8 perfect Valentine's Day gifts for music lovers for 2020

12 February 2020, 12:38

Perfect Valentine's Day gifts for music lovers
Perfect Valentine's Day gifts for music lovers. Picture: ChattyFeet / Gil Kahana - Etsy / Studio Yelle - Mix Pixie / Not On The High Street - Blank Record Ltd / Amazon

By Sian Moore

Is a box of chocolates or a teddy bear not really your partner's thing? Well, don't worry – we've rounded up eight music-themed gifts perfect for any music lover.

With Valentine's Day swiftly approaching – the present panic swiftly ensues.

It usually swoops in as the countdown to the romantic day begins, and supermarkets are ransacked of flower bouquets, all manner of chocolate and bottles of fizz.

If your other half is a big music fan, and you're looking for something a little more personal – we've found 8 unique and wonderful musical-themed gifts that might do the trick.

  1. 'David Toewie' socks

    David Bowie socks – the perfect gift for your Valentine?
    David Bowie socks – the perfect gift for your Valentine? Picture: ChattyFeet / Gil Kahana

    Style, comfort, warmth and most importantly – Bowie. Is anything else needed?

    If your other half is a David Bowie super fan, then these quirky socks – named, of course, 'David Toewie' – might be the perfect Valentine's surprise.

    Read more: Unseen David Bowie footage released for the first time

    They're destined to make anyone sporting them feel like a 'Starman' (sorry, it just had to be done).

    Find the socks here.

  2. Personalised sound wave print

    Personalised sound wave of your favourite song
    Personalised sound wave of your favourite song. Picture: MIXPIXIE / Not On The High Street

    When you think of your other half, does a certain song spring to mind?

    Maybe it was your first dance, first date – or just a tune they simply can't get enough of.

    This print takes a sound wave from the music your partner cherishes, and creates a bespoke print. You can find it here.

  3. Mixtape USB

    Treat your partner to a USB mixtape this Valentine's Day
    Treat your partner to a USB mixtape this Valentine's Day. Picture: Blank Record Ltd / Amazon

    In this digital age, you can never have too much storage – so why don't you swap the standard stick with this snazzy mixtape USB.

    Read more: 5 amazing Valentine's date spots to visit in London

    Not only is it completely functional, but it also provides that sweet moment of nostalgia every time you use it.

    You can get your hands on it here.

  4. Mistaken Lyrics Coasters

    Mistaken lyrics coasters could be the gift for your Valentine this year
    Mistaken lyrics coasters could be the gift for your Valentine this year. Picture: Uncommon Goods / Eve Trester-Wilson and Kristen von Minden

    You're on a night out, your favourite song comes on and as your mid-song, singing your heart out, a friend points out you've got the lyrics completely wrong. We've all been there.

    Or maybe it's your other half who is a serial lyric mistaker.

    Read more: QUIZ: Can you complete these 1980s love song lyrics?

    It's time to embrace lyrical mishaps with these fun cork coasters, printed with mistaken lyrics such as "we found love in a soapless place" and "sweet dreams are made of cheese".

    Get your hands on them here.

  5. 'A Star Is Born' on vinyl

    A Star Is Born on vinyl
    A Star Is Born on vinyl. Picture: Universal Music / Amazon

    If you're planning on spending Valentine's Day at home with your beau, and you've still not settled on the music you want to soundtrack your romantic evening – we've got you covered.

    Swap the Spotify playlist for the sweet sounds of A Star Is Born on vinyl, and accompany your candle-lit dinner for two with love songs sang by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper.

    Find it here.

  6. Novelty Elton John mug

    Novelty Elton John mug
    Novelty Elton John mug. Picture: Studio Yelle / Etsy

    Is your partner partial to a good brew? Well, we imagine sipping hot tea out of this novelty Elton John mug would make it taste that little bit better.

    Read more: Elton John's Rocketman movie will tour the UK and Ireland with a live orchestra

    Swap the standard white porcelain for this hilarious mug, which features a fantastic illustration of the legendary musician with the quote: "I guess that's why they call it a brew."

    There's even another style with Freddy Mercury too.

    Find your partner's potentially new favourite mug here.

  7. Personalised vinyl record keyright

    Personalised vinyl record keyring
    Personalised vinyl record keyring. Picture: Frozen Fire / Not On The High Street

    It's time to swap the weathered keyring your other half got from Spain all those years ago for an upgrade.

    Show that someone special just how well you know them, by surprising them with this personal keyring of their favourite vinyl.

    Buy the keyring here.

  8. Bespoke sound wave necklace

    Bespoke sound wave necklace
    Bespoke sound wave necklace. Picture: MIXPIXIE / Not On The High Street

    If you're looking for the perfect piece of jewellery to treat your loved one to this Valentine's Day – maybe this personalised sound wave necklace is just the right one.

    If there's a song that has a special meaning to your partner – take a sound wave from the tune and decorate a piece of bespoke jewellery with it.

    Read more: The 20 greatest love songs of the 1960s, ranked

    Jewellery is always a Valentine's Day favourite – but adding that element of personalisation makes it even more special. Find it here.