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Holiday Gift Guide 2020: Gifts For Music Lovers
12/7/2020
Billboard's Gifts for Music Lovers
The holidays are upon us, and if you’re still wondering what to gift the music lovers in your life, Billboard has you covered. Be it something to wear, read, watch, drink or -- of course -- listen to, we'll help you find that perfect present for that special someone in your life. (Or for yourself. No judgments.) Click through for some of our top picks for the 2020 holiday season, just in time for Black Friday.
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Books
Quarantine doesn’t look so bad when you can chill on the couch with a hot beverage of your choice in one hand, and a book in the other. We’ve got poetry from Halsey and Lana Del Rey, candid memoirs by Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz, and much more.
I Would Leave Me If I Could by Halsey
(buy)
Let Love Rule: A Memoir by Lenny Kravitz
(buy)
The Meaning of Mariah Carey
(buy)
Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass by Lana Del Rey
(buy)
One Last Song: Conversations on Life, Death, and Music
(buy)
Finding Your Harmony by Ally Brooke
(buy)
Patch & Tweak With Moog
(buy)
More Myself: A Journey by Alicia Keys
(buy)
Box Sets/Vinyl
Expensive, but worth it: if that phrase applies to your significant other, then these special box sets and vinyl releases are just the thing (which are also expensive, but worth it). You’re going to need to be extremely fast when this Harry Styles box set goes on sale, but if you miss out, we’ve got excellent picks from legacy artists like Linkin Park and Elton John, too.
Linkin Park Hybrid Theory Vinyl Deluxe Box Set
(buy)
Keith Richards Live at the Hollywood Palladium Box Set
(buy)
The White Stripes Greatest Hits Vinyl
(buy)
Harry Styles Fine Line 1 Year Anniversary Limited Edition Vinyl Box Set
(buy)
Return To Greendale Vinyl
(buy)
Prince Sign O' The Times Remastered Super Deluxe Edition
(buy)
Pink Floyd Delicate Sound Of Thunder 2020 Release LP
(buy)
Elton John Jewel Box 8 CD Boxset
(buy)
Food/Alcohol
Even if you’re not able to gather with the extended fam this year, you can still eat, drink and be merry all on your own. There's no shortage of music-adjacent wine options, and may we suggest pairing your libation with a pint of artist-approved ice cream? For the truly extra, Action Bronson’s massive ice cream cake is all you.
Action Bronson's 'Only For Dolphins' Ice Cream Cake
(buy)
All Time Low's Summer Daze Rosé
(buy)
Rita Ora's Próspero Blanco Tequila
(buy)
Dolly Parton's Holly Dolly Sugar Cookie Mix
(buy)
Trisha Yearwood's Christmas in a Cup
(buy)
Snoop Dogg's 19 Crimes Cali Red
(buy)
Selena Gomez's Cookies & Cream Remix
(buy)
Jeni's x Tyler, The Creator: Tyler's Picks
(buy)
Sun Goddess by Mary J. Blige Tasting Set
(buy)
Post Malone's Maison No. 9 Rosé Wine
(buy)
Gear, Tech & Toys
Who doesn't need new gear? Spice up your shelf with a new Google Nest Audio or Crosley Rondo Bluetooth Speaker, or have fun discovering all of the features of the latest Kygo-designed smartwatch. Finally, the talented keyboardist in your life will love this clever folding piano.
Carry-On 88-Key Folding Piano and MIDI Controller
(buy)
Skagen Falster 3 X by KYGO Smartwatch
(buy)
Google Nest Audio
(buy)
Bose Frames Tempo
(buy)
Powerbeats Pro
(buy)
Crosley Rondo Bluetooth Speaker
(buy)
Billie Eilish ukulele
(buy)
Vibes Hi-Fidelity Earplugs
(buy)
Beauty/Home Goods
Display vinyl in style with a new shelf, or on your walls with snazzy frames. Also, we will be chuckling until New Year’s over the pun opportunities surrounding Kacey Musgraves' Boy Smells candle.
Kacey Musgraves + Boy Smells Burn In A Hurry Candle
(buy)
12.5x12.5 Album Frame
(buy)
Vinyl Record Storage Shelf
(buy)
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Confident Energy Eyeshadow Palette
(buy)
Keys Soulcare Skin Transformation Cream
(buy)
Goo Goo Dolls Christmas Blanket
(buy)
Kids
While many kids have a well-thought-out letter to Santa finalized long before Black Friday rolls around, we’ve rounded up some additional options. How cute is that Snug-a-Bug Musical Critter? Plus, it's never too early to encourage bookworm tendencies, so we've included some reads from kid-friendly Mom and Dad's favorite artists.
A Dolly For Christmas by Little Big Town’s Kimberly Schlapman
(buy)
LeapFrog Learn and Groove Caterpillar Drums
(buy)
VTech Snug-a-Bug Musical Critter
(buy)
VTech Rock and Bop Music Player
(buy)
Lullaby Renditions Of Wu-Tang Clan Vinyl
(buy)
Rupert Reaper by PUP's Stefan Babcock
(buy)
Chaser Woodstock T-Shirt
(buy)
Chaser Rock-N-Roll Tiger T-Shirt
(buy)
Clothing/Wearables
Do your part in A) supporting venues with the Save Our Stages T-Shirt, B) preventing the spread with a Rolling Stones Silk Face Mask, and C) looking fly in Anderson .Paak's Vans collection. There’s really no losing here.
Save Our Stages T-Shirt
(buy)
Post Malone + Arnette Sunglasses
(buy)
Meghan Trainor A Very Trainor Christmas Crewneck
(buy)
Rolling Stones Silk Face Mask
(buy)
KEEN Together + Jerry Garcia Mask
(buy)
Fender 2020 Ugly Christmas Sweater
(buy)
Vans + Anderson .Paak Old Skool DX
(buy)
Happy Socks Queen 4-Pack Gift Box
(buy)
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