Music Sounds Better With You
For whatever reason, summer tends to be a musical season, one might say the most musical of them all. Perhaps it’s because we need backup jams when hosting BBQs, or we’re lounging on patios and poolside more often and hear that song of the summer, or we’re attending festivals or concerts in the great outdoors…whatever the case may be, today I’ve plucked five gifts perfect for the music lovers on your list.
Needle In A Play-Stack Turntable – $169 @ ModCloth
If your giftee believes vinyl is devine, they’ll flip for this retro-inspired turntable that accommodates three speeds for albums new & old. The built-in speaker and carrying case make it ultra portable, but perhaps the neatest feature is the way this decidedly ol’ skool music player connects with the 21st century. First of all, if you’ve got a particular album on vinyl and ONLY on vinyl, you can actually hook your turntable up to your computer to ‘rip’ tracks from it. Secondly, you can also plug your MP3 player into the included auxiliary port for when you just want to let the tunes roll all night long. Smart!
Lyric Culture Tees – $39+
LA-based Lyric Culture pays homage to (mostly) classic tunes with their line-up of way-cooler-than-concert-tee incarnations of iconic lyrics. With options for men, ladies, juniors, and even pets, they’ve got dozens of tops tailored to their source of inspiration – from Brit Pop takes on The Beatles to sexed-up versions of 70s rocker lyrics, this is a fun way to pay homage to a favourite band without donning an overpriced, tacky-looking top. Many of the women’s tops also feature fun, one-of-a-kind details like cutout or tied up backs to bring yesterday’s lyrics firmly into today’s world. Looking for some more recent hits? Kelly Clarkson and 1D are some of the newbies on tap – keep your eyes peeled for new releases.
Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube – $28.88 @ Wal-Mart
Yup, because even the little ones should learn to love music from a young age. This inventive baby toy plays off the ‘Mozart Theory’, that tots who listen to the composer will grow up with greater brain power. The device lets them press five large buttons to hear the dulcet tones of various orchestra instruments. They can also flip on orchestra mode using one of Mozart’s 8 most famous compositions, and add or subtract various instruments from the arrangement as the song plays. Yes it’s a noisemaker, but it’s a heck of a lot better than the beeps & pows coming from your average electronic baby toy. Way too cute!
‘Atom’ 3D Printed Guitar – $3,500+ USD @ ODD
Now this is for a career musician, or someone that ought to be one at least, in terms of the ‘hobby’ scale. I introduced 3D printing to some friends awhile back – it’s a pretty special process that allows you to render just about any shape you want. In this case, the manufacturers at ODD have come up with a Les Paul inspired guitar that allows for tons of customization, incredible sound quality, great durability, and a kick ass look and feel – all for, quite frankly, a fraction of the cost of a regular custom-made guitar. The ‘Atom’ is just one of a half-dozen models available, and in and of itself it can be tweaked in terms of colour and materials. A dream gift if I ever saw one.
Knock Headphones – $37 @ Coloud
Music’s nothing without something grand to listen to it through – and these minimalist headphones from Scandinavian brand Coloud fits the bill. The entire philosophy of the company is to create headphones that trims down the bells and whistles, aside from all you really need for a great listening experience: lightweight portability (with a no-tangle cord), long-lasting comfort, and if you’re up to it, a fun fashion statement with your choice of colours. Each pair also has a built-in microphone & remote to allow you to chatter on the phone or skip through songs without fishing out your device. You can buy Coloud directly through their website (for $15 shipping) or through dozens of retailers across Canada including HMV, Indigo and Best Buy along with tons of local independent shops.
One of you readers is going to be listening to some sweet tunes very soon – I’m giving away a pair of Coloud headphones AND the shirt of your choice from Lyric Culture to a lucky reader! Here’s how to enter:
1) Leave a comment by May 24th with your favourite Lyric Culture tee + the colour of Knock headphones you’d pick if you were chosen as the winner!
2) Entries are limited to one per person / per email address / per household (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around May 25th to select the winners, who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.
3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province. Quebec is not eligible to participate in this promotion.
4) Bonus Entry #1: Follow and Tweet @ColoudHP with your favourite Coloud style and say what activity you most wear headphones for! Is it commuting? Working out? Traveling on an airplane? Studying? Leave a link back to your Tweet below to earn yourself a bonus entry!
5) Bonus Entry #2: Earn two MORE bonus entries by Following @LyricCulture on Twitter and Liking Lyric Culture on Facebook + leaving a comment with what you love about their shirts.
Canadian Gift Guide 
Strawberry Fields forever..Love this one. Purple and pink headphones. https://twitter.com/janicour/status/331738479253913601 LikedLyric Culture on facebook and commeneted. Followed on twitter.
http://www.lyricculture.com/dev/product/walkin-on-sunshine-round-neck-tee/
Would choose the walking on sunshine tee above and the black and orange headphones! 🙂
My fave are the the black/cyan headphones and the Wicked Game cape tee
I’d choose the Crimson and Clover racer back tank and the Black and Red headphones!
