If you know someone who appreciates music more than most -- whether it be acoustic indie folk, country or the sweet rap verses of Kanye West -- these gift ideas for music lovers will be high on your list this year.
Everyone has the friend who commandeers the radio, acts as your resident house party DJ and can play an instrument or six. This year, let them know that their insatiable appetite for new music is infectious by gifting them with something they can get their groove on to. Whether it's wireless beat blasting beanies or music-making mason jars, your friend will most definitely appreciate it. In fact, here are tons of music-listening apparatuses on the market, boasting sleek, wireless and powerful features that will get this party started.
35 Gift Ideas for Music Lovers
From Groovy Instrumental Home Bars to Retro Cassette Cuff Links:
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Portable Foldable Instruments
Play Music Anywhere You Go with the Roll-Up Electronic Keyboard
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Iconic Rock Star Shades
These Lennon Sunglasses by Modekungen are a Blast From Pop Culture Past
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Explosive Cube Speakers
The 'Detonator' Speakers from 'Adsum Audio' Bring Some Big Bass
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Portable iPad Docking Mixers
The 'Mackie' iPad Controlled Mixer Lets You Mix on the Go
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Capsule-Like Speakers
The Beats by Dr. Dre Pill is Both Compact and Powerful
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Hilarious Rap Song Tees
The What She Order Shirt Alludes to Kanye and Jay-Z's Music
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Retro Cassette Cufflinks
These Antique Wooden Cufflinks are Ideal for Male Music Lovers
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Cassette Smartphone Cases
This Cassette Phone Case Makes Your Modern iPhone Look Super Retro
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Rockstar Coloring Books
This Heavy Metal Activity Book Lets You Rock Out While Coloring
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Wireless Wall-Mounted Speakers
The JBL 'SoundFly' Speakers Bring the Bass Directly From Your Wall
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Plush Rock Star Pillows
These Cool Pillows Will Have You Rocking Out
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Water-Resistant MP3 Players
This Underwater Audio Waterproof iPod is Designed for Wet Athletes
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Retro Boombox Bags
The Boombox Bag WIll Spin You Right 'Round Baby Right 'Round
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Cuddly Plush Stereos
The Sungale Teddy Bear Speaker Acts as a Cuddly iPod Dock
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Gold Horn Amps
This Megaphone iPhone Amplifier Optimizes Sound in Style
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Groovy Instrumental Home Bars
The Guitar Bar Blends a Love of Music with a Love of Drinking
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Personalized Teaching Guitars
This LED Learning Guitar Teaches You How to Play in No Time
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Guitar-Shaped Fly Swatters
Page Thirty Three’s Fly Swatter is Made for Smashing Pesky Insect
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Turntable Hardcover Notebooks
This Record Player Look-Alike Aims to Reset Creativity
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Charitable Gold Earbuds
These Rose Gold Apple Earpods will be Auctioned Off for the (RED) Charity
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Retro Bathroom Radios
The Lexon Mezzo Transistor Has a Vintage Looks with Modern Practicality
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Retro Cassette Tape Dispensers
These Old School Office Supplies Spruce Up Your Desk
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Miniature Rockstar Instruments
Rock Out in the Office with the Desktop Drum Set
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Nostalgic Cassette Cookie Cutters
These Cookie Cutters Make for a Delicious Blast From the Past
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App-Inspired Karaoke Systems
The StarMaker Bluetooth Karaoke System by Philips Raises the Bar
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Cylindrical Wireless Speakers
The Z600 Logitech Speakers Combine Aesthetics and Functionality
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Wireless Music Systems
The Sonos Play:1 is a Simple Speaker That Delivers Quality Audio
