
Chris Barnes
Chris is Louder's eCommerce Editor and has been a metalhead ever since he saw Machine Head destroy the London Astoria in '97. He manages buyer's guides on the site and it's his job to help you find the raddest merch, collectibles and music-listening tech, at the best prices. Chris has spent over 10 years testing gadgets and music gear - reviewing everything from turntables, headphones and speakers to electronic drum kits - for brands including T3, MusicRadar and Guitar World.
Latest articles by Chris Barnes

Keep the change, ya filthy animals – Back To The Future, Ghostbusters and Home Alone Lego prices just dropped for Prime Day
By Chris Barnes published
Build a slice of movie magic for less with these Hollywood-inspired Lego Icons kits. Save money ahead of the Christmas rush

Lego’s Fender Strat kit just returned to Black Friday pricing with this crazy early Prime Day deal – build a guitar icon for less
By Chris Barnes published
Channel guitar heroes from Hendrix to Billie Joe with the insanely detailed Lego set

How we test earplugs
By Chris Barnes published
Everything you need to know about how the Louder team tests earplugs for reviews and buyer's guides - our full methodology explained

Best gifts for music fans 2025: Present ideas with a rock'n'roll twist
By Claire Davies last updated
We've picked out everything from speakers and headphones to guitar lessons, rock jigsaws and hand-crafted products to help you find a perfect present

The 20 best classic rock albums to own on vinyl
By Scott Munro last updated
From AC/DC and Black Sabbath to Queen, the Rolling Stones, Rush and more, we’ve selected the very best classic rock vinyl you need to have in your collection

How to watch Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story from anywhere
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Detailing 40 years of the band as well as a vocal injury that threatens to bring everything to a screeching halt, this is a must-watch for Bon Jovi fans – and it's available to stream now

Get the best sound for Record Store Day 2024 with these 4 unmissable turntable deals
By Chris Barnes published
Is your vinyl rig up to scratch ready for your new Record Store Day treasures? If not, these bargains from Sony, Pro-Ject and more may tempt you

"An edgier, cooler and more affordable option, particularly if guitar music is your jam": Marshall Motif II A.N.C. review
By Chris Barnes published
Marshall has turned up the dial on its latest generation of noise-cancelling earbuds. We put them through their paces to see if they’ve earned the reputation as AirPods for rockers

With 20% off my go-to earplugs for gigs, Amazon just made it way cheaper to protect your hearing
By Chris Barnes published
I awarded the Loop Experience earplugs 4.5-stars in my review – now you can pocket them for less

Amazon's top 100 Prime Day deals list is live – these are the 7 genuine bargains I would recommend
By Chris Barnes published
Supercharge your home entertainment, cook the perfect brisket and optimize your commuting soundtrack with these properly killer deals

Quick! Go Outdoors is selling cheap festival tents in its Black Friday sale
By Chris Barnes published
The Go Outdoors Black Friday sale is the place to get cheap 2023 music festival camping kit

Get prepped for festival season with up to 60% off tents, coolers, BBQs and more at Go Outdoors
By Chris Barnes last updated
Save big on festival camping essentials including Vango tents and Osprey luggage in this epic Go Outdoors sale

Save big on streaming with up to 4 months of Amazon Music Unlimited, totally free
By Chris Barnes published
Get HD audio, 90 million songs, podcasts and more, without paying a thing for the next 4 months

Want up to 6 months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free? Here’s how
By Chris Barnes last updated
Buy an Echo Dot 4th Gen and get 6 months of tunes for free, while new Amazon Music Unlimited subs get up to 4 months free with this epic early-Prime Day deal

Loop Experience earplugs review
By Chris Barnes published
Loop have created their earplugs with comfort, design, price and reliability in mind - but do they cut the mustard?

Fender Musician Ear Plugs review
By Chris Barnes published
The famous guitar brand wants to help you look after your ears on a shoestring budget

Flare Audio Isolate Pro review
By Chris Barnes published
Lightweight and discrete earplugs, but at a price. What value do you put on protecting your hearing?

Fill your ears with 6 months of Spotify Premium for free when you sign up for Walmart Plus
By Chris Barnes published
New and existing customers can take advantage of this epic streaming offer, just in time for new Rammstein and Def Leppard albums

Amazon Prime Day drops some hard rocking Marshall headphones discounts
By Chris Barnes last updated
Save up to £60 off the Marshall Major IV, Major III and Monitor II ANC headphones

Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ wireless earbuds get their first ever price drop for Prime Day
By Chris Barnes published
Want a killer pair of budget in-ears for less? This mega saving will only last for a week, or until the limited stock runs dry

We’ve found AirPods Pro even cheaper than Amazon ahead of Prime Day
By Chris Barnes published
The question is, will this Laptops Direct Apple earbuds deal drop any lower than £179 in the Prime Day price war?

Samsung deal! Save 15% on Samsung phones, tablets, smart watches and headphones this weekend
By Chris Barnes last updated
Save big on a new Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone, Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 and others

Get 48 cans of Brewdog beer for just £48.41 with this discount code. Plus free shipping!
By Chris Barnes last updated
Bundle includes Brewdog Punk IPA, Elvis Juice, Hazy Jane and more. The ultimate Father’s Day gift?
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