EA Studio History
Electrical Audio started nearly 30 years ago when founder Steve Albini set out to build a studio that could be his own home base, as well as a hub for independent artists looking to make records on their own terms.
Albini started his recording journey like many engineers, by recording his own musical projects. Soon after, he was friends and bands in his peer group, and gradually started getting called for recording gigs from bands he didn’t know personally. Through the 80s and 90s, Steve freelanced at professional studios locally and the world over, while also regularly working in a home studio built into his house on Francisco Ave in Chicago. That studio ultimately encompassed a few recording rooms in the basement of the house—a live room of framed drywall with a 7’ tall fabric-deadened ceiling, and a dead room with “walls” composed of exposed insulation between studs, plus a small “booth” that was rarely used— and a control room built into the attic, such that clients had to walk upstairs, through the kitchen, and then up another flight of stairs to hear playback.
The Francisco house’s studio hosted some iconic sessions from bands including Don Caballero, Zeni Geva, Craw, and Dazzling Killmen. But there were significant limitations to working in a studio retrofitted into a house rather than a purpose-built recording environment. During that period Steve stockpiled ideas and reflections from his sessions at commercial studios, noting what worked and what didn’t, and many of those observations informed decisions critical to the design of Electrical Audio.
EA founder Steve Albini in the Francisco house studio’s attic control room with Skin Graft Records band Yona-Kit (left to right: KK Null, Darien Gray, Albini, Thymme Jones, and Jim O’Rourke). This Neotek console is the same one still in use in Studio B today.
The space where Studio A now resides- before construction. Click/ tap to see more photos of initial construction.
Steve bought 2621 W Belmont, the future site of Electrical Audio, in 1995. Previously the building had been a screen printing shop, and before that, it is suspected (though not confirmed) to have been a part of the Bally pinball company. Originally the building was used as a dairy barn. Steve hired a number of folks in his orbit to gut and convert the building into a studio. A few were professional tradesmen, but most were aspiring engineers or just friends eager to lend a hand in the mammoth undertaking of turning a raw warehouse into a professional recording studio. This ragtag group included a number of people that can still be found around the studio- take a look at these pictures from construction and you may recognize the engineer from one of your sessions!
In the course of construction, these folks tore out floors and walls. They removed the ceiling in the back of the building and built upwards to add height to Studio B’s live room. They knocked out concrete basement floors and dug trenches for new foundations for each studio room. They laid the adobe bricks that have become a defining part of Studio A, both visually and sonically. And after many months of arduous work, they had constructed a new recording studio.
To equip the studios, much of the gear from Steve’s home studio was brought over to Electrical, including the console in Studio B and much of the outboard still in the racks of both studios today. But building two working analog studios meant requisitioning a lot of new equipment. A new Neotek Elite console was ordered for Studio A, and some of the studios’ tape machines were purchased and installed during the later part of the build-out. Many of the tube mics now considered crown jewels in EA’s collection were purchased for pennies on today’s dollar because they were considered undesirably noisy at the time- many studio owners in the 90s were liquidating their tube mic collections in favor of low-noise FET equivalents. Curating a collection of instruments, microphones, and outboard gear that is comprehensive and exciting to musicians and engineers was an ongoing process, one that continues to this day.
The crew completed construction on Studio B in 1997, and the first session was recorded on April 4 of that year. Listen to that first recording below, which featured half of the members of the Skin Graft Records group Mt. Shasta, or click here to download the digitized multitracks from the session.
Owing to delays with equipment (the console arrived with its meter bridge smashed in, and had a number of technical issues) and construction taking longer than anticipated, Studio A opened later, in 1998. That studio was designed to be the “deluxe” offering, with twice as much of nearly everything - tape machines, console channels, outboard gear, and physical space- plus an extra tracking room allowing for more flexibility in layout and greater options for isolation. The studio also has more overbuilt acoustics with a unique venting system in most of the studio rooms, quieter-than-a-whisper HVAC, and is more thoroughly isolated from the outside world.
Hand-drawn plans for the Studio B console stand, with rack bays above
Studio Manager John Novotny and Building Manager Chad Smith in the studio office. Click for more pictures from the “early days” of EA.
