Latest articles by Daryl Robertson
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
MusicRadar deals of the week: The early Black Friday sales are here - score big on Gibson, PRS, Universal Audio, Casio and more
We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear from the likes of PRS, Casio, Universal Audio, and more
You can save literal thousands of dollars off music gear in Sweetwater's amazing Early Access Black Friday sale – here are 10 of the best discounts
Make big savings on Universal Audio interfaces, Lewitt mics, superb value monitors from Mackie and 25% off Elektron grooveboxes
Best Christmas gifts for piano players 2025: the ultimate festive gift guide for pianists, covering all budgets
Treat the piano player in your life this Christmas with our pick of 15 must-have piano items, essential accessories and clever gadgets for every budget
Best keyboards for beginners 2025: Get started with our expert pick of beginner keyboards for all ages
Looking for the best piano keyboard for beginners? Well MusicRadar has you covered with expert advice and useful recommendations from industry professionals
Best digital pianos for beginners 2025: 8 beginner-friendly pianos handpicked by a professional piano and music gear reviewer
An expert look at the very best beginner digital pianos on the market from the likes of Yamaha, Casio, Korg, and Roland - including full reviews and video demos
Thomann Black Friday deals 2025: Get the lowdown on the early sales and all the info you need about Thomann's massive Cyber Weekend sale
Black Friday is nearly upon us. Here's what to look for before this year's sale starts
Black Friday plugin deals 2025: Get the lowdown ahead of the biggest sale of the year
Here are the plugins you should get ready to grab ahead of the Black Friday sales
Amazon Prime Day is a bust for music makers, but don't worry, the Musician's Friend Rocktober sale is here to save the day with up to 40% off big-name brands
Grab yourself a bargain this Fall on everything from the likes of Ernie Ball, Gretsch, Alesis, Casio, and many more
Who needs Prime Day when you can indulge in Guitar Center's epic Guitar-A-Thon sale? Save up to $900 on Taylor and up to $500 on Gibson models
The aptly named Guitar-A-Thon sale is the place to go for an epic six-string related bargain
"There’s something incredibly satisfying about playing through this amp": Laney Lionheart Foundry Super 60 112
This Laney might be tube-less, but still manages to deliver the roar we’ve come to expect from its fan-favourite Lionheart combo
Best electric guitars 2025: Our pick of guitars to suit all budgets
Find the top electric guitar for your budget and playing style, whether you play rock, metal, blues or beyond
“That actually came from me and Oz jamming on the piano in my apartment in North Hollywood”: From Ozzy Osbourne to Papa Roach, Fleetwood Mac to George Harrison, here's 5 career-defining songs you didn’t know were written on the piano
We take a deep dive into classic guitar-driven songs that actually started life on the piano
Casio is giving you access to a one-year Tomplay Pro online lessons subscription with the purchase of select digital pianos until the end of the year
Score over 90,000 pieces of interactive sheet music worth £98 for free when you purchase an AP-S200, AP-300, AP-S450, AP-550, or AP-750
"The SE Studio Standard not only looks amazing, but it also delivers an incredible playing experience that keeps you coming back for more": PRS SE Studio Standard review
The SE Studio Standard promises plenty of retro charm and more tones than you'll ever need, but how does it stand up to the competition?
“It’s clear that the influence of the Custom Shop’s attention to detail is now making its way to the Mexican-made instruments”: Fender Limited Edition Vintera II Jazzmaster Road Worn review
Fender proves it can do tasteful ageing without the Custom Shop price tag
Best looper pedals 2025: My favourite loop stations for every budget
Explore my pick of compact and floorboard loopers from the likes of Boss, TC Electronic, Line 6, and more
"A stellar build complements a gorgeous aesthetic, and thankfully, it has the tones and playability to back it up": PRS SE Special Semi-Hollow
PRS throws everything at this new SE model to create the ultimate do-it-all electric guitar
Best electric guitars under $500/£500 in 2025: Affordable electrics
Get more for your money with my pick of the best value electric guitars below $500/£500
MusicRadar deals of the week: Score a massive $1,000 off Roland V-Drums, up to $320 off a range of Fender guitars, and so much more
We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear from the likes of Fender, Roland, Yamaha, Beyerdynamic and more
Best clip-on guitar tuners 2025: Top headstock and soundhole tuners to buy right now
Keep your tuning in check in all scenarios with the best clip-on tuners for guitar, bass and ukulele
Best electric guitars under $1,000/£1,000 in 2025: My top picks for players of all styles
Years of playing and reviewing gear have taught me exactly what to look for - here's how to get a guitar to grow with
Best Roland digital pianos
Bag yourself the ultimate digital playing experience with these top-rated Roland pianos - featuring units from the F, HP, LX and GP series
