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

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

Meet the Team

  • Johnny Bear

    Founder ● Chief Engineer ● Producer

    Johnny graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 2023 with a BA in Audio Arts and Acoustics, with a focus in a Music Recording. He has been producing his own music and for other artists for 13 years and working as a freelance engineer for the past 3 years. Johnny has worked at various studios around Chicago such as No More Heroes, Rax Trax Recording, and Electrical Audio. Johnny also releases his own electronic music as well as teaches music and audio recording at Fusion Academy Evanston.

  • Meriah Fearon

    Founder ● Studio Management ● Marketing ● Finances

    Meriah graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 2024 with a BA in Music Business. She began working in the music industry at a young age, photographing bands as a way to meet and connect with her favorite artists. 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.

  • Malcolm Filichia

    Founder ● Producer ● Recording Engineer ● Live Sound Engineer

    Malcolm graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 2023 with a BA in Audio Arts and Acoustics, with a focus in Music Recording. Since graduating, Malcolm has been working full time as the Technical Director for the Columbia College Student Center where he oversees all technology in their 35,000sqft event space. These technologies include projection displays, a full range PA system with subwoofers, 4 PTZ cameras with switching station, and a full set of CYMW stage lights.

Our Services

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

  • 8 hours

    $300

  • Minimum of 2 hours

    $45 per hour

  • $150 per song

  • $70 per song

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