Album Listening Parties & Events

Looking to hear the new Phoebe Bridgers album early in Aggieland? Join us at Curious Collections for an official midnight listening party celebrating Phoebe Bridgers' third studio album, Lost Weekend, on Thursday night, August 13, 2026, into Friday, August 14, at 11:00 PM CT (DOORS OPEN AT 10PM). Experience the full 16-track Dead Oceans release—including the lead single 'Lost Boys'—played loud and uninterrupted on our shop speakers at our original Bryan location (710 N. Rosemary Dr, near Texas A&M University).

Exclusive Attendee Perks:

• FREE Gift for attending

• GIFT WITH PURCHASE: Surprise gift with pre-order pickups or album purchases.

• EXCLUSIVE Listening party VINYL: Purchase the ultra-limited White Label Edition pressed on Zodiacal Light vinyl (iridescent white with blue and glitter streaks) starting  at midnight!

Connect with the Bryan/College Station and TAMU vinyl community and #ListenTogether under the shop lights. Admission is free, but RSVPs are requested in advance (no day-of RSVPs accepted). See you in the dark!

Looking to hear Alex Warren’s new album early in Aggieland? Join us at Curious Collections at The Record Garage for an exclusive indie pre-release listening party celebrating Alex Warren’s sophomore studio album, WILDCHILD, on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 6:00 PM—nearly a full week before its August 28 global release date! Experience all 13 cinematic, deeply emotional tracks played loud and uninterrupted on our shop sound system at our Bryan, TX location (3901 E 29th St, conveniently located near Texas A&M University with a TAMU bus stop right across the street).

Connect with the Bryan/College Station and Texas A&M music community while scoring official, limited-edition event freebies like sticker sheets, posters, and pins while supplies last. Plus, attendees get the exclusive opportunity to place in-person pre-orders for the event-only 'Sandy's Beach' Color Vinyl Variant featuring a signed autographed insert—a rare edition that will not be available online before the event!

Admission is completely free and open to all ages, but RSVPs are requested in advance to secure your spot (no day-of RSVPs accepted). Come celebrate physical music culture, process the healing power of WILDCHILD, and hang out with fellow fans in our new, expanded space!

Looking to hear the new Weezer album early in Aggieland? Join us at Curious Collections at The Record Garage for an official pre-release listening party celebrating Weezer's 20th studio album, the self-titled Gold Album, on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM—a full week before its August 21 release date! Experience all 10 tracks, including 'Shine Again' and the Wednesday duet 'We Might As Well Be Strangers,' played loud and uninterrupted on our shop sound system at our Bryan location (3901 E 29th St, near Texas A&M University).

Connect with the Bryan/College Station vinyl community, grab free official event swag, and pre-order the Indie Exclusive Gold Vinyl, CD, or cassette. Plus, warm up for Weezer's 2026 Texas tour stops in Houston (Toyota Center), Dallas (AAC), and Austin (Moody Center) with The Shins and Silversun Pickups. Admission is free, but RSVPs are requested in advance (no day-of RSVPs accepted). Come celebrate 30+ years of Weezer history with us!

Looking to hear the new Jungle album early in Aggieland? Join us at Curious Collections at The Record Garage for an exclusive listening party celebrating British neo-soul and electronic trio Jungle's fifth studio album, Sunshine, on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Experience all 11 tracks—including the singles 'Carry On', 'The Wave', and 'Someday, Somewhere'—played loud and uninterrupted on our high-fidelity sound system at our new Bryan, TX location (3901 E 29th St, near Texas A&M University) _ There's a Texas A&M Bus stop RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET FROM OUR STORE! 

Connect with the Bryan/College Station and TAMU vinyl community, enjoy exclusive indie record store giveaways like custom posters and stickers, and warm up for Jungle's 2026 Texas tour dates in Houston (713 Music Hall), Austin (Moody Center), and DFW (Texas Trust CU Theatre). Admission is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are requested in advance (no day-of RSVPs accepted). Come celebrate physical music culture with us in our new, expanded space!

Ariana Grande is back with her eighth studio album, petal, dropping July 31st! While the shop is buzzing over the massive new record, we are also in the middle of preparing for our upcoming store move. Because of the moving transition, our official petal Listening Party date has been rescheduled to Monday, August 24 @6PM. We have some incredible exclusive event goodies lined up, so make sure to sign up for our email newsletter and follow us on social media to get the official time and date the second it drops! Stay tuned, pop fans!

Join the crew at Curious Collections on Friday, July 24th at 6:00 PM for the official release party of Shania Twain’s new album, Little Miss Twain. We are celebrating over three decades of Shania’s record-breaking career by spinning the new record loud on our shop sound system. Come hang out at our original 710 N. Rosemary Dr. location and score free posters, stickers, and car air fresheners just for coming. Plus, grab a free license plate keychain with your album purchase, and enter our drawing to win an official Shania Trucker Hat!

Join us Friday, July 17 at 6 PM for a special listening party for Gracie Abrams' new upcoming album, Daughter From Hell. Celebrate with other fans, listen to the newly dropped music, and snag a copy of your own. We will also have some fun things to give away to guests attending our event including, postcards for all attendees, slipmat gift with purchase, and we will be hosting a special drawing for a Hand-Numbered Lithograph featuring gorgeous artwork from the era. You won't want to miss out!

Join us on Wednesday, July 8th for a first listen to Jack White’s highly anticipated 7th solo album, Frozen Charlotte, two days before its official July 10 release! Celebrate the legacy of a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer with your local vinyl community. All guests will receive a Frozen Charlotte Safety Manual, and album purchases come with an exclusive Stamp Set. Plus, enter for a chance to win the ultimate grand prize: a copy of the new album autographed by Jack White!

Join us at Curious Collections on July 10 at 6:00 PM for our Heated Rivalry Release Party! Celebrate the release with fellow fans, enjoy the music, and be among the first to grab your copy. RSVP encouraged. Vinyl and CD pre-orders are available now while supplies last. Visit us at 710 N Rosemary Drive, Bryan, TX. We can't wait to see you there! 🎶🔥📀

The Queen of Pop is reclaiming her throne. Join us Saturday, June 27 at 6 PM for an exclusive early listening party for many of the songs on Madonna’s brand new studio album, Confessions II, ahead of its July 3 release! Reunited with legendary producer Stuart Price, this record is a non-stop disco masterpiece. Come hit the dance floor early and score exclusive posters, shirts, and buttons. Plus, get a free slipmat with your album purchase, and stay until the end for a chance to win the ultimate Madonna Vinyl Prize Pack (must be present to win!).

Join us on Saturday, June 20 at 6 PM for an exclusive early listening party for Muse’s 10th studio album, The Wow! Signal, ahead of its June 26 release. Celebrate over 30 years of Muse history with fellow fans and take home some stellar loot. We’ll have free posters and sticker sheets for attendees, exclusive slipmats with album purchase, and a live drawing for a grand prize Muse hoodie. Come hear the cosmic rock event of the year!