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Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year and businesses of all sorts are running deals and specials for shoppers nationwide. Below, we’ve featured a nice mix of clothing, games, technology, and more to assist in the mission.
Since we’re in a new age of online shopping, folks no longer need to brave long lines at shopping malls or deal with heavy traffic. The convenience of shopping from your computer or smartphone may have replaced the rush of braving the public, and it opens up your wallet to more options.
According to the National Retail Federation, around 182 million people will shop online and in stores between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the second largest shopping day of the year. The NRF added in its reporting that clothes are slated to be the top item for shoppers, followed by gift cards and toys, respectively.
As it stands, our quick and handy Black Friday roundup should cover most bases. Hopefully, you find the item of your dreams in the offerings below.
BLVCK Paris
BLVCK Paris is an apparel and accessories company founded in 2017 by French designer, Julian O’hayon. The brand offers styles for men and women, and select items are on sale via the code BLVCKFRIDAY.
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Culture Kings
Culture Kings might be the spot we do most of our shopping this weekend as the streetwear brand has a massive Black Friday sale. With shirts, shoes, hoodies, and outwear among the choices, you probably won’t have an empty shopping cart on the site.
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Flaunt
Flaunt specializes in artful smartphone cases for both Android and iPhone models. Just search to see if a case is available for your device and choose from dozens of options. For Black Friday through Cyber Monday, cases are 50% off with no code.
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Flexispot
Flexispot is a leader in functional office equipment in the form of its innovative standing desks and office chairs among other offerings. We’ve featured the brand on these pages before, and they’re also running a number of Black Friday specials worth checking out.
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High Camp Flasks
If you’ve read one of our past guides, High Camp Flasks should be familiar to you. With a bent for storing your hot or cold beverages in a stylish fashion, you’ll be ready for the outdoors and look good while doing so. The brand is running a Black Friday and you’ll be greeted with the deets as soon as you hit the site.
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High On Life by Squanch Games
High On Life shouldn’t be spoiled with a description but we can say that there are guns that talk in this first-person shooter along with getting slapped with the M for mature rating. Squanch Games is offering the zany video game for 35% off through Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
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Hippy Feet
Hippy Feet is another brand we’ve shared on our pages and they’re among the most comfortable pairs of socks we’ve ever worn. Even better, half of the proceeds from sales are donated to support homeless youth. There is currently a sitewide Black Friday sale going on so rush on over.
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In Good Taste
While technically not a Black Friday deal, the 2023 Wine Advert Calendar from In Good Taste is certainly timely. Via the code LASTCHANCE, you can knock $18 bucks off the asking price. Definitely a great gift for the holiday season. But check out the rest of their offerings, especially if you’re someone looking to learn more about wine.
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PARKIT
Just as our sibling site CASSIUSLIFE told you, PARKIT is versatile enough to travel to the beach or the bonfire. Potential PARKIT buyers can see up to 40% savings through the weekend.
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Pit Command
Fall is still in full swing which means more bonfires and more reasons to keep the flames ablaze. Pit Command has the tools to help. Use code FALLFIRE15 for 15% off products while they last.
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ripple
Based in the United Kingdom, ripple specializes in zero-nicotine all-in-one aromatic inhaler devices with various flavors and applicable uses. For Black Friday, ripple’s entire inventory, including its innovative incense droplets with a variety of scents with mood-boosting properties, are at half-price. Color us interested.
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Sabai
Sabai, a sustainable furniture brand founded by Phantila Phataraprasit and Caitlin Ellen, offers customized options for customers at a fair price point. In Thailand, the phrase “sabai sabai” carries several meanings such as stability, serenity, and relaxation. The brand’s look certainly matches that sentiment. A 25% discount is offered sitewide for Black Friday.
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Scotch & Soda
Scotch & Soda was founded in 1985 in Amsterdam and has expanded into one of the most formidable clothing brands in the world since its expansion. With clothing geared towards men, women, and children, the brand exemplifies high style and comfort. For Black Friday, use the code BFCM23 for discounts along with other sitewide deals.
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State Cashmere
We’ve featured State Cashmere in our past guides and the name of the brand should explain what they specialize in, which is luxurious cashmere sweaters and tops for men and women. For Black Friday, use code BFCM23 to get 20% off sitewide.