Love the Purple Haze tee & the blue headphones
I like the Shine on You Crazy diamond t-shirt http://www.lyricculture.com/dev/product/shine-on-you-crazy-diamond-drape-back-tee/
I really like the red headphones.
i like the kiss me dealy tee and the purple headphone..
i like the headphones they would be very useful for nighttime when i’m trying to sleep
I’d chose the Gimme All Your Lovin’ racer back tank and the black and cyan headphones.
Ohh would have to be the Def Leppard Logo boyfriend tee – http://www.lyricculture.com/dev/product/def-leppard-logo-boyfriend-tee/
Brings me back to those days…
Love the Purples or Blacks headphones …
My favourite Lyric T is “No More Words” – http://www.lyricculture.com/dev/product/no-more-words-round-neck-tee/
I’d choose the green headphones!
I’d choose the Shine On You Crazy Diamond drape back tee http://www.lyricculture.com/dev/product/shine-on-you-crazy-diamond-drape-back-tee/ and the red & black headphones http://www.coloud.com/knock#black-red
I follow & have tweeted @ColoudHP https://twitter.com/elizamatt51/status/331798310341988353
have liked and commented on Lyric Culture on FB
and follow on twitter
Tweeted!
My favorites are the the black/cyan headphones and the purple headphone
I love Original Sin round neck tee and the purples headset.
I love the Give Peace A Chance Tank. Wish they had their Pet category up and running, then I would have chosen a tee for my 3 lb Maltese. As for the headphones, it was hard to choose with all the vibrant colours…however, I narrowed it down to the Purples or the White & Red.
I’d choose the Men’s The Dark Side of the Moon for my hubby – he’s a Pink Floyd fanatic and I’d pick the purple headphones for myself.
I love the give peace a chance double twist back tank and the black/red knock headphones
this stuff is really great!!!
I like the The Dark Side of the Moon tee and the blue headphones
I would love the One Love Elbow Sleeve T in Gray and the Blue/Cyan headphones.
I follow Colouds as jasmyth10 and tweeted https://twitter.com/jasmyth10/status/331910981397671936.
I follow Lyric Culture on twitter and liked them of FB and left a comment as well.
I like the Long Live Rock tee, and would select the blue Knock headphones. Thank you.
http://www.lyricculture.com/dev/product/long-live-rock-tee/
My favourite Lyric tee is the Imagine dolman sleeve tee (http://www.lyricculture.com/dev/product/imagine-dolman-sleeve-tee/)
My favourite colour of The Knock headphones is the two tones of blue
(http://www.coloud.com/knock#blues)
I Shot The Sheriff tee, headphones in orange
My Generation flag tee tshirt and headphones in white
I love the tydye style tank topand the red headphone
I would love the pink and purple headphones and my favourite is the strawberry fields forever v-neck tee.
I like the long white T-shirt with slashed back.. And purple headphones
I like the One Love elbow sleeve shirt and the purple headphones
Commented on Lyric Culture’s FB page: https://www.facebook.com/lyricculture?fref=ts&filter=2
My favourite Lyric Culture tee is their, “Imagine dolman sleeve tee” + the colour of Knock headphones is “grey/pink”
Bonus Entry #1: Followed and Tweeted @ColoudHP https://twitter.com/SoulSeeker0/status/332326589138345984
Bonus Entry #2: Followed and Tweeted @LyricCulture https://twitter.com/SoulSeeker0/status/332327385217257472
Thanks
I love the One Love round neck tee (red) http://www.lyricculture.com/dev/product/one-love-round-neck-tee-red/
and the black/red headphones http://www.coloud.com/knock#black-red
I followed and tweeted-twitter name wildcardacehigh
I like the strawberry fields forever tshirt and the purple head phones
I would choose the Kiss Me Deadly henley tank! Love it!! And the purple headphones!
Walking on Sunshine Tee and pink headphones.
Purple Haze Tee and PURPLE headphones! Everything purple!
Give Peace A Chance burnout tee and the blues headphones
kiss me deadly henley tank and purple headphones
I followed and tweeted Follow and Tweet @ColoudHP https://twitter.com/abbeyruby
Following @LyricCulture on Twitter and Liking Lyric Culture and left a comment @abbeyruby and fb Chandra Christine O’Connor
Purple Haze tee and purple headphones!!
the walking on sunshine tee and the blue headphones
I would pick the walking on sunshine T and the red headphones.
http://www.lyricculture.com/dev/product/walkin-on-sunshine-round-neck-tee/
I really like the Strawberry fields forever tee and I would pick the knock black and red headphones.
