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The south's premier indie studio

Built by musicians. For musicians.

Focused on the real needs of working artists. Find your voice. Find your sound. Build your career.

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★Indie, Rock, Americana, Neo Soul, Punk★

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Lillie Mae

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Eddie "Spankey" Alford

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Brittany Howard

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Lamont Landers

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Taylor Hunnicutt

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Jason Isbell

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Kristy Lee

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Norwood Fisher

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Taylor Hunnicutt
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    Jeremy stephens

    Studios don't make music, people do.

    Without the right person in the room, you’re out of luck—you need someone who gets it, someone who knows how to pull the best performance out of you, and someone who can steer the chaos without killing it. Magic needs to happen for your session to be successful, no matter where you record—and those are the types of sessions I'm built for.

    I began my studio career engineering for legendary rock producer Johnny Sandlin. I was Johnny’s right-hand man for years, learning everything there is to know about making a great record. Since then, I’ve worked with some of the greatest musicians of all time. Brittany Howard,  Jason Isbell, Gregg Allman, Dereck Truck, Billy Joe Shaver, Lamont Landers, Taylor Hunnicutt and a whole new generation developing in the wings.

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    Clearwave Recording Studio-Decatur, Al. 2026
    In 2001, I started Clearwave Recording Studio as a cost-effective space to craft records on my own terms. It quickly became a sanctuary for indie rock, Americana, alt-country, and a fresh alternative to the cookie-cutter Nashville sound. This is a place where creative souls thrive, where ideas come to life, and where being different isn’t just okay—it’s downright expected.
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    Rancho de la Luna-Joshua Tree, Ca.
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    Capricorn Studios-Macon, Ga.
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    Fame Studios-Muscle Shoals, Al.
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    Clearwave Recording Studio-Decatur, Al.
    I’m not here to sell a fantasy. Developing an artist is hard, unglamorous work, and there are no shortcuts. The sessions are fun, but they’re relentless. The bar stays high because your music deserves it — and if you’re willing to show up and do the work, I’ll be right there you with until the playback shuts the room up.