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Skybound
From the mind of The Walking Dead and Invincible creator Robert Kirkman, Skybound Entertainment features products from the two aforementioned shows and has its hands in a variety of games, apparel, and other items. Without zeroing in on just one product, we’re electing to focus on the fact that Skybound is running a Black Friday through Cyber Monday sale for up to 45% off.
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Tillys
Tillys is a California-born and bred casual apparel one-stop shop for men, women, and children. Visit the site to see all the Black Friday deals on the landing page.
Learn more here.
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Now that Thanksgiving is back around, families and friends are gathering for some good eats, drinks, and sports. For those of us who like to partake of cannabis, we’d love it if you would check out our very first cannabis-themed gift guide for Turkey Day.I wasn’t able to get this guide up earlier in the week in order to help the readers prepare but we’re looking at the long game here as Thanksgiving leads into the weekend. Also, depending on what style of cannabis you consume and the method, the leftovers will come in quite handy.What I enjoyed the most about compiling this guide was the variety of ways to experience the vast wide world of cannabis. Speaking for myself, I use cannabis chiefly for its therapeutic benefits and not for leisure but there’s nothing wrong with adults looking for a natural way to unwind from the stresses of their day.From topical applications, infused drinks, and powders that can be added to all kinds of foods, flower, vaporizers, concentrates, and beyond, there is something for every kind of cannabis enthusiast below.I’m fairly new to covering this growing industry and I’m excited to see how the innovative minds behind these companies expand their wares. I want to thank everyone for allowing me the opportunity to share your products with our audience. We’re very, ahem, “dank-ful.”Check out Hip-Hop Wired’s Thanksgiving Weekend cannabis gift guide below.
1. A Golden State
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A Golden State was founded under the shadow of the Cascade Mountains and specializes in flower of exceptional quality. The plants grown by A Golden State use snowmelt water from Mount Shasta, just to let you all know how official their stuff is.
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2. Alchemy Naturals x Sleep
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I’ve featured Alchemy Naturals in past guides and while I haven’t tried out their THC gummies, I can vouch for the CBD version.
Learn more here.
3. Betty’s Eddies Sweater Weather Fruit Chews
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Not going to mince words here. I’ve been chomping on Betty’s Eddies for a while now since they’re available in Maryland. The brand creates some of the tastiest edibles in the game with various selections for the desired effect.
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4. Big Island Grown
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Big Island Grown is a brand that prides itself in being homegrown and perfected under the sunny skies and within the pristine soil of Hawaii. A heads up: the company only serves medical patients and visitors from outside the islands are able to purchase products under a special program. The company offers flowers, edibles, and more.
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5. Blazy Susan X Grateful Dead
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Blazy Susan is one of my favorite brands when it comes to rolling papers and accessories, and they’re rolling out a new collaboration with The Grateful Dead. So to all the Deadheads out there, this is your time to shine.
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6. Bubby’s Baked
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Bubby’s Baked is a welcome addition to the edibles space, which usually is just gummies or hard candies. With a manageable dose in a sweet treat, these are some of the best edibles around. Only available in Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Puerto Rico for now.
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7. Budwell
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The one-hitter might not be in style amongst modern cannabis users but they still have a large audience. Budwell is one of the leaders in the space and their Buddy pipe is part of a new collection launch known as 199X.
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8. Cali Sober
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Cali Sober bills itself as the “totally legal THC mocktail” and it achieves this distinction by using hemp-derived THC while keeping under the legal weight. It’s not meant to get you super buzzed but instead, it’s an alternative to hard seltzers and infused drinks. The company is aiming to launch nationwide and we’re excited to see what’s next.
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9. Clarity CBD Caps
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Cookies aren’t just about high-end flower, they also dabble in the CBD space too. The company’s Caps line offers functional CBD capsules along with mushrooms that help promote the desired effect of getting things done in the day to laying it down for the night.
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10. Cookies X That Badu
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Cookies, the brand founded by rapper and entrepreneur Berner, partnered with the talented Erykah Badu for her That Badu line. That Badu’s Black Magic tea is a daytime blend boosted with mushrooms and contains caffeine. We’re interested.
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11. Countdown
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Infused beverages are a category seeing exceptional growth and Countdown is emerging as a brand to watch. Available in eight states, Countdown offers an alternative method of consumption for folks looking to get their medicine.