I’d love the Mrs. Robinson top (http://www.lyricculture.com/dev/product/mrs-robinson-fleece-top/) and the Black/Red headphones (http://www.coloud.com/knock#black-red)
wooohooo walking on sunshine and blue head phones
Definitely the ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ Lyric T with matching blue Knock Headphones! 🙂
Love the Walking On Sunshine Tee and the red headphones, thanks
Headphones? green is my first choice, then the orange/yellow ones.
Tshirt? the first one pictures is the best.
I shot the sheriff tee http://www.lyricculture.com/dev/product/i-shot-the-sheriff-tee/ and Red/Black headphones are my favourite
I’d love to win the ‘Atom’ 3D Printed Guitar – $3,500+ USD @ ODD. It is probably the NICEST guitar I’ve ever seen! Hubby has been a wonderful guitar player for over 50 years and this would make a great birthday gift for him next week!
If I had to pick headphones, I’d go with the blue ones.
I would pick the wicked game tee and the pink and purple headphones
I really dig the Red and Black Knock Coloud headphones as well as the star-design man’s tee
Headphones? Red! T-shirt: Walking on Sunshine
I like the American Woman round neck tee and the purple & pink headphones.
I would take the Wish You Were Here racerback tee and the pink headphones.
give peace a chance burnout tee & PURPLE!!
tweeted 🙂 https://twitter.com/ContestQueen/status/333333637946802181
LIKEd, FOLLOWed & that they have great styles for woman, so many tshirt companies don’t and I hate wearing men’s tshirts
I like strawberry fields forever tee and the green headphones
I love the Strawberry Fields T and the record player reminds me of one I had as a kid. My First album was Supertramp’s Breakfast In America 😀
I like the Strawberry Fields forever and the blue headphones
blue headphones and boy love that guitar
Love the Strawberry Fields Forever T and the green headphones
Red headphones and Strawberry fields of course.
Love the Strawberry Fields Forever The pink or purple headphones.
I adore the One Love elbow sleeve tee (gray)
opps … pink headphones
I like the Strawberry Fields forever t-shirt and the blue headphones
I’d choose the “Strawberry Fields” lyrical t and the green headphones
I didn’t find my favourite band t (Supertramp) so I picked a tee from my second favourite band
Pink Floyd – Shine on You crazy diamond
http://www.lyricculture.com/dev/product/shine-on-you-crazy-diamond-drape-back-tee/
and the headphone colour of choice is blue
I ❤ the "SHE TALKS TO ANGELS CUT OUT TEE"
ALSO
Like the Black & Grey headphones 🙂
Thanks
My favourite Lyric Culture tee is: Strawberry Fields round neck tee
+ the colour of Knock headphones I’d pick: Pink with the purple
I love The Learning To Fly tshirt and the Blue headphones 🙂
I love, love LOVE the Helter Skelter lyrics shirt 😀 and If i were to win I’d choose the black and blue headphones
strawberry fields shirt and pink/purple headphones 🙂
I covet the purple headphones and like the “I am the Walrus” tee.
love this tank! Gimme All Your Lovin’ racer back tank and would definitely choose the blue headphones! love them!
I love Walking On Sunshine round neck tee and purple headphones
Fav tee from Lyric Culture is the Walking on Sunshine round neck tee, and I would love to rock the Purple Knock headphones! Funny the person above me choose the same thing, even though I didn’t see that comment till after I was done browsing the site XD haha!
tweeted 🙂
oops the link didn’t paste here it is: https://twitter.com/messagefromme/status/335614586176823297
The Pinball Wizard tee rocks, and Red and Black are my colours, so I’d choose those headphones.
I’d pick the Navy T and the red headphones
I absolutely love the Helter Skelter slash back tank, super cute ! THe colour of head phones I would buy is the purples of course ! Very cool website too .. impressive !
https://twitter.com/boot_lip/status/335978986851155968
Followed Lyric Culture on twitter (@boot_lip) liked their facebook page too, https://www.facebook.com/lyricculture/posts/10151504023697886
i really like the grey/orange headphones and the One Love elbow sleeve tee (gray)
bonus 1
follow @LyricCulture
@tooliecat
I like the Long Live Rock tee and the blue headphones.
I like the Baba O`Reily tee and I would chose the red and black headphones 🙂
Green headphones and this tee… Give Peace A Chance double twist back tank ~ !!
I like Original Sin round neck tee and I like the Gray Pink headphones if I was chosen as the winner
i like the beatles tees and love the blue earphones
Strawberry Fields Forever and Purple headphones.
like the dark side of the moon tee and orange headphones thanks!!!
would pick Strawberry fields forever, and either pink or purple headphones for my granddaughter..favorite colors
My favourite tee is the Strawberry Fields round neck tee and the colour of Knock headphones I’d pick if I was chosen as winner is the grey/pink.
Strawberry fields and the green headphones