time is ticking for you to get a new MP3 player for less
By Scott Munro Last updated
Cyber Monday is done and dusted, but there are still discounted MP3 players to be found out in the wild. Get one before they're gone

Cyber Monday CD player deals 2025: Quick! get a new CD player now before the deals wrap up
By Scott Munro Last updated
I've picked out a selection of excellent Cyber Monday CD player deals that are still going. But be warned, the discounts could end at any time

Cyber Monday CD deals 2025: It's your last chance to grab a pile of cut-price CDs before the sales window slams shut
By Scott Munro Last updated
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 streaming deals 2025: This is your last chance to grab a discount on a TV, film or music streaming service before Christmas
By Scott Munro Last updated
Here's our pick of the best streaming deals you can still get - from TV and film, to audiobooks and music... but be quick
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