Tom Porter
Tom Porter worked on MusicRadar from its mid-2007 launch date to 2011, covering a range of music and music making topics, across features, gear news, reviews, interviews and more. A regular NAMM-goer back in the day, Tom now resides permanently in Los Angeles, where he's doing rather well at the Internet Movie Database (IMDB).
Latest articles by Tom Porter

Drum kit jeans win national engineering award
By Tom Porter published
Playable denim features eight sounds

Musikmesse 2011: Admira launches Alba and Diana acoustic guitars
By Tom Porter published
Two new classical models heading to Frankfurt

Gemini FirstMix USB DJ Controller unveiled
By Tom Porter published
New digital DJ hardware ships in May

Gibson unveils Gothic Morte Les Paul Studio and SG
By Tom Porter published
Two new models with "extreme black styling"

IN PICTURES: Squeeze's Damien Hirst-designed guitars and drum kit
By Tom Porter published
'Spotty' Fender Strat, Tele, and Yamaha Tour Custom set

iPad 2 launches with GarageBand
By Tom Porter published
Apple's new tablet is thinner, faster and better for musicians
Slash thinks Axl Rose's greatest lead singer accolade is "pretty f*cking cool"
By Tom Porter published
Slash talks MusicRadar's poll, GN'R and Mick Jagger

Mapex unleashes Black Panther drum kits
By Tom Porter published
Popular snare line gets full set treatment

VIDEO: Gibson Brad Paisley J-45 acoustic guitar demo
By Tom Porter published
Signature electro put through its paces

Acoustic amps: which is the best?
By Tom Porter published
Name your top acoustic guitar amplifiers

Neil Peart's DW drum kit gets steampunk makeover
By Tom Porter published
Joins Victorianised guitar rig on Rush's Time Machine tour

In pictures: Yamaha DTX950K electronic drum kit
By Tom Porter, MusicRadar published
A closer look at the new flagship e-kit

9 recommended drum software packages
By Tom Porter, Rhythm magazine published
Virtual kits and drum machines reviewed, compared

NAMM 2010: Pearl previews e-Pro Live electronic drum kit
By Tom Porter published
Exact look and size of a real acoustic setup

The making of Jamie Cullum's exploding piano video
By Tom Porter published
Yamaha C3 gets blown up for Don't Stop The Music

The first guitar amp with Wife Acceptance Factor?
By Tom Porter published
A concept hybrid that looks pretty

Amplifier No.7: tube guitar amp in US Army surplus ammo can
By Tom Porter published
Ted Nugent's new signature model?
Kurt Cobain's Fecal Matter bass sells for $43k
By Tom Porter published
PLUS SRV's Tokai Strat copy ($22k)

Should injured guitarists play on regardless?
By Tom Porter published
6 injuries worse than Powderfinger's

Piano key tie gets reinvented as a washboard
By Tom Porter published
Steel neck tie is fully-wearable, playable

Guitar shop disguises itself as an amplifier
By Tom Porter published
Is that a Fender Champ or shop front?

FOR SALE: giant acoustic guitar, doubles as speed boat
By Tom Porter published
Josh Pyke's Maton 'Guitar Boat' heading for eBay

Alesis Surge electronic cymbals finally shipping
By Tom Porter published
"Realistic" brass cymbals for your ekit
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