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Super Slim Sound Boards
Control Music On-The-Go with This Multifunctional Remote
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Beat-Blasting Luggage Designs
SuitSuit Boombox Takes on a Tune-Blaring Look for Travelers
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Amplifier-Inspired Speakers
This Marshall Stanmore Speaker Will Make You a Rockstar
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Bunny Earbud Splitters
The Jack Rabbit Earphone Splitter Lets Two People Listen to the Same Music
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Wireless Beat-Blasting Beanies
Turn Up Your SoundCloud Music and Rock Out with This Wireless Toque
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Compact Powerful Speaker Systems
The Sony Mini Music System is Small, But Packs a Punch
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Music-Making Mason Jars
This Mason Jar Speaker is Portable and Packs a Serious Punch
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Folding Travel Guitars
Fender's Folding Acoustic Guitar Fits in an Airliner Storage Compartment
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Mobile Home Speakers
This Portable Wireless Speaker From Harman Kardon is Extremely Portable
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Spinning Vinyl Cleaners
The Spin-Clean Record Washer Brings Your Tunes Back to Life
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Ocean Predator Earbuds
These Perpetual Kid Shark Earbuds Add a Little Bite to Your Jam Sessions
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The Conceptual 'RYTM' Record Player is Harmonious
Personalized Streaming Merch Features
The Spotify Merch Hub Offers Gear According to Interests
Musical Instrument Pet Feeders
The 'Pet Piano' Smart Feeder Rewards Pets for Playing
Headphone-Friendly Wireless Amplifiers
The Conceptual 'Jack' Wireless Guitar Amplifier is Compact
Natural Multi-Material Turntables
House of Marley Unveils the 'Stir it Up Lux Bluetooth Turntable'
Festively Fashionable Cafe Kitchenwares
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Denim Guitar Accessories
Wrangler is Working with Fender on a Second Collaborative Collection
Futuristic Abstract Musical Instruments
The Zeta Electric Guitar by Nicola Morelli is Chic
Futuristic Five-in-One Speakers
Sound Stack is the Epitome of a Multi-Functional Bluetooth Speaker
Aesthetically Pleasing CD Players
This Incredibly Modern CD Player Redefines How We Listen to CDs
Retro Smartphone Music Systems
The Conceptual 'RE:PLAY' Smartphone Music Player is Nostalgic
Retro Camera-Like Speaker Concepts
The Kodak C400R Bluetooth Speaker by Hyunjun Yu is Minimalist
Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets
The NeedleDrop Coaster Set Includes Four Acrylic LPs and More
Swimming-Friendly Headphone Models
The Creative Outlier Free Pro Headphones Have 8GB of Storage
Social-Centric Wireless Earbud Concepts
Kusi Boateng-Arthur Introduces the Social Earbud Concept
Retro Transparent Cassette Players
NINM Lab Unveils the Nostalgic It's Real Cassette Player
Celebratory Audio Lollipops
TastySounds' AudioLollipop Plays Happy Birthday via Bone Conduction
Multifunctional Traveler Speakers
The Harman Kardon 'Traveler' Speaker Has an Elegant Form
Rustic Collaboration Headphones
The Huckberry x Master & Dynamic Waxed Canvas MW40 is Rugged
Digital Display Headphone Stands
This LED Headphone Stand from Sergii Grebeniuk is Artistic
AI Beer Vending Machines
Panhead Custom Ales Created a Machine That Gives Beer to Guitarists
Portable Eco-Friendly Speakers
The House of Marley Get Together Mini Offers 10-Hours of Use
Romantic Drinking Accessories
Hendrick’s & Wiederhoeft Crafted a Line of Unusual "Gintimates"
Hip Hop-Celerbating Margarita Kits
Grand Marnier Teams Up with Teezo Touchdown and UNWRP
Illuminated eSports Earbuds
The Conceptual Cyberpunk Earbuds by Tim Chen are Gaming-Ready
Effect-Emitting Guitar Gadgets
This Guitar Kit Helps Acoustic Guitars Generate Electric Sounds
Retro Vinyl Record-Inspired Lamps
Artyom Alimpjvev Designs the Minimal Gramophone Lamp
90s-Inspired Music Players
Bang & Olufsen Release the Vintage Beosound 9000 CD Player
Beverage-Themed Candle Collections
DW Home's Cheeky Candle Collection Makes for a Perfect Gift
Artist-Honoring Special Turntables
House of Marley Presents a BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE Turntable
Playable Beer Coasters
This Budweiser Campaign Uses Vinyl Coasters to Support Underground Artists
Album Launch Merch Collections
SZA Launches Merchandise Celebrating the Launch of her SOS Album
DJ Console-Inspired Puzzle Sets
