After the Thanksgiving break, the madness of Black Friday and the online frenzy of Cyber Monday, you, the consumer, are likely to be absolutely disgusted with the notion of doing any more holiday shopping. Unless, of course, you’ve had the incredibly sane idea of intentionally forgetting about the lunacy of consumerism that is Black Friday.
If you’re looking for a gift for yourself or for another enthusiastic music lover, then you’ll likely find some inspiration from the following selection of items.
Skullcandy
If you’re not looking to drop the Benjamins for Beats By Dre this holiday season, then you’re likely in the market for a pair of trusty and durable Skullcandy headphones or earbuds. I recommend the Smokin’ Buds (earbuds) or the Cassette (on ear headphones).
Briefcase turntable
If you’re in the market for a cheap turntable that is a bit forgiving on your student budget, then you might want to check out the briefcase turntable from HYPE. It’s battery powered (rechargeable too), exceptionally portable and it connects via USB, meaning you can rip your prized vinyl collection straight to your digital music library. Sure, it’s not the most glamorous turntable on the market, but taking price and features into consideration, this turntable makes for a solid gift.
Limited edition or rare vinyl
This may involve more work than you’re willing to put in, but if you have a friend or special someone that’s an avid vinyl collector, you may want to do the research and fieldwork to find that missing and highly sought-after piece for his or her collection. With some relatively hard work and a bit of luck, your effort will pay off tenfold.

Posters/Merchandise/Art
Is your friend madly in love with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, or a Bieber believer? Well, there is always the classic poster or t-shirt. Small but meaningful gifts can go a long way. Plus, you can never have too many t-shirts.