Pitchblack Playback: J Dilla 'The Shining' (20th Anniversary)

Immerse yourself in a J Dilla's posthumous classic at our listening session in the dark, celebrating 20 years since its release. Hear this stunning album — followed by the instrumental versions — played loud in uncompressed audio on The Aster Hotel's intimate cinema sound system.

No talking; no signing; no phones; no distractions; just you and the music.

"This sounds great” — Rick Rubin
"A fabulous idea" — Jay Kay, Jamiroquai
"The optimal way to listen to an album" — Max Richter
"This might just be my favourite new thing to do" — Nihal, BBC Radio 5 Live

Ticket includes Pitchblack Playback eye mask for extra darkness.

We do not issue tickets; your name will be on the guestlist on the night. Please note that we only offer a 24-hour grace period for ticket refunds.

As recommended by The Guardian, GQ, Time Out and BBC 6 Music.

Album duration: 64 minutes