
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

Best home brew kits 2025: Brew up your own batch of beer or cider at home
By Paul Dimery last updated
Spring is fast approaching so it won't be too long before we can share a brew or two with friends and family in the sunshine - and to help, we've picked out our favourite home-brew kits

House Of Marley “satisfy the soul” with the new Stir It Up Lux turntable
By Scott Munro published
New Bluetooth Stir It Up Lux turntable from House Of Marley aims to expand your vinyl experience thanks to improved performance and sound quality

Horns up! Perfect pours, pints and products to help you celebrate International Beer Day in style
By Scott Munro published
International Beer Day is a time to celebrate beer in all its forms - and I’ve brewed up a few essentials to make the big day fizz into life

Find the perfect fit in Converse’s big Back To School sale
By Scott Munro published
Prepare for the return to studies with the Converse Back To School sale - there’s 40% off clothes and 25% off a range of Converse footwear

House of Marley keep the positive vibes alive with their new over-ear headphones
By Scott Munro published
House Of Marley launch the Positive Vibration Frequency over-ear headphones - with 34-hours of music from a full charge

My vinyl record picks are still rocking hard even though Prime Day is over
By Scott Munro last updated
Prime Day is over but you can still grab a record or two for knockdown prices - and I’ve picked out a few of my favourites which are still on sale

Prime Day is over but I've picked out the best deals that are still alive and kicking
By Scott Munro published
Prime Day saw amazing savings on turntables, vinyl, speakers, headphones and more - and while Prime Day is over, there are plenty of top deals still available. Here’s my pick of the best

I’m a whisky geek who has too many bottles, but I'm all in on these Prime Day booze bargains
By Scott Munro published
I’ve been into whisky for more than 10 years and have more bottles than I could ever possibly need... but I still can’t resist a bargain. Here are my Prime Day bottle picks

Rock and ‘roll’ this Prime Day with these epic band and pop culture Monopoly deals
By Scott Munro published
Forget about trudging around the familiar Monopoly locations and raise the roof in the company of the likes of Metallica, Queen and David Bowie instead

Two of my favourite in-ear headphones are on sale for Prime Day - here's why you need them
By Scott Munro published
The Sony WF-1000XM4 and House Of Marley Redemption ANC 2 are both on sale with huge price reductions this Prime Day. I love them both and think you will too

These Prime Day Audio-Technica turntable deals have put us in a spin
By Scott Munro published
Amazon have dropped the needle on two awesome Audio-Technica turntables - cutting prices to mark Prime Day 2023

Get 4 free months of Amazon Music Unlimited in this early Prime Day deal
By Scott Munro published
Amazon Prime Day will be here on July 11 & 12 - but you can grab four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free right now

The Rolling Stones play it cool with their Start Me Up iced coffee kit - just in time for summer
By Scott Munro published
The Rolling Stones and Keurig team up over an iced latte to release the Start Me Up iced coffee kit, including branded coffee and tumbler

Rega put a fresh spin on their Planar 3 turntable to mark 50th anniversary
By Scott Munro published
Formed in 1973, Rega are celebrating their golden milestone with the eye-catching walnut and aluminium Planar 3 turntable

Star Wars Day 2023: Set your blasters for stun - it’s May the 4th and we have the best gift ideas in the galaxy
By Scott Munro published
From a new Lego X-Wing model and an R2-D2 Tamagotchi, to Jedi Survivor Cal Kestis’ latest adventures, here’s our pick of the best products to pick up this Star Wars Day

Lenco lift the lid on their walnut wonder - the LBT-225WA Bluetooth turntable
By Scott Munro published
The Lenco LBT-225WA is the latest addition to the Swiss audio company’s growing range of record players - and it’s available now

Marshall make a splash with their spring sale - speaker prices down by up to 30%
By Scott Munro published
Marshall slash prices across their range of speakers to celebrate the arrival of spring, while their Minor III headphones have been given a fresh new look

Metallica’s James Hetfield on the “fast” guitar that changed everything
By Scott Munro published
In his new book Messengers: The Guitars Of James Hetfield, the Metallica frontman reflects on the guitar that changed the course of his history

Say hello to the Positive Grid Spark Go - a powerful all-in-one Bluetooth speaker and guitar amp
By Scott Munro published
Positive Grid introduce the Spark Go amp and Bluetooth speaker - the latest entry into their popular Spark amps series

This Queen Live Aid Lego set is awesome… now go Radio Ga Ga with your own amazing ideas
By Scott Munro published
Support Lego designs you love or create your own with Lego Ideas and help turn them into reality

These metal Ghost prints hit us harder than a Square Hammer
By Scott Munro published
Displate’s ever-growing range of artwork printed on metal sheets features Ghost album art and more

Alien-looking speaker and robot charging companion are simply out of this world
By Scott Munro published
These are the droids you’re looking for! GravaStar unveil their sci-fi Supernova Bluetooth speaker which promises a "luminous visual experience" and the Alpha65 charging unit

The Thing That Should Not Be: Someone’s thrashed out a Metallica-themed coffee table from an old oil drum
By Scott Munro published
Fan-created table made from a recycled oil barrel is hopefully not Hardwired… To Self-Destruct
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