32 Unique Gifts for Music Lovers That’ll Have Them Singing With Joy

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Gift-giving season can seem never-ending with birthdays and holidays being a year-round constant. This can make finding unique and thoughtful gifts a challenge as you try to outdo the previous year’s pick. The good news? If you have a music lover in your life, then your gifting options are practically endless.

Your first thought may be to check out AirPod deals or Bose headphones sales, but before you click “add to cart,” dig a little deeper and consider what genre of music they listen to. You’ll be able to tailor the gift exactly to their music interests rather than to music as a whole, while earning their appreciation in the process. To help inspire you, we’ve put together a list of the best gifts for music lovers broken down by genre. Whether they’re a pop enthusiast or country music fan, we’ve got something for everyone.

Keep reading to see our picks for all budgets and interests. If you’re lucky, you may even get a playlist named after you as a thanks.

Best Tech Gifts for Music Lovers

For the friend always asking to go to karaoke, bring the sing-along to them with their very own karaoke machine. This model comes with two wireless microphones — perfect for duets — and features a little slot to hold your phone. It’s also Bluetooth compatible to connect to your smart devices.

What better gift to give a music lover than music itself? Amazon Music Unlimited is currently offering a promo of three months free when you sign up, which means your friend can have access to on-demand music and podcasts that are ad-free and comes with unlimited skip — and did we mention it’s free?

Once the free trial is over, the subscription price is $10.99/month.

Are they a fan of all things retro and vintage? Splurge and get them a record player created in collaboration with Bob Marley’s family — so you know it’s good. The model features anti-skid technology and can play 33 or 45 RPM records. Plus, the USB port and included cable can convert records into a digital format.

The host in your life will most likely appreciate a Bluetooth speaker that’s not only sleek in look, but comes with features such as up to 30 hours of non-stop play on a full battery and 360 degrees of sound.

Best Pop Music Gifts

Test their knowledge of lyrics with a game of Misunderstood Songs. To play, just pull a card and try to identify the song based on incorrect lyrics from popular music.

Whether they’re looking for work-from-home items or just love collecting candles, this Harry Styles-inspired candle will help set a cozy mood each time it’s lit. The handmade materials use natural soy and plant-based materials, and has a burn time of up to 45 hours.

Most pop fans will appreciate an Olivia Rodrigo tote to fill with books, notebooks, lip gloss and more. The images features the singer underneath the title of her latest album, Guts, which will pair nicely with all of their other Rodrigo merch, or course.

A member of the BeyHive won’t be able to resist swaddling themselves in this pullover. It features a billboard image of her on a shimmering horse and wearing her classic disco cowboy hat.

Best Hip-Hop Music Gifts

The creative in your life can have fun filling out this do-it-yourself journal that’ll have them reflecting on the songs and artists that have shaped their life so far.

Bring some unique decor to their space in the form of a 3D headphone light. When lit, it appears as though there are floating headphones in their space and can act as a lamp if they prefer a more stylish piece of lighting. It does require three AAA batteries, which are not included.

Refresh their sneaker collection with a pair of Sketchers by Doja Cat. The new style features an elevated sole and four different shades to choose from, as well as a cushioned interior to help swaddle feet in support and comfort.

If your loved one is known for losing their headphones, then gift them a handy headphone stand they can place the accessory on when they’re not listening to music. The design also comes with three charging ports to juice up their smart devices.

Best Rock Music Gifts

Let them rock out while also embracing their crafty side with the help of this guitar pick puncher. It comes in a simple compact design, and is able to punch everything from plastic, paper and more into the shape of a guitar pick.

No matter how skilled your family member is at drumming, they can now practice whenever they want — without waking up the entire house. This electric drum set comes with 10 play-along songs and 40 free virtual lessons from Melodics to get them on their rock-star path.

Looking for an MVP-worthy gift? Masterclass offers a range of professional online classes that musicians of all skill levels can take advantage of. Whether they want to learn how to sing, play the guitar or even learn the piano, celebrities such as Usher, Alicia Keys and more will be there to help them along the way.

You can’t go wrong with a classic band T-shirt — especially of classics such as Metallica. This style comes in three colors and features a graphic of two skulls below the band’s logo.

Best Country Music Gifts

Dolly Parton’s Funko Pop! commemorates her pink-themed Backwoods Barbie album; the figurine is set to be released on Nov. 1 (plenty of time before Christmas!). You can preorder it before then to make sure it’s there in time to be added to your loved one’s Parton merch collection.

Lainey Wilson isn’t just a chart-making country singer, the star has also teamed up with Wrangler to release an everyday capsule. This denim button-down is a staple that can be worn with jeans, skirts and even over dresses — and it’s les than $50.

They’ll want to immediately lasso on these trendy cowboy boots, and at less than $40, this gift is both stylish and budget-friendly. The boots come in a two-tone shade with contrast stitching.

Best Latin Music Gifts

Let them relive when Bad Bunny was a WWE fighter with the official merch from the event. This T-shirt comes with the singer’s bunny graphic and is made from a cotton material for comfort.

Help keep their phone protected in style with a Karol G fan-made phone case. It comes with the mermaid graphic and is available in a variety of sizes to customize to their phone.

If they’re a beauty lover, make sure to stock them up on Selena Gomez’s makeup and skincare brand — especially this four-pack of the viral liquid blush and highlighter that will have them glowing with excitement.

Best K-Pop Music Gifts

Collectors won’t be able to hide their joy when they unwrap this photo card binder. Not only does it come with a clear cover, but the included packs of stickers is perfect for personalizing and decorating each one.

This adorable heart-hand neon sign will make the perfect piece of decor in any K-pop fan’s room. It emits a golden and pink hue, and can be mounted to their wall. It doesn’t require any batteries.

If they’re a BLACKPINK fan, this bucket hat will allow them to show off their love for the K-pop group while staying on trend. It comes in a cotton material with the K-pop group’s logo and pink crown on the front.

Bring BTS into their home in the form of this exclusive Lego set of the K-pop group. It’s inspired by their hit song “Dynamite,” and comes with figurines that represent each member of the group. Your ARMY pal can put it on display or keep it in the box if they’re a collector.

Best Miscellaneous Music Gifts

Your loved one can admire their favorite song anytime they like with this glowing song plaque. You can make it even more special by customizing it with a favorite photo of the two of you, so you’ll always be on their mind when they look at it.

Avid concertgoers will be thanking you for these cushy heel pads — especially if they tend to only wear Doc Martens. These come in a pack of four, and you can choose between black or different colors to help them blend into their shoes more.

The Yuan Dian’s Light-Up Vinyl Record Stand will not only give your friend a place to store their vinyl, but to do so in style. It’s also versatile, with the ability to be mounted to the wall, and lights up to highlight the tunes they’re spinning for the day.

Whether they love writing poetry or are in a band of their own, surprise the songwriter in your life with a special book they can write it all down in. It comes with 110 pages and has a minimalist cover to blend into most spaces.

Plant lovers can dress up their air plants in one of these speaker-shaped planters. It’s available in two shades and is made from a biodegradable plastic for sustainability. You can even choose to include an air plant in your order to help grow their plant collection.

You friends can relive all their concerts in a ticket stub diary that also acts as a precious keepsake. Inside are blank pages and special slips to put their tickets in that’ll keep them preserved while allowing your loved one to show off their extensive concert history.

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of gender-neutral gifts, coffee-lover gifts and gifts for dog lovers.

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