Shibuya-kei was defined by an eclectic, "cut-and-paste" approach, with artists acting as connoisseurs "digging" through Shibuya's record stores to recontextualize obscure, mostly Western influences.
Stereophonic Sound Spectacular: A deep dive into Shibuya-kei
: Sounds ranged from 1960s pop, French yé-yé , and Brazilian bossa nova to orchestral lounge, jazz, and funk, frequently blended with modern electronic beats.