Category: Music

Sam Fender is heading out on a Proper Massive stadium tour in June 2027, but he’s “not happy” with the prices of his own shows.

The 32-year-old wrote on Instagram Saturday (Oct. 24) that he was disappointed with the pricing for the upcoming run and that “they’re getting changed.” Fender is due to play a number of stadium shows in Newcastle, Manchester, Cardiff, Edinburgh and two nights at London’s Wembley Stadium in June.

Fender first responded to the tour prices in an Instagram comment writing, “I’m not happy with these prices, they’re getting changed. It got inflated well more than I’d had in mind, it should only be inflated in relation to the cost of putting the show on.”

The “Rein Me In” star responded to criticism of a premium — and more expensive — ticket for the front standing area. “The standing will not be split as well, I had no idea about it,” he explained. “I have no idea how this was normalised in gigs. It’s bollocks and it won’t be happening on this tour.”

Fender revealed the revised prices on his Instagram Story Sunday and changed the layout of the shows. “I’ve managed to get front standing tickets removed from the U.K. stadium tour. Whoever buys a standing ticket gets as much chance as anyone to be at the front. No more 120 quid standing tickets either.”

He added, “Costs are astronomical compared to two years ago, I can’t control the venue and ticketing fees, that’s a sad reality of today’s industry.”

General admission tickets will now begin at £85 ($113), with seated tickets priced at £55 ($73), £75 ($100) and £95 ($126) depending on the seats’ locations. These prices exclude venue and ticket company fees, and the £1 per ticket contribution to the LIVE Trust which supports grassroots venues across the U.K.

A presale for tickets begins at 9:30 GMT on Wednesday (Oct. 28), followed by a general sale on Friday (Oct. 31).

Earlier this year, Fender broke the all-time record for the longest-running No. 1 on the U.K.’s Official Singles Chart with 23 non-consecutive weeks at the summit for Olivia Dean collaboration “Rein Me In.” The song peaked at No. 45 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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There are enough K-pop concerts and world tours this year to make keeping track of who’s touring where a challenge.

As the genre becomes more popular in the States and across the globe, artists have begun expanding their horizons, taking their tours beyond Asia to stop in North America and beyond. That’s not even including the K-pop acts headlining music festivals and conventions that are taking place this year.

On the docket for 2026, we’ve seen big names embarking on massive world tours and even Las Vegas residencies, like BLACKPINK’s Lisa’s Viva La Lisa. Epik High, BOYNEXTDOOR and KATSEYE are just a few big names touring towards the end of the year, with more artists announcing tours all the time. To keep you in the know, we’ve compiled a list of K-pop concerts happening in 2026 so far and where you can buy tickets. As always, keep in mind that the official spot to grab tickets to all of these events will be via Ticketmaster. That being said, we’ve also included links to resale and third-party sites.

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Turnstile brought the pit to America’s front yard on Saturday (Oct. 24), playing a free show for more than 60,000 fans gathered near the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. The Baltimore hardcore group’s biggest show to date was also the final gig on the North American tour in support of their Never Enough album and a landmark for the group whose Maryland-bred singer is a practical native of the nation’s capital.

The show, “Turnstile at the Washington Monument,” was co-hosted by Human Concern International and aimed at raising funds to benefit humanitarian efforts in Palestine, Sudan and Lebanon.

The gig drew legions of the Grammy-winning hardcore band’s fans to the hilly lawn near the iconic monument for a rager that featured massive, roiling mosh pits, a likely first for the august site that in the past has hosted everything from the massive 1963 civil rights March on Washington to this past summer’s tepid Great American State Fair Kickoff.

According to The Washington Post, singer Brendan Yates told the crowd, “Today we’re here to gather around music to celebrate humanity. But also to fight for it. Be loud enough for the White House to hear,” then leading the crowd in a pro-Palestinian chant, “Free Palestine!,” with his head turned toward the White House just blocks away, as well as “Free Sudan!” and “Free Lebanon!”

