A secret-ish Japanese-style listening lounge just opened inside the Hollywood Palladium

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Now you can pair your big show with dinner and a more intimate listening experience.The Hollywood Palladium, an Art Deco music venue graced by performers like Frank Sinatra, Richard Pryor, Jimi Hendrix, Lady Gaga and Jay-Z since 1940, has debuted a swanky lounge known as Vinyl Room.

Inspired by 1970s Japanese high-fidelity (hi-fi for short) listening rooms and operated by entertainment company Live Nation, it’s a space where concertgoers can have dinner, grab drinks and catch a vinyl DJ set before or after their ticketed event in the same venue.Music Viper Room, VIP Records, the Troubadour, Whisky a Go Go, Capitol Records, Hollywood Forever Cemetery: Here’s a guided tour through the most iconic sites of Los Angeles music history.“You’re in [for] a whole night of music,” says Geni Lincoln, president of the California region for Live Nation, adding that her team put “so much thought” into the sound and design of the space, which was in development for more than two years.

“I’ve been coming to the Palladium since I was a teenager, so it’s really special to see,” she says.Entering Vinyl Room feels like you’re stepping into a secret speakeasy for music lovers, one with iconic music memorabilia, a thoughtful food menu and premium sound quality.

Want to check it out? Here are five things to know.Vinyl Room is open only on Hollywood Palladium show nights, starting 90 minutes before doors open, and remains open one hour after the concert.Admission is limited to concertgoers who purchase a ticket upgrade, which starts at $35.

Early reservations are recommended.Vinyl Room also offers annual membership packages, which start at $2,000 and come with various benefits such as complimentary guest passes to Vinyl Room, access to an exclusive menu, valet parking, table reservations inside the lounge, a dedicated private entry, complimentary coat check and concert ticket c...