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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.
Oct 09, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PMMonk's Dream is Thelonious Monk's masterpiece, where his signature dissonant chords and playful rhythms create a captivating blend of complexity and accessibility. With a mix of introspective ballads and upbeat swing, the album showcases Monk's unparalleled creativity. Hosted by Andrew
Oct 09, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMThe record that introduced reggae to a global rock audience didn't arrive by diluting the form — Marley's political conviction and spiritual depth are present in full, wrapped in grooves that feel both effortless and urgent. Hosted by Andrew
Oct 09, 2026, 9:00 PM – 10:30 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 Brian
Oct 10, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMFew debut albums announce a talent this completely — Vaughan's guitar playing here is ferocious, deeply expressive, and rooted in a blues tradition he inhabits as naturally as breathing. Texas Flood is a landmark from its very first note. Hosted by Kevin
Oct 10, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMThere is everything before Kind of Blue, and everything after it. We know this record well at Shibuya HiFi. When we purchased our vintage Klipschorns we wanted to hear something that was iconic, beloved the world over, sublime. Hosted by Andrew.
Oct 10, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PMHerrmann's final score is a masterpiece of urban unease, weaving jazz saxophone and dissonant orchestration into something that mirrors Scorsese's vision of New York as a fever dream. A haunting capstone to one of cinema's great composing careers. Hosted by Andrew
Oct 10, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 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 Casual Hero,
Sold OutOct 10, 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 Brian.
Oct 10, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PMBeyoncé's solo debut announced an artist fully capable of stepping out of Destiny's Child's shadow, blending R&B, pop, and hip-hop with a vocal confidence that few of her contemporaries could match. Dangerously in Love made the transition look effortless. Hosted by Brian
Oct 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMOn Exile on Main Street The Rolling Stones craft a sprawling, beautiful mess of an album that captures the essence of rock ‘n’ roll’s grit and glory. Hosted by Kevin.
Oct 13, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMThe Butch Vig-produced Siamese Dream remains a high water mark for the Smashing Pumpkins. The timpani and strings on Disarm never fail to make you drop everything and listen. 1993 UK Caroline pressing, which is the original and best sounding vinyl pressing. Hosted by Kevin
Oct 14, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMJoin us as we celebrate -- pre-release! -- the latest album my Michael Kiwanuka. Recorded in a makeshift studio among friends, Fudge finds Kiwanuka shifting away from larger studios and big name producers toward intimate, honest work. Hosted by Studio Q
Oct 15, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PMDiamond Life is the debut studio album by English band Sade, released in the United Kingdom on 16 July 1984 by Epic Records and in the United States on 27 February 1985 by Portrait Records. Hosted by Andrew.
Oct 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMEight years in the making, this record sounds like nothing else — percussive, claustrophobic, and cathartic, built around Apple's voice and an insistence on saying exactly what she means. Defiant and utterly fully formed. Hosted by Andrew
Oct 15, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PMWhere his debut felt eager to prove itself, this album settles into something more atmospheric, building R&B-soaked hip-hop around ambivalence and conflicted intimacy. Take Care made melancholy feel aspirational. Hosted by Brian
Oct 16, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PMRecorded in Los Angeles with orchestral backing, this album lets Gilberto's whispered vocals and intimate guitar breathe at the centre of everything. Amoroso is bossa nova distilled to its quietest, most essential form. Hosted by Casual Hero
Oct 16, 2026, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PMTame Impala’s Currents is a genre-bending triumph that merges psychedelic rock with electronic innovation. Kevin Parker’s ethereal vocals and masterful production craft a lush, immersive soundscape that’s both futuristic and nostalgic. Hosted by Dana
Oct 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMBlade Runner: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the soundtrack for Ridley Scott's 1982 science-fiction noir film Blade Runner, composed by Greek electronic musician Vangelis. It has received acclaim as an influential work in the history of electronic music. Host by Casual Hero.
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