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, 8 Sep

Pitchblack Playback: Paul Simon 'Graceland' (40th Anniversary)

Immerse yourself in Paul Simon's timeless 'Graceland' at Pitchblack Playback's listening session in the dark, celebrating the iconic album's 40th anniversary. Hear this stunning record played loud in uncompressed full-resolution audio on our powerful Screen One sound system. No phones; no talking; no signing; 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 Album runtime: 43 minutes Ticket includes recycled cotton Pitchblack Playback eye mask for extra darkness. As recommended by The Guardian, What Hi-Fi?, GQ, Time Out, FT Weekend and BBC 6 Music. *Please arrive by event start time as latecomers will not be admitted and refunds will not be offered*

21:00 music S1

Wed, 9 Sep

Pitchblack Playback: Jamiroquai 'Travelling Without Moving' (30th Anniversary)

*Please arrive by event start time as latecomers will not be admitted* Immerse yourself in Jamiroquai's classic 1996 zenith at Pitchblack Playback's listening session in the dark, celebrating the iconic album's 30th anniversary. Hear this stunning record played loud in uncompressed full-resolution audio on our powerful cinema sound system, complete with an exclusive voice note intro from Jay Kay. No phones; no talking; no signing; 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 recycled cotton Pitchblack Playback eye mask for extra darkness. As recommended by The Guardian, What Hi-Fi?, GQ, Time Out, FT Weekend and BBC 6 Music. Duration: 72 minutes (intro + remastered album - NO bonus tracks!)

21:00 music S1

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