Daryl Robertson
I'm a Senior Deals Writer at MusicRadar, and I'm responsible for writing and maintaining buyer's guides on the site - but that's not all I do. As part of my role, I also scour the internet for the best deals I can find on gear and get hands-on with the products for reviews. My gear reviews have been published in prominent publications, including Total Guitar and Future Music magazine, as well as Guitar World.com. I've also had the privilege of interviewing everyone from Slash to Yungblud, as well as members of Sum 41, Foo Fighters, The Offspring, Feeder, Fever 333 and many more.
I have a massive passion for anything that makes a sound, particularly guitars, pianos, and recording equipment. In a previous life, I worked in music retail, giving advice on all aspects of music creation and selling everything from digital pianos to electric guitars, entire PA systems, and ukuleles. I'm also a fully qualified sound engineer who holds a first-class Bachelor's degree in Creative Sound Production from the University of Abertay and I have plenty of experience working in various venues around Scotland.
Latest articles by Daryl Robertson
Don’t wait for Black Friday – right now you can enjoy a massive 15% off all PRS SE guitars from now until Christmas
By Daryl Robertson published
With everything from the Custom 24 to the Silver Sky included, there's something for every type of player in this epic sale
MusicRadar deals of the week: Score a massive $1,000 off a seriously limited Larrivee acoustic, as well as hundreds off Fender, Ibanez, PRS and more
By Daryl Robertson published
We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear from the likes of PRS, Fender, Ibanez, Charvel and more
Black Friday Andertons deals 2024: Everything you need to know ahead of the biggest sale of the year
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Save big on Fender guitars, Focusrite audio interfaces, Roland electronic drum kits, and so much more
Thomann Black Friday deals 2024: Get the lowdown on how to make the most of this year's discounts from the German retail giant
By Chris Barnes last updated
Just like previous years, we're expecting massive deals on music gear and software. This is where you'll find all the latest info and pre-Black Friday savings
Black Friday plugin deals 2024: Everything you need to know including shopping advice, early deals, and more
By Matt McCracken last updated
Get ahead of the game with my top tips on how to get the most out of your plugin deals shopping
Blink-182's Mark Hoppus gives us the lowdown on his brand-new Fender bass and discloses why he has switched to Neural DSP Quad Cortex
By Daryl Robertson published
The pop-punk bassist discusses his new signature model, what got him interested in Fender basses, what he believes is his greatest riff and more
Guitar Center's Guitar-A-Thon proves guitarists don't need Amazon's Big Deal Days: save up to 35% on gear, including a mind-blowing $430 saving on the D'Angelico Premier Bedford
By Daryl Robertson published
The aptly named Guitar-A-Thon sale is the place to go for an epic six-string related bargain
The Offspring’s Dexter Holland recalls recording the landmark Smash on its 30th anniversary
By Daryl Robertson published
The punk rock frontman also gives us the low-down on the new album SUPERCHARGED chasing down Queen legend Brian May, and issues a come get me plea to Ed Sheeran
Best looper pedals 2024: these are the greatest loop stations for every budget
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
Explore our pick of compact and floorboard loopers from the likes of Boss, TC Electronic, Line 6, and more
"This single-pickup beauty is a straight-talking, no-nonsense guitar that takes no prisoners in the pursuit of great tone": Epiphone Yungblud SG Junior review
By Daryl Robertson published
Epiphone injects some much-needed youngblud into its sprawling artist collection with a contemporary take on a vintage classic
Best electronic keyboards 2024: Our top picks for every budget
By Dave Clews last updated
We round-up the best electronic keyboards for novices through to pros, from Yamaha, Roland, Korg, Nord and more…
Best keyboards for beginners 2024: Get started with our expert pick of beginner keyboards for all ages
By Dave Clews last updated
Looking for the best piano keyboard for beginners? Well MusicRadar has you covered with expert advice and useful recommendations from industry professionals
“The physicality of the guitar was already making its presence felt – but we guess that's the price of rock stardom”: Harley Benton DC-Custom II 612 review
By Daryl Robertson published
Thomann takes an affordable swing at a bona fide rock icon - but is a sub-£600 double neck too good to be true?
Best electric guitars under $1,000/£1,000 in 2024: find your next guitar under a grand
By Chris Corfield last updated
Find a great sub $1,000/£1,000 electric guitar for playing rock, metal, blues and beyond
Best DI boxes 2024: A studio and stage staple for acoustic guitar, bass and keyboards
By Daryl Robertson last updated
The DI box is an essential piece of gear and we have high-quality options from Rupert Neve, Tech 21, Fishman, Radial and more
Best distortion pedals 2024: our pick of the top gain stages for guitar
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
Bring the filth with 10 of the best distortion pedals for hard-rock, metal, and beyond
Best Roland digital pianos 2024: Our top pick of digital pianos from across the full Roland range
By Helen Nash last updated
Bag yourself the ultimate digital playing experience with these top-rated Roland pianos - featuring units from the RP, F, HP, DP, Kiyola, LX and GP series
Best digital pianos for beginners 2024: Start playing with authentic sounds and feel
By Dave Clews last updated
An expert look at the very best beginner digital pianos on the market from the likes of Yamaha, Casio, Korg, Roland and more
Don't miss your chance to save hundreds off a Gibson SG Standard plus loads more great savings in Thomann's giant 70th anniversary sale
By Daryl Robertson published
With discounts applied to everything from guitars to amps, studio gear and keyboards there’s something for everyone in Thomann's massive birthday sale
Best digital pianos 2024: Options for every level and budget
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Our in-house piano experts have chosen the very best digital pianos from Yamaha, Roland, Casio, Kawai and Korg - covering all price points
Yungblud talks about the inspiration behind his new signature guitar and his mission to save rock 'n' roll
By Daryl Robertson published
Yungblud is the voice of his generation and on a mission to save rock 'n' roll one affordable guitar at a time
Hurry! Andertons just shredded hundreds off a massive range of Epiphone guitars – including a whopping £400 off the gorgeous ‘58 Flying V
By Daryl Robertson published
With offers on everything from the iconic Les Paul and SG to the stunning Flying V, Explorer, Firebird and more, you don't want to miss this sale
“The tone is simply spectacular, and now at 50 watts, the amp feels more powerful and assertive than ever before”: Positive Grid Spark 2 review
By Daryl Robertson published
Positive Grid’s flagship practice amp gets its long-awaited sequel, but can it live up to the legacy of the original?
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