By vibe & timing
Closer to a bar than a club — usually seated, usually conversational, and easy to walk into alone. 19 upcoming nights observed.
A weekday night where the lineup itself is the headline — An Azumaya-style night led by lineup strength rather than branding, letting each selector's character come through in a close room.
A recurring first-Monday basement lounge session at Record Bar JBC — A recurring party that blends DJs and live performance into a dense, slow-burn basement lounge setting.
A one-night healing lounge event built around Mion as host — A music-and-conversation space that borrows the intimacy of a snack bar, supported by lounge DJs, VJs, and food.
A Shibuya Tangle weekday night where live acts and DJs meet — A low-pressure weekday event that lets live energy and DJ flow share the same room.
A house night driven by DJ TKD's long-form mix — A weekday ZUBAR session centered on a near-solo long set, gradually building groove over the course of the night.
A weekday Azumaya session shaped by three distinct voices — An Azumaya-style night where the atmosphere is defined by the combination of selectors rather than a branded event concept.
A casual weekday ZUBAR night where DJs and live acts share the floor — A mixed-format event featuring several DJs and live performers, designed for easy entry and close-up listening in a bar setting.
A recurring night built around game-music energy — To use game music as a shared language and build strong floor unity through guest and resident DJ performances.
A free early-evening DJ gathering at DOCTOR HEAD — A September edition of the long-running After School series, bringing together distinct personalities for a bar event that balances openness and depth.
A Friday ZUBAR night pairing guest DJs with a live set — A Friday event structured to let guest DJs, resident selectors, and a live act unfold naturally in an intimate bar setting.
A Saturday Azumaya night featuring a secret guest — A bar-night format that leaves part of the picture unrevealed, using named artists and a secret guest to build anticipation for the room itself.
A weekday Azumaya night built around four DJs — A bar event that keeps the announcement minimal and lets the DJs' sequencing and the room's response define the night.
A midweek Shibuya Tangle session shaped by four DJs across the evening — A weekday Tangle format that deepens naturally over time, letting the DJs build the night through selection and pacing rather than a heavy concept.
A Thursday Azumaya night featuring DJ WADA and three more selectors — A weekday booking centered on proven DJs, where the lineup's substance speaks louder than the minimal announcement.
An annual night built entirely around Miles Davis — Michael curates a full-night session using only Miles Davis recordings, tracing the breadth of his sound across eras.
A one-coin kayokyoku party — A bar party centered on kayokyoku, built around nostalgia and approachability. It looks suited to an easy night of music, drinks, and conversation.
A next-edition announcement riding on the last party's energy — A recurring RECORD BAR JBC party that carries the excitement of the last edition directly into the next one with the same circle around it.
