Buying a gift can be tricky, especially if its for a music fan. In years gone by, you may have chosen a CD as a gift, but these are mostly redundant in the age of streaming. If you're looking for inspiration, we can help.

Here are the best gifts for music lovers you can buy today.

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1. Nanoleaf Rhythm Edition

9.40 / 10
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Although music is an aural experience, it can be complemented by visuals too. For example, a live music event will always have a light show incorporated into the performance. Music players on our computers often come with visualizers as well, which adapt to the music.

The Nanoleaf Rhythm Edition Smarter Kit is a great way to add music visualization to your experience. These smart lighting panels can be mounted on any wall around your home. The lights can be purchased independently, but the Rhythm module adds sound sensors that pick up any audio playing and adjust the lights in time with the music.

As with many smart lights, the Nanoleaf Rhythm panels integrate with Apple Homekit, Google Assistant, Alexa, and IFTTT. This kit comes with all the parts you need to get started, including the Rhythm module, 15 lighting panels, 15 mounting stencils, and 45 mounting strips.

These lights are a great addition to any music lover's home, but the feature-packed device could be a great gift for anyone. To find out more about their capabilities, check out our review of the Nanoleaf Rhythm.

Key Features
  • Light panels can show more than 16 million colors and react to music
  • Place the panels in any shape imaginable
  • Can use up to 30 panels with one controller
Specifications
  • Brand: Nanoleaf
  • Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant
  • Hub Required: No
  • Music Reactive: Yes
  • Multicolor Capable: Yes
Pros
  • Works with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant
  • No drilling needed as it attaches to the wall with mounting tape
  • Can add extra lighting panels
Cons
  • Optional upgrades and additional panels are expensive
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Nanoleaf Rhythm Edition
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2. Jabra Elite 85h

8.60 / 10
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A good set of headphones is essential for any music fan or audiophile. Among the best headphones available today are the Jabra Elite 85h. Although Jabra is best known for its range of business-focused accessories, these headphones are ideal for listening to music. The earpads are comfortable enough to wear throughout the day and can last up to 36 hours on a single charge.

They come equipped with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), which uses four microphones to cancel out any background noise. There's also a hybrid ANC mode called HearThrough. This allows some background noise to get through, helping you to keep track of your environment. Jabra's SmartSound intelligently switches between ANC modes too.

If you want to know more about these headphones, check out our review of the Jabra Elite 85h.

Key Features
  • Three noise cancellation modes
  • Eight built-in microphones
  • Dedicated hardware button for access to Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant
  • On-ear detection
Specifications
  • Brand: Jabra
  • Battery Life: Up to 36 hours
  • Material: Fabric, PU leather, ABS plastic, and PBT plastic
  • Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0
  • Noise Cancellation: Digital Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation
Pros
  • Rain-resistant
  • 36-hour battery life
  • AI-based automatic noise cancellation modes
Cons
  • Bulky design so the headphones protrude slightly
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Jabra Elite 85h
Best value

3. Rolling Stone

7.80 / 10
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Most people consume music news and interviews online, but Rolling Stone is still among the world's best music publications. The legendary magazine features interviews with some of the top musicians, contains album reviews and news, and, most importantly, can help the music fan in your life discover new artists, albums, and culture to enjoy.

You can purchase a physical subscription as a gift to be delivered in the mail. However, for a lower price, you can opt for the Kindle edition. While a Kindle Fire tablet or Kindle e-reader offers the best reading experience, the giftee can also access the digital edition using the Kindle smartphone app.

Key Features
  • Monthly music magazine
  • First published in 1967
Specifications
  • Brand: Rolling Stone
  • Subscription Available: Yes
  • Editions: Physical, Digital, Kindle
  • Frequency: Monthly
Pros
  • Subscriptions available in physical and digital/Kindle formats
  • Includes interviews, news, and reviews
Cons
  • Broad appeal so won't suit every music fan's tastes and interests
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Rolling Stone

One of the most enjoyable parts of learning to play a musical instrument like the guitar is its flexibility. Unlike larger instruments like drum kits, guitars are easy to pick up and play whenever inspiration strikes. Except, it isn't always practical to carry a full-size guitar with you. Plus, it's often hard to use the more analog guitar technology with modern computer equipment.

The Jammy G offers a solution to these problems. The 27-inch portable, modular guitar can be easily dismantled for transportation, collapsing to just 17 inches. As a result, you can put the guitar into a regular backpack. It also has a 4,400mAh battery for six hours of playing. The guitar can be plugged into your PC via USB-C or connected to the Jammy mobile app.

The app allows you to switch between guitar sounds, update the firmware, and change the instrument's sensitivity settings. You can also use the virtual FX pedal and play along to built-in backing tracks. If you'd prefer to use a laptop or PC, the guitar acts as a MIDI controller and can be used to emulate any instrument's sound.

