ENERGY DRINK I.V. BAG
The Joint http://thejointlive.com
This fruit punch flavored energy potion, enclosed in an IV bag, is not just for those who have an aversion to sunlight. Several acts, as well as music venue The Joint in Los Angeles, CA, offer them. Buyers often combine the bloody shot of energy with their favorite libation.
SPICE BLEND
Rick Steffen http://ricksteffen.com
West Florida singer-songwriter Rick Steffen spices up his fans’ lives with his own blend of spices, called “Rick’s Trick.”
TAMBOURINE
The Matthew Davidson Band http://matthewdavidson.net
The Matthew Davidson Band sells small plastic tambourines with the group’s logo applied via clear stickers. Since they often perform at family-friendly venues such as restaurants, festivals and zoos, children (and adults) enjoy using them during the show.
BACK2SCHOOL SET (Patches, Wristbands, Notebooks)
Black Veil Brides http://blackveilbrides.net
The Black Veil Brides have it covered for back2school items: patches, wristbands and even a notebook for studious fans.
COLORING BOOK
Ween http://ween.com
Unusual coloring books are not only fun to create; they’re also great for artistic fans. Ween’s coloring book gets a lot of attention due to its graphic depictions.
LYRIC BOOK
Cisco Adler http://facebook.com/ciscoadlerpresents
Cisco Adler recently released an EP, Mahalo, via his indie label Bananabeat Records. For pre-sale promotions, he offered a digital download of the EP and a 19-page Lyric Book, featuring original artwork inspired by the songs on both his debut album Aloha and his new EP. Adler did a limited run of 50, which sold out almost instantly.
REFRIGERATOR MAGNET (with lyrics and poetry)
Dr. Dre http://drdre.com
Fans can enjoy the poetic wisdom of Dre with a refrigerator magnet.
CONDOM
Daft Punk http://daftpunk.com
If your fans bonk like bunnies this is a perfect merch item. It is useful, practical and promotes good health. Many acts have condoms on their merch table, for sale and as freebies––even EDM stars like Daft Punk, who labeled their condoms “Get Lucky” after their hit single.
ACTION FIGURE
Lemmy Kilmister http://imotorhead.com
The leather jackets Motörhead sells make sense. This action figure (real chain-smoking action), however, is pure Lemmy madness.
BOOK & BOX SET (limited edition collectibles)
Sirsy http://sirsy.com
Sirsy offers a book/box set that is a collection of photos and words from the duo’s latest album, Coming Into Frame. Manager Mike Lembo suggested it as a collectible for the band’s fans, and it is a huge success.
FLASK NECKLACE
Jerry Strull http://jerrystrull.blogspot.com
http://reverbnation.com/jerrystrull
Flasks are common merch items, but they can also delight fashionistas.
SUNGLASSES & POSTER
Fucked Up http://lookingforgold.blogspot.com
http://matadorrecords.com/fucked_up
Hardcore punkers Fucked Up offer unique items for deranged fans: messed-up sunglasses and psychedelic posters. These guys are so punk they leave their merch table unattended.
HERB GRINDERS
Wavves http://facebook.com/wavves
Inexpensive but practical, these herb grinders are hot sellers. Wavves fans love them.
WATER BOTTLE
Wilco http://wilcoworld.net
Proud of their eco-friendly credentials, Wilco offers a recyclable water bottle.
