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

Paul McCartney: "Eleanor Rigby is totally fictitious"
By Tom Porter last updated
Former Beatle quashes E Rigby signature claim

GN'R add Chinese Democracy listening events in 9 US cities
By Tom Porter last updated
Hear Guns N' Roses' latest way before anyone else

Gibson giveaway 'Hot Tones' album download
By Tom Porter last updated
14 free tracks including Vocalise by Slash

Antony And The Johnsons announce new album details
By Tom Porter last updated
The Crying Light set for January 2009 release

Bob Dylan takes pilgrimage for Neil Young
By Tom Porter last updated
A suitably-attired Bob visits childhood home

Paul McCartney reveals the real Eleanor Rigby
By Tom Porter last updated
E Rigby signature found on hospital records

Air guitar to GN'R, get Chinese Democracy first
By Tom Porter last updated
Upload video, win a private listening party

Musical glove concept makes idle tapping worthwhile
By Tom Porter last updated
Create beats on-the-stop

Hear Chinese Democracy in full before release
By Tom Porter last updated
And get a free copy at GN'R's world premiere

'Classic' Ultravox line-up reunite after 24 years
By Tom Porter last updated
Midge Ure re-groups for 2009 tour

Yeah Yeah Yeahs in the studio, prep 2009 album
By Tom Porter last updated
Third LP confirmed, looks like fancy dress

Rick Astley is the Best Act Ever, hat gets eaten
By Tom Porter last updated
Ok, let's get Rickrolled one more time

Chinese Democracy: the fans' verdict so far
By Tom Porter last updated
GN'R's album reviewed and rated

Get free Thom Yorke remix, remember 'dark days of Bush'
By Tom Porter last updated
Radiohead's 'optimistic' celebration for Obama

Blur reunion 'very possible', but don't hold breath
By Tom Porter last updated
Albarn does lunch, talks Blur with Coxon

The Kinks confirm new material, seek "underdogs"
By Tom Porter last updated
Ray Davies wants Chuck Berry and Johnny Borrell

MP3-compatible logo unveiled, goodbye DRM
By Tom Porter last updated
Seven major music download sites join forces

CME U-Key keyboard now available in pink
By Tom Porter last updated
For "female customers" only. Oh really…?

GN'R axe Brian May from Chinese Democracy
By Tom Porter last updated
Queen star left on the cutting room floor

John Lennon's Vox organ goes under the hammer again
By Tom Porter last updated
First pounded by John in 1965, now up for sale

Fire extinguisher speaker mod looks great, sounds tinny?
By Tom Porter last updated
Homemade gear just got hotter

Anthrax hospitalises drummer
By Tom Porter last updated
Drum maker inhales deadly spores from animal skins

Will Dido give away her new album?
By Tom Porter last updated
"I would if I had my choice." That's a 'no' then
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