There were some kinks to be worked out in its early years, including a nagging, and on occasion, show-stopping electromagnetic interference from a neighbor’s poorly wired office space, involving a regular-old office copier that was getting picked up by guitar pickups and tape heads for blocks in every direction. But the studio had opened for business and started to get bookings. A regular studio staff evolved partly from the construction crew with a handful of new additions, with most everyone learning on the job, in line with the DIY ethos that underpinned the studio.
The phones rang. Sessions were booked. Bands came and crashed, made a record, swapped stories and made friends. Over time it became a job, and of course, that was the goal all along- to build a studio where records were made day-in and day-out.
Somewhere along the way, the Fluffy Coffee was invented. Though its origins are uncertain, somehow the studio ended up creating a signature coffee drink- a cappuccino with maple syrup and cinnamon served in a fittingly gargantuan 22-oz. glass. It even inspired one of our clients to write a song in tribute:
Electrical Audio was conceived as an analog-centered environment, where a large-format recording console was the beating heart of the studio, outboard gear was used to amplify and process audio, and signals were routed through patchbays. Electrical Audio came to be associated with tape recording because its founder Steve Albini was outspoken in his adherence to the medium, but the studios were still designed to accommodate digital recording. While the studio was unable to afford its own digital rig in the years after the expensive built-out (a 24-track Pro Tools rig cost tens of thousands of dollars in the early 2000s), digital recordings took place even within its first years as freelancers brought their own setups and the studio regularly rented one, commonly from engineer/ producer Bjorn Thorsrud. Eventually, the studio bought Bjorn’s Pro Tools setup, and, as it was the only one available, for years staff dragged it between the two studios for each session that wanted to record to digital. Later, EA partnered with Studiomedia Recording (SRC) and ended up with a second Pro Tools rig, so each studio was finally permanently outfitted with a digital recording setup.
Since opening, the studio has hosted thousands of sessions. Some of our clients have names that are instantly recognizable, but many are independent artists who make music as a part of their lives, rather than as their sole livelihood.
Years passed, and EA celebrated its 10th anniversary, its 20th, its 25th. Such longevity is rare in the studio world, and achieving self-sufficiency and sustainability has been hard-fought, a testament to the relationships our staff have built and their continued devotion to providing each and every client with a great recording and, moreover, a great experience.
The core tenets that inspired the establishment of the studio, that even artists without major label support could rent a world-class facility with great equipment for a fair rate, and that their endeavor of musical creativity would be treated with respect if not sacredness by the engineers and studio staff attending those artists, persist to this day. Musician Brian Case (FACS, Disappears, The Ponys, 90 Day Men) has recorded at Electrical throughout its history, from working with Steve on his final session back to its first days, and as such he has a unique perspective as a through-line in the history of our studio: “Electrical Audio was, and remains to this day, the best studio for the most reasonable rate, maybe in the world. Between the access to the microphone collection and the fact that every piece of gear in the studio works is worth the price alone... It's also very comfortable, I don't feel like I'm watching the clock when I'm working there, it's an easy space to disappear into your art… People who work there, either on staff or as artists, want to be there, and that gives the space a heavy vibe, like a kind of respect or understanding that by choosing to be there you are a part of a certain lineage or way of thinking about how you make music, or what you value in your process.”
In May 2024, Steve Albini died unexpectedly. While we lost the masthead engineer who conceived of and founded the studio and warmed it with his presence daily for 26 years, our staff remain committed to keeping the studio alive. We have lost a guiding force, but we can still offer clients the product of Steve’s vision combined with the hard work of the folks who have worked here through the studio’s rich history.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
"Fridge notes" have become a tradition that bands use to express gratitude to their engineer and studio staff.
A handwritten letter from April 14, 2012, addressed to Steve and the crew of the S.S. Electrical Audio, expressing gratitude for allowing the author to board their vessel and perform for sea charities. The letter mentions the positive experience, good cheer, and the author's admiration for their skills and hospitality, ending with blessings.
A child's hand-drawn sketch of an owl with glasses, holding a guitar. The owl appears to be singing or performing. Below the drawing, the words "Steve" and “Owl-bini” are written, along with a message that says "Thanks for everything!" followed by signatures from Dave, Kev, Tamo, and Sleepwalks.
