The Best Indie Music Gifts This Christmas
Explore Christmas gift ideas perfect for indie music fans, with something for every holiday wish list.
Indie music fans march to the beat of their own drum, and our holiday gift guide is here to celebrate their unique taste. From iconic albums to quirky merch, this Christmas gift guide is filled with thoughtful ideas for every indie music lover. Make their holiday season as cool and creative as their favorite playlist!
Keane – Hopes And Fears 20th Super Deluxe Limited Edition
This deluxe format of Keane’s Hopes and Fears contains a postcard signed by the band and a uniquely numbered commemorative replica ticket. It has the 3CD product which includes the remastered album, previously unreleased demos, b-sides and rarities, plus brand new sleeve notes from the band and original team. In addition, it’s got an exclusive 7” single of brand new track “Love Actually” and unreleased demo version, a Hopes and Fears notebook, 2 newly designed postcards (one of which is signed), a print frame, replica tickets and a newly designed poster of the band.
The Cranberries – Linger Remix 7-Inch
Available on 7-inch vinyl, it’s the acclaimed remix for The Cranberries’ international classic hit song “Linger.” Working with Iain Cook, the producer of the Scottish synth band CHVRCHES, it’s a reimagining that elevates the groundbreaking sound of the original!
Beck – Mutations
Mutations is the third official studio album and sixth overall by American alternative rock artist Beck, released in 1998. Mutations established Beck as an eclectic and innovative artist, with music that nods to folk rock, bossa nova, psychedelia, country, and blues. The album won a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album. This stunning edition of the album comes in 2LP black vinyl.
PJ Harvey – Let England Shake – Demos LP
This is a collection of unreleased demos of tracks written for the eighth PJ Harvey studio album Let England Shake, including demos of “The Words That Maketh Murder,” “The Glorious Land” and “The Last Living Rose.” Features brand new artwork – the cover is a drawing by Polly, and the package also includes previously unseen photos by Seamus Murphy. Mastering by Jason Mitchell at Loud Mastering, under the guidance of longtime PJ Harvey producer John Parish.
Tame Impala – Innerspeaker
In 2010, Innerspeaker captured the defining elements of psych-rock and made them new again. This beautiful edition of the album comes in 2LP black vinyl.
The All-American Rejects Limited Edition LP
The All-American Rejects self-titled debut album was originally released in 2002 via Doghouse Records, and then re-released in 2003 by DreamWorks. This reissue is an exclusive color 1LP+7” configuration. The album features tracks like “Swing, Swing,” “My Paper Heart” and “The Last Song.” The 7” features “The Cigarette Song (Acoustic Version)” and “Don’t Leave Me (Demo).”
Weezer – Make Believe
Produced by Rick Rubin, Make Believe spawned the single “Beverly Hills” which became the band’s first hit No. 1 on the Billboard Modern Rock chart and earned Weezer their first Grammy nomination for Best Rock Song. The record went on to be certified platinum by the RIAA. Reissued on 120g vinyl with standard jacket and 12×12 insert.
Elbow – The Take Off And Landing Of Everything
A thoroughly mature and passionate affair that addresses real-life changes, Elbow once more hit on home truths with pathos and humor. The Take Off And Landing Of Everything is another masterpiece recorded at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios in Box with each member tracking their own contributions in isolation – an unusual method but one that adds mystery to the results. Now available on vinyl.
Gomez – Liquid Skin
Following his acclaimed remastering of Gomez’s debut Bring It On for the critically lauded 20th anniversary edition last year, Abbey Road’s Frank Arkwright has delved into the archive to remaster Liquid Skin from the original tapes.
Snow Patrol – Final Straw (20th Anniversary Edition) 2LP
Written and recorded during a make-or-break period for the quartet, it set them on the path to becoming one of the biggest British guitar groups of the 21st century. This deluxe double LP edition of the album pressed on gold vinyl and housed in silver metallic effect gatefold sleeve has 12 additional tracks, including never before heard demos, b-sides, and the previously unreleased track “Tired.” Included too are extensive new liner notes from Gary Lightbody alongside writings on Final Straw from Jo Whiley and Fiction Records MD Jim Chancellor.
Yellowcard – Ocean Avenue LP
Celebrating 20 years of Yellowcard’s Ocean Avenue, the pop-punk staple and Y2K classic is now available on yellow and black splatter vinyl plus a bonus holographic litho of original cover.
Tom Waits – Vinyl LPs
Tom Waits’ entire groundbreaking mid-period Island Records studio catalog has been newly remastered from original tapes and released on vinyl for the first time. The reissue series was personally overseen by Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan and includes pivotal albums Swordfishtrombones, Rain Dogs, Franks Wild Years, Bone Machine, and The Black Rider.
New Found Glory – Sticks And Stones Limited Edition LP
Originally released in 2002, New Found Glory’s Sticks and Stones features their classic pop punk anthem, “My Friends Over You.” This limited edition release is pressed on “Whirlpool” blue splatter vinyl including two bonus tracks, “Anniversary” and “Forget Everything.”
