JEREMY  STEPHENS-

I'm a music producer and mixer based in Decatur, Alabama—about an hour and a half south of Nashville. I've worked with some of the greatest legends in southern music, spanning multiple generations—from Brittany Howard to Jason Isbell, Gregg Allman to Billy Joe Shaver, and Lamont Landers to Taylor Hunnicutt. I learned how to craft records the right way from the OG of southern rock, Johnny Sandlin. I was Johnny’s right-hand man for years, soaking up everything there is to know about making a goddamn great record.

In 2001, I started Clearwave Recording Studio as a cost-effective space to craft records on my own terms. It quickly became a sonic sanctuary for indie rock, Americana, outlaw country, and a fresh alternative to the cookie-cutter Nashville thing. This is where creative souls thrive, where ideas come to life, and where being different isn’t just okay—it’s downright expected.

Here’s the deal: studios don’t make music—people do. Sure, you can throw down a fortune for a studio with history, but without the right people in the room, you’re pissing into the wind. That’s where I come in. As a freelance engineer and producer, I get called to some truly incredible places. I go where I’m needed—whether it’s a dusty desert outpost, a big-name spot with gold records on the wall, or a funky little studio down in Decatur, Alabama. I'm drawn to where the magic is being made.

Every studio has its own quirks, its own vibe. But I’m there for the people, the players—the ones willing to take risks, who know that making music is about exploration, about pushing limits. The best records aren’t born from comfort; they come from stepping out into the unknown. That’s the kind of journey I'm built for.