# Skeletal Music Players The USB Skull MP3 Player is a Macabre Music Maker By Michael Hines | Published 2010-09-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usb-skull-mp3-player References: [walyou](http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/09/12/skull-mp3-player-is-creepy-and-cool/) & [usb.brando](http://usb.brando.com/usb-skull-mp3-player_p01795c035d15.html) If you have a macabre taste in music and music players, then the USB Skull MP3 Player is for you. This MP3 player is styled after a human skull, making it creepy and cool at the same time. The USB Skull MP3 Player also doubles as a [portable speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-grejsimojs-mouse-speaker), turning it into an essential item for [music buffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astellkern-p1) rather than just a cool novelty. This player runs for only $18 and can be found at the reference links. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Macabre Music Players:** There is a rising trend in music players designed with a macabre aesthetic, offering consumers a unique and edgy way to listen to their favorite tunes. - **Novelty USB Devices:** The popularity of USB devices with a novelty twist is growing, allowing individuals to express their personality and interests through their tech accessories. - **Multipurpose Music Gadgets:** The demand for music gadgets that serve multiple functions such as being both an MP3 player and a portable speaker is increasing, providing convenience and versatility to music lovers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry has the opportunity to explore and cater to the rising demand for unique music players with macabre designs. - **Tech Accessories:** The tech accessories industry can capitalize on the trend of novelty USB devices by creating and selling USB products with quirky and creative designs. - **Audio Equipment:** The audio equipment industry has the potential to tap into the market of multipurpose music gadgets, offering consumers devices that integrate various music functions and features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multifunctional Compact Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdisc.md) - [Modernized Portable Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tl1-music-player.md) - [Music-Driven Pleasure Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/groove-thing.md) - [90s-Inspired Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen4.md) - [Aesthetically Pleasing CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cd-player.md) - [Digitally Enabled CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-cd-player.md) - [Futuristic Mechanical Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-shell.md) - [Anatomical Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-skull-with-hidden-organs.md) - [Modular Physical Media Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winamp-media-player-device.md)