recording straight to tape
STELLA RECORDS - A NEW RECORDING COMPANY
Stella Records was born out of the shared love for tape, a deep belief that music and listening should feel multi-sensory, and a passion to fight cancer.
TAPE MATTERS - SEE WHO AGREES
Stella Records is proud to see musicians educate the world on the power and feeling that only tape brings. See the artists who agree below and purchase your master tape copy today.
CATHERINE RUSSELL
MUSIC ROYALTY
"A voice that wails like a horn and whispers like a snake in the garden of eden" - Says NPR.
Vocalist Catherine Russell is a native New Yorker, born into musical royalty. Her father, the late Luis Russell, was a legendary pianist / composer / bandleader, and Louis Armstrong's long-time musical director. Her mother, the late Carline Ray, was a pioneering vocalist / guitarist / bassist who performed with International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Mary Lou Williams, and Sy Oliver. Catherine’s professional life began early. After graduating with honors from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, she toured and recorded with Carrie Smith, Steely Dan, David Bowie, Cyndi Lauper, Paul Simon, Jackson Browne, Michael Feinstein, Levon Helm, Toshi Reagon and Rosanne Cash, among others, appearing on over 200 albums.
AVAILABLE NOW
Catherine Russell lit up the room at Studio 47 on April 21, 2023. Captured straight to tape on 24 channels of pure analog perfection via Stella 1020's almost never used Otari MX-80. Mastered down via an incredible 1/2 inch 1/2 track modified Otari MTR-10 and finally a 1/4 inch master copy produced just for you. It's like she is in the room!
Kishi Bashi
"I was missing so much, he is truly incredible". Paul McBride, attendee of the live recording.
NPR Tiny desk, Founder of Electronic rock band Jupiter One, five studio albums, 700,000 monthly listeners and so much more. There is such a long list of accolades that they just won't fit here.
As one of the attendees stated, Kishi really is incredible. He blew the room away with his voice and his mastering of the violin and then with his humor, class and grace after the performance.
We are honored and delighted to have Kishi as a member of our growing team.
Adam Levy
"Blessed to have Adam with us. He brings such depth to our growing recording company." - Marco Argenti, Stella 1020 Co-Founder.
Deep Jazz & Blues fans have heard of Adam thats for sure. He first received national attention for his work with Tracy Chapman and then later on with Norah Jones. BUT! He himself is an incredible vocalist, lyricist and guitarist. We can't wait for you to become as hooked on Adam Levy as we are. Order your master tape copy of Adam Levy & The Mint Imperials today!
AARON BURNETT
Aaron is one of the best young talents in the Jazz scene today and will certainly be influential on tomorrow. Aaron has played in almost every Jazz club across the country, accompanied such greats as Esperanza Spalding and has been viewed as pushing the boundaries of Jazz itself.
"This is an album I must have in my collection, please let us know when it is available". - Jack North, attendee during Aaron's live straight to tape recording 10.14.2022
