15 things under $25 every music lover needs
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Technology can be expensive, especially for music lovers. It seems like almost every item you desire these days will blow almost your entire paycheck, leaving you to decide if living on Ramen Noodles for the next two weeks is really worth it. Fortunately there are still some really rad items out there for music lovers that won't leave you broke until your next payday.
Check out this list of 15 items for music lovers, all under $25!
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1. Beaded Charger Bracelet
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How many times has your phone died at a show, making you wish you had your charger with you? This beaded charger bracelet is exactly what you need to prevent those mid-concert phone deaths from happening. Both useful and stylish, you can snag this bad boy from WLTH for only $19.95.
2. Waterproof, Shower Speaker
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If you're like me you enjoy blasting your music in the shower, putting on a performance of “All The Small Things” that Mark Hoppus would be proud of. This waterproof speaker makes it incredibly easy to get the most out of your music. It's shockproof, dustproof, and works great outdoors too! The best part? It's only $18.99 on Amazon.
3. Pick Punch
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An ideal must-have for guitarists and those who collect picks, this Pick Punch will let you creat standard 351 size guitar picks from an endless amount of materials. Pick this one up from Amazon for $19.95.
4. AmpMe App
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You know that awkward moment when you're using your phone to share a song with your friends but your speaker just isn't doing it justice? The AmpMe app allow you to synch your phone with your friends so you can listen to music louder and watch videos at the same time. Create your own surround sound system using this FREE phone app. Plus who doesn't love free?!
5. Beanie Headset
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Nothing is more irritating and uncomfortable than trying to fit your earbuds under your beanie. With this genius Beanie Headset from Soundbot, you can now jam your music comfortably (and wirelessly I might add) while still rocking your beanie. It's washable and comes with a 1-year warranty. Sounds like a win-win to us. Snag one for yourself on Amazon for $24.99.
6. Vinyl Brush
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With the collecting of vinyl records becoming more and more popular, this is an often overlooked must-have for vinyl collectors. This brush safely removes dust and other contaminants from records while also helping to dissippate static. You can help increase the lifetime of your records and reduce surface noise for $13.49 on Amazon.
7. Acoustic Panels
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Let's be real, which one of us HASN'T gotten a noise complaint from our music-hating neighbors at some point? These 12-pack Acoustic Panels are a cheap and easy solution that won't cause you to sacrifice the volume of your music. Buy yourself a pack off of Amazon for only $16.99.
8. Record Coasters
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If you have to pretend to adult, or if you hate having rings on your coffee table, then you need these Record Coasters. Uncommon Goods take the center of reclaimed records and turns them into coasters every music lover will enjoy. Grab a set of 6 coasters for $18 from their website!
9. Ticket Stub Scrapbook
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Having a hard time keeping track of all those ticket stubs you've collected from shows over the years? This ticket stub organizer allows you to preserve your tickets with ease. Snag the hardcover version for $10.55 or the ring-bound version for $12.16 on Amazon.
10. Sleep Headphones
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Have you ever tried to fall asleep with you earbuds in? It's not the most comfortable thing in the world, making listening to music while you fall asleep rather difficult. Cozyphones have created this ultra-slim, super soft headband that is comfortable, washable, and perfect to use for those nights when you need some sleepy-time music to pass out to. Amazon offers this goody for $15.97.
11. Mixtape USB
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When you friends ask you for music suggestions you can now kick it oldschool and make them a mixtape… so to speak. This USB drive is made from and actual cassette tape and comes in 4GB, 8GB and 16GB. Grab a 4GB from TheBlankRecordStore on Etsy for $22.46.
12. Guitar Pick Necklace
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EdFuchsMusicGifts on Etsy will create rad custom-made guitar pick necklaces with your choice of pick color. You can fit up to 3 letters on this handmade item, and coming in at a cost of only $16, it makes the perfect gift for music lovers.
13. Music Paper Flowers
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Why give the music lover in your life real flowers that will eventually die when you can give them Music Paper Flowers made from vintage sheet music? You can get 6 medium-sized flowers for $24.00 from FlowerThyme on Etsy.
14. Soundwave Art
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You can now turn your favorite song into a visual masterpiece with this unique gift from PinkMilkshakeDesigns on Etsy. Pick one of 5 color choices then choose what song you want captured in soundwave form. Display this art for yourself or give it as a gift to your favorite music lover. Snag yours from Etsy for $24.99.
15. Spin-Art Vinyl Record
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SpinfiniteDesigns on Etsy takes old, scratched up vinyl records and gives them new life in this one-of-a-kind artwork that every music lover needs. At only $12 a piece, we might have to buy more than one.
What are some of your favorite must-haves for music lovers? Let us know in the comments below!
