The Diwali Gift Guide by Genre: Gift Them Their Sound
Every Diwali it's the same: dry-fruit boxes, the same candles, the same "useful" gift nobody uses.
This year, gift something they'll actually wear. Gift them their sound.
Here's how, sorted by the playlist they never shut up about.
For the Classic Rocker
The one who corrects your Slash trivia and still says "they don't make music like this anymore".
- Guns N' Roses: perfect timing with the band in Bengaluru and Guwahati this November.
- The Rolling Stones: the Tongue never goes out of style.
- Def Leppard, Scorpions, KISS, Black Sabbath, Bon Jovi.
Gift pick: The Rolling Stones Tongue Black Oversized Tee
Shop all: Rock & Legacy
For the Hip-Hop Head
The one with opinions about the greatest verse of all time.
- 2Pac: The Don Killuminati turns 30 this November.
- Nas: Illmatic energy, all year round.
- Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne and Post Malone.
Gift pick: Nas NY State Of Mind Black Oversized Tee
Shop all: Hip-Hop & Street Icons
For the Pop Girlie (and Guy)
The one who has the whole family on a group chat named after a song.
- Britney Spears, Selena Gomez, Shawn Mendes.
- Enrique Iglesias and the Bee Gees for the parents who still own the CDs.
Gift pick: Britney Spears Oops! I Did It Again White Oversized Tee
Shop all: Pop & Culture
For the Alt Kid
The one in black, even at the Diwali party.
- YUNGBLUD, Blink-182, Imagine Dragons, FINNEAS.
- Our own TNC [CTRL/ALT/SOUND] line, built from distortion, emotion and sound culture.
Gift pick: YUNGBLUD FUNERAL Black Oversized Tee
Shop all: Alt & New-Wave
For the Peace-and-Love One
The one whose speaker plays reggae at every family get-together.
- Bob Marley: one love, one gift.
Gift pick: Bob Marley Freedom Black Oversized Tee
Shop all: Roots & Rebel Soul
For the Film Buff
The one who's rewatched Tumbbad more times than they'll admit.
- The official Tumbbad collection: tees, caps, tote bags, the Hastar mask and the sleep mask.
Gift pick: Tumbbad Hastar Mask
Not Sure What They Listen To?
- Caps and tote bags are easy wins. No sizing stress.
- Hoodies just in time for winter.
- Going for a tee? Go oversized. It forgives a wrong size guess.
Order Early
Diwali falls on Sunday, 8 November this year. Order early so the gift arrives before the diyas are lit.
Final Word
Clothes are a gift. Their favourite band on their chest is a statement.
This Diwali, make some noise.
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