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12. Dizzies
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Dizzies is a brand that’s new to us and their approach to cannabis is to boost its products with a touch of flavor. That includes infused flower, soda pop-styled gummies, and infused flavor-filled pre-rolls. The products are not yet widely available. Fingers crossed to hoping they get some nationwide love.
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13. dompen x Evol x Future
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We’re new to dompen but they’ve collaborated with the likes of Mike Tyson and other entities over the years. The brand’s latest collaboration is with Future and the Evol all-in-one vape pens, which come in three strains. Salute to young Pluto.
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14. High Heads x CAMP Double Stuffed Infused Pre-Rolls
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High Heads and CAMP, two brands that have established their foothold in the industry, joined forces for a new double-stuffed infused pre-rolls which is available in Nevada via The Source. The pre-roll features .7 grams of CAMP‘s flower, .2 grams of CAMP Solventless Hash, and sprinkled with .1 grams of THCa Diamonds. That sounds like a haymaker. Hopefully, as the laws relax across the nation, this product can cast a wider net.
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15. High On Plants
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Founded by Alice Moon and Caroline Murphy, High On Plants ups the ante when it comes to cannabis-theme jewelry. With a selection of colorways and two sizes, there exists a set for everyone.
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16. Highsman x Ricky Williams x Helix x Vessel
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Vessel specializes in accessories for cannabis consumption that not only look like the premium products that they are, but also deliver the promised results. The brand partnered with retired NFL great Ricky Williams and his Highsman brand for the new Helix dry flower/herb pen.
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17. Huxleys
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Huxleys is in the business of what we like to refer to as “cannabis that does things.” With four chief products consisting of gel caps for intimacy, energy, and lifting moods, and gummies for sleep, the brand doesn’t miss any marks. It’s only available in California for now.
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18. Ladylike 1:1 Mints
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Ladylike is made by women and for women, so amen to that. The brand is only available in Arizona and Utah and if they ever expand their operations, they’ll stand out in a field that sometimes ignores our canna-sisters.
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19. Mountaintop Extracts Oasis
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Mountaintop Extracts is a standout company out of Nex Mexico that offers flower, vaporizer cartridges, and edibles. A product that really displays a ton of versatility is the company’s Oasis, a powdered form of THC that can be applied in different ways.
Learn more here.
20. MXXN
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MXXN (said as moon) is a hemp-based alternative to spirits meant to mimic their boozy counterparts. With flavors Kentucky Oak, meant to replace bourbon, Jalisco Agave, to be used in place of tequila, and London Dry, to be mixed in lieu of gin, you’ll be uniquely buzzed and headed for lift-off in no time.
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21. Nature’s Heritage
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Nature’s Heritage gets props for bringing back a classic strain to the masses in Lamb’s Bread (1990s Hip-Hop fans definitely have heard of the strain before on many a song). Available in Maryland and Massachusetts, the company also features infused mini pre-rolls that we’re very interested in.
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22. OCB Brown Rice Cone Bundles
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With roots in France dating back to 1918, OCB is a premium rolling paper brand. The company has a new product, brown rice cones, made with rice fibers harvested from France’s Camargue River delta and water from the French Alps. The brand is now offering a bundle package with the cones and a rolling tray.
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23. OOKA x Seven9
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OOKA is easily the illest device I’ve ever seen up close and personal. Sure, I’ve had hookah before as it’s unavoidable in the Washington, D.C. area, but nothing this slick-looking and functional. Further, OOKA takes the guesswork out of fumbling with coals and the like with its pod system. Even better, Seven9 offers a selection of cannabis-infused pods for the session.
Learn more here.
24. O.Pen Sesh
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One of the things I love in covering cannabis products and devices is being privy to all of the new ways companies are improving the user experience. O.Pen, a leader in the vaporizer space, has a new device, Sesh. With the ability to load concentrates or use a 510 thread cartridge, O.Pen’s Sesh is both striking visually and super convenient.
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25. Puffco x Cupsy
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Puffco makes a gang of cool stuff. Cupsy adds to that legacy. Have a little morning coffee with your morning coffee on the low ski, if you catch our drift.
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26. Puffco New Plus
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Puffco got its start in 2013 with its Plus device, a convenient portable dab pen. The device got an update last month and the New Plus adds the ability to twist on a 510 cart. That’s fire.
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27. Puffco New Peak Pro
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Again, more Puffco, more heat. The New Peak Pro is the grand champion of its dabbing device. Couple this bad boy with the 3D XL chamber, an improvement on the joystick cap, and you’re ready to rock.
