Sam GreenwoodELLS supplies a steamrolling hour of techno for Local Selection 262. Emerging onto the scene in 2023, Ellen has quickly made a name for herself in Ireland’s techno circuit. Cutting her teeth in venues such as Index, Centre Point, Wigwam, The Academy, and The Soundhouse—she’s built a reputation for high-energy sets that blur the lines between hardgroove, trance, and classic techno.
Having shared the stage with acts like Clouds, IMNOTYOURMATE, Veseli, and Black Traffic, the young DJ has been cementing her name as a trusted warm-up DJ, but her reach extends beyond Ireland, with international appearances in Bordeaux, France.
Currently enjoying the sounds of Dylan Fogarty, Cult, and X Club, Ellen doesn’t like to pigeonhole herself to a sound when DJing. “I don’t think there’s a specific genre I focus on—I love going to different gigs and taking inspiration from different bits of sets,” she says. That open-minded approach translates into a sound that is always pushing forward.
Her Local Selection Mix embodies this approach, effortlessly weaving through various shades of the techno spectrum without fully committing to any single niche. Rather than delivering exactly what the audience expects, she teases ideas—flirting with one sound before switching gears and diving into the next. This sharp, unpredictable style keeps us on our toes, showcasing a DJ with both confidence and flair—qualities that don’t always translate easily into a recorded format.