A handwritten letter on yellow paper expressing gratitude and well wishes to the recipient, signed with the name 'Mike' and showing part of a folded corner of the paper.
Handwritten note thanking Taylor for doing such an incredible job on recording, signed by Malko Siera, with a heart symbol.
Sketch of a person with glasses, a beard, and spiky hair, sitting with a laptop, surrounded by doodles of a pie chart, a pencil, a bicycle, and various handwritten notes.
Hand-drawn sketch showing speech bubbles and people at a social gathering, possibly a radio show or podcast event. Speech bubbles contain handwritten text with remarks about electric guitar, art supplies, and coffee. People are depicted holding cups with labels like "Furry Coffee" and wearing glasses, engaged in conversation. The drawing includes elements of microphone and equipment, with a date "4-10-14" and caption "Electrical Radio 14."
Handwritten note addressed to multiple people with the word 'THINK' written in large letters and a heart drawing, expressing appreciation for friendly neighborhood relationships.
Handwritten notes with doodles expressing gratitude and appreciation for Steve, Stephen, Jon, Gregoire, Brad, Anthony, and Arisshii. Includes a small drawing of a person with a guitar and a detailed sketch of a muscular angel or demon with wings and a skull head, and the words "Legend Drummer".
Handwritten note on yellow lined paper thanking someone for gathering a bunch of Expish ideas, mentioning 'schmuckrake' and 'The Scramanga City'.
A handwritten note on yellow lined paper that reads, 'Thank You! Love you guys! See ya soon! Attiea.'
Handwritten note on white paper addressing Steve and Sawley, discussing recent activities related to candy crush addiction, the British corner, and encouraging them to create a dream, signed by Thea, Tom, and Kay.
Close-up of a piece of paper with orange handwritten text that reads "SEE I HEW SOME LOVE".
Colorful handwritten notes on yellow lined paper, with doodles and sketches in red and green ink, including various faces, hearts, and text that says "We miss you!" and "Lots of love!"
A comic book style illustration of superheroes with people’s faces added to their characters. The characters are from Marvel's X-Men, including Storm, Jean Grey, and the Thing, among others, set against a bright yellow background.
A hand-drawn illustration of a man with glasses standing in a room, surrounded by speech bubbles with handwritten messages. To his side, there is a counter with bottles and food containers, and people seated at tables, with one person holding a cup.
A handwritten note on yellow lined paper with stains, thanking someone for their hospitality and accommodations, and apologizing for the pile of dishes.
A cluttered surface with various books, CDs, and papers, surrounded by a white border with event details, including CoCoComa, The Dials, The Catburglars, the date December 10, 2007, and location 1035 N. Western.
A handwritten postcard with a blue background. The postcard is addressed to Stephen Sowley at Electra/Audio in Chicago. It mentions listening to friend, drinks, and an attempt to write the postcards.
A wooden bookshelf filled with music, booklets, and vinyl records, with some items stacked on a table below. The image includes text about an event at 1354 W. Wabansia on March 23, 2007, featuring bands The Hideout, The Dials, and Nils Alex White.
A black and white cat wearing a collar peeks over a refrigerator covered with magnets, notes, and photos. The background is yellow, and there are snack bags and containers on top of the fridge.
A hand-drawn sketch of a bird, with the word 'Thanks' written above it, on lined yellow paper.
Handwritten note with partial text reading, 'Really Appreciate All Y'all Here, ... from the Mountain...'
A simple line drawing of a person with short hair, glasses, and a big nose, sitting at a table with a cup. The person is saying, 'The old lady likes it in the can now and again...' written in informal handwriting.
A surreal artwork featuring a human face with an eye, with various elements representing Earth, the moon, a bird, a volcano, and abstract shapes surrounding it.
A handwritten letter dated March 19th, 2002, from Catania, Italy, showing greetings and well wishes to Steve and Heather, expressing concern about the hot weather in the Mediterranean, with a small illustration of a red heart near the bottom.
Three men in a room, one sitting on a chair laughing and two others standing, one with his back to the camera and one leaning against the wall smiling.
