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What do you give the music lover that has every portable speaker, vinyl record subscription, and vintage band T-shirt? Mandatory’s Gift Guide for Music Lovers can help you figure that out.
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Gift Guide for Music Lovers
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Jabra Elite 65t Earbuds
There are earbuds and then there is the Jabra Elite. With five hours of battery life and voice command, these all-purpose wireless earphones look and feel amazing with noise-isolating sound and a sleek charging case. (Apple AirPods what?) Buy them here.
Photo: Jabra
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Beastie Boys Book
The Beastie Boys Book is a 500-page memoir of the trio’s endearing and enduring Rock and Roll Hall of Fame career. Filled with hilarious drawings, behind-the-scenes photos, and LOL stories about their countless exploits, it perfectly captures the free-flowing, off-the-dome synchronicity of their rhymes as Mike D and Ad-Rock “Pass the Mic” with the narration. Buy it HERE.
Photo: Beastie Boys/Random House Books
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Crosley CT200 Cassette Player
Vinyl came back in a big way so why not cassette tapes? Crosley's retro cassette player will make making mixtapes cool again. Equipped with AM/FM radio and auto-stop recording, it's got a vintage look and feel with the booming sound of modern technology. Buy it here.
Photo: Crosley
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This is America Childish Gambino Pin
Commemorate the undisputed music video of 2018 with this dope stocking stuffer. Buy it here.
Photo: PinBoys
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Radiohead 2019 Calendar
What a better way to count down the year than staring into the abyss of Radiohead artwork while listening to Kid A. Buy it here.
Photo: 2018 W.A.S.T.E. UK
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JLab JBuds Air
These affordable earbuds give you the best bang for your buck. They're true wireless earphones, made for an on-the-go lifestyle, offering quality sound and a nice, snug fit. Buy them here.
Photo: JLab
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Mac Miller Custom Vans
What better way to remember Mac Miller (RIP) than donning custom Vans made in his honor? This one-of-a-kind gift is made to order and you can even get initials printed on the back. "Dang!" Buy them here.
Photo: Vans by Dara
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Protect Ya Neck Stance Socks
Stance sets the standard in comfort, so why not protect ya feet with their Wu-Tang socks. Buy them here.
Photo: Stance
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Handmade Record Bowls
An ideal gift for the music lover who lives, breathes, and eats music. Buy it here.
Photo: Uncommon Goods
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Queen Christmas Ornament
Freddy Mercury was a star of stars as Bohemian Rhapsody proved, so let him add some twinkle to that special someone's tree. Buy it here.
Photo: Telestic Design
