Latest articles by Daryl Robertson
The Offspring’s Dexter Holland recalls recording the landmark Smash on its 30th anniversary
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 2025: these are the greatest loop stations for every budget
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
Epiphone injects some much-needed youngblud into its sprawling artist collection with a contemporary take on a vintage classic
Best electronic keyboards 2025: Our top picks for every budget
We round-up the best electronic keyboards for novices through to pros, from Yamaha, Roland, Korg, Nord and more…
“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
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 2025: find your next guitar under a grand
Find a great sub $1,000/£1,000 electric guitar for playing rock, metal, blues and beyond
Best DI boxes 2025: A studio and stage staple for acoustic guitar, bass and keyboards
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 2025: our pick of the top gain stages for guitar
Bring the filth with 10 of the best distortion pedals for hard-rock, metal, and beyond
Best Roland digital pianos 2025: Our top pick of digital pianos from across the full Roland range
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
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
With discounts applied to everything from guitars to amps, studio gear and keyboards there’s something for everyone in Thomann's massive birthday sale
Yungblud talks about the inspiration behind his new signature guitar and his mission to save rock 'n' roll
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
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
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
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
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
Skip the Prime Day rush and grab yourself up to $300 off Roland drums, pianos, and synths at Guitar Center
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
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
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 2025: top choice 'boards for guitarists
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 2025: active PA speakers to ensure your band gets heard
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
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
Looking to learn the piano? We look into the benefits of going down the digital route