Handwritten thank you note in French and English, signed by Lionel, with text about a card, last day photo, and well-wishes.
Handwritten postcard with a U.S. flag stamp, addressed to a person in Chicago, Illinois. The message describes personal experiences and observations.
Nighttime scene of bicycles parked on a sidewalk outside a building with signs, including one advertising Old Style beer. A bright orange and blue border surrounds the image. Text on the image indicates it was taken at 1035 N. Western on July 30, 2005, and shows an empty beer bottle.
A cluttered living room with a dog sitting on the beige carpet, surrounded by books, furniture, and various objects. The image features highlights such as the name 'Robert Pollard' above a circular inset of a person at a desk, and another inset showing a blue and green object. There's a black tote bag with white text reading 'METRO 11-30-07 3730 N CLARK 7:30' near the dog. The room includes a bookshelf, a white beanbag chair, a bed with a colorful cover, a green side table, and scattered items on the floor. An orange border frames the image.
Handwritten thank you note from Felix to Steve, expressing appreciation for his work and love.
Baby Rob Bochnik, one of the early staff at Electrical Audio.
Postcard with handwritten message from Nicaragua to Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a stamp celebrating Nicaragua's 22nd anniversary of the Caribbean Coast autonomy law featuring children and a map of Nicaragua.
Two men standing together, one older with sunglasses and a gray shirt, the other younger in a black T-shirt with glasses hanging from the collar, against a plain background.
Back of a travel postcard with handwritten message, postage stamps, and a printed design of a cowboy on a horse.
A handwritten postcard with a humorous message about winning the lottery and poker, addressed to W. Belmont in Chicago, Illinois, with a 56-cent green postage stamp featuring Queen Elizabeth II. The message is signed by Steve.
A handwritten note on yellow lined paper listing names: 'Sowney, John, Greg, Daniel, Andy, Pip, Bacon, and Steve.' It also mentions 'We had the best time. Thanks!' and 'Love, Steve, Lee, Olam, James.'
A woman standing next to a sign that says 'Albinia' with smaller text beneath indicating 'frazione di Orbetello', pointing at the sign and smiling.
Flyer for electrical services with an illustration of a man using a device to kill a deadly animal, the text discusses flushing out a problem from beneath a storm drain.
Colorful, whimsical collage featuring doodles, stickers, and illustrations including a rainbow piano keyboard, smiley faces, cats, owls, flowers, and birthday decorations; a handwritten note with a message, and a photograph of a woman with balloons and owls.
Handwritten note on a card from Advanced Circuits expressing thanks, with a heart drawing and a signature from Joe Preston, and the website URL www.4pcb.com and phone number 800.979.4PCB.
Handwritten thank you message with a drawing of a person with a cross as a body, and a small URL at the bottom.
Handwritten note expressing gratitude for sir Steve, saying he made their day and rocks, ending with 'thank you very much' in Spanish.
Handwritten note saying, "You're the man, Steve!!! Much love," with a simple stick-figure drawing of a person lying down.
A handwritten letter on graph paper discussing a guy who can mix drinks and a girl who cooks for her boyfriend, with mentions of a drummer's stage point.
Handwritten note on yellow paper with the words 'Electrical Audio + All Employees and in tears, THANKS! Old Man Lady Luck' and a simple drawing of a fish skeleton.
Three people standing close together in a dark environment, with one person wearing a black leather jacket and holding their hand to their face. The other two persons are also wearing dark clothing, and the one on the left is gesturing with their hand.
A rough sketch of four men standing side by side, with one of them dropping a bag labeled 'Thanks Ben & Electrical' and handwritten notes on the left side. The drawing appears on torn paper with typed text at the top and bottom.
Collection of handwritten notes and messages expressing gratitude and admiration. Contains a message about the atmosphere of a room, a thank you note for inspiration, and a signature with 'X0. MR'. Includes phrases like 'You Rock' and 'Thanks for the crazy tour'.
Colorful drawing of a large orange semi-truck driving on a road, with a blue sky and green grass with small flowers beside the road.
Hand-drawn sketch of a girl with braided hair holding a heart-shaped balloon with a smiley face on it. A speech bubble above her says 'Thanks for everything!'. The drawing includes stars and is signed by Kevin Weinberg, 7th grade summer 14.
