Holiday Gift Guide: 12 Music Items Spanning Coffee, Vinyl, and DIY Kits

A holiday gift guide published by The Associated Press on November 2 lists twelve items for music enthusiasts. The selection spans new merchandise, reissued albums, and instructional books. Prices range from $11.57 to $222. The guide targets fans of specific artists including Dolly Parton, Madonna, and Taylor Swift.

The guide opens with a 12-ounce bag of "Cup of Ambition" ground coffee from Dolly Parton. This product is a partnership with Community Coffee and references Parton's song "9 to 5." It costs $11.57 and is available in light, medium, and dark roasts. The light roast features notes of vanilla, stone fruit, and cocoa nib. The medium roast includes milk chocolate, berry, and caramel, while the dark roast tastes of cherry and bittersweet chocolate.

Rapper A$AP Rocky launched an all-metal sunglasses and prescription glasses line for Ray-Ban. This release marks the one-year anniversary of Rocky becoming creative director at the brand. The RB3931V Optics frame is available in gold, silver, and black. These slight oval frames cost $222. The guide suggests the item for fans of hip-hop and fashion.

Shakira and Burna Boy released "Dai Dai" as the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Shakira's 2026 world tour jersey is listed at $100. The item is described as sporty and practical. Shakira previously wrote "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)" for the 2010 World Cup.

Madonna released "Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II" earlier this year. This sequel to her 2005 album won multiple awards at the MTV Video Music Awards. The guide recommends the official Madonna rhinestone tumbler. It costs $45 and comes in pink, black, purple, and silver.

Music journalist Rachel Brodsky authored "Lessons & Lace: Everything I Know About Dreams, Heartbreak, and Magic I Learned from Stevie Nicks." The book costs $28 and includes archival interviews, insights, and drawings. It explores the influence of Nicks on artists and fans.

Craft Recordings reissued Angelo Badalamenti's score for David Lynch's film "Blue Velvet." This release marks the 40th anniversary of the film. The album costs $30. Badalamenti was a frequent musical collaborator with Lynch.

Uncommon Goods sells a DIY ukulele kit for $35. The kit is suitable for ages eight and older. It includes the body, neck, headstock, fretboard, bridge, saddle, turning heads, hardware, strings, glue, and instructions. A tambourine kit is also available.

Lisa of Blackpink released the single "Sawadika" this year. The guide lists official "Sawadika" Muay Thai shorts from her webstore. The athletic wear costs $70. The title of the song translates to "Hello" in Thai.

Bose sells noise-canceling wired earbuds for $99. They are available in dewdrop mint, white smoke, and black. The earbuds connect via USB-C and feature Bose sound technology. The guide notes the return of wired earbuds in fashion trends.

Taylor Swift offers a limited-edition mint-green glitter earbud case for $30. It is designed for Apple AirPods and AirPods Pro 2. The case features her name in orange and a gold "T.S." charm.

Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On 50th Anniversary" double LP set is available for approximately $39.98. The release marks the 55th anniversary of the original song. It includes direct-to-analog mastering, a previously unreleased version of the title track, and six original mono single mixes with B-sides.