When my father, musician and producer Tommy West, died in 2021, I inherited a few thousand records, a mix of LPs and 45s, some of which probably were in my grandmother's collection judging by the condition. I meticulously catalogued them and realized that I only recognized about a quarter of the tracks, mostly from "compilation" cassettes (dad never said mix tapes) that he created for me when I was barely able to read through when I went to high school. I was curious about what else was in there, but self-aware enough to know I would never patiently listen to singles if left to my own devices. When Hi-Note opened, I pitched the idea that I would "just play the collection," often hearing songs for the first time. "Just play the collection" would occasionally turn into a "fuck around and find out" as some pretty racist, sexist, and otherwise unsavory shit was released back then under unassuming and un-googlable titles. (To date I think I'm the only Hi-Note show to ever come with a disclaimer.)

But for the most part, the experience has been awesome. When you listen to My Dad's Record Collection, you hear everything from your favorite tracks off of the second Dirty Dancing soundtrack album, to songs made famous via TikTok meme (played at the proper speed, of course), to Italian folk songs, to cautionary tales about how if you try to prevent teens from dating they will inevitably die in car crashes. Yes, this is a genre vast enough to make an entire hour-long set. I also recently piloted "cozy sets" when the weather is below freezing or otherwise unpleasant, where no song ever exceeds adante (110 bpm or below), perfect for a date night or smokey cocktail.

And finally, the promised disclaimer: My Dad's Record Collection contains vinyl from all genres dating from the 1940s through the 1960s, and the music can be reflective of the time in some ugly ways. While I try to screen for material that blows past "it was a different time" into indisputably vile (ex. outdated gender roles or murder ballads OK, insult comedy songs which include obvious racial slurs NOT OK), I don't always catch everything, so the occasional track may make it to air that is offensive.

Savoir Faire XL's Sound Migrations is purposeful in jumping genres, taking the live bar patrons and second hand listeners on a journey through the various mutations of music that you can feel in the chest region.

New Rhythm Dance

VIANI Sounds provides a musical backdrop for the creative thinkers. A collection of sonics ranging from hip hop, jazz, electronic, indie but not limited to constraints. Intended to inspire creative thoughts, feelings and energy into everyones time. All music is exclusively played off original vinyl records and listened to at high fidelity, designed for the music purist.

70's-era jazz/funk fusion, raw soul, breakbeats, original samples, interstellar explorations, mid-century modern lounge, beats from around the world, selected by Brooklyn-based jazz pianist & producer Jesse Fischer.

A garage-forward affair bringing you only the finest in shuffle-y and swung selections on wax from across the pond and from the Northeast Corridor

It's always summertime at The Cool Out...!

Summertime Jams for two hours with your host James Park. Playing music you hear at a summer jam. I will introduce and speak on a couple of tracks that remind of the summertime and then go into a mix that spans the beginning of a summer time bbq until the end of the evening.

Grab a cup and tune in as we brew up a symphony for your senses. Selected with love from the team at Hi-Note.

Electronic Soul Music

Deep music ;)

Kissa Mode is a vinyl first music experience breaking the unrecorded rules of record cafes.

Ketone Records presents Thursday mixer w/DOLO.

Ever wondered what that stranger on the train was eagerly listening to. Or that one song playing in a crowded bar that SHAZAM just refused to find. Or that one song from that one time that goes like…

Well, you’re in luck. I have painstakingly searched, shazamed and even asked the bartender what that song was—just for you. So listen in and listen closely to EAVESDROP.

90s Only - Downtempo, Trip Hop, Acid Jazz, DnB, Liquid DnB, Atmospheric, Jungle

50's - 70's Soul from the vinyl vaults of Connie T. Empress.