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28. PHASES
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PHASES is all about creating cannabis experiences for, quote, “every mood” and a quick look at their lineup certainly lives up to that potential promise. With flower and vaporizer options, there’s a strain out there with your name on it.
Learn more here.
29. Shorties
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Shorties, sold exclusively in Arizona, is exactly what it sounds like. The pack of smaller pre-rolls is perfect for tokers who just want to get a quick session in before going about their day.
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30. Stortz & Bickel VENTY
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In full disclosure, I prefer consuming flower via dry herb vaporizers and I’ve had the honor of experiencing the classic Volcano device from the famed Stortz & Bickel brand years ago. The company’s latest device, the Venty, promises to be its fastest device yet and debuts an adjustable airflow.
Learn more here.
31. Susan’s Own
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Susan’s Own is Blazy Susan’s calmer sis. CBD is what the company specializes in, with balms, bath bombs, tinctures, and gummies that open up avenues of possibilities.
Learn more here.
32. Vibations
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Vibations is an infused electrolyte drink mix with energy-boosting capabilities. I can vouch for the brand as I ran through a pack during a rough week of work and it got me through. Salute.
Learn more here.
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Introducing the Shop 100! With the holidays coming soon, Billboard put together a comprehensive gift guide featuring 100 shoppable and perfectly giftable items to snag this season — like our flagship Hot 100 chart, but for the hottest gifts.
Finding the perfect gift can be stressful, but our list goes a bit deeper than your average music lover’s gift guide to ensure that you make the best choice — no matter how large or small your budget might be.
According to a recent shopping poll, more than half of those surveyed plan to start holiday shopping in November or December. If you fall into that category, you’re right on time to snag Black Friday deals before and after Thanksgiving on Thursday (Nov. 23).
There’s still about a month before Christmas, and whether you’re searching for the best earbuds, best Bluetooth speakers, or the best blanket to snuggle up in while you listen to your favorite music, the Shop 100 has you covered.
In the spirit of giving, we’re offering up a variety of gift ideas for you to consider this holiday season. You’ll find a few different headphones, earbuds and Bluetooth speakers on our list, along with a viral record player that needs to be under your Christmas tree! Plus, the coolest consoles for the gamers in your life, must-read books, stylish shoes, jackets and cute collectibles. The Shop 100 features dozens of must-haves, including many of our personal favorites and items tested by our e-comm team.
From fun to flashy, budget-friendly to expensive, check below for a list of thoughtful, affordable, cozy and downright epic gifts in tech, beauty, home, fashion and more.
Happy holidays!
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Surprising your loved ones with a thoughtful gift is one of the best feelings in the world, but finding the right gift can be exceptionally challenging. For the musicians in your life, your first thought may be to get them Bluetooth earbuds or online music lessons — but an expert says there’s plenty more options.
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Billboard spoke with professional guitarist and educator Alex Mak — who has performed as a musical guest on Late Night With Seth Meyers, served as the guitar chair and programmer for the hit Off-Broadway show Titanique and has recorded guitar for instructional guides such as Yamaha’s Arranging for Contemporary Music — to get insight into the most praise-worthy gifts for the musicians in your life. While his go-to choices included David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars on vinyl or a subscription to Logic Pro, he also listed out a few other picks that are perfect for gifting year-round.
Whether they’re a professional in the industry or just starting out, these gifts are sure wow your loved ones. Keep reading to shop Mak’s picks below.
Best Gifts for Musicians
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For a budget-friendly gift, Mak recommends this guitar tuner that’s under $25 but is useful for any string instrument.
“For any stringed instrument, a nice clip-on tuner will sort you out no matter where you are or how loud it is,” he says. “The Eclipse is long-lasting, easy to see in bright sunlight and because it’s rechargeable, you won’t have to worry about carrying batteries.”
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If they play shows nightly, then help them protect their ears with some quality earplugs that’ll muffle loud sounds as they play their favorite songs. Mak especially likes Sennheiser’s design are “they’re tuned to sound natural, but at a much safer listening level.”
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Nowadays using a tablet or smartdevice has made things easier for musicians to do everything from record music or even turning the page on sheet music. Help them save time turning the page with this musician-approved digital page turner. Mak even says “Once you get used to this pedal for hands free page turns, you’ll wonder how you survived doing things the old fashioned way!”
