We always say this but time has flown by and Xmas is just around the corner yet again!
To save you some stress during this undeniably super busy period, we’ve compiled a bunch of ideas for those of you with indie and alt music lovers in your life. Whether they’ve been bumping Lorde, mgk, Hozier or still on that boygenius train, we’ve got your ultimate gift guide below.
All items are easily accessible within NZ, because we’re not about that shipping malarkey!
🎄Happy hunting, indie fans! 🎄
For the Lorde fan
Vinyl
Lorde fans have had such a fun year, and we can’t wait for her to be back on home shores next Feb. No doubt they’re already up to date, but the JB exclusive ‘bath water’ vinyl of Virgin would be a great gift this Xmas for those fans who do love physical records. Find it here.
Drink Bottle
The magic drink bottle that inspired it all … While it may not be the iconic $170 titanium one Lorde herself has, this is a pretty close match. The Lorde fan in your life will definitely get the reference, and appreciate the push for hydration. Find it here.
For the Florence + The Machine fan
Poetry Book
If the FATM fan in your life doesn’t have this already, it’s definitely on their wish list. Featuring beautiful illustrations and journal entries from Florence, this is an intimate deep dive into one of the world’s biggest stars and songwriters. Find it here.
For The Last Dinner Party fans
Tickets
If you want to go all out for the Last Dinner Party fan in your life, why not get them tickets to their upcoming tour? They land on NZ shores in January, and it’s bound to be an electrifying evening! Find them here.
For the mgk fans
Poster
Make the mgk fan in your life swoon with this steaming hot poster from Real Groovy! It’s the perfect thing to hang on the wall, and best of all it’s a whopping 61 x 91.5cm. An absolute statement! Find it here.
For the Yungblud fan
T-shirt
Impress the Yungblud fans with this sick Life on Mars t-shirt, available from Culture Kings! They have a range of other shirts inspired by him too, to fit any aesthetic this summer. Shop here.
Journal
OR you could inspire them with the interactive journal he released, titled You Need to Exist. It’s filled with dig-deep questions, exclusive lyrics and content that will encourage those who receive it to discover themselves on a deeper level. Find it here.
For the Tame Impala fan
Poster
No doubt that Tame Impala fan in your life already has every album on vinyl, so why not treat them to a poster of the iconic Currents record! It’s a new way to explore what is probably their fave album, and it looks great. Find it here.
For the Hozier fan
Vinyl
The epic 3LP features Hozier’s latest album Unreal Unearth plus 10 never-before available tracks from 2022-2024 and the unreleased fan fave ‘Hymn To Virgil.’ It’s a piece any Hozier fan will definitely want in their collection, and is displayed on beautiful tooth white coloured vinyl. Find it here.
For the boygenius fan
Solo Album
Lucy Dacus released her beautiful solo album Forever Is A Feeling earlier this year, and it explores her newfound romance with fellow bandmember Julien Baker. For the boygenius-obsessed, there’s no better gift. Find it here.
Laneway Tickets
Speaking of Lucy Dacus, she’s returning to NZ to play Laneway next Feb! While she won’t be in attendance with her bandmates, we’re sure the fan in your life is going to want to head along. Find tickets here.