When my father, musician and producer Tommy West, died in 2021, I inherited a few thousand records, a mix of LPs and 45s, some of which probably were in my grandmother's collection judging by the condition. I meticulously catalogued them and realized that I only recognized about a quarter of the tracks, mostly from "compilation" cassettes (dad never said mix tapes) that he created for me when I was barely able to read through when I went to high school. I was curious about what else was in there, but self-aware enough to know I would never patiently listen to singles if left to my own devices. When Hi-Note opened, I pitched the idea that I would "just play the collection," often hearing songs for the first time. "Just play the collection" would occasionally turn into a "fuck around and find out" as some pretty racist, sexist, and otherwise unsavory shit was released back then under unassuming and un-googlable titles. (To date I think I'm the only Hi-Note show to ever come with a disclaimer.)

But for the most part, the experience has been awesome. When you listen to My Dad's Record Collection, you hear everything from your favorite tracks off of the second Dirty Dancing soundtrack album, to songs made famous via TikTok meme (played at the proper speed, of course), to Italian folk songs, to cautionary tales about how if you try to prevent teens from dating they will inevitably die in car crashes. Yes, this is a genre vast enough to make an entire hour-long set. I also recently piloted "cozy sets" when the weather is below freezing or otherwise unpleasant, where no song ever exceeds adante (110 bpm or below), perfect for a date night or smokey cocktail.

And finally, the promised disclaimer: My Dad's Record Collection contains vinyl from all genres dating from the 1940s through the 1960s, and the music can be reflective of the time in some ugly ways. While I try to screen for material that blows past "it was a different time" into indisputably vile (ex. outdated gender roles or murder ballads OK, insult comedy songs which include obvious racial slurs NOT OK), I don't always catch everything, so the occasional track may make it to air that is offensive.

A deep trip of bottom-heavy vintage and new beats, breaks and grooves.

Beats & Bass w Fabienne

Curated By Audiohike

Power pop, which has its roots in 70s rock, is somewhat difficult to describe but you know it when you hear it. There's an innocence in the melodies and guitar riffs that makes us feel a tad lighter and often happier.

"Alluding to the sounds of this radio show, ""chido"" is used in mexico city to express a pleasant experience. Influenced by drum machines, jazz, and world music, Sonidos Chidos is representative of the city's musical diversity and dynamic atmosphere. "

Hi-Note invites some of the finest curators and DJs from NYC and beyond.

An eclectic mix of soulful, funky treats!

Hi-Note invites some of the finest curators and DJs from NYC and beyond.

A monthly show inspired by the 80's era - focused on classic and underground New Wave, Post Punk, Synth Pop, Alternative Rock, Freestyle, Italo Disco, House and Techno.

Welcome to "Sunday Siesta," your bi-monthly escape to a world of musical wonders, airing every first and last Sunday live at Hi-Note NYC. Delve into an all-vinyl set where rare soul-funk, jazz fusion, disco, electro-boogie, new wave, indie rock, and world music come alive.

90s Boom Bap, Underground Hop Hop Gems. Dilla/Madlib/Doom vibes.

Through years of careful curation, the Hefker Girl has found herself somewhere between a beach outside of Kingston, a London nightclub, and a dusty record store in Ethiopia. Dub lazers, steel drums, polyrhythms and forgotten sounds found in the skeletal remains of a Mexican radio station will find their way into your eardrums as she brings you into the night.

Grab a cup and tune in as we brew up a symphony for your senses. Selected with love from the team at Hi-Note.

50's - 70's Soul from the vinyl vaults of Connie T. Empress.

Freeform show blending hip-hop influences with personal reflections. Each set feels like a page out of my diary, capturing diverse beats and lyrical tales.

Deep music ;)

Your companion to music discovery.

Welcome to "Sunday Siesta," your bi-monthly escape to a world of musical wonders, airing every first and last Sunday live at Hi-Note NYC. Delve into an all-vinyl set where rare soul-funk, jazz fusion, disco, electro-boogie, new wave, indie rock, and world music come alive.

At the intersection of hip hop and jazz, Thick Grooves focuses on 90s hip hop, the jazz crates from 60s-70s that inspired that golden era, and the reverberation of those sounds being played by today’s jazz contemporaries.