Christmas is round the corner.
Whether you like them or not, Christmas demands that you furnish your family members with gifts. While it’s tempting to reach for the same already-gift-wrapped M&S shortbread biscuits, we think it wiser to bestow your friends and family with something they can’t easily ship off to someone else. From ugly Christmas jumpers to IGOR wigs, via consoles and new hoodies, we’ve compiled a list of 12 gifts worth giving to your music-loving mates. Maybe there’s something in there for you, too. Just don’t leave it until Christmas Eve.
Hyperdub x Analogue's Sega Mega Drive remake and compilation
£244.99One of dance music’s most forward-thinking labels celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. Marking this milestone is a new compilation that’s been released exclusively as – nope, you haven’t guessed it – a Sega Genesis cartridge. This unique format comes with a Hyperdub-branded Sega Mega Drive remake, produced in collaboration with Analogue. Oh, and there’s brand new tracks from Burial, Kode9, Ikonika, Cooly G, DJ Taye and more from the label’s roster. A bundle that’s sure to impress even those with the most discerning tastes. Buy it here.
Caroline Polachek's hat
£20.00This year, Chairlift’s Caroline Polachek released Pang, her third solo album but the first under her own name. A sweeping and powerful album that contains her observations on love, it’s featured on Crack Magazine’s list of this year’s top 50 albums. If you’ve felt that “Pang!” this year – a word that Polachek uses to describe emotions of “hunger, desire, envy, nostalgia,” or you’re just a fan of the album, this is for you. Cop it.
Tyler, the Creator's blond IGOR wig
$30.00An essential for Christmas parties. Comes with IGOR badges, too.
FKA twigs' scarf
£60.00Crack Magazine’s icon of the decade made a momentous comeback this year with her second LP MAGDALENE. An auteur who has a complete vision of what she wants to achieve, visuals have always been a strong focus in the world of FKA twigs (think the Andrew Thomas Huang-directed video for cellophane or the Ed Marler custom designed looks for her live shows). Similarly, the details are in the merch too – bag this MAGDALENE scarf for the FKA twigs fan in your family.
Billie Eilish's slime mask
$30.00Families can be difficult at Christmas. Wear this around your least favourite cousin.
Nuraphone headset
£349.00For those needing to re-up their music tech, it can be difficult to know where to look – so we’ve made the choice easier for you. Using innovative technology to bring listeners an immersive sound experience, Nuraphone uniquely personalises sound for your own hearing. With two speakers in each ear, and the ‘Personalised’ mode, the Nuraphone headset learns how you hear, and adapts the levels to your own hearing. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill set of headphones, that’s for sure. Check out the specifics here.
Ugly Kacey Musgraves Christmas jumper
$74.99Don’t sing haw if Kacey Musgraves hasn’t said yee. Buy this here.
Megan Thee Stallion's Hot Lips beach towel
$45.00Perhaps you know someone who’s booked flights to escape having the politics chat with Uncle Scott – who could blame them. Make sure they have the essentials for their holiday. Megan Thee Stallion’s “Hot Girl Summer” was a defining moment of 2019; ensure your friend sees out the year in style and lives out their Hot Girl dreams.
Glamcult's (Para)Normal issue
€12,00As an independent publication, we love magazines. And one we’d recommend is Glamcult – a free, independent title based in Amsterdam. Exploring the intersection of fashion, art and music, the title’s (Para)Normal issue focuses on how the sixth sense can be “a tool to shape our everyday realities, our everyday selves and our everyday futures”. Get your most tapped in family member a copy to read. This is an essential for coffee tables too.
Burna Boy lighter
$25.00Looking for something to fill the stockings? Maybe put aside the chocolate coins and opt for something with a more personal touch. This year saw Burna Boy drop the brilliant African Giant album, which became one of our favourites from 2019. A fantastic merch idea for his African Giant line, this gold zippo lighter is the perfect accessory for those who’ll be needing to light up during this trying occasion. On top of that, it comes with the album. Add it to the trolley.
Still Independent lilac hoodie
£45.00As a publication we’ve celebrated several milestones this year: our 100th issue, and 10 years of the magazine. Through it all, we’ve remained proudly independent. It hasn’t always been an easy feat, so we’re celebrating with our Still Independent merch line: a new collection of hoodies and tees. This is our favourite choice from the range.
The Crack Magazine Archives
£29.50Alternatively, dress your coffee table with our new book The Crack Magazine Archives, which features the best images we’ve published across 10 years. Alongside the photos, there’s personal stories from the Crack Magazine team and anecdotes from photographers. Make sure you gift it in our high-quality book/tote bag, too.
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