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Our goal at Shibuya HiFi is simple: To place our guests in the midst of a high-fidelity sound experience that offers a reset from the static and the noise of the modern world.
Jul 18, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PMNina Simone Sings the Blues is a powerful testament to Simone's emotional depth, showcasing her ability to blend jazz, blues, and soul with raw vulnerability. A bold exploration of pain and empowerment that captures the essence of a true icon. Hosted by Casual Hero
Jul 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMBaby by Dijon feels like a dream journal where R&B, glitchy collage‑pop, and lo‑fi intimacy blur into one restless heartbeat. The album insists on feeling before form—vocal lines warp, rhythms stumble gloriously, and emotional honesty crackles through every imperfect texture. Hosted by Andrew
Sold OutJul 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMCloser is Joy Division’s haunting swan song, a bleak, atmospheric dive into darkness that’s as beautiful as it is devastating. It's an album that turns despair into art, with haunting melodies and Ian Curtis' voice, both fragile and fierce, echoing through the void. Hosted by Andrew
Sold OutJul 18, 2026, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PMThe Art of Loving is Olivia Dean’s warmhearted masterclass in vulnerability and craft: a breezy yet soul‑rich pop‑R&B suite where vintage textures meet 21st‑century candor. Hosted by Andrew
Jul 21, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMBeing There finds Wilco stretching beyond alt-country into power-pop and ambitious experimentation. Jeff Tweedy's songwriting grows bolder here, hinting at the restless innovation that would define the band's later work. Hosted by Casual Hero
Jul 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMDarker and grittier than its predecessors, this album swaps synth-pop polish for a raw, alternative-rock edge influenced by the era's grunge sound. Songs of Faith and Devotion marked a bold turning point for Depeche Mode, both sonically and within the band itself. Hosted by Casual Hero
Jul 22, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMWe won’t tell you why you should love this record. But we will tell you that we’ve got a rare “RL” pressing, considered by many to be the best sounding version of “II” in existence. Come wield the Hammer of the Gods with us. Hosted by Studio Q
Jul 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMWith In Rainbows Radiohead strove to create a record on par with OK Computer. There was strong sentiment among members that this record would be the last, and that it should be one for the ages. The fact that they achieved the goal is indisputable. Hosted by Studio Q
Jul 22, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PMLush harmonies and intricate arrangements define this album, with Grizzly Bear weaving folk, baroque pop, and experimental textures into something both delicate and dense. Meticulous production makes Veckatimest feel deliberate at every turn. Hosted by Andrew
Jul 23, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PMSprawling and ambitious, this EP layers chamber-pop orchestration over Sufjan Stevens' folk roots, anchored by sweeping strings, banjo, and choral textures. All Delighted People stretches past an hour, favoring restless experimentation over tidy song structures. Hosted by Brian
Jul 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMIt's mind-boggling to think that this is one of fifty records released by Fela Kuti in his lifetime. It's also one of his best, a snapshot of a band on fire in one of the greatest studios on the planet at the time. Released by EMI in 1971. Hosted by Casual Hero
Sold OutJul 23, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMRecorded at London's intimate Jazz Café, this live set strips Olivia Dean's neo-soul pop down to its essentials, highlighting her warm, conversational vocals. Loose, soulful arrangements give Live at the Jazz Cafe an easy intimacy that studio versions can't quite match. Hosted by Brian
Jul 23, 2026, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PMAphex Twin's Selected Ambient Works 85–92 is a groundbreaking exploration of texture and mood, blending ethereal synthscapes with hypnotic beats to define a new era of electronic music. Haunting, achingly human, rhythmic, trailblazing. Hosted by Brian
Jul 24, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PMFree jazz finds its bold opening statement here, as Ornette Coleman abandons fixed chord structures for fluid, collective improvisation. Sharp melodic ideas and loose rhythmic interplay make the record feel both radical and deeply musical. Hosted by Casual Hero
Jul 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMGritty Southern soul meets garage-rock energy on this debut, propelled by Brittany Howard's raw, commanding vocals. Stripped-down arrangements give the songs a live, unpolished feel that amplifies their emotional intensity. Hosted by Casual Hero
Jul 24, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMReleased in June 2017 SZA's "Ctrl" is a masterful blend of R&B, neo-soul, and hip-hop, showcasing her unique voice and lyrical prowess. The album delves into themes of love, self-discovery, and vulnerability, resonating deeply with listeners through its raw and honest storytelling. Hosted by Jason
Sold OutJul 24, 2026, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PMThe Joshua Tree by U2 is a sweeping, cinematic album that captures the grandeur of the American landscape and the ache of spiritual searching. With soaring anthems and aching ballads, it’s a bold, heartfelt statement that cemented the band’s place on rock’s highest peaks. Hosted by Jason
Jul 25, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PMReleased in 1971, both elegiac and sweet, Blue remains a favorite of the artist's oeuvre, and with percussive acoustic guitars and lyrics such as "I wanna talk to you/I wanna shampoo you" it's easy to see why. This session will feature a 2018 AAA remaster. Hosted by Casual Hero
Jul 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMBonnie Raitt’s Nick of Time is a masterful blend of blues, rock, and soul, delivered with her signature slide-guitar warmth and heartfelt vocals. It’s intimate, resilient, and deeply human — a record that balances personal reflection with universal emotional resonance. Hosted by Casual Hero
Jul 25, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMTwo records in this session. AC/DC’s Back in Black is a thunderous act of resurrection, pairing granite-solid riffs with defiant, razor-sharp songwriting in the wake of loss. Stripped of excess and built for impact, its hard rock perfected — lean, loud, and immortal. Hosted by Dana
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