★ ABOUT US ★

Overflow Studios seeks to create a comfortable home-like environment that caters towards the creative needs of artists. Our skilled staff of audio engineers believe that the recording process is meant to be enjoyable and adaptable not “cut and dry.” By working with us, artists will have the flexibility to experiment with sound as they see fit.

We aim to serve artists of all statuses and put a high priority on accessibility. The ability to create high quality recordings should not be gate-kept to only those of a high income status. Our business is structured on fair pricing for all as we believe that artists should be able to book a day in the studio without breaking the bank.

Overflow Studios is equipped to record a wide variety of clients including live bands, solo artists, podcasts, and voice over work.

Our Vision: Provide high quality audio recordings for artists of all statuses.

Our Mission: Become known as a home away from home for recording artists.

Our Vision: Provide high quality audio recordings for artists of all statuses. ★ Our Mission: Become known as a home away from home for recording artists. ★

★ Meet the Team ★

  • Black and white photograph of Johnny Bear smiling, with a signature on the top left, and a colorful border with yellow, red, and blue sections. The text reads "Overflow" at the top and "Johnny Bear" at the bottom, with a yellow oval on the right listing "Founder, Engineer, Producer."

    Johnny Bear

    Founder Engineer Producer

    Johnny graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 2023 with a BA in Audio Arts and Acoustics, with a focus in Music Recording. He has been a music producer for 14 years, producing for a wide variety of artists as well as on his own work. Additionally, he has spent the past 3 years working as a freelance engineer. Johnny has recorded at various studios around Chicago such as No More Heroes, Rax Trax Recording, and Electrical Audio.

  • Meriah Fearon

    Founder Studio Manager

    Meriah graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 2024 with a BA in Music Business and a focus in Artist Management. She began working in the music industry at a young age, collaborating with bands through her photography and design work. In 2021 she created the music discovery platform, Amplified Chicago, which she continues to run to this day. Meriah teaches bass and drum lessons at School of Rock and is the bassist for the alternative rock band, PDA.

  • A stylized graphic featuring a person with curly hair, sunglasses, and a striped T-shirt holding a guitar. The background is a patriotic pattern of blue, yellow, and white stars. The word 'Overflow' appears at the top in red and black. A yellow oval label reads 'Founder Engineer,' and the name 'Malcolm Filchia' is at the bottom.

    Malcolm Filichia

    Founder Engineer

    Malcolm graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 2023 with a BA in Audio Arts and Acoustics, with a focus in Music Recording. He has been playing music for 13 years, and started recording and running live shows in high school. This hobby continued to grow via endless home recording sessions, and even DIY concerts. After interning for several acts in the city as a guitar tech/engineer/roadie he began working as the Technical Director of Columbia's Student Center, overseeing lighting, sound, and more for all their events. He also plays guitar in the alternative rock band, PDA.

★ Our Services ★

  • A vintage audio mixing console with multiple faders and knobs, a yellow price tag indicating 150 dollars per song, and a red background with the words 'Mixing.' at the top and a logo that reads 'Overflow Studios' in the top right corner.

    Mixing

    $150 Per Song

    Our mixing services are tailored to match each artists unique vision, turning your ideas to reality every step of the way.

    For differing circumstances, alternate rates will be discussed on a case by case basis.

  • A vintage cassette tape recorder, with a person's hand adjusting one of the controls on the right side. The background is orange, and there is a red sticker indicating '$70 per song'. The top left reads 'Mastering.' and the top right has a logo for overflow studios.

    Mastering

    $70 Per Song

    Our mastering services will shape your tracks until they feel just right and ready for release.

    For differing circumstances, alternate rates will be discussed on a case by case basis.

★ Contact ★