Latest articles by Chris Barnes
These 58 Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for musicians are still live - but they'll be gone soon
Missed out on a Black Friday or Cyber Monday music bargain this year? There's still a chance to save on guitars, drums and recording gear with these epic deals
Thomann Cyber Monday deals 2025: the savings are over for another year
Thomann's massive 2025 Cyber Monday deal have ended, but there are still plenty of ways to save
Cyber Monday plugin deals 2025: The biggest plugin sale of the year is over
Cyber Weekend has officially ended, but there are still some last-minute savings to take advantage of on music software
Black Friday plugin deals 2025: These are the last remaining deals on software
Black Friday is over, but you can still bag a last-minute deal on plugins
Black Friday studio headphone deals 2025: The biggest studio headphone savings from across the internet that are still live!
Grab yourself big savings on Focal, Beyerdynamic, Shure, AKG and more this Black Friday
Thomann Black Friday deals 2025: Don't miss out on 70% off in the official Cyber Week sale
Black Friday day 3 is here, and Thomann's Cyber Week Sale is still adding new bargains
Gear4music Black Friday deals 2025: The Black Friday sale is live – and there are some great offers for musicians
The Black Friday savings of 2025 have arrived at Gear4music. We've got all the latest info, recommendations and guidance
Best electronic drum set for kids 2025: child-friendly electronic drum kits
Get your child off to a flying start on the drums with these affordable, entry-level e-kits and drum pads, selected specifically for kids
Best Christmas gifts for musicians 2025: 21 affordable festive present ideas for music-makers (which they'll genuinely love)
Shopping for a drummer, guitarist, DJ, producer or content creator? Here’s some Christmas gift inspiration for the muso in your life - including last-minute ideas
Best Christmas gifts for drummers 2025: my pick of affordable festive gifts they'll actually use
Show the drummer in your life some love this Christmas with my pick of 18 useful accessories and gadgets starting from only $8.75
Best electronic drum sets 2025: Top picks for every playing level and budget, tested by drummers – plus video and audio demos
Our experts have tested over 85 kits to bring you this guide to the best electronic drum kits available today - the guide also includes full reviews, buying advice and demos
Best headphones for drummers 2025: sound isolation for the studio, rehearsal room and stage
Our expert picks, tested - including recommended in-ear monitors and the best headphones for electronic drums
Best beginner electronic drum sets 2025: top-rated entry-level e-drums, reviewed by experts
Just starting out behind the drums? These are the best electronic drum kits for beginners, each one tested and rated by pro drummers - plus full reviews and video demos
Ignite your inner guitar god for just 27 cents a day with TrueFire’s July 4th sale - save 60% on online lessons
With over 84,000 lessons at your disposal, this is one of the best value guitar tuition subscriptions online right now
These huge drum deals at Sweetwater are about to disappear – here’s your last chance to bag up to 60% off electronic drums, cymbals, sticks and more
Quick! Sweetwater’s mega Drum Month sale is coming to an end. Save big while you still can
Best Alesis electronic drum sets 2025: My pick of Alesis electronic drums for beginners to pros
My expert guide to finding the perfect Alesis electronic drum set for your budget and skill level
Best drum sets 2025: Top drum kits for beginner to pro drummers
Explore 17 of the best drum kits for the studio, stage and bedroom from Ludwig, Pearl, Tama, DW and more
Best bass drum pedals 2025: single and double bass pedals for every budget
Put your best foot forward with my guide to choosing the right kick pedal for your playing style and budget, with picks from DW, Pearl, Tama, Yamaha and others
Best website builders for bands and musicians 2025: Sell tickets, offer merch and expand your digital reach with your own band website
Band websites are still vital for so many reasons – and making your own doesn’t need to be hard, as evidenced by these seven outstanding website builders for creatives in music
How we test electronic drum sets
Everything you need to know about how the MusicRadar team tests e-kits for our reviews and buyer's guides - full methodology explained
Best online drum lessons 2025: Our pick of tuition platforms for beginner to advanced players
Learn drums how and when you want with these excellent online drum lesson resources, tried and tested by us
Best budget USB microphones 2025: Get creative and sound better for less
Our expert pick of the top cheap USB mics for streaming, podcasting, recording, gaming, work calls, and more
Cyber Monday Andertons deals 2024: Last chance to grab a deal
You've not got long to bag yourself a bargain on guitars, pedals, and amps in the Andertons sale
