(Photos: Velvet Underground t-shirt, rolling papers, Erik Putz. Picture frame, background photo, iStock)
Picture this: you, pressed up against hundreds of sweaty bodies, dancing and shout-singing in unison. Okay, that sounds terrifying. The pandemic has decimated performers’ incomes, which is why your favourite musicians need some love. Here, some goodies to enjoy between now and the next live show.
Put it on me
Yes, you need another face mask, especially one featuring the joyful Arkells. Or an embroidered patch, that’s cool, too. Patch, $8, mask, $15, arkells.store-08.com.
So fetch
Every twisty lyric from Fiona Apple’s singular album, in one bright book. $35, fionaapplestore.com
What a pair
Two sisters, two socks, too cute. Let Tegan and Sara keep your feet warm all winter. $15, store.teganandsara.com.
Table setting
Kaytranada’s irresistible collection of classic house beats shot him into the stratosphere—including three just-announced Grammy nominations. Do Bubba justice and get the vinyl. $40, kaytranadamerch.com.
Brighter days
This loopy poster almost makes up for Waxahatchee’s cancelled summer tour. $30, kf-merch.com.
Orange you glad
Adorn your walls with art as bold as the multi-talented Lido Pimienta’s signature outfits. $50, lidopimienta.com/shop.
French twist
The classics, reimagined by an indie shop in Montreal. $25, etsy.com/shop/LesRochesQuiRoulent .
(Photo, Erik Putz)
Get that paper
Rap and roll with top quality Ziggi skins approved by Brampton’s own Haviah Mighty. $5, haviahmighty.myshopify.com.
Inside voice
Ondara’s Folk n’ Roll Vol 1: Tales of Isolation, made entirely in lockdown, is a poignant snapshot of a terrible time; here’s the T-shirt to match. $30, shop.spanishvillager.org.
