Smart Studios

Smart Studios Interior

Former Location –

Smart Studios

Smart Studios was a recording studio located in Madison, Wisconsin. It was set up in 1983 by Butch Vig and Steve Marker to produce local bands. On May 1, 2010, the studio closed its doors because of financial difficulties. In September 2013, producer and musician Brian Liston re-opened the former Smart Studios facility as Clutch Sound.

Albums Recorded At Smart Studios Include:

2005 – Plans by Death Cab for Cutie
1995 – Garbage by Garbage
1995 – Let Your Dim Light Shine by Soul Asylum
1994 – Sparkle and Fade by Everclear
1992 – Incesticide by Nirvana
1991 – Gish by The Smashing Pumpkins

Smart Studios
1254 East Washington Avenue
Madison, Wisconsin 53703