DEEPTOKYO
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DEEPTOKYO
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2026.09.10
Step Back in Time to a 1970s New York Disco
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"RECORD BAR analog" and "MUSIC BAR BOUNCE" welcomed a new sister venue, "Hi-Fi Disco Bar Chaos," in April 2026. Inspired by 1970s New York disco culture, this record bar reflects the era in everything from its interior and equipment to its drinks. Here, you can settle in and listen to house music and disco classics on vinyl, one track in full at a time. This distinctive listening style, centered on enjoying one track at a time, is one of the bar's defining features.
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The overall interior is themed around 1970s New York disco. Owner Takahiro Matsuzuru also handled the design and direction of the space. Mr. Matsuzuru says, "In a time when there is so much grim news, I wanted to create a space where people could feel uplifted. Disco and house music have the power to energize people and make them happy. That world is reflected in the interior as well."
Upon entering the bar, you are greeted by a spacious counter inspired by an American diner. Mr. Matsuzuru says he designed it from scratch so that even people visiting alone can naturally immerse themselves in the music.
At the back of the bar are numerous colorful, playful chairs. Bright, energizing colors centered on vivid orange and blue bring the space to life. The chairs draw on Space Age design and are distinguished by their curved, retro-futuristic forms. References to 1970s disco culture appear throughout the details, from lava lamps to a heart-shaped disco ball.
Portraits of three pioneers of house music, Larry Levan, Frankie Knuckles, and David Mancuso, hang on the wall.
The chairs in the bar were gradually collected from antique shops and other sources over the past two years.
The floor design was inspired by the carpet seen in Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining."
The heart-shaped disco ball instantly heightens the bar's retro atmosphere.
The commitment to the 1970s extends to the audio equipment. The speakers are by JBL, the turntables by Garrard, and the mixer by Bozak, with vintage models used throughout. It is remarkable that the equipment that supported 1970s disco culture is still in active use today.
Only vinyl records are played in the bar, rather than digital sources or CDs. You can appreciate the natural sonic texture unique to analog and its warm, retro sound.
The clarity with which the vintage equipment reproduces sound from the midrange through the high frequencies is another feature of the bar. Rather than the high volume of a club, it lets you take in each track's soundscape and atmosphere at a leisurely pace.
Inside the bar counter is a DJ booth equipped with vintage gear, including Garrard turntables and a Bozak mixer.
The McIntosh power amplifier "MC2205." A vintage model introduced in the 1970s, it pairs well with the speakers and is used to deliver solid bass.
A vintage JBL speaker built into the wall.
"Chaos", house music and disco classics are the mainstays. The staff select each track individually from the bar's record collection. Rather than mixing one track into the next, they deliberately play each song in full, allowing the quality and story of the music itself to come through directly.
The bar draws customers ranging in age from their 20s to their 50s, who take the time to enjoy the music one track at a time. Mr. Matsuzuru says, "Surprisingly, there are not many places in Tokyo where you can listen to an entire house track from start to finish. So I decided to create one myself." He adds, "I want people around the world to think, 'Tokyo has so many great music bars.'" The passion Mr. Matsuzuru has for introducing Tokyo's music bars to the world comes through.
The staff at "Chaos" select the music played in the bar. A DJ event is also held once a month.
The records played in the bar are selected one by one by staff from the record rack.
Record sleeves designed by Keith Haring and Andy Warhol, who were active in New York in the '70s and '80s, are displayed across an entire wall.
Colorful special cocktails inspired by disco culture.
Along with beer and whiskey, the bar offers special cocktails that match the playful atmosphere of "Chaos."
The striking, vivid-blue "China Blue" was inspired by the fruit cocktails popular in the 1970s. The moderately sweet "Melon Ball" recreates a cocktail once served at New York's legendary disco "Studio 54." The whiskey-based "Larry's Home" was created as a tribute to house music pioneer Larry Levan. Amid the sweetness of the cherry liqueur, the smoky flavor of an herbal liqueur unfolds.
Popcorn and chocolate are served with the drinks. Presented in coupe glasses, these snacks evoke party scenes in the United States and Europe.
"Chaos" was created from a desire for people to "listen to uplifting music and leave with energy for tomorrow." It is more than simply a bar; it is a cultural venue where you can feel the energy inherent in music itself.
"China Blue" (1,600 yen)
"Melon Ball" (1,600 yen)
"Larry's Home" (1,600 yen)
Popcorn and chocolate are provided as complimentary snacks.
The information in this article is current as of September 10, 2026 (at the time of publication).
