To the fangirl with fingers stained lavender from homemade silkscreens, to the frat bro whose koozie collection is more extensive than his iTunes library, to the mom wearing a Black Keys shirt to a Jack White concert, there are other ways to show your hip sensibilities. These ten artists have crafted attention-getting merch for your wearing, eating and art-ing pleasure. Some are edgy, some downright useful, though we don’t advise wearing a T-Swift apron to her concert. Because that’s, you know, more creepy.
10. Bastille’s “Bad Blood” Hot Sauce
We know you’re disappointed about the GWAR BBQ sauce shortage, but luckily for you the Brit boys of Bastille want to bring a little burn to their merch table. Because only real fans cure their hangover with a Bad Blood-y Mary.
9. Justin Timberlake’s “SexyBack” Undies
Fun fact, you used to be able to purchase SexyBack booty shorts. But we guess JT’s branding advisers thought this was a little too cocky (ie. Mastodon’s ASSTODON). With a more subtle approach, you’ll be the envy of the locker room.
8. Walk The Moon’s Watercolor Set
The out-there dance band, currently on tour with Panic! at the Disco, wants you to express yourself. That’s why your new coloring page isn’t paint-by-numbers, it’s a paint-by-impulse album cover. See also Yellow Bird Project Indie Rock Coloring Book, which includes coloring pages from several different artists.
7. Daniel Ellsworth and the Great Lakes’ Air Fresheners
These guys bring you literally everything you’ll need for a road trip: towel, beach ball, sunglasses, and yes, air fresheners. Though they’re not the first band to infiltrate your ride, these Nashville indie rockers are probably the only ones sporting sombreros while they’re at it. You’ll know all their names by the time the smell runs out!
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