Before the 75-minute show, Human Concern International’s global director announced that the show had reportedly earned $150,000, easily surpassing the initial $100K goal. The 19-track setlist included such beloved songs as “Birds,” “Endless,” “Keep It Moving,” “Holiday,” “Blackout” and the finale, “T.L.C. (Turnstile Love Connection).”

Turnstile won their first of two Grammy Awards in February for best rock album (Never Enough) and best metal performance (“Birds”) and then made their Saturday Night Live debut earlier this month, becoming the first hardcore group to rock the Studio 8H stage since Fear’s legendarily chaotic 1981 debut.

Check out Billboard‘s exclusive pics from the show.

The fourth annual jump.global summit in Los Angeles is just weeks away, on Nov. 8-10 and its founder, Nick Maiale, is convinced its timing couldn’t be more necessary. In the past month, Universal Music Group made significant cuts to its staff at record labels like MCA, Def Jam Records, Republic Records, Capitol Records and more — a continuation of its layoffs, which kicked off back in 2024. Still, Universal is far from the only music company culling employees this year. 

“We need to dive into the fact that layoffs have become common in this industry,” Maiale tells Billboard. At the jump.global summit, which focuses on executive development, mental health and leadership skills for music professionals, Maiale preaches the gospel that every modern careerist should be in the “business of your first and last name.” At the conference, his name tags are just that — name tags. No company names and no titles are listed to create a level playing field. 

Instead, he wants attendees to be focused on getting to know each other on a human level. Even his panelists, some of whom bear impressively high ranking titles at major companies, don’t tout their credentials either. Every speaker is vaguely listed on the jump.global website as simply a “music business human.” 

Those who attend the three-day affair, which is part conference and part leadership retreat, are treated to a mix of small group break outs and panels, featuring names like Janelle Lopez Genzink, Stephen Brower, Jason Feinberg, Lexi Todd and Moody Jones. And while the summit has always been known to hand out free badges for people who have newly been laid off as a courtesy, Maiale says that, due to increased demand for these comped badges, he’s now upping the supply. This year, he estimates that 30% of attendees are laid-off employees looking for their next move. The other 70% are a mix of folks sent by their companies, folks who buy badges themselves and executive coaches. 

While Maiale is going to address layoffs and how work in the music industry is changing at the conference, he clarifies: “the conference is definitely not a place where people come simply to complain about how the music industry is doing. What we want to do is be solutions-focused and opportunity-focused.” 

I have heard you say many times with jump.global, that you’re promoting “the business of your first and last name.” Is that a mentality you have always had while working in music, or is it something that has developed more recently, in light of how much the music industry is changing and how uncertain it has become?

It’s definitely the latter. I started thinking about it in my 20s, but I think COVID really brought it into focus. I talked to a lot of people and learned that, in an industry where you are passionate about your job, work can take over your identity. Whether that’s conscious or subconscious, it can affect you.

I went to school to become a certified executive coach. I did the program in London, and I learned that this is a real thing. I started talking to a lot of music executives, and there are different levels of identity within your job.

I also think the music industry itself is becoming more entrepreneurial, with more independent companies than ever. I don’t have the facts to support that, obviously, but it feels that way. People need to think of themselves as businesses. We’re telling artists the same thing, aren’t we? So I think we should be proactive about it. 

We’re not trying to create an environment where everyone says, “The industry sucks; I have to become a consultant,” or anything. This is more about empowerment. It’s the reality of a career in entertainment, the arts and music.

Are you seeing any of your clients leaving the music industry amidst these layoffs?

I’m seeing it [broadly], although not from my clients yet. I’ve definitely seen it among people who worked in larger companies and were used to that grind for 10 years. Now they’re out of it, and they’re trying to rethink how they work.

As a coach, I can’t lead anyone to the [right] answer; they have to find it themselves. I do a lot of open-ended questioning. When you ask someone, “Tell me about the industry. What do you think about the industry right now?” and then ask, “What opportunities are out there?” they begin to put the pieces together, and the answer comes.

 Maybe they need to become a consultant. Maybe they need to create something that works for them for the next five years — or even the next year. 