Key Features
  • Portable design easy to disassemble
  • Digital-only sound reproduction
  • Integrated MIDI controller
Specifications
  • Type: Electric, MIDI controller
  • Length: 27-inch, disassembles to 17 inches
  • Strings: Six
  • Frets: 15
  • Electronic enhancements: Touch sensors
  • Brand: Jammy
Pros
  • 4,400mAh battery offers up to six hours of use
  • Companion smartphone app allows recording on the go
  • Virtual FX pedal included
Cons
  • Takes some getting used to
  • Experience is different to a regular guitar
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The past few years have seen the resurgence of vinyl records. Some people buy them as collector's edition items, while others remain convinced of the format's superior audio quality. Once you've got a record, though, you'll need something to play it on. One of the best turntables available today is the House of Marley Stir it Up Wireless Turntable.

This reasonably priced record player is belt-driven and shares the same eco-friendly design as other House of Marley products. The plinth is crafted from bamboo, while the slipmat is made of upcycled silicone. The Stir It Up is capable of playing both 33 and 45RPM records, and even comes with a seven-inch adaptor. This wireless edition of the Stir It Up player comes with Bluetooth so you can stream your records to your chosen wireless speaker or set of Bluetooth headphones. There is also a USB port on the back, allowing you to record your favorite tracks to your computer.

Key Features
  • Bluetooth 4.2
  • Belt-driven
  • Built-in pre-amp
Specifications
  • Brand: House of Marley
  • Built-in Pre-amp: Yes
  • Drive: Belt
  • Bluetooth: Yes
  • Speeds (RPM): 33, 45
Pros
  • Replaceable cartridge
  • Sustainable materials
Cons
  • Tricky to set the balance arm correctly
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House of Marley Stir it Up Wireless Turntable

Although most people use their smartphones to listen to music on the go, the standalone MP3 player is still an excellent gift for the passionate music fan. Not only does it spare your phone's battery, but the dedicated device is capable of playing a wider range of files and giving an overall more seamless experience, especially when used in conjunction with an expansive music library.

The HiBy R3 Pro is a high-resolution MP3 player that supports many high-resolution formats and even integrates with the Tidal music streaming service. It has a 1,600mAh battery that should see you through almost 20 hours of playback. There's a 3.2-inch color display used for selecting songs and playlists. That's alongside a fast Bluetooth 5.0 connection for wireless playback.

Key Features
  • Supports PCM playback, DSD256 decoding, and MQA
  • Works with lossless formats like FLAC, APE, and OGG
  • Bluetooth 5.0 connection
Specifications
  • Brand: HiBy
  • Storage: None, microSD card support
  • Bluetooth: Yes
  • Display: 3.2-inch, color
  • App Support: No
  • High-Res Audio: Yes
  • Weight: 318g
  • Battery: 20 hours
Pros
  • Support for Tidal streaming service
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Up to 20-hour battery life
Cons
  • Has no onboard storage, so must use a microSD card
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HiBy R3 Pro

Attending live music is a regular pastime for music lovers. Enjoying a concert from your favorite band or artist is an unforgettable experience. Many people also collect their concert ticket stubs as souvenirs, but over time they can end up lost or damaged. The Ticket Stub Diary is a journal for amassing your collection and keeping your tickets safe.

Although you could do so in any folder, this diary has space for you to write about the concert, highlighting your favorite memories and songs from the night. Each acid-free page has a covered section for your ticket stub, along with a few ruled lines to the side of the ticket.

Key Features
  • 52 pages
  • Acid-free paper to protect your entries
Specifications
  • Title: Ticket Stub Diary
  • Author: Eric Epstein
  • Genre: Diary
  • Pages: 52
  • Publication Date: 2012
Pros
  • Each page has a covered section for the ticket stub and a few ruled lines
  • Large pocket at the back for additional storage
Cons
  • Large tickets don't fit into the pre-defined slots
  • Not expandable
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Ticket Stub Diary

FAQ

Q: What Is a Music Lover?

Most of us enjoy at least a little bit of music. Whether it's a tune on the radio or something memorable from the past, we all have our favorite songs. However, some people are more interested in music than others. You can usually tell a music lover by their topics of conversation, in-depth knowledge of the artists they enjoy, and attendance at live events.

Q: How Do You Gift a Song on Amazon?

If you want to send a digital song or album to someone as a gift on Amazon:

  1. Open the product page and select More Options on the song or album you want to send.
  2. From there, select the Give Album or Song as Gift option.
  3. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the checkout and send the music to your chosen giftee.

Q: What Do You Gift Someone Who Loves Music?

This slightly depends on how well you know the music lover. Overall, choosing specific music can be a risk; there's always the chance that they aren't receptive to the artist you've chosen. Instead, a more practical gift might be a better option. Smart lighting capable of syncing with music playback, like the Nanoleaf Rhythm, is a solid choice. Likewise, a music player, like an MP3 player or turntable, will likely be well-received.