LEGO Presents a Pioneer CDJ 2000 Console Moving Set
60s-Inspired Headphone Models
Master & Dynamic MH40 Wireless Applied Art Forms Headphones are Chic
Wireless Harmonious Modern Speakers
Bang & Olufsen Presents a New Sleek Beolab 8 Speaker
Minimalist Wireless Cassette Players
The We Are Rewind Cassette Player Has an Aluminum Body
Retro Cassette Brick Puzzles
The LEGO Sony Walkman is Designed by Srta.JirafaEnfadada
Modern Gifting Services
Fresh Sends Reinvents Flower Delivery & Gift-Giving for a New Generation
Ultra-Modern Record Players
This Modern Record Player by +AUDIO is High-Performance and Chic
Chic Wine-Branded Merch
The Saintly Collective Merch is the Perfect Holiday Gift
Headband Display Headphones
The Conceptual Boinc Headphones Show Off Track Info or Graphics
Bookish Advent Calendars
This Advent Calendar for Book Lovers is Filled with 25 Gifts
Premium Concept CD Players
Anthony Chupp Imagines a Quality CD Player in a Modern Look
Japanese Air-Vibration Headphones
NWM Embraces the Future of Audio Technology
Vintage-Style Living Room Lighters
The Houseplant Car Lighter Has a Nostalgic Construction
Nostalgic Streaming Speakers
The Tivoli SongBook and SongBook MAX Offer Up to 10-Hours of Use
Musical Vacation Rentals
Marriott Bonvoy's Aloft and Moxy Hotels Provide Music-Themed Stays
Birthday Beauty Gifts
Sephora's 2024 Birthday Gift Options Have Been Revealed
Festive Bridal Accessory Lines
Funky Junque Embraces the Most Exciting Parts of Wedding Planning
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Protein Bar Bouquets
For Valentine's Day, RXBAR Created a "RXBAR-quet" Gift for Gym Lovers
Cordless Cocktail Makers
bev by BLACK+DECKER Creates a Party Atmosphere with Multicolored LEDs
Turntable-Inspired Palettes
SHEGLAM's Vinyl Pop Color Palette is Made for Mixing and Matching
Enhanced Music Display Headsets
Olga Orel Designs the FUTUREAHEAD Headset with a Display
Headband-Style Sport Headphones
The HAKII MIX Open-Ear Headband Headphones are Sport-Ready
Espresso Martini Infusion Kits
This Espresso Martini Gift Set Supports Explorations with Flavor
NYC-Themed Baby Gift Sets
The Big Apple Baby Gift Set by Estella Features Clothes, Toys and More
Music-Honoring Shirt Collections
Eton Presents a New Collection Celebrating the Beatles
Friendship-Focused Party Games
Catch the Vibe is a Battle to Prove Who Knows Their Friends Best
Retro-Style Travel Guitars
The VOX APC-1 Travel Guitar Blends Modern and Vintage Aspects
Gamified Music-Making Machines
The 'Beat Machine' Has a Full-Size Arcade Game Design
Vibrant Band-Branded Cannabis Vaporizers
G Pen Launches the Grateful Dead Vaporizer
Retro Comprehensive Versatile Speaker
Samsung Presents a Look at the Multifunctional Music Frame
Connective Music Platforms
Musicat.fm Offers a Dynamic Community for Music Lovers
Style-Conscious Record Players
The VS-01 Upright Vinyl Record Player Puts Media on Display
Social Media-Inspired Candles
Ryan Porter | Candier Boasts a Playful Candle for Galentines Day
Music-Inspired Avatar Campaigns
Bang & Olufsen Launches the See Yourself in Sound Ad
Audio-Elevating Bluetooth Modules
The 'Go' Pods Boost the Quality Of Wireless Music-Listening
Library Literature Merchandise
Toronto Public Library Debuts Chic Merchandise Including Shirts
Pocket-Sized Beat Makers
The Stylophone BEAT is Fun, Interactive and Inexpensive
Musician-Themed Online Games
Fortnite Festival Lets Players Get in on the Concert Action
Themed Party Generators
Drizly's Party Theme Generator 3000 Helps with Hosting Themed Parties
Wine Bottle-Resembling Speakers
Vincent Chan Designs the Retro Dream Echo Bluetooth Speaker
Artistic Affordable Turntable Models
These U-Turn Orbit Turntables Come in Three Models
Kid-Targeted Holiday Bundles
Storypod Boasts Three Holiday Bundles for Kids
Coffee-Themed Gift Sets
Bee Inspired's Wake Up Call Gift Seeks to Awaken the Senses
Music-Sharing Transmitted Speakers
Zhujun Pang Designs the SoundMotion Speaker Connecting Peers
Retro-Style Karaoke Sets
The A30M Blends Modern Features with an 80s-Inspired Design
Instrument-Inspired Wall Lamps
The Louis Collection by Sara Schoenberger Honors a Jazz Musician
Artistic Musician-Backed Merch
Pharrell's JOOPITER Label Launches the 'Just Phriends' Merchandise
Indestructible Industrial Headphones
The German Maestro Headphones are Designed to be Sturdy
Consolidated Digital Music Converters
This Program Helps You Convert & Share Music From Spotify
AI-Powered Portable Speakers
The 'VBox' Boombox Utilizes ChatGPT to Help with Musical Exploration
Eco-Friendly Audio Experiences
House of Marley Debuts the Little Bird True Wireless Earbuds
Multifunctional Jam-Friendly Speakers
