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Shibuya-kei emerged from the Shibuya district of Tokyo during the late 1980s as a highly eclectic micro-genre that fused Western pop influences with Japanese sensibilities. Find upcoming Shibuya Kei events in New York City this month below.
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Sound profile
An upbeat, vocal-driven sound.
energy
60
danceability
70
valence
85
grit
20
organicness
50
commerciality
40
tempo
55
vocality
75
About Shibuya Kei
Shibuya-kei emerged from the Shibuya district of Tokyo during the late 1980s as a highly eclectic micro-genre that fused Western pop influences with Japanese sensibilities. The sound is characterized by a cut-and-paste aesthetic, heavily utilizing orchestral strings, bossa nova rhythms, 1960s lounge samples, and French yé-yé vocal styles. Its tempo is typically mid-to-upbeat, creating a mood that is simultaneously sophisticated, kitschy, and retro-futuristic, often defined by its bright and polished production. Semantically, it occupies a space between indie pop and electronic lounge music, acting as a historical bridge between traditional J-pop and the modern global appreciation for city pop and vaporwave aesthetics.
Also known as: Shibuya-style
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Mood tracks all Shibuya Kei events in New York City this month - club nights, concerts, DJ sets, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily as new events are announced. Each listing includes the full lineup, venue address, ticket prices, and a direct purchase link. Browse the complete monthly schedule above to plan ahead and book before events sell out.
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Shibuya-kei emerged from the Shibuya district of Tokyo during the late 1980s as a highly eclectic micro-genre that fused Western pop influences with Japanese sensibilities. Find every Shibuya Kei venue and event in New York City this month above - with lineups, door times, and tickets.
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Shibuya-kei emerged from the Shibuya district of Tokyo during the late 1980s as a highly eclectic micro-genre that fused Western pop influences with Japanese sensibilities. The sound is characterized by a cut-and-paste aesthetic, heavily utilizing orchestral strings, bossa nova rhythms, 1960s lounge samples, and French yé-yé vocal styles. Its tempo is typically mid-to-upbeat, creating a mood that is simultaneously sophisticated, kitschy, and retro-futuristic, often defined by its bright and poli…
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