Heavy metal has always been more than just music — it’s attitude, artistry, and rebellion forged in sound. Across five decades, certain artists have pushed the genre to new extremes, blending innovation, precision, and power.This feature explores six of the most influential metal bands of all time, whose work not only shaped the genre but […]
Float Like a Buffalo Live at Dillon Amphitheater brings the Denver-based band’s legendary stage energy to record for the first time since their debut. Scheduled for release on November 7, 2025, the live album was recorded on July 14, 2025, during the band’s sold-out opening set for Lotus at the scenic Colorado venue. Available exclusively […]
The Packaging album marks a bold and imaginative debut from two artists separated by geography but united by creative chemistry. Released on October 10, 2025, Packaging is the joint effort of Daniel Lyon of Seattle’s Spirit Award and Daniel “Connor” Birch of Denver’s Flaural. While the project’s name might evoke a critique of the music […]
D’Angelo Voodoo stands as one of the most significant R&B albums of the 21st century—a lush, analog-driven masterpiece born out of experimentation, collaboration, and raw soul. Released in 2000 after years of quiet preparation, the album marked a bold departure from the glossy R&B that dominated the late 1990s. Between 1997 and 1999, D’Angelo and […]
In the heart of 1967’s “Summer of Love,” when psychedelic rock was reshaping the music world, The Rolling Stones took their boldest artistic leap. The result was Their Satanic Majesties Request, a chaotic, kaleidoscopic experiment that stands today as one of the band’s most fascinating and divisive works. Released at the height of the psychedelic […]
A standout in modern underground hip-hop, If It Bleeds It Can Be Killed is a gritty collaboration between Conway the Machine and Big Ghost LTD—a duo that thrives on raw lyricism and cinematic soundscapes. Released under the Griselda Records banner, the project serves as a spiritual sequel to their earlier work, No One Mourns the […]
The history of Record Store Day is a story of passion, resilience, and the transformative power of music to unite people. What began as a small idea among independent record store owners has grown into a global celebration of vinyl, community, and culture—one that Recycled Records Longmont proudly participates in each year. The Early Days […]
Record Store Day Black Friday 2025 returns on Friday, November 28, 2025, bringing exclusive vinyl releases, limited pressings, and rare collector’s editions to Recycled Records in Longmont, Colorado. This annual celebration connects music lovers, vinyl collectors, and local record shops across the country — and Longmont’s own Recycled Records is proud to be part of […]
The Hi-Dive Denver, located on South Broadway in Colorado, has solidified its reputation as a crucial launching pad for local musicians and a beloved stop for touring bands since its establishment in 2003. Known for its intimate and gritty atmosphere, the venue has played a significant role in fostering Denver’s vibrant independent music culture. The […]
Prince Purple Rain was unleashed from Minneapolis, transforming music and film into a cultural phenomenon. Released in the summer of 1984 with his band The Revolution, the project remains a benchmark of creativity, innovation, and artistic vision. As we celebrate its 40th anniversary, a closer look at the history and making of Purple Rain reveals […]
