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A new kind of record store is preparing to open on Ebenezer Place, and it’s designed to be about far more than flipping through crates (although we love that too). Jewels of Thought Recordings is the latest venture from husband-and-wife team Anthony Wendt and Linh Tieu, bringing together high fidelity audio, pour over coffee and unique teas, natural wine, and Adelaide’s vibrant music scene. After all, Adelaide is Australia’s only UNESCO City of Music.
Jewels of Thought Recordings is set to open its doors at 15 Ebenezer Place, likely in early February, just in time for Fringe.
There’s another layer to this record store though, and depending on the time of day, you can expect an atmosphere as varied as the vinyl stocked inside. During the day, Jewels of Thought will be a brightly-lit nook to get your hands on those record grails while you order a specialty coffee and maybe grab a pastry as you leave with a couple of 12-inches. At night, the vibe will shift to a lively spot to grab a glass or two of carefully selected wine upon the exceptionally matched backdrop of Ebenezer Place.
The venue, first and foremost, is a record store. But there’s plenty of thought poured into its other identities. The cafe will serve specialty drinks like Japanese pour-over coffee and tea varieties, all with a distinctly Asian influence, shaped both by Anthony’s travels and Linh’s heritage. Traditional Vietnamese sweets made by Anthony’s mother-in-law, and Korean pastries will also be available.
By night, the wine bar setting will be host to laidback, intimate DJ sets scoring the East End backstreet, with capacity for in-store performances and Q&As.
“For me, the record store was just another avenue to share my knowledge and my passion with the community,” Anthony says. “The main focus is bringing incredible music into Adelaide and knowing that such amazing music is circulating around this city.”
“It’s very much going to be a multifaceted art space with the potential for DJs, in-store performances, and album launches… allowing a space for music to be talked about and enjoyed outside of the usual 2am elements,” Anthony says.
At the heart of the room is a custom-built, high-end hi-fi sound system handmade locally by Micah True Fidelity, featuring valve and tube pre-amplification. “It’s a pretty special set up,” Anthony says.
The interior leans into a calm, Japanese-inspired aesthetic of wood, metal, and concrete flooring, deliberately designed to encourage people to pause. “In the daytime, I wanted to create a space where people can actually just stop, sit, and listen to music while having a beautiful specialty coffee or tea,” Anthony says.
Beyond the physical design, the deeper goal is community. “It was important for me to create a physical community space where generations can come together,” he says. “You can have an 18-year-old talking to a 70-year-old about a song. That is one of the main pillars behind what I’m doing.”
Choosing Ebenezer Place was no accident. “Ebenezer has always been that artsy community hub for me,” Anthony says. “One thing led to another, the stars aligned, and here we are. It’s very important to me to be bringing my version of an arts-based community space back to this street.”
It’s not the first time Jewels of Thought Recordings has brought its far-reaching collection to Adelaide. In fact, the store was previously in the Edments Building above Gawler Place. But the new space allows it to blossom into a new concept serving food and drink as well as just wax.
Outside of the store, Anthony is heavily involved in the music industry, including producing under the moniker Oisima. He also performs frequent DJ sets and radio shows in Adelaide and beyond.
Jewels of Thought Recordings is expected to open in early February, perfectly timed with the start of the Fringe. We can’t wait for this unique new East End addition.
Jewels of Thought Recordings
Where: 15 Ebenezer Place, Adelaide
When: Expected early February 2026
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