Podcast Summary: La entrevista de ELYELLA en Cuerpos Especiales

Podcast: Cuerpos Especiales (EuropaFM)
Hosts: Eva Soriano, Nacho García, Lalachús
Guests: ELYELLA (María de Guizábal y Mono)
Date: March 4, 2026

Overview

This engaging episode of Cuerpos Especiales brings in the vibrant electronic duo ELYELLA, composed of María de Guizábal and the enigmatic Mono (who, in the spirit of the show, is portrayed as a literal, silent monkey). The episode centers around their newest album "Lo más importante" and their 15-year journey in the music scene, exploring themes of happiness, artistic collaboration, festival anthems, and the power of live performance.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

ELYELLA’s Origins and Dynamic

• María as Spokesperson: Since Mono doesn’t speak (“Mono no habla”, [01:01]), María answers interview questions, explaining their division of tasks and the playful dynamic they maintain for live audiences and interviews.
• Birth of ELYELLA: María recounts her unexpected path to the front of the stage—originally aspiring to a more background role in music—or possibly starting a label. Mono gifted her a DJ controller, encouraging her journey. Music has always been her passion ([01:40]).
  • “Creo que eso es lo más importante: que no paremos de buscar lo que nos hace feliz.” - María ([01:14])

The New Album: "Lo más importante"

• Philosophy: For ELYELLA, the most important thing is pursuing what makes you happy, and creating shared experiences through music ([01:36]).
• Collaborative Focus: Every track features a collaboration, leading to jokes about changing their name to Él, Ella y Ellos ([03:15]).
  • Regular collaborator Maui of Ginebras is highlighted as someone who "interprets" their themes due to ELYELLA's own lack of vocalists.

Notable Collaborations & Aspirations

• Featured Artists: The album boasts collaborations with acts such as Iván Ferreiro, Lori Meyers, Love of Lesbian, and Lala Love You ([04:08]).
• Wishlist & Near-Misses: ELYELLA hope to collaborate with Rigoberta Bandini, who had scheduling conflicts but remains a dream ("Rigoberta exclusiva", [04:26]).
  • “Cuando quieras… si nos haces un huequito.” – María to Rigoberta ([04:34])
• Process Challenges: Coordinating so many artists for one album has been challenging, especially as every artist is busy with their own projects ([04:43]).

Live Shows: Energy and Confetti

• Live Performance Magic: Both María and the hosts recount the transformative, almost “healing” effect of performing on stage, even when sick ([02:42]).
• Confetti Phenomenon: A listener’s question [08:21] elicits laughter—María says they've used “40 kilos, una locura. Media Super Bowl tranquilamente” ([08:30]), highlighting their commitment to the spectacle.
  • “No te Sabría decir, pero 40 kilos, una locura. Media Super Bowl tranquilamente, el presupuesto en confeti va fuerte.” – María ([08:30])

Crafting Anthems and Set Dynamics

• Not Just Songs, but Hymns: The hosts note that ELYELLA’s tracks feel like anthems, and María admits their DJ background influences their songwriting ("hemos nacido en una pista de baile" [09:26]), aiming for songs that connect emotionally on the dancefloor ([09:44]).
• Unexpected Hits: Despite their expertise, María emphasizes that the public decides what becomes an anthem ([09:47]).

Touring & Festival Experience

• Upcoming Shows: ELYELLA share excitement for upcoming gigs—including at Grandísima (Alicante), Barcelona, Madrid’s La Riviera, and major festivals (Vibra, Mau Fes, Lesars, Antorchas, Granada Sound) ([13:20]).
• Festivals vs. Venues: While born in festivals, they appreciate the intimacy and unique energy of club gigs, valuing fans singing their own songs ([10:39]).
• Collaborative Plans: Given busy schedules, joint appearances with collaborators are rare but possible, especially at festivals ([13:41]).

Visuals & Ambitions

• Spectacular Visuals: The hosts praise their powerful live visuals and speculate (with encouragement) about a future show at the Movistar Arena—with Mono humorously "declining" to comment ([11:25]).

Fun Segment: "Lo más importante en…"

A lighthearted, rapid-fire game at the end riffs on their album title, asking for ELYELLA's take on “the most important thing” in various contexts, with Mono communicating via gestures:

1. Paella Valenciana: Mono is “from the Levant”, making this his territory—María teases Mono about his (poor) cooking skills ([14:43]).
2. Hotel Room: A giant bed and the perfect pillow are essential, with jokes about the endless pillow catalogues in hotels ([15:39]).
3. Night Out: For María, it’s all about being with friends: “Las amigas en una noche de fiesta, tener tus amigas” ([16:34]).
   • The hosts agree, stressing the importance of friends “en tantos momentos de la vida” ([16:43]).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “No paremos de buscar lo que nos hace feliz.” – María ([01:14])
• "Mono no habla… Mono dice que sí también." – about Mono's unique communication style ([05:24])
• “40 kilos, una locura. Media Super Bowl tranquilamente, el presupuesto en confeti va fuerte.” – María ([08:30])
• “El público es el que manda... hacer un himno es complicadísimo” – María ([09:44])
• “Nacimos en festivales y crecimos antes de ser él y ella en festivales.” – María ([10:39])
• "Las amigas son tan importantes en tantos momentos de la vida..." – Eva ([16:43])
• “Tenéis un bebé guapísimo, no es de estos bebés feos.” – Eva, joking about the new album ([14:02])

Important Segments & Timestamps

• 00:53-02:42: María’s journey to the stage, the energizing power of live performance
• 03:15-04:43: Collaborations, creative partners, dream features
• 05:06-06:43: Highlighting "Nada nos pare" and stories behind Iván Ferreiro collab ("Cuándo cerrar")
• 08:21-09:44: Confetti antics, festival energy, how songs become anthems
• 10:39-11:14: Festivals vs. venues, fan connections, perfect Saturday concert days
• 13:20-13:47: Touring logistics, difficulties of arranging shows with featured artists
• 14:09-16:53: Rapid “Lo más importante” Q&A with playful banter

Conclusion

This episode showcases ELYELLA’s infectious enthusiasm and artistry, balancing humor and heartfelt reflection. Their playful dynamic, the creative challenges of assembling a “collaborative album,” and their devotion to creating euphoric, communal moments for fans are all front and center.

The conversation is peppered with in-jokes, memorable soundbites, and a clear sense of why ELYELLA have endured and flourished for 15 years: an unwavering quest for happiness, joy in collaboration, and a shared love for the magic of live music.