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
Creeper keyboardist and vocalist Hannah Greenwood interview: "I'm the kind of person that, If I can't get it the first time, I get really frustrated, but I'm learning to be more patient"
By Daryl Robertson published
Creeper's Hannah Greenwood gives us the inside scoop on the reality of juggling life in a successful band with a full-time job as well as some solid advice for newbie keyboard players
5 common excuses for not learning the keyboard (and 5 reasons you should)
By Daryl Robertson published
Stop standing in the way of discovering your musical potential and start learning to play the keyboard today
Start your year right with massive January sale discounts at Fender, Sweetwater, Guitar Center, Musician’s Friend and Positive Grid
By Daryl Robertson published
From wild deals on everything from electric guitars to keyboards, drum kits, PA Systems and more, there's never been a better time to save
Slash and Mammoth WVH guitarist Frank Sidoris interview: "I think the SG fits in that perfect middle ground"
By Daryl Robertson published
From essential tools of the trade to the story of how Slash surprised him with his dream guitar, Frank Sidoris pulls back the curtain on what it takes to play with rock royalty
Best overdrive pedals 2024: Find new inspiration with the best drive pedals for guitar
By Chris Corfield last updated
Some of the best examples of a key component of any guitar player’s rig - the overdrive pedal
The best new guitar gear of 2023: our favourite guitars, amps and pedals that we played this year
By Rob Laing published
The year of the amp pedal, Fender's new horizons, Boss being bosses and more effects than we knew what to do with
Fender are feeling festive and giving away an extra $75 when you buy a $500 gift card this Christmas
By Daryl Robertson published
Fender has come through for the last-minute gifters, offering an extra $75 when you purchase a $500 gift card
Best online piano lessons: Apps, websites and software for piano players
By Dave Clews last updated
Learn to master music theory and play your favourite piano songs over the internet from the comfort of your home
Build your dream home pedalboard: take a deep dive into the collection of pedals we feel add up to the ultimate home rig
By Daryl Robertson published
From reverbs and delay to IR loaders and loopers these are the pedals we are choosing for our perfect home pedalboard
The perfect Christmas gift for guitarists is on sale right now – save $65 on the Positive Grid Spark with free bag
By Daryl Robertson published
This sizable discount on the killer Spark smart amp is way too good to ignore
Nevermind the other festive guitar deals, the iconic Kurt Cobain Jag-Stang has 20% off at Fender
By Daryl Robertson published
As well as slashing the price of the legendary offset, Fender is also heavily discounting everything from the Paranormal range to the Sonic series, Acoustasonics and Players
A year of Drumeo’s highly-rated drum lessons is currently down to $150 for Cyber Monday – in a few hours it will cost you $240
By Daryl Robertson published
Right now you can save 38% on a Drumeo yearly membership and you'll also get 10 freebies worth $1,272.94
I used to sell pianos and keyboards for a living - and with up to 80% off Yamaha, Roland, Kawai and Casio at Sweetwater, this sale is the best I’ve ever seen
By Daryl Robertson published
With popular models such as the Casio Privia, Roland RP30 and Yamaha P-145, this Cyber Monday sale includes many of my favourite pianos and keyboards
This Cyber Monday is the best we've ever seen for piano and keyboard deals - and luckily there's still time to save big on Yamaha, Roland, Korg, Casio and Kawai
By Daryl Robertson published
Whether you're looking for a beginner keyboard or a state-of-the-art digital piano, you still have time to bag a tasty Cyber Monday deal
With up to 50% off everything from guitars to drums, PA systems to keyboards the Musician's Friend Black Friday sale is one your whole band can shop
By Daryl Robertson published
The Musician's Friend Black Friday sale has landed - saving you hundreds on Fender, Music Man, Roland, Shure and more
Thomann kicks off a week of epic savings with up to 60% off music gear and up to 80% off software in their Cyberweek sale
By Daryl Robertson published
With savings to be had on everything from Gibson to Harley Benton, Yamaha, IK Multimedia, Neumann and more, there has never been a better time to shop
Stop what you're doing - Guitar Center just slashed $700 off the Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro V in their official Black Friday sale
By Daryl Robertson published
Guitar Center's Black Friday sale has landed and there's unbelievable savings to be had on one of the most iconic electric guitars of all time
Best guitars for kids 2024: The ultimate guide to electric and acoustic guitars for children
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Set them off on the right path with our pick of the best guitars for kids from Fender, Epiphone, Yamaha, Ibanez and more
Best DIY guitar kits 2024: put together your dream guitar with these self-assembly guitar kits
By Daryl Robertson last updated
With kits from Harley Benton, StewMac and Martin, this is our pick of the ultimate guitar building kits for the player in need of a project
Musician's Friend drop Black Friday rivalling deals with up to 40% off guitars, keyboards, recording gear and more
By Daryl Robertson published
The Musician's Friend holiday sale has landed - saving you hundreds on Fender, Music Man, Roland, Shure and more
No need to wait until Black Friday - Fender is currently offering up to 30% off in their Holiday Sale
By Daryl Robertson published
With models including the Aerodyne, Acoustasonic, Noventa, Paranormal and Squier Sonic series, Fender's Holiday sale is the place to go for a serious deal
Best Casio Keyboards: Our pick of the tech giant’s finest keyboards, whatever your budget or ability
By Dave Clews last updated
Feeling the brain fog descend as you attempt to pick the right keyboard from Casio’s substantial range? Fear not, we’re here to bring clarity to your keyboard buying experience
Best bass amps 2024: top choice amplification options for bassists
By Chris Corfield last updated
Dive into our best bass amp guide to discover the options that deliver the power and features to suit your low-end needs, whatever your budget
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