Deals! Sales! Limited-time offers! Big, flashy advertisements everywhere you go! It really is the most magical time of the year. To help you wade your way through retail’s busiest season, we’ve compiled a list of the best gifts for the music, film, and pop-culture-loving person in your life.
From books to Blu-rays, tech to live experiences, these goodies will help you win the unspoken “best gift giver” award this holiday season. Better yet, pick up a few of these for yourself – you deserve it. ‘Tis the season to click through gift guides and inspire your own wishlist, eh?
Then, truly treat yourself by checking out the Consequence shop to score deals on wearables, CBD products, and more. And if you’re looking for vinyl-specific ideas, head over to our vinyl gift guide for even more inspiration.
Check out the full gift guide below.
Tech:
Ukiah Tailgater II ($599): Backyard parties don’t need to stop once it gets cold. The Ukiah Tailgater II allows you to bring a portable fire pit wherever you please, and with two bumping built-in speakers and a subwoofer, you can connect wirelessly and listen to your favorite music with high quality sound. The Tailgater II also features a “Beat to Music” mode, which matches the flames to the beat of any song with patented “reactive flame technology.” With an over 30-hour charge and electric starter, the Tailgater II brings the bonfire — and the bops. Warm up your holiday season via Ukiah’s website here.
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 007 Edition Headphones ($799): If you’re shopping around for headphones, you’ve probably already clicked through a dozen gift guides — but you can stop your search here, because you’re not going to do better in terms of performance than these ones made by Bowers & Wilkins. In collaboration with the 60th Anniversary of James Bond, the British audio brand has launched a bespoke version of its immaculate Px8 wireless headphones. The Px8 007 Edition features a Midnight Blue finish inspired by the dinner jacket worn by Bond in his first-ever onscreen appearance in 1962’s Dr. No, uniting two icons of British style and performance. Most importantly, they sound so damn good that you’ll never switch brands again. Pick up a pair of the Px8 007 Edition headphones here.
Sonos Sub Mini ($429): You don’t need an extensive speaker set up to be immersed in high-quality sound. With the Sonos Sub Mini, possess the power and impact of any speaker without taking up too much space. Featuring dual 6” woofers and Class-D digital amplifiers, the compact Sub Mini will make instrumentals hit even harder in your favorite song, while also creating a theater-esque experience anytime you put on a movie. Connect wirelessly to feel and hear the difference without any buzzing or rattling to ruin your listening experience. Add more life to your soundsystem via Sonos’ website here.
Sonos One SL ($159): Whether it be your favorite album or a new audiobook, why not listen to it with the best quality sound possible? Opt for the Sonos One SL to achieve this and fill any room with a defined and enveloping listening experience. With Sonos’ Trueplay Tuning, the One SL tune itself based around its surroundings to give you the best sound possible. Even more compact than the Sub Mini, the One SL can be placed anywhere to provide crisp audio without having to sacrifice space. Connect wirelessly and hear the difference immediately. Make the music lover in your life happy this holiday season by visiting Sonos’ website here or on Amazon here.
U-Turn Orbit Special Turntable ($199-$499): Whether you’re looking for your first turntable or looking to upgrade from your suitcase-player, U-Turn’s line of Orbit turntables offer premium, audiophile-quality record players without the astronomical price tag. Starting as low as $199 for their basic model, our favorite would have to be the Orbit Special. With a beautiful hardwood base, an acrylic platter, and a precise tonearm complete with an adjustable counterweight and cue lever, the Orbit Special matches the quality of turntables for beyond its $499 price tag. Available with or without a built-in preamp, check out all of the customization options and pick one up here.
Fender Hammertone Pedals ($79.99-$99.99): Fender’s Hammertone Pedal series might just be the perfect gift for the aspiring shoegazer in your life. Featuring effects ranging from classic reverb to dirty overdrive and beyond, the Hammertone pedals offer big sounds in compact packages. Particularly fun to play around with is the Space Delay, allowing you to achieve the warm, bright tape warbles to lay down backing tracks, create ambient soundscapes, or detailed textures. Check out the Space Delay and the rest of the Hammertone line at Fender’s webstore or on Amazon.
Tickets/Experiences:
Sixthman Digital Gift Card ($20-$1000): For the avid festival-goer in your life, help them level up their live music experience with Sixthman, known for their fully immersive festivals at sea like Cayamo (featuring Jeff Tweedy, Andrew Bird, Trampled by Turtles, and more). Make sure to check out the killer holiday promotions running through the end of year; Sixthman is offering cabins for only $100 down per person for all Fall 2023 events, and 0% APR* with Uplift is available for Spring 2023 dates. Unsure of the exact cruise your giftee wants to embark on? You’ll love the flexibility of their digital gift cards, which can be used for reservations, cruise credit toward drinks, and more. With a stellar lineup of festivals already set for 2023, now’s the time to act to send your friends and family on the trip of a lifetime. Visit Sixthman’s website here.
Concert Tickets (Prices Vary): Give the gift of concert tickets this holiday season — and land a BOGO deal while you’re at it. Now through December 6th, you can get 2 for 1 concert tickets through Live Nation. The offer covers shows from Morrissey, Crowded House, Judas Priest, Modest Mouse, Suede, Rina Sawayama, Big Thief, Dropkick Murphys, Portugal. the Man, Yes, Dinosaur Jr., ZZ Top, Foals, Yungblud, Manic Street Preachers, Allman Family Revival, The Lemonheads, The Offspring, Neko Case, Bartees Strange, Stars, Chromeo, Jeff Rosenstock, Joyce Manor, Soccer Mommy, and tons more. Comedians like John Mulaney, Bill Burr, Impractical Jokers, Chelsea Handler, Lewis Black, and Wanda Sykes are also included in the deal. Grab tickets via Live Nation here.
