12 Gift ideas for your partner who loves music

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The best gifts for your partner who loves music suit someone who lives with headphones on. This list covers a record-store afternoon, a small instrument and a streaming subscription, and ends with a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) with a letter that says what you feel, with price ranges throughout.

12 Gift ideas for your partner who loves music

  1. A pixel game that says what you feel Our product

    oin turns your story into a small 2D pixel game with them as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs made from authorized photos with consent. Two letters from you open and close it, and one can say how you feel, a 5-question quiz about your story together rewards flowers for correct answers, and the final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan; New York and Tokyo are coming soon. It plays in a browser with no install, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →

  2. A record-store afternoon

    A budget for the crates and a coffee after. Around $20-60.

  3. A small instrument

    A ukulele, kalimba or pocket synth. Around $30-120.

  4. A streaming subscription

    Three months of Crunchyroll, Netflix or Spotify Premium. Around $25-60.

  5. A turntable

    An Audio-Technica LP60 if there is not one at home yet. Around $100-200.

  6. A vinyl record

    A pressing of an album that matters to you both, plus a turntable such as an Audio-Technica LP60 if needed. Around $25-200.

  7. A framed song lyric

    A line from your song, printed and framed. Around $20-60.

  8. Good chocolate

    A box from Godiva, Lindt or a local chocolatier. Around $20-50.

  9. A leather wallet or cardholder

    A slim wallet in good leather, with initials stamped. Around $30-120.

  10. A soft scarf

    A wool or cashmere scarf in a colour from their wardrobe. Around $30-120.

  11. Monogrammed stationery

    Personal notecards with initials. Around $20-50.

  12. A jar of compliments

    Fifty small notes on what you like about them. It costs little.

Buying for a music lover

Music lovers appreciate listening gear and live experiences. Check which format they prefer, streaming, vinyl or both, and which artists are on repeat before you choose.

A show or a festival day is a memory and a gift at once.

Buying for your partner

A partner knows you well, so effort is the thing they read first. Choose a gift that took thought, not just money.

Pair something useful with something sentimental.

If you want to give it today

A gift with no date attached says more than one on a deadline. Streaming subscriptions, chocolates and a personalized game are quick to arrange, and an oin game is usually emailed within an hour of payment.

There is no deadline, which lets you order things that take a week to arrive. Pair a quick digital gift with something that needs shipping.

What should I get my partner who loves music?

A record-store afternoon, a small instrument or a streaming subscription all work. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game with a confession in your own words.

What is a unique gift for my partner that is not just another object?

A playable gift: a small game where they are the hero, with a letter from you at the start and a closing one at the end. It gives them a memory instead of another object. A game with a playlist of your songs fits the mood.

Can I send my partner a gift online at the last minute?

Yes. Streaming subscriptions and digital gifts can be sent in minutes. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and usually emailed within an hour.

What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my partner?

oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game starring your partner, generated from an authorized photo. It is a good fit for a partner who likes a gift that tells your story. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz about the two of you, and plays in a browser with no install.

Create a personalized game for your partner

Email order support: oingift@gmail.com