Want to Give the Gift of Music? It's now possible! (Patreon)

You know how some people hand you something they made. Crocheted scarves, art, homemade treats?

That was me. My medium was music. Twenty years ago, when CDs ruled the world, I slipped my albums into Christmas stockings. That was my way of sharing the art I made. But when streaming took over about six or seven years ago. That ritual faded. Nobody wanted CDs anymore.

And honestly, that sucked. Music is my art. It’s something real, not just a link on a phone. But HOW can you give the gift of music in 2025?

ALBUM PINS!

Right after Christmas last year, I was venting to my friend Dan about this exact problem. I showed him what I’d been experimenting with. We kicked around ideas. And that’s when the Album Pin Jacket was born. It looks like a mini-CD sleeve. Inside, the album pin sits snugly in place. The idea clicked instantly.

People finally got it when I said, "You get a lapel pin themed to a particular album. You get a digital download of the music. Then you can wear your album on your sleeve."

But the experience goes deeper. Visit the download page and you can listen instantly. No sign-ins. No apps. Just press play. It feels like the digital and the physical finally came together.”

And yes! The album pin + jacket fit perfectly in a stocking.

That’s why I keep telling friends and fellow musicians: album pins are changing how we hear, wear, and share music.

If you want to give a meaningful, physical, musical gift this season, check out the new album pins and bundles. Now including eco-friendly wooden editions.

Thanks for helping keep independent music alive and tangible.