A Definitive Music Lover’s Gift Guide: Record Players, Books, Speakers, Vinyl and More

Variety has curated this list of the best music books, merchandise and listening devices — as well as instruments and gear for both beginners and veteran musicians — so you can surprise your audiophile friend or guitar-playing relative with the perfect present this holiday season.

The 2026 Men’s Health Tech Awards

Our editors found the best new gear to level up your life.

Big Sound

We’re done whispering to little gray orbs. Hi-fi is back— and it’s meant to be seen (and heard).

Nike Socks, LEGO Sets, and 43 More Gifts on Sale for Gen Z

For the past month (at least), we’ve been rounding up the best gifts for teens and tweens of all kinds — gifts for teen girls, gifts for teen boys, tech gifts for teens, gifts for tween girls and boys, gifts for Tween Row tweens, and plenty more.

I Can’t Stop Thinking About These Cyber Monday Food Deals

The absolute best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are here and ready for you. I’ve been on the hunt, so start scrolling and shopping now. Check back daily for updates — you won’t want to miss any of these sales!

60+ Holiday Gifts Our Editors Love for 2025

From killer band merch to shiny new tech and bestselling box sets, these are the gifts our Rolling Stone staff is obsessing over

The Best Karaoke Gear for Jamming Out at Home

Looking to make karaoke night a regular thing? We’ve tested everything from Bluetooth speakers to full-blown PAs.

The 50 best tech gifts of the year, hand-picked by professional gadget nerds

Make somebody's life easier with one of these high-tech hits.

What Our Editors Used and Loved in October 2025

Our editors share the gear that's getting them through the impending holidays, early morning swims, and greater bike comfort during an Ironman.

The standalone powerhouse features an 8-core engine with 8GB RAM, 16-step sequencer, and built-in mics and speakers for portable, professional-grade, computer-free production.

After 30 Years Playing Guitar, This Is the One I’d Keep Forever

Electric guitars are like fine wines. Everyone has slightly different tastes, and they feel more comfortable the longer you keep them around. I’ve played dozens of electric guitar models over the years and once owned a classic Rickenbacker and a Fender Telecaster at the same time. Recently, I had a chance to review the Powers A-Type electric guitar and it blew my mind. It’s my all-time favorite axe, even though I’ve been practicing Pink Floyd licks since before time immemorial.

Nine music tech innovations shaping how we make sound

With recent big releases from two of the major players in music technology, Akai and Roland, we’ve rounded up nine new devices that offer a high-tech take on music production, performance and recording.

I'm a Full-Time Creator, and Here's the Gear That Made My Apartment Into a Video Studio on a Budget

Commentary: These lights, cameras, and microphones help me create quality posts without breaking the bank.

7 Best Costco Items My Kids Love the Most

These Costco items are kid-approved favorites my family can’t live without.

Favorites of Fall: All the Cozy Couture, Cosmetics, Food and Beverages You Need to Make This Autumn Amazing

Fall is in full force and its time to round up the stylish essentials you need to have a pumpkin-perfect season!

From aesthetic autumn attire to sweet cinnamon treats, conquer this fall by adding all the best items you need to seamlessly transition into cooler weather.

DJs, rejoice: there’s a new controller in town. RANE – the American pro audio and DJ equipment manufacturer – has announced the RANE ONE MKII, an updated successor to its popular RANE ONE controller from 2021.

Rather than sharing the water at a public pool, paying to use someone else's swimming pool is gaining popularity thanks to Swimply which lets users easily rent private pools by the hour. NBC’s Sam Brock reports for TODAY on the summer experience that's making a splash.

8 Fall Snacks To Try If You’re Burnt Out On Pumpkin Treats

Packed with notes of maple and pecan, these healthy oat bars taste just like a piece of pecan pie without entirely overloading you on sugar.

An Instrument Maker Is Building Guitars Out of Highway Trees

A hundred years ago, the forest was logged just fine, but the closer we get to today, it’s being logged worse and worse. The situation has changed, and what do we do with the situation now?” veteran guitar builder Bob Taylor says.

This CBD Oil Made From Orange Peels Goes With Me Everywhere

And it tastes like a Creamsicle.