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HI-FI ROOM
LISTENING SCHEDULE
Enjoy a curated listening experience on a Technics SL-1200G with an Audio Technica AT-OC9XSH Stylus, heard through our legendary 1976 Klipschorns or ATC SCM50's and powered by a Luxman L-505uXII.
May 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMOn the Black Album, Metallica compresses thrash into monolithic, radio-ready form—less velocity for its own sake, more weight, space, and grim precision. It’s heavy music streamlined to its most durable architecture: blunt, massive, and impossible to ignore. Hosted by Kevin.
May 26, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMHarvest Moon finds Neil Young returning to his folk roots, delivering a warm, reflective album that blends gentle acoustic melodies with poignant lyrics about love, aging, and nostalgia. It's a rich, intimate work. Hosted by Casual Hero.
May 26, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PMTemple of the Dog is a cathartic, soaring tribute that blends grunge’s raw power with classic rock soul, channeling grief into anthems of aching beauty and unfiltered emotion. It stands as a heartfelt moment of unity before the storm fully hit Seattle. Hosted by Casual Hero.
May 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMIn the Pastoral, Karajan braids bucolic looseness and sculpted sheen—the orchestra doing his bidding at every turn. We'll be listening to an all-analog DG pressing of the 1960s cycle. Hosted by Studio Q.
May 27, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMLucky number 7 for the National. Sleep Well Beast is, in our opinion, a start to finish stunner. Recorded in studios all over the world but of a singular voice, it won a Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album in 2018. Hosted by Studio Q.
May 28, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMOn You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby, Fatboy Slim turns big beat into maximalist pop—chunky loops, crate-dug swagger, and hooks engineered to detonate on contact. It’s brash, cheeky, and relentlessly fun, a late-’90s time capsule that still hits with absurd confidence. Hosted by Kevin.
May 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMOn Choke Enough, Oklou turns digital minimalism into something eerily intimate—hooks drift in and out like unstable memories rather than fixed ideas. Its pop reduced to its emotional residue: fragile, elusive, and quietly haunting. Hosted by Andrew.
May 28, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 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
May 28, 2026, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PMSade's Promise is a mesmerizing blend of smooth jazz, soul, and R&B that solidifies the band's signature sound. We've got the Japanese pressing of the album, known for its exceptional audio quality, and we've got the system to prove it. Hosted by Andrew.
May 29, 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.
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.
May 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.
May 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
Jun 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 PMMorning Phase is Beck in reflective, pastoral mode: lush, acoustic, and meticulously arranged. It’s an elegy for serenity and introspection, proving that restraint and beauty can be just as powerful as experimentation. 2025 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
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