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From portable recording studios and build-your-own guitar effects pedals to woke and smart home décor, Billboard offers gift ideas inspired by a tumultuous year.
Like the rest of us, music executives have spent the bulk of 2020 in quarantine. Used to frequenting concerts and conferences as well as traveling for tours and promo, they had to adapt this year to a new normal of Zoom calls, rescheduled events, and taking inventory on new business. It was a year for reflection and pause, which no doubt has affected Q4 celebrations.
With the holidays in full swing,
Billboard tapped execs from across the industry -- including individuals at Netflix, Spotify, TikTok, Peloton, AWAL, EMPIRE, Universal Music Group and more -- to get a sneak peak at wish lists this year. Below are some of the innovative, music-inspired gifts currently saved in the carts of top industry leaders.