As a result of the conference, I’ve seen people attend and decide to move forward in a new direction. Some have thought, “Maybe I should be a yoga teacher,” or, “Maybe I should work in sports.” I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that.

At most conferences the goal is to get the biggest-name speakers and the most powerful titles in the room to generate buzz. Although jump.global certainly has high-ranking people at the conference, you’ve also done a lot of outreach to people who have recently been laid off or lost their formal power. You still tell them that you want them at the conference and at your networking events. Why have you stayed committed to that when the easier path might be to focus only on the most powerful names?

The crazy thing is that we could do that. We could get the biggest and most powerful people there, and we have, which has been beautiful. But let’s look at the facts: A lot of the best people in the music industry — people who built it or played a crucial role in it — are no longer in the official nine-to-five or nine-to-nine job market.

They’re still people with feelings, and most importantly, they have stories. Quite frankly, they may be in an even better position to be vulnerable and their minds may be very clear. When you mix clear-minded people with people who are still in the hustle of the music industry, a lot of beautiful things can come from it.

There are people at the conference who could be in that position next year. Someone came last year completely unemployed. We gave them a complimentary registration, and this year they’re a major executive at a major music company. I didn’t do that with any expectation, but those connections still matter.

I don’t see many other conferences doing that, although I understand why. At some of my other conferences, we list people’s job titles, but at the end of the day, people who are between jobs still exist and they are important to the ecosystem.

I’m curious what the statistics will look like in 10 years when it comes to entrepreneurship versus full-time employment.

Often, companies do need to pivot and downsize to stay alive. The roles that were important for the last 10 years may not be the roles that are important for the next 10 years, so companies have to make difficult decisions. It’s unfortunate, but it’s also sometimes just business. As a leadership coach, you’ve probably spoken with people on both the giving and receiving end of layoffs. Based on your experience, what is the best way for a company to handle layoffs?

I can’t answer from the perspective of delivering layoffs, but my biggest answer is empathy. A basic understanding of empathy, care and truth is very important.

You said it best: This is business. I point back to the idea of the business of your first and last name; the two ideas go hand in hand. Different companies are different — there are public companies, private companies, small companies and so on — but a basic understanding of emotional intelligence and empathy can help.

 Get the job done, but make it understandable on both ends.

jump.global has always been committed to talking about mental health, work-life balance and ways to make a music career more sustainable. But employees who haven’t been laid off are often expected to go above and beyond every day — to do more with less just to keep their jobs.

That means longer hours and more stressful conditions. A lot of people probably feel as though they’re in survival mode, so I can understand why someone might feel they don’t have time to think about their well-being or work-life balance. What do you say to that person about why it’s still important to carve out that time?

This is my favorite question because we’re making a significant change at jump.global. The upcoming summit will be our last public summit before we transition to a year-round membership community. Instead of requiring people to fly to Los Angeles, we’ll bring events to their cities through a membership model. 

We realized that people are stretched for time and bandwidth, so we wanted to create what we call “containers for curiosity and growth.” We bring members together for several hours to talk about topics related to self-leadership and professional and personal development.

When people give their professional and personal development to a company, it can sometimes be disguised as mental health and wellness. In reality, it needs to be a more proactive approach to development.

I want to be clear that there is mental health distress caused by the music industry, and there are also mental health issues that existed before people entered the industry. Our approach is to help people become more effective leaders, navigate friction in the workplace, communicate with different kinds of communicators and understand neurodivergence. When you do that, your well-being in the workplace can improve.

People often equate jump.global with mental health and wellness, and I understand why. But there are many great companies that focus on that work full time. We’re trying to own the personal and professional development lane so people don’t get to the point where we have to call it mental health and wellness.

Lana Del Rey helped out a stranger in Los Angeles in a recent moment soundtracked by Tate McRae.

The “Summertime Sadness” singer posted a video Sunday (Oct. 25) on her Instagram Story showing herself listening to music in the car while driving at night. As she vibes to McRae’s 2021 song “Rubberband,” Del Rey notices someone outside the window.

