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Mothership is more than just a recording studio. Explore a day in the life of a community of artists, innovators and travelers.

Whether you’re looking for a rare microphones, analog synths or fantastic string instruments, our beautiful studio has you covered.

Our Principles

  • Music should heal and unite

    We ourselves have produced a lot of hardcore, angry music along the way, but we won’t be making it at Mothership. There’s enough polarization and me-against-you messaging in the world already; we’re resolved not to add to it further. We seek to make music that celebrates our shared humanity and brings us closer together.

  • Compassion and justice for all

    We will not support music that belittles individuals or groups, celebrates violence, fetishizes materialism, or promotes hate. Our music can and should pack a punch, steer clear of saccharine stupidity, and delve into hard topics.

  • Originality.

    We want all of the artists we work with to ask themselves: Are you channeling the purest version of yourself and uncovering something new, or are you rehashing what others have already done because it gets likes on Instagram? If you want to explore the first of those, come to Mothership.

  • Community.

    We are all here to teach and learn. We hope to bring value to your life the moment you walk through the doors. We hope that your positive energy will reverberate back into the studio and the other people you encounter while you’re with us. If you’re rude or closed-minded, we’ll politely ask you to leave and won’t invite you back.

  • Radical Self Expression

    We want to help you discover and express yourself fully, without fear of being judged or canceled.

  • No Weapons.

    No one should have to be worried about their well-being while creating art.

  • Self Care.

    Maintaining a healthy relationship with your art can be hard. We discourage overworking, and we actively seek to avoid the burnout that accompanies this lifestyle.

  • Protecting our Earth.

    All people involved with the studio will be expected to minimize waste and energy consumption.

Client Reviews

  • Monster J.

    If you are looking for a professional quality Studio then you can find it here! This studio is beyond amazing, Top of the line equipment, sound and people. The engineer Daniel is super cool and SUPER talented, he makes you feel comfortable and bring a great energy and vibe to any recording session. For all these reasons I say 5 Stars

  • Ian T.

    I've worked on multiple music projects with Daniel at Mothership Studio, and my experience has been nothing but positive! Daniel utilizes his vast skill set and all around knowledge of music as well immense attention to detail to help you accomplish any vision you are attempting to create for your music. Never working with Daniel will you feel pressured to make a creative decision with your music you're not comfortable with, but all the while he is constantly open to giving advice and more so, sharing his knowledge.

  • Fredy T.

    Great gear and great mixing engineers ! Great space and synths plus cool pre-amps and analog gear.

  • Lady OFLO

    5/5 stars for Mothership studio. Been recording here for a little over a year and it's by far my favorite studio in the Bay. Huge shout out to Cameron McCrea who's been working with me on my upcoming album - an incredible engineer and producer. A talented multi-instrumentalist. Has an exceptional ear for everything from recording vocals to general beat production to mixing & mastering. He is also so kind, so patient, absolutely hilarious, and has a natural ability to make you feel comfortable in sessions. Thank you Cam, Tajin & the whole Mothership team for making the studio feel like a second home to me - love y'all <3

  • Tito O.

    This studio was recommended to me by many colleagues of mine & let me tell you that I was not disappointed from the moment I set foot. The engineer is one of a kind & is very welcoming to everyone who visits! Not only are they accommodating to your style of music but they will also cater to your style of creation! If you are a recording artist & are looking for a spot, then look no further this is your sign!!

  • Michael T.

    One word that can sum up working with Austin is efficiency. From the get go, it is very apparent that Austin is meticulous with his intent, and it creates a very productive and professional environment! I have not come across an engineer that has upheld such high standards in the past, and my tenure with Austin has only proven that he has raised the bar for other engineers around him! He can’t be topped!