Add some style to your loved one’s instrument with a basic yet stylish leather guitar strap. Mak prefers this one as it’s wide width “spreads out your instrument’s weight on your shoulder. It [also] has a nifty lock mechanism to prevent accidents, which I promise will happen otherwise.”
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Help keep their instrument reamin in-tune with a Shubb Capo that’ll attach to their instrument and keep audio in sounding as pristine as possible. Mak makes sure he keeps one close by when he’s working with vocalists or is in the creative zone.
“They’re one of the simplest ways to get some inspiration and create complementary parts in a recording session,” he tells. “Shubb capos are durable, fast to put on, and they keep things in tune.”
No matter what stage of their career they’re in, this music book will help provide them advice and guidance — especially for those who enjoy picking up a good book when they’re not playing their instrument. The book comes out on Oct. 24, but you can preorder the book now to ensure you get a copy.
This copy is one of Mak’s favorite picks as it has helped to educate professionals and is the most updated version.
“An updated version of the manual that’s educated the likes of Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan, the Passman book is a great read for artists at any stage in their careers. Advice in this industry has a quick expiration date, and with all the changes happening as we speak, current knowledge is your greatest asset.”
You can never go wrong with basics and for artists that would be storage spaces for everything from sheet music to recorded audio. That’s where this portable USB comes in — and it’s on sale! For Mak, he finds that “SSDs are loads faster than hard drives, making them perfect for transferring large files. The T7 Shield is fast and IP65 rated for water and dust resistance.”
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They can track their performances, practices and more using a portable recorder that Mak describes as “worth their weight in gold.” This design by Portacapture comes with a touchscreen to customize your recording experiences and is compact enough to slip in your bag or purse.
“They’re a huge step up in quality from recording audio with your phone,” he tells. “I use one daily to record practices, performances, videos, lessons — you name it! The Portacapture’s touch screen gives you intuitive access to a full-featured audio interface, no matter where you are.”
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For friends who record music videos or content for social media, the musician finds that lighting can have an even greater impact than the type of camera you use, which is where this LED light comes in.
“Lighting makes a huge difference in video quality, in my opinion even more than a new camera,” Mak says. “This LED light is perfect for recording videos for social media (and remote meetings). It offers warm and cool lighting tones, and an app for quick adjustments.”
For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best gifts for music lovers, gender-neutral gifts and bridal shower gifts
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
MasterClass
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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Amazon
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.
Amazon
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.
Amazon
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.
Etsy
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.
Uncommon Goods
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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Throughout our lives, it’s practically inevitable that someone close to us will move away — whether it’s to a new city, job, school, etc., people come and go in our lives. While it’s a bittersweet moment, going-away gifts for friends not only honor the milestone in their life, but help show your appreciation and love for them — even if you’re sad they’re leaving.
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It can be hard to find the right kind of gift that expresses just what you want to say, but focusing on their hobbies and interests is a great place to start. Yes, you could opt for a gift card, but handpicking things like tarot cards or a porthole drink infuser just further displays how much you know and care about your loved one.
To help inspire you on your gift-giving journey, we put together a list of the best going-away gifts for friends inspired by musicians to help send them off on their next chapter.
Keep reading to shop our gift selections below.
Keys Soulcare
Keys Soulcare Sage + Oat Milk Candle
$39
Starting somewhere new, no matter if it’s a new place or job, can be stressful, which is where Alicia Keys‘ Keys Soulcare’s candle comes in. It’s made with scents of sage and oat to help create calming vibes after a long day allowing your friend to focus on decompressing with each whiff.
Sephora
Fenty Skin Cookies N Clean Whipped Clay Face Mask
$35
Encourage your pal to take some R&R using this clay mask from Rihanna‘s Fenty Skin. It’s designed to help detox the skin using charcoal and salicylic acid that’ll lift dirt and work to purify skin.
Amazon
“Harry Styles: And the Clothes He Wears” by Terry Newman
$24.49 $30.00 18% OFF
Harry Styles fans will appreciate some decor to decorate their new home, and this book is ready to do just that. Not only does it come with a gorgeous cover, but the inside features photos of Styles they can look at and admire whenever they want.
Amazon
Witfox Custom Spotify Plaque
$9.99
Go personal with a customizable frame inspired by Spotify’s music player. Add your pal’s favorite photo of the two of you and top it off with a song that the two of you are always singing together.
