Electric Feel Entertainment has expanded its footprint with the opening of a new recording studio in Nashville, in the heart of historic Music Row. This is Electric Feel’s second US studio, joining its flagship Los Angeles location and complementing international and upcoming additions including Miami and New York – ans is furnished with Genele monitoring.
The Nashville space dates to 1920, when it was the home to Bayou Recording Studio, which was destroyed in a 1987 fire. The property later became home to Catch This Music, hosting recording studios, a publishing company and boutique record label, before being briefly converted into a wellness spa during the Covid-19 pandemic. Electric Feel acquired the building in 2024 and reinstated it as a creative hub.
The transformation of the property into a modern, high-performance recording studio was a collaborative effort led by Danielle Engen, Electric Feel’s Director of Facilities & Studios, and Nick Mac, Electric Feel’s Chief Of Engineering/Studio Technical Director. Engen oversaw the interior design, restoring the building’s creative spirit while introducing modern amenities, while Mac handled the technical integration, designing custom wiring plans, fabricating panels and fitting the rooms out with Mogami cable and Neutrik connectors.
Acoustician Gavin Haverstick and construction firm Built by Rosetone further refined the facility with custom-built soffits, isolation and room treatments. The renovated facility features two primary studios, multiple writers’ rooms and production suites, all equipped with Genelec systems to provide consistent monitoring and define part of Electric Feel’s studios’ identity across its global network.
Studio A features soffit-mounted Genelec 1234A monitors with a 7382A subwoofer, while Studio B is equipped with 1238DF monitors paired with a 7370A subwoofer. A third production suite houses Genelec 8361A monitors.
‘Genelec has become such a cornerstone of our sound and workflow that it doesn’t feel like an Electric Feel studio unless Genelecs are in the room,’ says Engen. ‘From LA to Nashville and beyond, having that consistency allows our artists, producers and engineers to move between facilities and trust what they’re hearing. It’s not just about great sound; it’s about building a creative ecosystem where talent can collaborate across cities and genres without ever losing their reference.
‘That reliability inspires confidence in every session, and it’s a big part of why our teams can focus purely on the music, knowing that the monitoring environment will always deliver exactly what they need.’
‘As an engineer, I need monitors that reveal everything and give me confidence in my decisions, whether I’m mixing, tracking or producing,’ Mac adds. ‘With Genelec, I know exactly what I’m working on, as the detail, accuracy and translation are second to none. That reliability means I can push creative boundaries without second-guessing how things will sound outside the studio. Over time, Genelec has become not just a tool, but a defining part of the Electric Feel workflow. They’ve become essential to how we define our brand and maintain the highest standard across all of our studios, while also giving our producers and artists a consistent monitoring environment no matter which facility they walk into.’
Electric Feel Nashville is already making an impact, hosting sessions for major projects including Post Malone’s forthcoming country album, collaborations with BigXthaPlug, and the Quavo/Luke Bryan/Teddy Swims single ‘Georgia Ways’. Beyond its technical capabilities, the studio was designed to foster collaboration, with inviting common spaces, outdoor areas and amenities that encourage creativity.
As it continues to expand, with coming facilities in Miami and New York, the company remains committed to world-class spaces where artists can thrive in a consistent recoring environment.’
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