Last-minute shopping? We got you. 2022 isn't the only thing that needs to be wrapped up in December; there's gift giving to be done. In a new annual tradition, Resident Advisor has compiled 40 electronic music-affiliated items for our readers as they finalise their wish lists.

This holiday guide boasts everything from headier hardware (as recommended by tech expert Peter Kirn), to apparel that exalts key cultural moments (like 30 years of Warp's Artificial Intelligence or the 20 year anniversary of Unsound Festival). For those on the holiday hunt, there are budget-friendly Secret Santa trinkets and special, splurge-worthy selections, too. Turntablist cookbooks, Jersey club homeware, a New Year's Eve dinner with Yung Singh and even one record label's birdhouse all make a winsome appearance.

Browse away and support where you can.

Books

- A Tresor Treasure
  
  Available in English and German, this book by Tresor traces the club's 31-year history. Archival photos, flyers and more collage together a pivotal moment in the early '90s when techno landed in Berlin, changing the city forever. Among the tome's featured protagonists is the late Regina Baer, who co-founded Tresor and Kraftwerk and passed away earlier this year.
  
  €49,00 | Buy here.
- For the UK Club Historian
  
  Jim Ottewill lands in Glasgow, South Yorkshire and beyond to write this comprehensive rave chronicle Out of Space (read an excerpt here). In an era where nightlife spaces are increasingly endangered, Ottewill posits his record of the past as a pugilistic rallying cry.
  
  £11.99 | Buy here.
- The Turntablist's Cookbook
  
  It’s no secret that many artists are avid foodies—after all, good music and good food are both simple pleasures. Turn the Tables, a collection of recipes from some of the world’s best DJs and producers, isn’t just a source of inspiration for new dishes, it’s also a project with a good cause. All profits from the book go to Open Music Lab, which provides free mentoring sessions and workshops in music production, radio and DJing in Berlin.
  
  €25,00 | Buy here.
- Dancing On the Coffee Table
  
  Film juggernaut A24 presents On the Floor: Spinning Out on Screen, a compendium of "nightclub revelries and sweat-soaked gymnasiums on-screen and off." Its 424 pages, rife with essays and memorable quotes, celebrate a lifetime of living expressively, starting with the most adolescent of all spaces: high school prom. Notable contributors include Charli XCX, Tim Lawrence, Papi Juice and Fatima Al Qadiri.
  
  $58.00 | Buy here.
- No Fear
  
  Wolfgang Tillmans: To look without fear, a retrospective of the legendary photographer and nightlife-meets-youth culture enthusiast, runs until January 1, 2023 at New York's MoMA. Throughout his four decades-long career, Tillmans has captured ecstatic scenes of club culture, vivid portraits of Damon Albarn and Frank Ocean and tender nude images. The exhibition’s accompanying book invites readers to get intimate with the artist behind the work.
  
  £82.00 | Buy here.
- A Festival Photobook
  
  Nachtdigital, the beloved eastern German festival, has released a photo book. Featuring images by photographer Christian Rothe that capture Nachti’s playful essence, the book includes stories in English and German from the festival’s close-knit community.
  
  €35,00 | Buy here.
- 50 Years of Roland
  
  From 1972 to 2022, Roland's music machines chartered the course of electronic music history through its TB-303 synths and rhythm gear like the TR-808 and the TR-909. But there are more innovations than just instruments to uncover throughout the brand's legacy. Peruse the 400 colourful pages within Inspire the Music - 50 Years of Roland History to get familiar.
  
  €35,00 | Buy here.
- Viva La Valencia
  
  La Ruta de Bakalao, published by the cultural ephemera-focused Colpa Press, takes readers to the oft-overlooked club culture history of 1970s-1990s coastal Spain. Kaleidoscopic rave flyers abound.
  
  $35.00 | Buy here.
- Make Techno Black Again
  
  Techno's rich African American history, encompassing Afrofuturism and mythic world-building, advances to the fore in this book Assembling a Black Counter Culture. Critic DeForrest Brown, Jr. assumes a Black theoretical lens as he gets deep under the hood of the Detroit-born genre.
  
  $20.00 | Buy here.

Printed Matter

- A Monthly Love Injection
  
  Give the gift of grassroots journalism. Support the scene's critical infrastructure: Order a subscription to the beloved New York-based music and culture fanzine, Love Injection. It delivers worldwide, straight to your door.
  
  Starting from $70.00 | Buy here.
- Periodic Table of DJs
  
  To honour the 30th anniversary of the Second Summer of Love, the Periodic Table of the DJ debuted in 2018 as a limited edition Giclee fine art print. Misfit recently released a revised version, which now stretches back to 1989 to include even more "disco originals, house trailblazers, balearic pioneers" among their list of greats.
  
  £150.00 | Buy here.
- Electronic Enthusiast's Blueprint
  
  The Electric Love Blueprint by Dorothy maps out a history of electronic music—from musique concrète to krautrock, synthpop and electronica—and perfectly captures the interconnectedness of each genre. Now in its second edition, the print includes artists like John Carpenter, Nightmares on Wax, Battles, FKA Twigs, Mount Kimbie, Forest Swords and Oneohtrix Point Never.
  