Amazon
Funny Taylor Swift Card
$8.99
For Swifties, this Taylor Swift-themed card will earn you a spot on the fridge not just for it’s cover that’s inspired by “Anti-Hero”, but features a blank interior you can customize with a message of your own.
Amazon
Retro Record Coasters
$14.99
Redefine what it means to “put your records on” with this set of record-shaped coasters featuring vintage labels and a record player-shaped coaster holder. It’ll bring style while saving their precious coffee table from drink rings.
Amazon
TOSCANA Piano Cheese Board & Knife Set
$55.16 $75.95 27% OFF
Upgrade the host in your life’s party supplies with a fun piano-shaped cheese and knife board set. The cheese board is made from a bamboo material and features an interior with knives included. h
Amazon
Music Oracles: Creative and Life Inspiration from 50 Musical Icons
$14.61 $16.99 14% OFF
If your friend is always reading their tarot cards, then they may enjoy this musician-themed deck of oracle cards that’ll help advise everything from their life, love, career and more.
Friends NYC
Grateful Dead Bears Candle Holder
$18.99
Bring a pop of color to their space with these adorable Grateful Dead-styled candle holders. They’re versatile enough to sport their candle collection or just kept on display solo.
Cozy Earth
Cozy Earth Bamboo Jogger Pant
$132 $165 20% off% OFF
Keep them comfortable during their move with a pair of bamboo joggers that have earned Oprah’s stamp of approval. Not only are they currently on sale, but the soft bamboo viscose material is temperature-regulating to help keep them comfortable.
For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best gender-neutral gifts, gifts for dog lovers and the best gifts for Harry Styles fans.
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National CBD Day (August 8) is here and if you’ve been following this website for a while, you’re well aware that we believe in the proper use of cannabis for both healing and relaxing purposes. To help bring your National CBD Day into focus, we’ve put together a handful of gifts and suggestions to try, some of which we’ve had the pleasure of trying ourselves.
For those that are unaware, CBD stands for Cannabidiol, touted for its many therapeutic benefits such as pain relief, inflammation, restlessness, anxiety, and a host of other potential treatments. It can be ingested orally, smoked or vaporized, and even applied topically much like marijuana, the psychoactive version of cannabis that gets you “high” as hemp does not contain THC.
As most might know, CBD won’t get you high but it can be used with marijuana to create varying effects. CBD can also aid in lowering someone’s “high” as well while also building up tolerance.
The origins of National CBD Day start CBD company cbdMD according to National Day Calendar. The company declared August 8 as the day and it has been in existence since 2018. Much of the purpose of the holiday is to raise awareness of CBD and hemp products and to educate those who might be curious about its effects.
Below, we’ve got a list of products we think you should try. All products are listed in alphabetical order.
Alchemy Naturals
“Alchemy Naturals offers an array of delicious gummies tailored for different effects broken into categories such as intimacy and sleep. We’ve tried the relief and de-stress gummies and are happy to report that not only are the gummies tasty but the purported effects took hold. The company does urge that daily use of the products will lead to better results.” – D.L.
Cookies
“Cookies, the brainchild of rapper and entrepreneur Berner, might be known for its high-end marijuana strains, the company has an entire line of CBD products that can be shipped nationally. I’ve used the brand’s Caps product, which is a blend of mushrooms, CBD, and CBN (which aids in sleep) in capsule form. I’ve never used HHC or Delta 8 products so I can’t speak that but I have used the brand’s CBD oil in earlier times.” – D.L.
Escape Artists
“Escape Artists specializes in tinctures and topicals along with pre-rolls and edibles. The topical pain relief creams and tinctures are among the best I’ve experienced since taking flight with cannabis and hemp products some 20 years ago. The relief creams have been especially for my old man knees and the sleep tincture helps aid a good night’s sleep.” – D.L.
Susan’s Own
“Susan’s Own is the cool, chill sister to Blazy Susan, which provides a host of accessories for the cannabis user. Using Colorado hemp, Susan’s Own offers tinctures, gummies, creams, and bath bombs, all of which we’ve sampled in the past and have purchased on our own.” – D.L.
Tonic
“Tonic got its start back in 2017 and combines the power of CBD with adaptogens, which are plant substances, typically herb-based, used for various health reasons. We’ve tried the Zone CBD vape pen that provided the balance of clear-eyed clarity and a positive nudge of energy.” – D.L.
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