Handwritten thank you note on lined paper that reads, "Thank you Steve thank you electrical from PRE (jugolo challenge)."
Handwritten note that says, 'Hey Mr. A, Thanks For Letting us sleep over it was sooooooo nice!' with three doodles of smiling faces labeled '3 screamales'.
A sketch of a topless woman wearing striped shorts, with curly hair, smiling, and text indicating the drawing was done by Steve on December 15, 2020, for the Moody River Band.
A handwritten note and a large sign on lined paper. The handwritten note is addressed to Gia, expressing thanks for her work and participation in a project, mentioning future collaboration. The large sign, written in big, uneven handwriting, says 'F*** You' with some scribbles over part of it.
Handwritten note on yellow lined paper expressing gratitude. It reads: To Steve and crew, Fluffy coffees + Billiards Tables + Bullet mics = Good Times! Thanks.
A handwritten note on yellow lined paper with a heading 'The Internal Corner' in large capital letters. The note includes expressions of gratitude, a signature, and additional comments in various handwriting styles.
A handwritten thank you note addressed to 'Electrical Audio' expressing gratitude for a past visit, mentioning Southern Boys and good times, and signed by Queen Beast from Fayetteville, AR. The note includes doodles, such as a smiley face, and various scribbles.
A handwritten note on yellow paper thanking Ben, Steph, Steve, and others, with signatures and doodles.
A handwritten letter on lined paper with cursive and print handwriting, thanking someone named Steve and mentioning a house project, with several signatures and notes at the bottom.
A handwritten note on lined paper with a red ribbon attached.
Handwritten note expressing gratitude to Steve and Steve's family for sharing space and making music, signed by Joey with a 'xoxo'
A handwritten note on lined paper that says, 'O hai Steve, My girlfriend loves your food blog!' with a small drawing of a dog's face below the text.
A handwritten note on yellow lined paper with red and black ink, including signatures, doodles, and comments, some crossed out or scribbled over.
Handwritten note on lined paper expressing appreciation and humor, mentioning a studio and credit for a project called Dead Parade 2012, signed with multiple signatures.
Hand-drawn sketch on lined paper of five human figures with beards and long hair, with speech bubbles and handwritten labels, including one reading "I like it... secretive" and another with the word "secret" inside a heart shape.
Hand-drawn doodles on yellow lined paper, including a person with curly hair, various geometric shapes, a cloud, writing, and abstract designs.
A handwritten thank you note on yellow lined paper with a doodle of a man's face. The note says, "THANKS STEVE! X O X O SCREAMALES". The doodle shows a man with curly hair, one eye closed, and a speech bubble saying, "WHY YOU MAKE ME WORK SO HARD?!?" At the bottom, a note says, "P.S. YOU MAKE-A THE GOOD PASTA!".
Handwritten notes on yellow lined paper mentioning 'RAKETKANON', a heart symbol, and 'ELECTRICAL AUDIO'. Additional handwritten names and words are visible but less clear.
A handwritten letter on yellow lined paper from December 6, 2011, thanking Mr. Albini for making a record, with a doodle of a shouting person with arms raised, exclamations about scraming females, and a speech bubble saying "ARGG Why no get note?!".
A handwritten note with a smiley face and a speech bubble saying, 'Sorry we missed you.' Below, a list of positive adjectives including 'A.mazing,' 'B.eautiful,' 'Incredible,' 'L.ustrious,' and a message congratulating someone named Brandon with signs of excitement and celebration.
Colorful bunch of inflated bubble balloons with various swirling, smiling, and decorative patterns on a white background.
A colorful, hand-drawn map of a landscape with blue, pink, green, and gray lines representing mountains, rivers, and different terrains. Handwritten notes in green ink are present on the map, including a note in the top left corner that reads, "Thank you for haming in your lovely haven. One, Toupée," and at the bottom, "Et voilà - the prize creature."
A page of writing and signatures with the title 'Rye Coalition: The story of the Hard Luck Five.' The text discusses the band's origins and efforts, and includes a personal note with signatures and handwritten messages thanking Steve and others. There is also a partial illustration of a bridge at the bottom.
