Your Favorite Records Have Their Own Sound
Think about the albums that made you want to make music.
They didn’t sound like everything else.
They had their own character.
Their own energy.
You could recognize them in the first few seconds.
That's not an accident.
Think about the albums that made you want to make music.
They didn’t sound like everything else.
They had their own character.
Their own energy.
You could recognize them in the first few seconds.
That's not an accident.
I’ve been capturing that energy for 20 years.
My name's Josh Garcia, and I've worked with bands like NOFX, Get Dead, and Leftover Crack...
But I believe the punk ethos isn’t just for punk bands. It’s about keeping the human feel and raw emotion alive, no matter what genre you’re playing.
That's why I listen to what your song is asking for, not what the textbook says it needs.
Sometimes that snare hit that’s slightly ahead of the beat is what drives the whole track forward.
Sometimes the guitar that’s a little too loud is exactly what the song needs to punch the listener in the face.
It’s all about understanding when “imperfect” captures the energy that “perfect” neuters.
When we work together, you’ll get recordings that sound great without losing their guts.
The kind of mixes that make people turn them up instead of zone out.
My name's Josh Garcia, and I've worked with bands like NOFX, Get Dead, and Leftover Crack...
But I believe the punk ethos isn’t just for punk bands. It’s about keeping the human feel and raw emotion alive, no matter what genre you’re playing.
That's why I listen to what your song is asking for, not what the textbook says it needs.
Sometimes that snare hit that’s slightly ahead of the beat is what drives the whole track forward.
Sometimes the guitar that’s a little too loud is exactly what the song needs to punch the listener in the face.
It’s all about understanding when “imperfect” captures the energy that “perfect” neuters.
When we work together, you’ll get recordings that sound great without losing their guts.
The kind of mixes that make people turn them up instead of zone out.
This is for bands who:
- Know their live energy isn’t translating to recordings
- Want to sound like themselves, not like a template
- Respect the process and communicate directly
- Value songs that move people over technical perfection
Ready to make recordings that actually grab people?
Send me what you’ve got. Let’s hear what needs fixing.
- Know their live energy isn’t translating to recordings
- Want to sound like themselves, not like a template
- Respect the process and communicate directly
- Value songs that move people over technical perfection
Ready to make recordings that actually grab people?
Send me what you’ve got. Let’s hear what needs fixing.
“So far, we have had the opportunity to work with Josh on two sessions at San Francisco's legendary Hyde St. Studios. He was a master at working with vintage analog gear, which can sometimes be a little fickle and sticky. He was able to capture our big sound and matched our vibe the whole time. Our signer said that Josh was the first person to get him and that made him super comfortable. We also noticed how quickly Josh was able to adapt to any situation and how creative he could get. He is intuitive, insightful, and intentful.”
- Run Motor Run
“We, Swing Batter, started working with Josh a couple of years ago. He has shown to be knowledgeable, passionate, and accommodating to our needs. It has been great because he works with us from the ground up by giving input and tips on demoing and guidance in the studio. We are currently working on several songs with him and can't wait to do more in the near future.”
-Swing Batter
“If you’re looking for someone to work with… Josh is your guy! I’m in the band Forever To The Moon and he’s been a part of most of our records. He’s very easy and fun to work with. Always working to deliver quality work! 10/10 recommend”
-Violet Luna (Forever To The Moon)
“I have worked with Josh, in his role, as a musician, producer, engineer, mixing engineer, and teacher, since he was the head engineer of Motor Studios. Last year; I started The Wretching Crew, a small but mighty, production team. Josh has been a fantastic partner and collaborator on multiple projects.
He has always proven to be a professional and true lover of the craft. Josh can handle any of your needs, so do not hesitate to reach out to him.”
-Chris Hayslip
- Run Motor Run
“We, Swing Batter, started working with Josh a couple of years ago. He has shown to be knowledgeable, passionate, and accommodating to our needs. It has been great because he works with us from the ground up by giving input and tips on demoing and guidance in the studio. We are currently working on several songs with him and can't wait to do more in the near future.”
-Swing Batter
“If you’re looking for someone to work with… Josh is your guy! I’m in the band Forever To The Moon and he’s been a part of most of our records. He’s very easy and fun to work with. Always working to deliver quality work! 10/10 recommend”
-Violet Luna (Forever To The Moon)
“I have worked with Josh, in his role, as a musician, producer, engineer, mixing engineer, and teacher, since he was the head engineer of Motor Studios. Last year; I started The Wretching Crew, a small but mighty, production team. Josh has been a fantastic partner and collaborator on multiple projects.
He has always proven to be a professional and true lover of the craft. Josh can handle any of your needs, so do not hesitate to reach out to him.”
-Chris Hayslip