  £35.00 | Buy here.

Gear and Equipment

- Little Drummer Boy
  
  "We had a good year for low-cost drum machines," says our tech expert Peter Kirn. He recommends the Roland T-8, a battery and USB-powered unit that includes the classic 303, 606, 808 and 909 sounds.
  
  €157,00 | Buy here.
- All in the Keys
  
  The epitome of plug-and-play creativity. This "MiniLab 3" MIDI controller by Arturia is a great universal option for music-making, with a fantastic price point to boot.
  
  €99,00 | Buy here.
- Colourful Compositions
  
  Suitable for both at-home composing and live performance, the Eventide Misha instrument applies an interval-based approach to melody-making, revealing spontaneous and surprising results for those eager to learn.
  
  $599,00 | Buy here.
- Return of the Minimoog
  
  The most expensive item on our wishlist is not for mere frivolity. The Minimoog Model D announced its returned to production this past November, 52 years after its original invention. The all-analog synth has also received a brand-new boost in MIDI functionality. Given its impact on disco, funk, house, among other genres, some might say it's the splurge of the century.
  
  £5290.00 | Buy here.
- A Marriage of Equals
  
  Hardware and software in holy matrimony. Invest in both Ableton items—Push and Live—to achieve an all-in-one workflow. Oh yeah, and sketch your ideas in advance on their new app Note.
  
  £838.00 | Buy here.
- Real Party Starter
  
  The Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX4 is a top-notch, two-channeled DJ controller that is perfect for any beginner DJ. Its stylish design and superior features make it a great addition to any setup, and it also offers seamless integration with selected streaming services. Ideal for New Year's Eve house parties.
  
  £280.00 | Buy here.
- Earworm Hours
  
  Musicians and DJs love the Sennheiser 25 headphones, a trusty, easy-to-wear classic with crystal clear sound. For entry-level selectors, the HD 25 Light offers a more affordable option in comparison to the HD 25 while still providing the same DJ-grade quality.
  
  £85.00 | Buy here.
- Entry-Point Plugin
  
  This Soundtoys Rack boasts a robust collection of sonic effects—including creative delays, saturation, rhythmic modulation and filtering—in a single, powerful system. Take music production to the next level—plus, there's a holiday sale for the deal-hunters.
  
  $149.00 on sale | Buy here.
- Shoestring Budget Technics
  
  This one is for true Technics heads. Inspired by gachapon capsules, which are popular in Japan and contain small treats, these boxes are all identical and sealed so that the contents inside remain a surprise until opened. When a customer places an order, they won't know what mini turntable model they'll receive until it arrives.
  
  £9.99 | Buy here.
- Speaker Psychedelia
  
  Mushroom speakers. That’s right, Myco Audio’s beautiful bookshelf speakers are made from sustainable materials like raku clay, ceramics and mushroom organisms. It’s a luxurious purchase, no doubt, but for psychedelia enthusiasts with a sizeable budget, these one-of-a-kind speakers are a stunning and unique objet d'art.
  
  $1199.00 | Buy here.
- Plant Power
  
  Have you ever wondered what plants sound like? With PlantWave, you could experience the silky ambience of Mother Earth from the comfort of your own home. This device enables you to link wirelessly from your plant to your phone for a truly unique audio experience. And while these sounds can be sampled for music production, it's also a fun device for casual listeners, who can plug PlantWave into any plant for a continuous stream of healing nature sounds.
  
  $299.00 | Buy here.

Homeware

- Cosy Club Mug
  
  UNiiQU3 presents this Jersey club nutritional facts mug for those who want to start their day with a bit of bounce (plus heavy triplet kick patterns and maybe some bedspring squeaks, too). We'd advise following its usage suggestions to a T: "coffee during a studio session, tea after a blunt, hot chocolate when it's brick outside."
  
  $15.00 | Buy here.
- NTS Tree Trinket
  
  Embossed with its trademark motto "Don't Assume," this chartreuse NTS bauble is the finishing touch on any holiday tree.
  
  £10.00 | Buy here.
- Chirps Not Tweets
  
  This "Vogelsang" birdhouse by German industrial designer Stefan Diez and Munich record label Public Possession is perhaps the wackiest and most whimsical inclusion on this list. Its bright orange and blue colorway will pop against the greys of winter. Don't forget to listen to its special "BABYXXAN 'Chirp Chirp'" bespoke mix, too.
  
  €140,00 | Buy here.

Apparel and Accessories

- Ectoplasm Scarf
  
  For its 20th anniversary, Unsound Festival printed its mascot, a mysterious bubbly form that wanders the streets of Kraków after gentrification-related eviction, on a series of limited edition football scarves. Keep your neck warm with left-field sensibility.
  
  €44,00 | Buy here.
- Ethereal Ear Protection
  
  Clubbing is a fun and exciting way to let loose and enjoy yourself, but it's important to remember to protect your ears. Long-term exposure to loud noises can cause hearing loss, tinnitus, and other ear-related issues. MIGLĖ’s jewellry earplugs are as stylish as they are effective, and with a chain attaching the earplugs to your ears, you’ll never have to worry about losing them on the dance floor.
  