Yellow notepad with handwritten red text saying, 'Stoke, Thanks a lot for your help and your successful.
Handwritten note on yellow ruled paper thanking for the great time, mentioning tapes and Jacques Pepin, ending with 'See you all soon' and signatures.
Handwritten note on light green paper that reads: "GRAZIE A TUTTI 'REGISTRANDO' by NEO".
A black and white sketch of several people, including a DJ with glasses and a steering wheel, three individuals sitting on a couch, and a man with a camera. The people are engaged in conversation or activities, with speech bubbles indicating dialogue about boredom and needing more effort, and laughter.
Handwritten note of thanks and signature from someone named Glenn, expressing appreciation for leaving a mooch off the Steve, and stating it's good to be back, with a mention of folk rock, and a drawing of a pair of glasses with a plus sign.
Drawing of a beer can with handwritten notes and appreciation messages for friends and family, including dates and signs of love.
A pencil drawing of a face with big eyes, eyebrows, a nose, and a mouth. The face has a mustache and beard, and curly hair. The words 'DECIBEL' are written across the forehead, and partially visible words 'DRUM' and 'BUMP' are written underneath.
A handwritten note on yellow lined paper titled 'GENTLEMEN' with the rest of the message written in cursive.
A child's drawing of a volcano erupting with red and black lava, and the word 'CALIFORNIA' written underneath it. The drawing is on yellow lined paper.
Yellow lined paper with handwritten notes in black ink, including the words 'PREPARE W8s here.', 'Thanks Steve and Electronics!', and a partially visible phrase 'you guys piss...'.
Close-up of handwritten note on white paper with blue ink reading, 'Good morning! Thanks so much for hospitality and good care.'
Handwritten letter on white paper signed by Diego, addressing Steve, mentioning friends and albums.
A yellow lined notepad with a handwritten note thanking Steve A. for his hard work and professionalism. The note mentions sound and mixing.
A handwritten thank you note on white paper. The note says: 'Thanks you very much. (Merci) and I love your work!!!' with the name 'Lola' at the bottom right corner.
Handwritten note on white paper that reads: "Steve, Thanks for being so damn great! The splints".
A handwritten letter in cursive with some visible words and sentences.
Two young women with curly hair, one playing guitar, in a room with wooden floor, with handwritten words 'Mommy', 'Thanks Woz', and 'Alert the' on the wall along with a drawing of a watering can.
A yellow sticky note with handwritten green text saying, "Electricals, the again for everything. We shall meet again". There is also a small drawing of a male symbol and the date "12/10" written on it.
A handwritten note on yellow lined paper that reads: "TO STEVE, THANKS FOR RECORDING US. FROM," with a drawing of an apple.
Handwritten letter on yellow lined paper expressing happiness about a new federal income, praising someone's work, and encouraging continued effort, ending with a signature and doodles.
Close-up of a handwritten letter on yellow lined notepad paper, with a red margin line on the left. The letter is written in black ink and begins with "Hey Guys," and contains thank you notes and personal reflections.
Handwritten thank you note with red marker ink, dated February 8, 2008, expressing gratitude to specific individuals for their contributions, signed by 'Vitamin X'.
Handwritten letter in English and Chinese with heartfelt message, date, and signature.
Handwritten letter with a date, expressions of gratitude, and signatures.
Handwritten note on white paper with a drawing of a cute, cartoon-style black and white spotted cat at the bottom. The note expresses gratitude and love, mentioning appreciation for an experience and signing by Marcus Story.
Handwritten note on white paper thanking Steve and his crew for their help, mentioning the comfort they made possible, and expressing hope to see them soon.
Handwritten note on yellow lined paper expressing gratitude, stating: "Thank you Captain and thank you all for giving us such a beautiful..."
Handwritten note on yellow paper expressing gratitude to cats and warning humans to stay away from Danzig, with a signature from Record Hop in Denton, TX, and a heart symbol.
Handwritten thank you note in red ink expressing gratitude to Steve and crew, including a simple dog drawing and a love note with the phrase 'love of diagrams'.
Handwritten note on yellow lined paper thanking multiple individuals and expressing gratitude for hospitality and stories, signed by Lupe.
