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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.
May 29, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PMOn Way Out West Sonny Rollins strips the ensemble to tenor, bass, and drums — Shelly Manne and Ray Brown providing a loose, swinging foundation — and the openness of the format seems to liberate him completely, shining a light on a true colossus of the tenor. RIP Sonny. UHQR. Hosted by Casual Hero
Sold OutMay 29, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMBlonde by Frank Ocean is a genre-defying gem that blends experimental sounds with deeply personal storytelling, capturing the highs and lows of love and identity. With its lush production and raw vulnerability, this album transforms heartbreak into art. Hosted by Casual Hero.
Sold OutMay 29, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMRÜFÜS DU SOL’s Bloom unfolds as an immersive alternative‑dance odyssey, where rich synth textures and buoyant rhythms fuse with soulful vocals to balance introspective ambience and euphoric motion. Hosted by Brian.
Sold OutMay 30, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PMThe Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars finds David Bowie turning rock into high-concept theater, where glam spectacle and apocalyptic myth fuse into something both decadent and eerily precise. One for the ages. Hosted by Casual Hero.
May 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMDebut is the international debut studio album by Icelandic recording artist Björk, released in July 1993 by One Little Indian and Elektra Entertainment. It was produced by Björk & Nellee Hooper. It was Björk's first recording following the dissolution of her previous band, the Sugarcubes. Host: Dana
May 30, 2026, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PMLUX is Rosalía at the height of her ambitious artistry: a widescreen, genre-defying fusion of orchestral grandeur, avant-pop daring, and spiritual exploration. Recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra under Daníel Bjarnason, the album is sweeping in scale. Hosted by Dana
Jun 02, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMThe Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1 is loose, joyful rock music made by legends who sound genuinely surprised by how much fun they’re having together. A perfect blend of the songwriting instincts of George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, and Jeff Lynne. Hosted by Casual Hero
Jun 02, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMThe Raconteurs channel garage rock, British psychedelia, and sharp pop instincts into a debut that feels raw without losing precision. Broken Boy Soldiers thrives on the chemistry between Jack White and Brendan Benson, giving the record both restless energy and melodic depth. Hosted by Casual Hero
Sold OutJun 03, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMA shoo-in for the greatest and most innovative studio record ever made. The caliber of musicianship and the vision of Brian Wilson would never again collide in such a perfect way. Released May 16, 1966. We'll be listening to the coveted Definitive Sound Series pressing. Hosted by Studio Q- Jun 03, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMA shoo-in for the greatest and most innovative studio record ever made. The caliber of musicianship and the vision of Brian Wilson would never again collide in such a perfect way. Released May 16, 1966. We'll be listening to the coveted Definitive Sound Series pressing. Hosted by Studio Q
Jun 03, 2026, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PMRadiohead merge anxious electronics with jagged rock arrangements, creating a a politically tense and emotionally disoriented record. Hail to the Thief captures the band at its most unsettled, balancing paranoia, experimentation, and melody without ever fully resolving the chaos. Hosted by Studio Q
Jun 04, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PMLet My Children Hear Music finds Charles Mingus in full orchestral command, stretching jazz into something symphonic and defiantly personal. Part Ellington, part protest, part autobiography -- entirely not to be missed. Hosted by Casual Hero.
Jun 04, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMRumours is Fleetwood Mac's bittersweet symphony of love, heartbreak, and turmoil. Intricate harmonies elevate personal drama into musical magic, while a perfect blend of rock and emotional vulnerability give rises to legendary anthems of disillusionment and longing. Hosted by Dana
Jun 04, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMHozier leans into mythic imagery and heavy, roots-driven soul to frame songs about desire, decay, and spiritual reckoning. Unreal Unearth feels like a descent and resurfacing at the same time, where gospel power and folk intimacy keep pulling against each other. Hosted by Dana
Jun 04, 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 Dana.
Jun 05, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PMSteely Dan’s Aja fuses jazz sophistication with rock’s edge, setting a new standard for meticulous studio craft in the late '70s. Its lush arrangements and razor-sharp musicianship make it an enduring blueprint for how to blend pop accessibility with highbrow musical ambition. Hosted by Casual Hero
Jun 05, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMGorillaz lean into a hazier, more reflective electronic palette here, folding guest-heavy textures into a slower, more introspective mood. The Mountain feels like a late-period drift through memory and atmosphere, where groove matters less than texture and pure emotion. Hosted by Brian
Jun 05, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMThundercat has made a record that feels like his brain is running ahead of the beat—slippery, funny, and quietly sad all at once, where even the cleanest bass lines seem one distraction away from falling apart...in the best way. Hosted by Brian
Jun 05, 2026, 9:00 PM – Jun 06, 2026, 10:30 PMOn This Music May Contain Hope, RAYE frames vulnerability as reconstruction—songs that feel like they’re rebuilding themselves in real time, with a flickering optimism. Hosted by Brian.
Jun 06, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PMAngine de Poitrine sound like they’re carving something raw and unfiltered out of tension itself here, leaning into jagged emotion and a total command of instrument. It plays like a first statement of intent—less about polish, more about setting a mood that sticks in your chest. Hosted by Andrew
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