  €115,00 | Buy here.
- Sundaze Best
  
  Haul your vinyl records of roots-driven house music to and from the party in the spirit of beloved London promoters Secret Sundaze. This natural canvas oversized tote printed with two yellow hearts will be a cheery companion through the passing seasons.
  
  £18.00 | Buy here.
- Merch for Home Wearing
  
  Not one for the holidays, but likely one for the New Year (it releases in January 2023). Proudly rep Warp's genre-defining compilation, Artificial Intelligence, which just celebrated 30 years—known for pioneering electronic "home listening music" or, more controversially, IDM.
  
  £24.99 | Buy here.
- Bundle-Up Bomber
  
  It's essential nightlife attire, embossed with an iconic club affiliation. London's fabric presents a limited edition outerwear item in bomber-classic black and orange, made to transcend the trends. The slogan "Never Not Making Noise" says it all.
  
  £200.00 GBP | Buy here.
- Soul II Sole
  
  Happy Socks and even happier feet. The trio behind Stockholm label Studio Barnhus (Kornél Kovács, Petter Nordkvist and Axel Boman) designed these light and durable polyamide socks embroidered with anthropomorphic tomatoes, apple cores and other winsome red designs.
  
  €14,00 | Buy here.
- The "Cbat" Showoff
  
  Glaswegian producer Hudson Mohawke saw his track from 11 years ago "Cbat" go viral only a month after he released his new LP Cry Sugar. Two things are better than one and this holiday bundle reaffirms that.
  
  £67.00 | Buy here.
- Fit for an Angel
  
  In September, Shygirl came out with her debut album Nymph, which showcased a newfound level of introspection and emotional depth from the rising star. Fans looking to get even more intimate can now snuggle up with Shy in this limited edition hoodie and jogger set.
  
  £180.00 | Buy here.

Miscellaneous

- Artists Care
  
  Unlike most music streaming outlets, Bandcamp is an online record store that is firmly musician-focused in its politics—82 percent of each purchase on the site goes directly to an artist or their label. A Bandcamp gift certificate allows music lovers to buy their favourite tracks without putting a dent in their wallet, and it also contributes to sustaining global underground scenes.
  
  Varies | Buy here.
- Local Love
  
  Independent record stores provide music discovery, vital spaces for communion and keep scenes alive. But let's face it: small business are struggling (case in point Bristol's Idle Hands that closed in August). Buy your friends, family and loved ones gift vouchers for your local record store. It's time to support now more than ever.
  
  Varies | Visit your local shop.
- Shameless Plug Pin
  
  Sadly, our original holiday offering, the RA2122 birthday book Sacred Spaces sold out, but you can still get a (tiny) memento of us for the holidays. To the faithful readers who like our coverage—not to mention this gift guide—order this enamel pin (available only in black) and stick it close to your hearts.
  
  £5.00 | Buy here.
- Deranged Xmas Anthems
  
  This series of jingle reworks, by the likes of Coco Bryce and Kilbourne for PRSPCT Recordings, flips the holiday on its head. "Blast this unique album full of instant classics LOUD and bang your head against the Christmas tree, while beaming some good karma into this god-forsaken fucking world!" reads the promotional text. All proceeds go to the non-profit organization “Save the Children.”
  
  €13,50 | Buy here.
- Paired and Elevated
  
  On New Years Eve, AVA Festival touches down in London at the well-heeled restaurant and wine bar Carousel for Paired, a new food concept. The world’s most respected DJs (in this case, Yung Singh and Call Super) soundtrack a dinner by the most exciting chefs. A portion of ticket sales go to StreetSmart and Midland Langar Seva Society, helping vulnerable and homeless people across the UK. Use the code: RA25 for 25 percent off the lunch-time setting.
  
  Starts at £145 per person | Buy here.

Books

A Tresor Treasure

For the UK Club Historian

The Turntablist's Cookbook

Dancing On the Coffee Table

No Fear

A Festival Photobook

50 Years of Roland

Viva La Valencia

Make Techno Black Again

Printed Matter

A Monthly Love Injection

Periodic Table of DJs

Electronic Enthusiast's Blueprint

Gear and Equipment

Little Drummer Boy

All in the Keys

Colourful Compositions

Return of the Minimoog

A Marriage of Equals

Real Party Starter

Earworm Hours

Entry-Point Plugin

Shoestring Budget Technics

Speaker Psychedelia

Plant Power

Homeware

Cosy Club Mug

NTS Tree Trinket

Chirps Not Tweets

Apparel and Accessories

Ectoplasm Scarf

Ethereal Ear Protection

Sundaze Best

Merch for Home Wearing

Bundle-Up Bomber

Soul II Sole

The "Cbat" Showoff

Fit for an Angel

Miscellaneous

Artists Care

Local Love

Shameless Plug Pin

Deranged Xmas Anthems

Paired and Elevated