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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.
Nov 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMStripped bare and devastatingly intimate, Unplugged captures Alice in Chains in one of their final performances with Layne Staley, his frail voice locking into Jerry Cantrell’s harmonies. Acoustic arrangements expose the ache at the heart of every song. Hosted by Casual Hero
Sold OutNov 17, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMHushed and haunting, this candlelit set swaps grunge distortion for acoustic guitars and cello, with Kurt Cobain favoring deep cuts and covers over hits. Released months after his death, it closes on a Lead Belly cover that remains chillingly raw. Hosted by Casual Hero
Nov 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMBrooding and quietly majestic, Boxer is The National’s breakthrough, built on Bryan Devendorf’s taut drumming and Matt Berninger’s murmured baritone. Mobile Fidelity’s new 45rpm pressing gives its layered strings, piano, and brass room to breathe. Hosted by Studio Q
Nov 18, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMRecorded alongside Kid A but with a more fractured temperament, this album trades that record’s icy distance for something stranger and more playful. Amnesiac proves Radiohead’s electronic turn was a sustained vision, not a one-off. A beloved follow up to Kid A. Hosted by Studio Q
Nov 19, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PMWhat's Going On is legendary for a reason — note for soulful note the record does not take a single wrong turn. This is Marvin Gaye at the height of his powers, producing music to lift the souls of humans. Hosted by Andrew.
Sold OutNov 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMEuphoric and heartbroken in equal measure, this second album traces a single house party through the aftermath of a breakup. Jack Antonoff’s glittering production and Lorde’s raw, diaristic writing make every rush of joy feel inseparable from the ache. Hosted by Andrew
Sold OutNov 19, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMOn Dawn FM, The Weeknd stages a conceptual purgatory disguised as a pop radio broadcast—sleek synth-pop and ‘80s sonics used to interrogate memory, regret, and transcendence. It’s meticulously produced existentialism: glossy, hypnotic, and unexpectedly somber beneath the neon sheen. Hosted by Brian.
Sold OutNov 19, 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 Brian
Nov 20, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PMOn Gaucho, Steely Dan perfects the art of sounding effortless while obsessively polishing every note, delivering an album so slick and sardonic it practically winks at you across a glass of top-shelf whiskey. Hosted by Casual Hero
Nov 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 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 Kevin
Sold OutNov 20, 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 Andrew
Sold OutNov 20, 2026, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PMLemonade is Beyoncé’s bold, genre-defying masterpiece, blending pop, R&B, rock, and country into a sonic journey that’s as emotional as it is revolutionary. Hosted by Andrew.
Nov 21, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 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
Nov 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMMasayoshi Takanaka’s Seychelles is a polished blend of jazz-fusion and tropical funk, balancing technical precision with an easy, laid-back charm. It’s a record that feels effortless but reveals its sophistication the closer you listen. Hosted by Dana
Nov 21, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMHe recorded one of the most lauded soul albums of all time and then vanished for nearly a decade and a half. On December 15, 2014, they dropped Black Messiah -- fierce, urgent, raw, silky, glorious. An RCA Records release, featuring one of the greatest studio bands of all time. Hosted by Dana.
Nov 21, 2026, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PMMezzanine is the third record by Massive Attack, and it’s a HiFi Room favorite. Dark and moody, eerie and uplifting, this Neil Davidge production topped charts around the world and propelled the band to a new level of fame. Released April 20, 1998, on Virgin Records. Hosted by Dana.
Nov 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 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 Casual Hero
Nov 24, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMWitty, melancholy, and gloriously arch, The Queen Is Dead finds Morrissey skewering monarchy, church, and his own loneliness over Johnny Marr’s shimmering, inventive guitar. It’s the moment the Smiths perfected their blend of heartbreak and humor. Hosted by Casual Hero
Nov 25, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 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. Studio Q.
Sold OutNov 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 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
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