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
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?
I’ve bought a lot of Gibson guitars - this £800 off Les Pauls at Andertons is the best deal I’ve ever seen
By Daryl Robertson published
With sizeable discounts on '50s and '60s Les Paul Standards, as well as the contemporary Modern Lite, th
Looking for a great Prime Day guitar deal? Skip Amazon and head to Fender for 10% off Ultra and 20% off Squier Affinity models
By Daryl Robertson last updated
With as much as $220 off select guitars there's no need to visit Amazon this Prime Day
Fever 333 bassist April Kae on the downside of multitasking and her love for the new Fender Player II Precision Bass
By Daryl Robertson published
Skip the Prime Day rush and grab yourself up to $300 off Roland drums, pianos, and synths at Guitar Center
By Daryl Robertson published
Featuring everything from the beloved Juno to the TD-17KV2 and RD-88, there's never been a better time to buy a piece of Roland gear
PMT just added hundreds of products to their colossal Summer Sale - score up to 60% off gear from Gibson, Fender, Pearl, Yamaha, SSL, Roland and more
By Daryl Robertson published
With huge discounts on everything from drums to keyboards, guitars and recording gear, there's something for everyone in PMT's massive summer sale
Thomann drops a fresh batch of 70th-anniversary savings - including hundreds off a Gibson Custom Les Paul Special and so much more
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 birthday sale
Best pedalboards 2024: top choice 'boards for guitarists
By Alex Lynham last updated
Organise your guitar effects pedal collection with one of the best pedalboards available from Pedaltrain, D'Addario, Gator and more
Best PA systems for bands 2024: active PA speakers to ensure your band gets heard
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Whether you're a professional wedding band, a popular covers outfit or an original band on a mission, these PA systems will guarantee you sound your best
Thomann's massive 70th birthday celebration deals keep getting better - unmissable Gibson, Bose, Yamaha and Korg deals just added
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 birthday sale
Is a digital piano good for beginners? 7 reasons you should consider going digital for your first piano
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Looking to learn the piano? We look into the benefits of going down the digital route
Best cheap electric guitars 2024: epic budget electrics
By Chris Corfield last updated
Our experts pick the best cheap electric guitars for rock, metal and blues players on a budget
Best piano bench 2024: Piano stool options to suit all budgets
By Dave Clews last updated
A good piano stool or bench is essential for learning the piano with the proper technique. Here’s a rundown of choices to suit every pianist’s posterior
“With warm mids, compressed and focussed lows and a militant top-end, this guitar makes short work of classic rock riffage”: Gibson Theodore Standard
By Daryl Robertson published
They say you should never judge a book by its cover and that's certainly true of Gibson's newest creation
Slash talks true blues, his love for the pedal steel and valuable advice for new players
By Daryl Robertson published
Switching out his fabled Les Paul for an ES-335 and his Marshall for Magnatone, Slash goes all in on the blues for Orgy Of The Damned – and lifts the lid on the gear that powered the album
How we test beginner keyboards
By Daryl Robertson published
We get our hands on a lot of beginner-friendly keyboards for review – here’s our testing process
Slash tells us about his experiences learning to play pedal steel for the last two years
By Rob Laing published
The Guns N' Roses legend tells us about his new hard-earned musical skills
Guitar Center's epic Memorial Day sale offers unbeatable deals, including $200 off a Gibson Les Paul Standard!
By Daryl Robertson published
Treat yourself this Memorial Day, and get hundreds of dollars off an array of guitars, basses, amps, effects and more
"The Gen 3 feels like you are viewing the older iteration in 4K – there's greater detail and nuance in the tone": Boss Katana 50 & 100 Gen 3
By Daryl Robertson published
Boss is sharpening the blade of their cutting-edge practice amps – but is it worth upgrading?
Best guitar audio interfaces 2024: Record killer guitar parts at home with our top picks
By Chris Bird last updated
The best audio interfaces for guitar from IK Multimedia, Focusrite, UAD and more
A parent's guide to buying a beginner keyboard: Take the stress out of keyboard shopping with our 5 essential tips
By Daryl Robertson published
Give your child the best possible start with our top tips for buying a beginner keyboard – plus keyboard recommendations
Get your Memorial Day savings in early with 30% off Player, Paranormal and Affinity models at Fender
By Daryl Robertson published
As well as guitars, the sale also covers pedals, accessories and Fender-branded clothing
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