“When you’re listening to Tate’s song about Highland when you’re sitting at a light on Highland and a woman sticks a sign on your window that says trying to stay out of an abusive relationship,” she explained in text typed over the clip.

The video then shows Del Rey reaching into her bag for a $100 to pass to the woman. “You got me when I was filming,” she says through the open window. “Try to stay away. Be careful.”

“Rubberband” appears on McRae’s Too Young to Be Sad EP. “Midnight driving, running through Highland/ Does it make me the criminal?/ That I let you go/ That I broke us and left,” she sings on the track.

Del Rey’s interaction with the stranger in need comes as the alt-pop singer-songwriter is earning praise for “Lies,” her new collaboration with Zach Bryan that dropped Oct. 15 on his eight-track Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs project. Del Rey also recently released “First Light,” the theme song for the James Bond video game of the same name.

She hasn’t been doing many live performances as she continues perfecting her highly anticipated country album Stove, but Del Rey did recently perform at the F1 Grand Prix in Singapore. “I can’t even tell you how happy we were to be there, thank you so much for showing up and getting us so excited,” she wrote Friday (Oct. 23) on Instagram after the show. “And to my amazing crew, band, singers dancers, etc. we really did it. I loved our rehearsals loved the show and everything that we did afterwards. Hope everybody is doing well, sending love.”

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It’s that time of year again, when the holiday season sneaks up on us and suddenly everyone’s scrambling to find presents that say “I know you” instead of “I panic-bought this on Dec. 23.”

But this year, we’re getting ahead of the curve with our Hanukkah and Christmas gifts, and treating holiday shopping like a well-produced album rollout: thoughtful, strategic and ideally free of last-minute scrambling.

The key is to shop for the person, not just the occasion. Got a friend who shreds on guitar? Official Fender-inspired candles might just hit the right note. A sister with a budding music career? Get her a wireless microphone that connects to a mobile studio app. And for the cousin who’s a suit by day and a headbanger by night, Ticketmaster, StubHub and Vivid Seats offer e-gift cards to help fund their next concert. From $10 stocking stuffers to $400 tech, we scoured the internet to find Hanukkah and Christmas gifts music lovers will actually want, so you can skip the research rabbit hole and get straight to the good part: hitting that “buy” button.

’80S-INSPIRED SPEAKER

Bumpboxx Retroboom Speaker

$299

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Bring the ’80s back with this bold boombox, which packs 200W peak power, booming bass and reactive RGB lights into one seriously retro package. It offers up to 30 hours of playtime, a wireless microphone and water resistance for parties on the beach. Choose from colors Onyx Black, Classic Silver or Radical Red.

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PUZZLE

Music Cats 500 Piece Family Puzzle

$14.99

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$17.96

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$22.98

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Cat people and music lovers, this one’s for you. Mudpuppy’s 500-piece puzzle reimagines legendary musicians as feline superstars, including Prince, Dolly Parton and The Notorious C.A.T. It’s a playful family activity for ages 8 and up, with recycled paper puzzle pieces and packaging that make the gift even more appealing.

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TRIVIA

Misunderstood Songs Trivia Game

200+ Bought in the Past

$17

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$18

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Think you know every lyric to your favorite songs? Think again. I’ve played this game and approve, but be warned: These hilariously misheard lyrics will stump even the biggest music buffs. With 300 cards and competitive or casual gameplay for two to eight players, it’s a guaranteed party starter.

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CD PLAYER

Rechargeable Portable CD Player with Dual Stereo Speakers

#1 New Release

$30.93

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Yes, CD players are now a No. 1 in the New Release categories, and we’re not complaining about the format’s resurgence. This rechargeable player features built-in speakers, Bluetooth connectivity and a headphone jack for listening in private. It also plays MP3s from USB drives and comes in cream, white, black, green, pink or purple.

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BOOK

‘Karma Is Three Cats: Life According to Taylor Swift’s Kitty Best Friends’

$17.99

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$16.77 $17.99 7% off

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$10.30

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$9.00

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For Swifties and cat lovers, this charming picture book tells Taylor Swift’s story through the eyes of her three beloved cats: Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson and Benjamin Button. Beautifully illustrated and full of the sass you’d expect from Swift’s feline entourage, it’s a sweet gift for young readers and a fun collectible for fans of the pop superstar.