The Fender Audio 'RIFF' Doubles as a Portable Guitar Amp
Vibrant Snowy Holiday Campaigns
Apple Presents the Share the Joy Campaign for the Holidays
Comprehensive Holiday Gift Guides
Laconiko Targets Foodies, Chefs, & Mixologists with Its Guide
Jazz-Inspired Apparel Collections
The National Jazz Museum and Book Works Launching Tee Collection
Music-Playing Photo Frames
Samsung's Music Frame Blends Seamlessly into the Home
Music-Focused Dating Apps
Dating App 'Vinylly' Matches Users Through Their Music Compatibility
Nostalgic Album Art Displays
Fukasaawa Designs the New km5 CP1 with a Minimal Look
Mom-Focused Beauty Gift Bundles
KAI Boasts a Range of High-Quality Skincare Bundles
Wireless Transmitting Dongles
Twelve South Designs the AirFly Pro to Connect Wireless Audio
DIY Digital Music Systems
Teenage Engineering's Record Factory is Perfect for the Holidays
Occasion-Specific Honey Gifts
Savannah Bee Company's Honey Gift Set Spotlights Different Purposes
Daily Music Playlists
Spotify Launches 'daylist' Recommendations for Music Throughout the Day
Content Creator-Friendly Music Libraries
RADAAR's Audio Library Can Enhance Content
Low-Impact Eco Headphones
House of Marley Launches the Eco-Friendly Audio Collection
Digital Experience Gifting
Memory Crate Lets Users Gift Coupons, Experiences, or Acts of Service
Comforting Musical Collars
The Music Mutz Collar Contains a Proprietary MP3 Player and Speakers
Musical Playlist Time Capsules
Spotify Launches Playlist in a Bottle to Open at a Later Time
Gen Z Advertising Tools
YouTube Launches a New Music Tool to Connect Advertisers with Gen Z
Custom Holiday Ornaments
Staples Print Services Make Custom Gifting Easy
Nostalgic Music Discovery Apps
The 'Rewind' App Helps Gen Z Delve Into the Music Of Past Decades
Live Music-Replicating Headphones
écoute Presents the KORG Nutube P61 Amplified Headphones
Guitar-Holding Benches
Yamaha Design Lab Created This Unique Place to Sit
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Spatial Audio Brand Partnerships
Sonos and Apple Music Partner to Elevate At-Home Listening
Stylish Jewelry-Inspired Earplugs
The JING Designer Earplugs Have Interchangeable Gemstones
Affordable Gifting Marketplaces
Bifties Is the Gifting Destination for Any Special Occasion
Gothic Wooden Desk Lamps
The Gothic Table Lamp is a DIY Project and Interacts with Music
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
AI Playlist Prompts
Spotify Users Can Turn Any Idea into a Playlist with a New AI Feature
Music Culture-Honoring Graphic Tees
Patta's Dance T-Shirt Celebrates the UK's Music Culture
Musical City-Inspired Speakers
The Klipsch Music City Series Features Three Models
Textural Vacuum Tube Headphones
The écoute Vacuum Tube Audio Headphones Enhance Music and More
Accessible Audiophile Lifestyle Earbuds
The JBL TUNE and VIBE Headphones Will Arrive in Spring
Alcohol-Free Gift Packs
Gimber's Alcohol-Free Gift is Packed in Honeycomb-Style Material
Giftable Cannabis Bundles
Emjay Curated a Father's Day Bundle for Cannabis-Consuming Dads
Whiskey BBQ Boxes
Flaviar's Grilled & Distilled Tasting Box Features Whiskey for Pairing with BBQ
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
Collaborative Music Streaming Features
Spotify Jam Enables a Personalized Listening Experience
Musically Inspired Cocktail Menus
Hacha’s Cymatics Menu Influences Flavor with Sound Waves & More
Audio Guest Books
FêteFone is a Unique Guest Book Alternative for Weddings
Drink Gift Registries
The Drizly Gift Registry Shares the Gift of Great Drinking Experiences
Streamed Custom Radio Stations
YouTube Music Presents its new Create a Radio Interface
Music-Based Award Partnerships
Amazon Music Becomes the Newest Sponsor of the Esports Awards
Fitness-Focused Sport Headphones
These Creative Outlier Headphones Come in Two Models
Musical Relationship Compatibility Testers
Lovebird Takes a Funky Approach to Relationship Testing
Weekly Personalized Music Curation
NewMusic Delivers New Tracks to Your Inbox Every Week
Modular Wireless Speaker Bookends
Liam de la Bedoyere Designs the Beat Bookend with Two Functions
Engaging Rap Trivia Games
Rap Trivia is a Fun Hip Hop Trivia Game
Musical Productivity Apps
FocusBeats Plays Music For 25 Minutes of Work and a 5 Minute Break
Poster-Inspired Music Playlists
LineupSupply Creates Instafest-Inspired Posters Using Your Spotify
Puck-Shaped Audio Tools
Kano Designs the Stem Player with Unreleased J Dilla Songs
Juxtaposing Modern Streaming Speakers
Tivoli Audio Brings Life Back to the Songbook with Remakes
Curated Music Discovery Playlists
Apple Music is Rolling Out the 'Discovery Station' Feature