ELLA STORIES

Every Sound Tells a Story.

WHAT'S IN YOUR CART?

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Artists and people in the music industry have selected “5 records they want right now” from the ELLA ONLINE STORE record lineup.

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AFTER HOURS SESSION

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The 'AFTER HOURS SESSION' is a video series that features artists from around the world, showcasing their DJ mixes and live sessions.

  • AMANE

    AMANE

    Born in 1998 in Ibaraki, Japan, he is the salon manager at LECO in Shibuya, balancing his work as a hairdresser by day with DJing at venues of all sizes...

    AMANE

    Born in 1998 in Ibaraki, Japan, he is the salon manager at LECO in Shibuya, balancing his work as a hairdresser by day with DJing at venues of all sizes...

  • Youngisland

    Youngisland

    As a member of the sound collective 8alace, he organizes parties and has played both in Korea and abroad through projects such as Sekyo, a sound art initiative connecting spaces...

    Youngisland

    As a member of the sound collective 8alace, he organizes parties and has played both in Korea and abroad through projects such as Sekyo, a sound art initiative connecting spaces...

  • feelsgoopta

    feelsgoopta

    DJ based in Montreal and host of Genre is a Construct on Montreal based radio n10.as, a show focused on the idea that 'Records travel across time, georgraphies and styles,...

    feelsgoopta

    DJ based in Montreal and host of Genre is a Construct on Montreal based radio n10.as, a show focused on the idea that 'Records travel across time, georgraphies and styles,...

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WHOLE EARTH RECORD STORE MAP

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A video introducing attractive record stores around the world. We will delve into the charm of the store owner and the diversity of record culture.

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RECORD SNAP JAPAN

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An in-depth interview with people from overseas who dig records in Japan. We take a closer look at the records they look for and why.

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レコード聖地巡礼

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A city stroll project for music lovers, where ELLA staff seek out locations featured on beloved record jackets and visit places that inspired songs.

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OTHER STORIES

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Here, we’ve gathered irregular projects and one-off specials, separate from our regular series. Find your favorite among these unique contents!

  • 【Whole Earth Record Store Map 外伝】元ベストサウンドレコード店主 佐藤功一(ベストサウナハット®代表) 〜レコード店からサウナハット屋へ

    【Whole Earth Record Store Map 外伝】元ベストサウンドレコード店主...

    世界中の魅力的なレコード店を紹介し、店主の魅力やレコード文化の多様性を掘り下げるシリーズ"Whole Earth Record Store Map"。今回は【外伝】として、元ベストサウンドレコード店主の佐藤功一さん(ベストサウナハット®代表) をご紹介します。

    【Whole Earth Record Store Map 外伝】元ベストサウンドレコード店主...

    世界中の魅力的なレコード店を紹介し、店主の魅力やレコード文化の多様性を掘り下げるシリーズ"Whole Earth Record Store Map"。今回は【外伝】として、元ベストサウンドレコード店主の佐藤功一さん(ベストサウナハット®代表) をご紹介します。

  • バンドやろうぜ！

    バンドやろうぜ！

    “バンドやろうぜ！”は、かつて英国中を熱狂させた“伝説のテーラー”ヨシオカさん（80）が、人生最後の“ステージ”に挑む姿を追ったドキュメンタリーシリーズ。 音楽経験ゼロからシニアロックバンドを結成し、7月19日（土）に西原商店街で開催された夏祭りステージを目指した軌跡の全記録。

    バンドやろうぜ！

    “バンドやろうぜ！”は、かつて英国中を熱狂させた“伝説のテーラー”ヨシオカさん（80）が、人生最後の“ステージ”に挑む姿を追ったドキュメンタリーシリーズ。 音楽経験ゼロからシニアロックバンドを結成し、7月19日（土）に西原商店街で開催された夏祭りステージを目指した軌跡の全記録。

  • 【イベントレポート】クラブ系12inchレコード詰め放題 @ELLA WAREHOUSE【2025/02/24】

    【イベントレポート】クラブ系12inchレコード詰め放題 @ELLA WAREHOUSE【20...

    2025年2月24日、下北沢のELLA WAREHOUSEで3時間限定の”クラブ系12inchレコード詰め放題”を行いました。 イベント当日の会場には、掘り出し物を求める強者ディガーたちが続々と集結。一心不乱にレコードを詰め込む姿や、思わぬ掘り出し物に歓喜する瞬間など、リアルなイベントの様子をお届けします！

    【イベントレポート】クラブ系12inchレコード詰め放題 @ELLA WAREHOUSE【20...

    2025年2月24日、下北沢のELLA WAREHOUSEで3時間限定の”クラブ系12inchレコード詰め放題”を行いました。 イベント当日の会場には、掘り出し物を求める強者ディガーたちが続々と集結。一心不乱にレコードを詰め込む姿や、思わぬ掘り出し物に歓喜する瞬間など、リアルなイベントの様子をお届けします！

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MONDAY PLAYLIST

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A Spotify playlist delivered with ELLA's sensibilities. A new playlist is updated every Monday, selected by ELLA staff with free themes such as mood, situation, genre, etc.

  • #091 落語はJAZZだ -新作編-

    #091 Rakugo Is Jazz -New Creations-

    The fourth installment in our rakugo playlist series is all about "shinsaku rakugo" (new creations) — a great entry point for many who go on to fall in love with...

    #091 Rakugo Is Jazz -New Creations-

    The fourth installment in our rakugo playlist series is all about "shinsaku rakugo" (new creations) — a great entry point for many who go on to fall in love with...

  • Singer-Songwriters' Diary -Edition 2-

    Singer-Songwriters' Diary -Edition 2-

    An updated Edition 2 of classic singer-songwriter gems with an authentic feel. As before, we’ve aimed for a touch of sophistication to keep things from getting too sentimental.

    Singer-Songwriters' Diary -Edition 2-

    An updated Edition 2 of classic singer-songwriter gems with an authentic feel. As before, we’ve aimed for a touch of sophistication to keep things from getting too sentimental.

  • Jazz Piano for Reading -Edition 4-

    Jazz Piano for Reading -Edition 4-

    The fourth edition of our piano-trio-only jazz playlist, designed to gently energize your reading time, a quiet yet active form of intellectual engagement. This edition focuses on Japanese jazz.

    Jazz Piano for Reading -Edition 4-

    The fourth edition of our piano-trio-only jazz playlist, designed to gently energize your reading time, a quiet yet active form of intellectual engagement. This edition focuses on Japanese jazz.

  • #090 Autumntronica

    #090 Autumntronica

    A two-part autumn-themed playlist series, each telling a different story starting from Haruomi Hosono’s “Happy Holiday.” This one is the Electronica edition.

    #090 Autumntronica

    A two-part autumn-themed playlist series, each telling a different story starting from Haruomi Hosono’s “Happy Holiday.” This one is the Electronica edition.

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OFF THE RECORD

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A podcast brought to you by the ELLA staff at 60% power, abbreviated as "Off the Record." They casually brainstorm ideas, chat enthusiastically about records, attempt to critique the world, and sometimes seriously enjoy a drink.

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