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KARAOKE

Adult Karaoke Machine with 2 Wireless Microphones

#1 Bestseller

$105.99

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A bestseller with 2,000 purchases on Amazon in the past month, this karaoke machine features 200W sound, two wireless microphones, pitch correction and Bluetooth 5.3. It also connects to a compatible TV for displaying lyrics and offers up to 24 hours of battery life.

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RECORD PLAYER

Victrola Journey Bluetooth Suitcase Record Player

400+ Bought in the Past Month

$59.99

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$82.99

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I own this Victrola record player in black, but it comes in 12 colors. The fact that it looks like a stylish briefcase means it acts as cute home décor too. It plays vinyl at three speeds and doubles as a Bluetooth speaker for streaming music from your phone. Trust me, Adéla’s “Nicole Kidman” sounds especially good through its old-school speaker.

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CANDLES

Fender Three Chord Candle Gift Set

Set of 3

$70

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$70

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$70

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$70

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Give your favorite guitar hero a gift that smells as good as it looks. Inspired by Fender guitars, these Voluspa candles feature decorative jars with a distinctive guitar pick on the front. The three-candle set includes Vanilla Voltage, Strawberry Rush and Midnight Leather, though each scent is also available to purchase individually.

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HEADPHONES

Noise-Canceling Nothing Headphone (1) Pro

1K Bought in the Past Month

$375.54

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$399

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$399

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Designed for serious listening, Nothing’s Headphone (1) Pro features a triple-driver system, adaptive noise cancellation, and up to 68 hours of playback. BTS’ V and Nothing ambassador modeled the headphones, saying, “Headphone (1) Pro is a design grounded in creative expression, and I look forward to our journey together.” Shop them in black or white.

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EARPHONES

JLab’s Wireless Earbuds

Budget-Friendly Editor Pick

$16.99

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Need a budget-friendly set of earphones for someone who’s always listening to music? JLab’s Go Air Pop earbuds deliver more than 32 hours of total playtime, three EQ sound settings and a charging case with a built-in USB cable. They’re sweat-resistant for workouts and available in black, lilac, mint, pink, slate, teal and pony colors.

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MUSICIAN’S SPEAKER

Fender Audio Elie 6 Bluetooth Speaker

$284

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$299

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$299

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Fender’s Elie 6 brings the brand’s iconic musical heritage to a portable Bluetooth speaker with 60W of power, spatial audio and four input channels for instruments and microphones. I especially love that it has three listening modes, including Multi-Mode, which connects up to 100 compatible speakers. Available in black or white, it’s built for musicians and music fans alike.

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EARPLUGS

Loop Switch 2 Adjustable Earplugs – 3 Modes

5K Bought in the Past Month

$59.35

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$59.35

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$59.95

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$59.99

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I swear by my Loop earplugs for concerts and music festivals because I can still hear the music clearly while protecting my eardrums at the same time — nobody’s invincible when it comes to hearing damage. I even wear mine during loud construction work outside my window. The Loop Switch 2 offers three adjustable noise-reduction modes in six colors.

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COLORING BOOK

The Unofficial Chappell Roan Coloring Book

$13.97 $14.99 7% off

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$14.60

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$14.99

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$14.99

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For the Midwest Princess fan who loves a creative outlet, this unofficial Chappell Roan coloring book features more than 20 hand-drawn illustrations celebrating her bold fashion, music and personality. Packed with trivia and fun facts about the pop star, it’s best enjoyed with your brightest gel pens, sparkly supplies and favorite Chappell Roan hits playing in the background.

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SPEAKER

Denon Home 200

$399

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$399

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The Denon Home 200 delivers immersive stereo sound in a sleek speaker. I’m a big fan of its HEOS app, which lets you connect multiple compatible speakers throughout your home for a more surround-sound listening experience. It’s ideal for hosting a party.

