Pitchblack Playback

Pitchblack Playback is a series of listening sessions inviting the music-loving public to hear upcoming album releases and classic LPs like never before.

But that’s not all. To ensure that there’s no distractions and that you're totally immersed in the music, our events are staged in the dark. It’s just you and the music.

Pitchblack Playback isn’t aimed at audiophiles; it’s simply for lovers of damn good music who still value the album as an artform and who want to hear their favourite records and exclusive first plays through the most immersive, detailed and visceral sound experience possible. You'll feel the bass in your body and hear details you never noticed before. Your hearing is heightened when your vision is cut off and it only serves to make the music feel more intense.

Once you’ve heard music like this, you’ll want to come back for more.

Tue, 30 Apr

Pitchblack Playback: Fiona Apple 'Fetch The Bolt Cutters'

*Please arrive by event start time as latecomers will not be admitted* Hear this incredible record like never before at Pitchblack Playback's listening session in the dark. Hear this classic in all its glory and detail in uncompressed high resolution audio on our powerful Screen One sound system. No distractions; just you and the music. "This sounds great” — Rick Rubin
"A fabulous idea" — Jay Kay, Jamiroquai
"It’s the way I remember experiencing music when I was a teenager, turning out the lights and just allowing myself to be carried away by the music" — Steven Wilson
"I have an out-of-body experience every time I go" — Jonny, artist manager Ticket includes Pitchblack Playback eye mask for extra darkness. As recommended by The Guardian, GQ, Time Out, Metro and Newsweek. Duration: 52 minutes This event is not affiliated with Sony Music or Fiona Apple.

21:00 music

Wed, 1 May

Pitchblack Playback: Nas 'Illmatic' (30th Anniversary)

*Please arrive by event start time as latecomers will not be admitted* Celebrate the 30th anniversary of one of the most influential, flawless hip hop albums of all time at Pitchblack Playback's listening session in the dark. Hear this classic in all its glory and detail in uncompressed 24-bit audio on our powerful Screen One sound system. No distractions; just you and the music. "This sounds great” — Rick Rubin
"A fabulous idea" — Jay Kay, Jamiroquai
"It’s the way I remember experiencing music when I was a teenager, turning out the lights and just allowing myself to be carried away by the music" — Steven Wilson
"I have an out-of-body experience every time I go" — Jonny, artist manager Ticket includes Pitchblack Playback eye mask for extra darkness. As recommended by The Guardian, GQ, Time Out, Metro and Newsweek. This event is not affiliated with Nas or Sony Music.

19:00 music

Wed, 15 May

Pitchblack Playback: Madvillain 'Madvillainy' 20th anniversary

*Please arrive by event start time as latecomers will not be admitted* Celebrate the 20th anniversary of one of the true hip hop greats at Pitchblack Playback's listening session in the dark. Hear this classic in all its glory and detail in uncompressed audio on our powerful Screen One sound system. No distractions; just you and the music. "This sounds great” — Rick Rubin
"A fabulous idea" — Jay Kay, Jamiroquai
"It’s the way I remember experiencing music when I was a teenager, turning out the lights and just allowing myself to be carried away by the music" — Steven Wilson
"I have an out-of-body experience every time I go" — Jonny, artist manager Ticket includes Pitchblack Playback eye mask for extra darkness. Get 'Madvillainy' on vinyl at a discounted price when you buy the ticket + album bundle — pick up your copy on the night at the venue. As recommended by The Guardian, GQ, Time Out, Metro and Newsweek.

19:15 music

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