
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

Piracy, legal battles and FBI investigations: How to watch two-part documentary How Music Got Free
By Scott Munro published
Method Man-narrated documentary that premiered at this year’s SXSW featuring interviews with Eminem, 50 Cent and more is all set to hit Paramount+

Glastonbury and Spotify join forces to launch official festival app
By Scott Munro published
The Glastonbury 2024 app lets you plan your festival experience whether you’re there in person or watching on the BBC - plus there’s full Spotify integration with playlists and more

Best gifts for music fans 2025: Present ideas with a rock'n'roll twist
By Claire Davies last updated
We've picked out everything from speakers and headphones to guitar lessons, rock jigsaws and hand-crafted products to help you find a perfect present

Glastonbury 2024: Organisers reveal more artists, events and stage times for this year's festival
By Scott Munro published
Worthy Farm will host more than 3000 performances later this month across multiple stages - as organisers also confirm Glastonbury app will arrive later this week

"I’ve got this constant ringing in my ears, which has also made me somewhat deaf - or ‘conveniently deaf’ as Sharon calls it": Cautionary tales from Ozzy and 5 other rock stars who suffer from tinnitus and other hearing issues
By Scott Munro published
Hearing damage doesn't just affect live music fans - years of touring can also take their toll on artists. Here are six who have spoken about the negative impact loud music has had on their health

How to watch Bon Jovi's intimate set from the BBC Radio Theatre this weekend
By Scott Munro published
As Bon Jovi continue to celebrate their 40th anniversary, the band's 2013 BBC performance is set to be re-broadcast this weekend - here's how you can watch from anywhere

Dekoni team-up with YouTube star to resurrect ultra-soft vegan earpads for Audeze LCD headphones
By Scott Munro published
Almost a decade after Audeze discontinued them, Dekoni and YouTube creator DMS have joined forces to bring back a fan-favourite

Sonos launch the festival-friendly Roam 2 - a portable speaker that’s “built to perform outdoors"
By Scott Munro published
The Sonos Roam 2 is out now - a portable speaker that can withstand variable weather and has 10-hours of battery life

Sonos smash an Ace with their first-ever set of headphones
By Scott Munro published
The Sonos Ace will launch this summer - featuring ANC, dynamic head tracking, up to 30 hours of battery life and more

9 camping essentials that'll make your festival experience much more enjoyable
By Scott Munro published
Get organised before your favourite festival with our pick of products that'll see you through a full weekend of music

How to watch the brand new Beach Boys documentary from anywhere
By Scott Munro published
Film charting the history of The Beach Boys will feature previously unseen footage and interviews with band members

House Of Marley Get Together Solo speaker review
By Scott Munro last updated
It's made from sustainable materials and features an eye-catching design, but there's more to the House Of Marley Get Together Solo speaker than just looks

How to watch Slash perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live! - stream live from anywhere
By Scott Munro published
The Guns N’ Roses legend will perform tracks from his new solo album Orgy Of The Damned on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week - here’s how you can watch

Sustainability drive is putting a fresh spin on vinyl production
By Scott Munro published
New study finds two thirds of people would purchase more vinyl if it was made sustainably - as New Zealand's Holiday Records turns its attention to biovinyl

Heavys H1H headphones review
By Scott Munro published
The first-ever headphones designed with metal fans in mind pack a punch and deliver beautiful slabs of sonic mayhem

The 20 best classic rock albums to own on vinyl
By Scott Munro last updated
From AC/DC and Black Sabbath to Queen, the Rolling Stones, Rush and more, we’ve selected the very best classic rock vinyl you need to have in your collection

12 cheap upgrades you can make to improve your vinyl setup
By Paul Dimery last updated
We’ve hand-picked a selection of wallet-friendly gizmos and gadgets that’ll boost your record-playing experience, organise your space and make your records sound better

How to watch Wrestlemania 40: The WWE Universal Championship is on the line this weekend - don’t miss out
By Scott Munro published
Wrestlemania 40 will see stars including The Rock, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky compete - and that's just the tip of the iceberg. Here’s how you can watch all the action

Best Lego kits for adults 2025: Guitars, band logos, pop culture and more
By Scott Munro last updated
Lego is no longer just something to keep kids entertained - all ages can get involved and create something special. Here are nine of our favourite Lego kits

Three of our top-rated budget turntables are on sale for Amazon’s Spring Deal Days - up to 24% off
By Scott Munro published
Amazon cut the prices of the House Of Marley Stir It Up, Sony PS-LX310BT and Audio-Technica LP-120XUSBBK turntables in their Spring Deal Days shopping event

Marshall Woburn III review
By Scott Munro published
I put Marshall latest Bluetooth speaker through its paces to find out if it cuts the mustard compared to the competition

10 bad habits every gig-goer makes: How many gig gaffes are you guilty of?
By Adam Rees published
We've all had enough of people chucking beer, chatting throughout the headliner or filming the show right in front of our faces, haven't we?

How to watch the BRIT Awards 2024 - from anywhere
By Scott Munro last updated
The BRIT Awards will take place at London’s O2 on Saturday March 2 with artists including Foo Fighters, Paramore, Blink-182 and Bring Me The Horizon up for awards - here’s how you can watch it live, for free

From Jersey Shore clubs to the world's biggest stages: New Bon Jovi docu-series celebrates band's 40th anniversary
By Scott Munro published
Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story has been made with the full co-operation of all past and present members of the band - premiere set for Hulu, Star+ and Disney+
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