
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

Nixon embrace grunge with new range of spectacular Nirvana watches
By Scott Munro published
Nixon, known for their Metallica, Rolling Stones & Grateful Dead timepieces and merch, release an eye-catching range of Nirvana watches

There's up to 30% off rock and metal t-shirts for October Prime Day: AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Pink Floyd & more
By Scott Munro published
It's the last day of Amazon's Big Deal Days, but there's still time to get your hands on discounted rock and metal t-shirts - up to 30% off

Amazon’s Prime Day CD & vinyl sale is loaded with cut-price rock, metal and prog - here’s my top 10 picks
By Scott Munro published
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event is now in full swing - here are my favourite CD and vinyl bargains you can grab on both sides of the Atlantic

Prime Day turntable deals 2024: 7 of today's best record player savings
By Scott Munro last updated
Amazon Prime Day is here, so if you're looking for a new record player, now is the perfect time to grab a bargain from Sony, Audio-Technica and more

Prime Day music deals 2024: Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days ends tonight - but there's still time to grab a bargain
By Scott Munro last updated
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event is well into its final day, with a bunch of brilliant bargains on everything from turntables, headphones and vinyl, to Lego sets and more

Prime Day Lego deals 2024: Our pick of the best Lego sets on Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
By Scott Munro last updated
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days is into its second day - and you can build yourself a bargain on Lego sets for all ages: Star Wars, Harry Potter, Marvel, Ghostbusters and more

How to watch Green Day perform on this weekend’s American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special
By Scott Munro published
Green Day will celebrate the history of rock music at the AMA with their single Dilemma on this Sunday’s two-hour show

Green Day and UK coffee company Grind blend their talents to mark 20 years of American Idiot
By Scott Munro published
Green Day’s Punk Bunny Coffee brand join forces with Grind for relaunch of their popular Iced Matcha Latte and special-edition coffee tin in the UK

Billie Joe Armstrong helps Marshall launch the Monitor III A.N.C. headphones
By Scott Munro published
The Green Day frontman heads Marshall’s new campaign for the wireless Monitor III A.N.C. - a pair of headphones that boast 70 hours of playtime with noise cancellation activated

Don’t miss this epic Disney+ deal: Music docs, Star Wars, Marvel & more for just $1.99/£1.99 a month for three months
By Scott Munro published
Get access to the entire galaxy of Star Wars content, all things Marvel, music documentaries, family favourites and more for a new low price… but be quick

George Harrison’s Living In The Material World celebrates 50 years with special anniversary reissue
By Scott Munro published
George Harrison’s fourth studio album has been remixed from the original tapes and will include alternative takes, acoustic tracks and more - project overseen by Olivia and Dhani Harrison

Talking Heads’ debut album set for CD and vinyl reissue - check out acoustic version of Psycho Killer
By Scott Munro published
Talking Heads: 77 will be re-released in November featuring a new remaster of the original album, outtakes, rare cuts and more

Amazon mark the return of Prime Big Deal Days with 4 months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free
By Scott Munro published
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days will take place in October - and they’ve kicked off the announcement with an awesome offer on Amazon Music Unlimited

Rolling Stones and Speaqua launch portable speaker that doubles as a bottle opener
By Scott Munro published
The Rolling Stones unveil their collaboration with Speaqua in the shape of the bottle top-popping Cruiser H2.0 and the floatable Barnacle Pro 2.0 and Barnacle Vibe 3.0 portable speakers

60 years of US Beatlemania celebrated in 1964 mono box set
By Scott Munro published
The Beatles: 1964 US Albums In Mono features seven albums which have been cut from their original mono master tapes and pressed on 180g vinyl

Iron Maiden celebrate The Future Past with new vinyl releases of Powerslave and Somewhere In Time
By Scott Munro published
Powerslave 40th anniversary edition will be reissued on zoetrope picture disc, while Somewhere In Time will arrive on yellow vinyl with tour lenticular

Lenco spin a hat-trick of new turntables to suit every budget
By Scott Munro published
Lenco unveil three new record players at consumer and electronics show IFA Berlin - and all three should be of interest if you’re looking for a well-price turntable

How to watch this weekend’s epic WWE Bash In Berlin
By Scott Munro published
WWE Bash In Berlin is all set for this weekend - here’s how you can watch all the action live

Amazon Music Listening Party lets you rock the night with friends directly through Discord
By Scott Munro published
Amazon Music Unlimited and social platform Discord join forces to let you and your friends share your own listening party through voice calls or texts

Three years in the making, the Victrola Automatic could be the perfect turntable for beginners
By Scott Munro published
Victrola “challenges the conventional approach” with their brand new automatic turntable

Marshall “redefine cool” with the brand new Emberton III and Willen II Bluetooth speakers
By Scott Munro published
Marshall update their portable range with updates to their popular Emberton and Willen Bluetooth speakers

The best CD box sets every rock fan needs in their collection
By Scott Munro published
If you're rediscovering CDs after years of streaming, a veteran of the compact disc or a newcomer to the format, I've picked out a selection of CD box sets that'll sound great on your player

Best in-ear headphones 2025: Our pick of the best earbuds for listening on the go
By Tom Parsons last updated
Need something light for listening on the move or when out running or in the gym? Here’s our pick of the best in-ear headphones and earbuds you can buy right now
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