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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.
Sep 12, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMWarm and melodic, this debut introduced Musiq Soulchild's laid-back neo-soul, blending smooth vocals with live instrumentation and an unhurried groove. Aijuswanaseing announced a singular voice in early-2000s R&B. Hosted by Brian
Sold OutSep 12, 2026, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PMBeyoncé’s Cowboy Carter rides high on a wave of sultry grooves and unapologetic swagger, merging country flair with her signature vocal acrobatics. It’s a genre-defying anthem where twang meets trap, and Bey proves once again that no genre is too wild for her to conquer. Hosted by Brian.
Sep 15, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PMFunkadelic's Maggot Brain is a psychedelic odyssey, with Eddie Hazel’s soul-searing guitar on the title track slicing through cosmic despair like a bolt of funk-charged lightning. Hosted by Casual Hero
Sold OutSep 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMLove Deluxe is Sade's fourth studio album. It was a commercial juggernaut -- 3.2 million copies sold and rising -- and a critical darling for anyone who loves music that is equal parts thoughtful and sultry. Released in the UK and the US in October and November 1992, respectively. Hosted by Jerry.
Sep 15, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PMAlmost entirely vocal in construction, this album strips away conventional instrumentation in favour of choirs, beatboxing, and layered human breath. Medúlla is Björk at her most conceptually rigorous, unsettling and beautiful in equal measure. Hosted by Casual Hero
Sep 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMQuiet and introspective, Beck reunites with his Sea Change and Morning Phase collaborators to deliver his most emotionally restrained record in years. Ride Lonesome is an artist returning with a cache of well-crafted, inventive songs -- what Beck does best. Hosted by Studio Q
Sep 16, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PMConfessional and quietly expansive, this Aaron Dessner-produced third album reckons with family, identity, and the strange disorientation of your mid-twenties. Daughter from Hell finds Abrams at her most emotionally precise and lyrically mature. Hosted by Casual Hero.
Sep 17, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PMDark and expansive, this album pushes Black Sabbath beyond their blueprint, adding piano ballads and experimental textures alongside the crushing riffs that defined them. Vol. 4 captures a band testing their limits while still hitting with full force. Hosted by Casual Hero
Sep 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMConfident and deliberately uncommercial, this long-awaited album trades pop formula for moodier, R&B-rooted textures that reward repeated listening. ANTI finds Rihanna asserting full artistic control, prioritizing feel and atmosphere over radio-ready hooks. Hosted by Dana
Sep 17, 2026, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PMJames Blake pares everything back to fragile piano-led sketches and submerged electronics, framing emotional exhaustion as something delicate rather than dramatic. Trying Times feels like a late-night document of uncertainty, where space and silence work as hard as melody. Hosted by Brian
Sep 18, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PMJoin us for a special listening session featuring Khruangbin's Texas Sun and Texas Moon EPs, where we'll explore the smooth, genre-blending sounds that bridge day and night. Hosted by Casual Hero.
Sold OutSep 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMTender, introspective, and laced with quiet dread, Swimming finds Mac Miller navigating heartbreak and self-destruction with hard-won composure — a soulful, jazz-flecked meditation on staying afloat that lands with unbearable poignancy in the light of what followed. Hosted by Casual Hero.
Sep 19, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PMEric Dolphy’s Out to Lunch is a bold and groundbreaking exploration of avant-garde jazz, featuring intricate compositions and unconventional instrumentation. The album showcases Dolphy's innovative approach to both improvisation and orchestration. Hosted by Casual Hero
Sep 19, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMBold and deliberately autonomous, this album marked Janet's break from family and label constraints, pairing sharp funk and pop production with lyrics about self-determination. Control announced an artist stepping fully into her own identity and voice. Hosted by Brian
Sep 19, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PMTame Impala’s Lonerism is a visionary dive into psychedelic pop that redefines the genre with its rich, immersive sound. A HiFi Room favorite for every reason. Hosted by Andrew.
Sep 19, 2026, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PMDense and politically charged, this album layers dub, bossa nova, reggae, and electronica into a globe-spanning sonic collage held together by sharp anti-establishment intent. Radio Retaliation finds the duo at their most ambitious and sonically restless. Hosted by Andrew
Sep 22, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PMWith Get Behind Me Satan, The White Stripes trade in their raw, garage rock roots for a more experimental, haunting approach that feels like a collision of folk, blues, and punk, wrapped in minimalist intensity. Hosted by Kevin
Sep 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMSlick and euphoric, this album channels vintage disco and funk through a modern house lens, piling up guest collaborations and dancefloor-ready hooks with effortless confidence. Exotica is unapologetically feel-good, and better for it. Hosted by Zak and Richard
Sep 22, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PMAnri’s Timely!! is a quintessential city-pop gem, blending glossy synths, buoyant grooves, and sunlit melodies into pure early-’80s sophistication. Effortlessly cool and meticulously produced, it captures a moment where pop craft and urban romance aligned perfectly. Hosted by Richard and Zak
Sep 23, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMFrom the locomotive force of the opening notes, John Coltrane punches his ticket into the pantheon of jazz -- as a composer and a player. The restraint and composure of the band gives this album its gravity, while improvisational freedom sketches the greatness to come. Hosted by Studio Q
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