A handwritten postcard with the message, "We thank you so much, Steve!" includes signatures and signatures, along with contact details for Candéllla, a website, email addresses, and a logo.
Handwritten note on a green paper saying 'Wonderfull', '4/13', 'Thanks!', and 'Open'.
A yellow sticky note with a handwritten message that reads, "Thanks for everything. We had a great time. Sonofold."
Handwritten note thanking electrical people, signed by Schneider, with a postscript inviting them to visit New York City.
Handwritten note on graph paper in green ink reads: "Thank you, Steven! Love, the conformist."
Hand-drawn comic-like images of the evolution of the letter E into a chicken, with each stage showing a different form of the letter E transforming into a chick with a beak and legs.
Handwritten thank you note expressing gratitude for a weekend, mentioning music and work, signed by Helen with a dollar sign.
Handwritten postcard with a Portuguese postage stamp, sent to Chicago, Illinois, with a message celebrating an anniversary and wishing joy and admiration.
A pen drawing on lined paper depicting a person with short hair, earrings, and a patterned shirt, with handwritten text below.
A hand-drawn map of the United States with the states outlined and labeled, including messages such as "Dear JJSPINT," and "Thanks," along with illustrations of a tennis shoe, a microphone, a splash, and a hand making a peace sign.
Handwritten note on yellow lined paper that reads: "Just gonna write this note and put it directly in the fridge note box. This was the best. Enjoy!"
A handwritten note on yellow lined paper expressing gratitude for a treat, wishing good luck on Ebay, with a small heart and a pie chart drawing at the top right corner.
Handwritten notes on yellow lined paper with various words, numbers, and doodles. Prominent words include 'LA SUNSHINE,' 'REGISTRATION,' 'RUINS SOUP,' 'GOOD MORNING,' and 'LA NUCCA.' There are multiple columns of numbers, some written in different colors, along with scribbles, symbols, and sketches.
Handwritten note on yellow lined paper discussing a music album recorded in the USA, sent from Spain, with mentioning of fans and band members. The paper shows some torn edges.
Handwritten letter addressed to Steve and Greg, mentioning traveling to Chicago, baking cookies, and sharing contact information.
Handwritten note on white paper that says, "Cheers Steve Record Done! We Happy Bill Chris Souls Dam! Commonal".
Handwritten note on yellow lined paper expressing gratitude for the experience, reads: 'Thanks for this amazing week and for allowing us to become such great Pan flute players. Yours, Serena Aiona.'
A handwritten thank you note on yellow paper, expressing gratitude for making a record and inspiring a latent poker playing talent, signed Love, Scout.
A handwritten thank you note on yellow lined paper expressing gratitude to an electrical group for their work. The note mentions that it was a pleasure working at their studio and hopes to return soon, ending with cheers from Mapes, Atlases, and Jason.
A handwritten note on white paper that reads: "Steve - Thanks for your time, work + sarcasm. -Blower."
Handwritten note on yellow paper thanking friends for a fun trip to Myrtle Beach
A handwritten note on yellow paper mentioning names like Erin, Gregoire, Ben, John, Steven, and others, with a message expressing gratitude and love, and a call to 'God save electrical'.
Handwritten notes on white paper with various words and phrases, including 'Streeeeeve', 'Thanks for a incredible retiring session', and 'TERRIFIE'. The writing is in black and red ink, with some words crossed out or underlined.
A drawing of a heart-shaped ice cream cone with a face and a cherry on top, and a arrow piercing through it. Handwritten text says 'We love you. Heart, always.'
A handwritten thank you letter on white paper, expressing gratitude for opening doors, sharing a music collection, and acknowledging the staff and interns at a studio.
A handwritten note on paper reading, "Steve & Famcy thank you. Hope to see you again real soon."
A handwritten note on a yellow piece of paper titled 'Dear Electrical Audio Staff...' expressing gratitude and ending with a signature.
Handwritten letter in red ink addressed to 'Steve' thanking for the fantastic recodings and mentioning plans to leave the building with inspiration and warm feelings. The letter includes a date, '26-03-10', and a smiley face with a crossed circle symbol.
Handwritten note on lined paper with a message and signatures, expressing gratitude and admiration.
