50 Gifts That Will Impress the Music Lover in Your Life

If they like to jam out with a delicious cocktail in tow, this is the book for them.

For the host who also enjoys some vinyl.

Another great one for a kid, or any on-the-go producer, this is a handheld synth with a built-in looper. Eight sensing pads can switch between percussion, bass, chords, and lead. Move it around for different effects and you can create an entire song in the palm of your hand. Then link it via Bluetooth or USB-C to a preferred music-making app.

But all you need to know: Give this to a music nerd and from the jump they’ll be toying with it for weeks, nonstop.

The smart speaker we love just got an official price drop. Probably the best Bluetooth speaker you can get for 200 bucks. Plus, between Sonos enabled products, this is as uncompressed as digitally shared sound can get.

It's time they dusted off that record collection. Get them something that can spin their LPs and stream directly to their favorite pair of headphones, or the Bluetooth speakers you bought them last year.

If they have a different preset for every genre (including spoken word) these are the headphones for them. The control module lets you adjust everything on the fly.

A necessary addition to the library of any indie-rock lover. This book will have you wishing you could go back in time and party on the Lower East Side with the Strokes.

If they're a musician, they likely can't be tied down. The Emberton III is the perfect Bluetooth speaker for the wild at heart.

Whether they just want to practice piano in their bedroom or produce their own beats, this MIDI keyboard has all the tools they need. One Esquire editor used hers all through college and it's still in great shape.

This waterproof Bluetooth speaker will let them sing along to their favorite songs in the shower. And nothing beats singing in the shower.

Whether they were alive in 1965 or wish they were, they'll enjoy learning about the history of folk, pop, rock, soul, and funk music during the Swinging Sixties.

See how much they really know about Wham!, Michael Jackson, and Madonna.

Whether they love stadium concerts or enjoy music gigs at smaller venues, they'll appreciate this sentimental journal where they can document all their live music experiences.

With the capacity to store up to 70 LPs and a "Now Playing" section, this vinyl record holder will be a welcome addition to their collection.

Or if they'd rather show off their music collection, get them an eight-pack of these clear vinyl record shelves that mount to the wall.

If they prefer reading fiction, they'll love this popular novel about a fictional band in the '70s during the height of sex, drugs, and rock & roll.

Help them show off their love of music with these stylish silver cufflinks. They're the perfect conversation starter.

If they've always dreamed of starting their own rock band, this electric guitar will help them out.

Or if they're more into folk music—or are worried about noise complaints—go with an acoustic guitar instead.

If they love a good novelty tie, this one should be there new go-to.