Join us for an intimate listening session featuring Big Star's legendary debut album "#1 Record" from 1972. This power pop masterpiece, recorded at Ardent Studios in Memphis, showcases Alex Chilton's brilliant songwriting and the band's jangly guitar sound that would influence generations of indie rock bands. We'll experience classics like "Feel," "The Ballad of El Goodo," and "Thirteen" through our hand-built audio system, revealing the album's intricate harmonies and production details that made it a cult classic. Despite commercial failure upon release, #1 Record has become one of the most influential albums in rock history, inspiring artists from R.E.M. to The Replacements. Come discover why this overlooked gem deserves its legendary status.

Experience the crushing intensity of Boris's masterpiece Flood through our high-end audio system. This Japanese experimental metal trio's groundbreaking album showcases their ability to seamlessly blend crushing doom metal with ambient textures and noise experimentation. Through our reference-grade speakers, you'll feel every nuance of their wall of sound - from the devastating heaviness of the guitars to the subtle atmospheric layers that make Boris one of the most innovative bands in heavy music.

SPECIAL RESCHEDULED SESSION. Listening will happen AFTER the Blotter Dreams show ~9 PM! Journey into the mesmerizing world of Ethio-jazz with the father of the genre, Mulatu Astatke. This rescheduled session brings you the hypnotic rhythms and unique fusion of Ethiopian scales with jazz, funk, and Latin influences.

Delve into the dark, theatrical world of Tom Waits' Blood Money through our premium audio system. This haunting album, inspired by Georg Büchner's play Woyzeck, showcases Waits' masterful storytelling and experimental instrumentation. Experience the raw emotion and intricate arrangements of tracks like 'Misery Is the River of the World' and 'Everything Goes to Hell' as we explore the album's themes of love, betrayal, and human suffering through our high-fidelity speakers.

Immerse yourself in one of electronic music's most influential and enigmatic albums. Boards of Canada's debut masterpiece "Music Has The Right To Children" creates a nostalgic, dreamlike atmosphere through analog warmth, field recordings, and haunting melodies. This Scottish duo crafted a sound that feels both futuristic and deeply rooted in childhood memories, blending IDM, ambient, and downtempo into something entirely unique. Experience tracks like "Roygbiv," "Aquarius," and "Telephasic Workshop" through our pristine audio system, where every subtle texture and hidden detail will reveal itself. This is essential listening for anyone interested in the evolution of electronic music and the art of creating emotional landscapes through sound.

Forget smooth jazz, tonight we're getting blissed out on the definitive sound of the internet: Macintosh Plus's iconic album, Floral Shoppe. This isn't just an album; it’s the blueprint for the entire Vaporwave movement. Ramona Andra Langley (under the Mac Plus alias) takes forgotten 80s and 90s corporate Muzak, smooth jazz, and R&B—and absolutely warps it. Expect dreamy, chopped, and screwed soundscapes that feel like a neon-lit fever dream of commercial nostalgia. It’s elevator music for a failing utopia, designed to be both "warm and strange, nostalgic and futuristic." Featuring the track that launched a thousand memes, "リサフランク420 / 現代のコンピュー" (better known as "Lisa Frank 420 / Modern Computing"), this is a trip down an infinitely looping, glitching escalator into the heart of the digital aesthetic. Grab a cold drink, let the pitch-shifted sounds wash over you, and prepare to feel a strange sense of longing for a past that never quite existed. 💾 🌴

Experience the wonderfully weird and whimsical world of Michael Hurley's Armchair Boogie through our pristine audio system. This 1971 folk masterpiece showcases Hurley's unique blend of old-time country, blues, and surrealist storytelling. With its lo-fi charm and eccentric personality, tracks like "Slurf Song," "Werewolf," and "Driving Wheel" create an intimate, living room atmosphere that feels both timeless and deeply personal. Hurley's distinctive voice and unconventional approach to songwriting make this album a cult classic that rewards deep listening.

Get ready to drop the needle on some seriously raw stuff: Abner Jay's must-hear compilation, The True Story of Abner Jay. Jay was a true original—a genuine one-man band who called himself "the last working Southern black minstrel." You'll hear him doing it all at once, picking his electric banjo or guitar, blowing the harmonica, and even kicking the drums with his feet. 🥁 Pulled from his own rare, self-released records of the '60s and '70s, this collection is a wild mix of folk, country-blues, and pure outsider soul. Abner doesn't pull any punches, spinning honest, deep-fried tales about life, hard times, and heavy topics. Expect tracks like the gut-wrenching "I'm So Depressed," the blunt "Cocaine," and his protest tune, "Vietnam." This isn't just music; it's a completely unique window into a nearly forgotten American troubadour. Settle in, turn it up, and let the inimitable voice of Abner Jay take you on a trip.

Experience the transcendent spiritual jazz masterpiece Journey in Satchidananda through our hand-built audio system. This 1971 album showcases Alice Coltrane's visionary harp playing and cosmic arrangements.