#wetried to fix Christmas gifts to consider this year
This year has been….something and with the holidays right around the corner. Thought we might be able to help you out this year with a few ideas for your music fans young and old. Since, we are are a young magazine a lot of our ideas will be more easy to obtain since we don’t have the big budget (Retail paycheck here). If you have any suggestion, we would love for your tell us on all socials or in the comments below.
Orba by Artiphon (Retail at 99.99) Shop Link
Orba is a handheld synth, looper, and MIDI controller that lets anyone make music immediately. With Orba’s integrated looper you can layer Drum, Bass, Chord, and Lead parts to create beats and songs on the fly. Play through the built-in speaker or use the ⅛” jack to connect headphones or amplifiers. Pair wirelessly to the Orba app to customize your instrument and share your creations with friends.
Our Opinion: We really enjoy how simple it is for someone new to figure out but also for those who are more advance a fun new way to spice up your workflow. (If you wish for a more indepth let us know)
FUSER by the creators of Rockband (Retail Price 59.99) Shop Link
FUSER is the ultimate music playground, giving you the tools to combine vocals, beats, and melodies using your own personal style to craft one-of-a-kind mixes. A unique you is what FUSER aims to deliver to the stage, in your music, and in how you DEFINE YOUR STYLE! Customize your hair, clothes, makeup, and even body art to create an avatar that reflects your unique personality. Then, take that personality to your festival stage show with your own custom pyrotechnics, lighting effects, video walls, and more.
Our Opinion: We have been waiting for a decent music game for a while and this might be it. It’s available on all platforms we are currently playing this on the PC (Up for debate on the Switch). It may not be a real festival setting but who wouldn’t to play DJ for a day? It’s the customization for me. The downside is there is a lot of additional content you have to buy separate but that comes with the territory with these type of games. You can still play with the starter pack with no problem.
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Custom Spotify Glass Plate (Retail between 20-45) Shop Link
The perfect addition to any home or room, this customizable acrylic song poster is sure to draw the eyes of all and provide the touch of individuality you have been searching for! Pair any meaningful song and personal picture for an extra touch. Additionally, all acrylic song posters come packed beautifully with a cloth sleeve. Each customizable song poster is made one by one by hand in California with the utmost care out of acrylic sheets and vinyl detailing.
Our Opinion so we originally saw this float around Tiktok and couldn’t stop thinking about how this would be a great couples gift, super fans, or those who look to a certain song for inspiration. It’s completely customizable, so you can have a personal photo or the album cover. It’s up to you.
Crew Tie-Dye Hoodie (Retail 65) Shop Link
This hooded sweatshirt is a soft, black and white crystal wash tie-dyed fabric made of a cotton blend. CREW printed on the sleeve. 100% of net proceeds from this purchase will go to the Crew Nation Fund.
Our Opinions: There is a lot of merch to pick from all are a great choice. The music industry has been hit the hardest and isn’t just the artist job on the line but those who support them. From security to touring crew, millions of people who work in the industry have lost their jobs as the live entertainment has been put on pause. The Crew Nation Fund is a way for those who work to get us excited for our favorite track to play to get the support they need.
Livestream for Charity Shop Link
A lot of artist have teamed up with many charities in the effort to do good. These shows vary and can’t be pin down a few in time before this article is set for release. The link will take you to Bandsintown for more detail on future livestreams. Twitch is also a great place to catch livestream events.
Our Opinion This would be a great quick gift or a date night gift. Get creative on this one, what’s better than a gift? An experience they will remember even if it’s in the comfort of their home.
We know this is the time for giving to one another but you cannot forget to treat yourself. You earned it this year, especially what you’ve been through. Are the following items a bit more than the previous categories? Yes. Why? After saving money on everyone else you have enough left over for your gift. You can of course give these gifts to anyone but like we mention. Treat yourself.
Masterclass subscription (Retail 180) Shop Link
Example of one the classes: Under the stage name St. Vincent, Annie Clark has won Grammys while remaining fiercely innovative and true to herself. Now Annie is opening the door to her process to teach you how to explore your creativity. Learn how to record music, write songs, improve your guitar skills, and embrace your vulnerability. Let Annie guide you through the ups and downs of creating art so you can share what’s in your heart with the world.
Our Opinion: Yes, this is a lot but it’s a subscription for one year (which equals about 15 a month). You are not stuck to one course either, with their library of hundreds of professional artist, chefs, business leaders, actors, producers there is no stopping what you can learn from. This is a great investment into how you want to make 2021 the best year for you.
REPLICA Music Festival Perfume by Masion Margiela ( Retail 30 / 130) Shop Link
Remember an endless verdant lanscape, the brightness of sunshine and the throbbing melodies with Music Festival. Come back to the vibrations of sound and free your mind with this hypnotic Eau de Toilette.
Music Festival is a true invitation to escape reality with notes of fresh bud, combined to incense oil and leather accord. The intensity of patchouli, cedarwood and cypress essence recalls an hypnotic daydream. This woody and spicy Eau de Toilette is part of the Replica Collection.Our Opinion: Honestly, we stumbled upon this while looking for another perfume we saw in a fever dream. The notes screamed festivals vibes and we are here for it. So make it a combo move on that couples date of watching a livestream together with an authenitc experience. If you want a blind reaction to this let us know in the comments.
As always, these items are not sponsored nor gifted unless listed. We did purchase a few of these for intended review, so if there is one listed here that you would like more info about, let us know too! Always up to talk about fun new items while we wait to attend a show.