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HUNTR/X NAIL SET

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Press-On Nail Set & Polish

$142.99 $197.91 28% off

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Give a HUNTR/X fan the ultimate at-home manicure kit inspired by KPop Demon Hunters. This set includes five styles of gel press-on nails featuring HUNTR/X-inspired colors and logos, three nail care polishes representing Rumi, Mira and Zoey plus a magnetic stick for creating a trendy “cat-eye” or velvet effect. For a more budget-friendly gift, shop the products individually or in duo and trio packs.

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RECORD PLAYER

Tiny Vinyl Player

$49.99

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I have one of these quirky little players myself, and it’s a dream gift for novelty collectors and music lovers short on space. The compact turntable plays Tiny Vinyl records through built-in stereo speakers or connects to external speakers and headphones. Miniature records are sold separately.

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PARTY GAME

Jumbo Hitster: The Music Game

10K Bought in the Past Month

$19.99

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$19.82

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$19.82

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$29.99

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With more than 10,000 sold on Amazon each month and over 50 purchased daily at Walmart, Hitster is a popular pick for music lovers. Players scan QR codes to listen to more than 300 iconic hits and guess the year each song was released. Multiple game modes make it a fun option for family game nights or parties with friends.

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MICROPHONE

Audigo Wireless Microphone and Mobile Studio App

100+ Bought in the Past Month

$249

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When American Idol winner Hannah Harper records songs for Instagram and TikTok, she uses Audigo, a wireless microphone that fits in the palm of her hand. Available on Amazon for the first time this holiday season, it pairs with a free iOS or Android app to record, mix and sync high-quality audio with video.

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PARTY GAME

Incohearent: Guess the Gibberish Party Game

3K Bought in the Past Month

$15.99

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$15.99

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$15.99

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I own Incohearent and can confirm it’s hilarious. While not exclusively music themed, its 300 cards span pop culture, party and spicy references, including gibberish song lyrics that are nearly impossible to decipher. Players race to decode phrases before time runs out, making this viral party game a fun pick for adult game nights.

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CONCERT TICKETS

Ticketmaster Gift Card

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For the music lover who’d rather make memories than unwrap another thing, a Ticketmaster gift card lets them choose their next live experience. With amounts ranging from $50 to $1,000, it’s suitable for concerts, festivals, theater and more. Choose an e-gift, physical card or print-at-home option for an easy Christmas present.

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CONCERT TICKETS

StubHub Gift Card

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A StubHub gift card is available in amounts from $25 to $200, and can be sent electronically or printed at home. They’re also available in bulk, making them a practical holiday gift for employees. StubHub is a popular alternative for buying cheap concert tickets, so your recipient may be able to enjoy more than one concert from your gift card.

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CONCERT TICKETS

Vivid Seats Gift Card

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A Vivid Seats e-gift card lets your loved one choose from concerts, theater, comedy and sporting events. Available in amounts from $5 to $1,000, it’s emailed directly to the recipient, making it an easy last-minute gift idea.

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Shopping Holidays Leading Up to December With the Best Deals

The holiday shopping season brings plenty of opportunities to save on gifts. Like Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals in November, knowing when to shop can help you find the best prices without the last-minute stress. Keep an eye on seasonal sales, compare discounts across retailers and shop early for popular items. As December approaches, pay attention to shipping deadlines to ensure gifts arrive in time.

Sophie Dunne is an e-commerce writer at Penske Media Corporation, writing across Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, Rolling Stone, WWD, and Footwear News. Originally from Ireland and based in Los Angeles, she previously worked at Static Media as a writer and editor, covering entertainment, lifestyle, fashion, and travel. Her bylines have appeared in Women’s Health, The List, Women.com, Islands, Grunge, WebMD, and more. Before beginning her writing career in 2019, Sophie lived in Dubai for four years working as an Emirates cabin crew member. Having traveled to 71 countries with the airline, she began writing for an LA-based publication as a travel writer during her final year. Sophie has a degree in Humanities from Carlow College, St. Patrick’s (now South East Technological University) in her native Ireland. She studied English, history, philosophy, and psychology. Sophie mostly reports on entertainment merchandise and celebrity brand partnerships.