It’s about that time of the year when people start saying “it’s about that time of the year.” Often times this phrase is used as a cheap segue for people to start talking about the holiday spirit, family, love and other abstract ideas described as “fuzzy.” Thankfully, however, in this post I hope to infuse this phrase with a more indie, “cheap, but good” feel by presenting you my 3 best gift ideas for the music-lover in your life.
1. Saul Williams’ The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of NiggyTardust!. Get your favorite alternative hip-hop fan a gift to remember this season. Fill their e-stocking with this pretty sick digital album produced by Williams’ buddy Trent Reznor. Best Part: Available free for digital download at saulwilliams.com.
2. Holiday Mixtape. Weezer, Twisted Sister, and even Mr. Hankey from South Park have tried their hand at producing the Christmas album to end them all, but I’ve got a feeling that you…yeah, you, have got what it takes. Even if you choose not to go for the warm, “fuzzy” sound of vintage audio cassettes, give your friends and family an album packed with modern holiday classics like “Dick in a Box.” Best Part: Available pre-made in that shoebox under your bed, under your vehicle’s passenger seat, or under all those other mixtapes you’re gonna sell on eBay when the digital music bubble bursts.
3. Really good alcohol. Simply because music is best enjoyed drinking with your buddies! Best Part: [insert college memories]
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