Rock n’ Roll Holiday 2023 Gift Guide
by Marisa Torrieri Bloom
‘Tis the season to give — and if there’s a rock n’ roller in your life, our specially curated holiday gift guide is for you. Here are our favorite holiday presents for 2023:
INDIE ROCK PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK
Indie, Seen: The Indie Rock Photography of Piper Ferguson is a career-spanning collection of images by photographer Piper Ferguson – and a trip down memory lane for ’90s indie music lovers. The jam-packed book features intimate snapshots, late night club gigs, and exclusive portraits of artists such as the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Kim Gordon, Juliette Lewis, and more. ($50, Amazon)
LYRICAL GUITAR PICK NECKLACE
Wear the words to a favorite song on a unisex stainless-steel pendant fused with real, recycled vinyl records, created by artist Jeff Davis. ($75-$85 on Uncommon Goods)
DRUM MACHINE PEDAL
Jam alongside a professional-level drummer with this super fun Singular Sound BeatBuddy Mini 2 drum machine pedal. The BeatBuddy Mini’s high-quality, 16-bit sound samples span 24 genres and more than 200 playing styles. ($119, Sweetwater)
FENDER X LOOG TELECASTER
Loog’s partnership with Fender = the perfect Strat or Tele of your little rockstar’s dreams. This tiny electric guitar is the ideal one for little shredders, with its 3-strings, who want to play stadiums one day. For ages 6 and up ($179, LoogGuitars.com)
PURPLE HAZE CANDLE
This gorgeous, violet Jimi Hendrix-inspired, palo santo, lavender blossom scented candle is perfect when the mood strikes. ( $30, Rock n’ Roll Candle Co.)
BREAKFAST WITH TIFFANY RECIPE BOOK (SIGNED COPY)
The iconic ‘80s pop singer turned rock siren Tiffany is quite the chef. If the rockstar in your life loves cooking, she’ll really love this recipe book of breakfast and brunch meals, with input from “guitar foodie” Tom Vren. ($40, LetsFoodwithTiffany.com)
POSITIVE GRID SPARK GO (AMP & SPEAKER)
The, portable, battery-powered Positive Grid Spark GO is both a smart guitar amp and Bluetooth speaker, loaded with 33 amplifier models and 43 effects ($109, Sweetwater)
UKULELE STARTER KIT
The Kala Learn to Play Ukulele starter kit is a soprano ukulele built from industry-standard tonewoods: a rich mahogany body and neck and an articulate walnut fingerboard. Includes a tote for storage and transport ($75, Sweetwater)
PERSONALIZED GUITAR PICKS
Create a personalized gift the rockmommy in your life will never forget. D’Addario offers personalized guitar picks you can customize in every way: Choose from a variety of quality materials, familiar shapes, and printing styles ($39 for 100, D’Addario)
COFFEE MUG WARMER
The Ember Mug 2’s battery-powered heat source is built into the base, and perfect for guitar mornings or late night recording sessions ( $109 and up, Amazon)
KIDS DJ PAD
Your child’s a DJ with this portable music studio featuring multiple instruments and sound effects, but it’s also fun for mom or dad! ($45, Uncommon Goods)
Marisa Torrieri Bloom is the editor and founder of Rockmommy.
