Why Logan Square Musicians Trust Us

Logan Square has become one of Chicago’s most creative neighborhoods over the past two decades—a place where independent artists, experimental musicians, and DIY creators have built a thriving music community anchored in authenticity and innovation. Musicians from Logan Square bring that same creative energy to their recording projects: they’re developing sounds that don’t fit neatly into categories, they’re willing to experiment, and they’re looking for an engineer who can adapt to their vision rather than forcing them into predetermined approaches. Whether you’re an indie rock band tracking guitars, bass, and drums with unconventional arrangements, an electronic artist building productions with synthesizers and drum machines, or a voice actor building your catalog for narration work, you’ll find a studio environment that embraces creative exploration. Artists from Logan Square understand that great recordings come from collaboration between an artist with a clear vision and an engineer who can help realize it technically. As Chicago’s #1 rated recording studio on Google, Untold Stories has earned that recognition by working across every style and approach, delivering professional results that serve the artist’s vision. Logan Square musicians choose us because we meet them where they are creatively—whether that’s capturing raw live energy or building intricate layered productions.

Getting Here from Logan Square

From Logan Square, getting to our Pilsen studio at 1007 West 19th Street is one of the easiest commutes in the city—just 15-20 minutes depending on your route. By car, take Milwaukee Avenue or Kedzie Avenue south, or access the Kennedy Expressway briefly if traffic is light. The routes are straightforward with multiple options. Street parking in Pilsen is completely free and abundant—no meters, no permits, no circling for spots. If you prefer public transit, the CTA Blue Line from Logan Square or California stations runs directly toward downtown, where you can transfer to the Pink Line at Clark/Lake and ride to 18th Street in Pilsen. Total transit time is roughly 30-35 minutes. Many Logan Square artists appreciate the transit accessibility—you can take the train when you’re traveling light or drive when you need to haul gear, pedals, or multiple instruments. The commute is short enough that scheduling multiple sessions throughout the week feels manageable, and by the time you arrive at the studio, you’ve transitioned from the energy of Logan Square’s streets into a focused creative space. Plan to arrive right on time for your session, and you’ll find parking simple, access easy, and the neighborhood’s artistic character a natural extension of Logan Square’s own creative culture.

What Makes Logan Square Artists Unique

Musicians and voice actors from Logan Square tend to approach recording with creative ambition and a willingness to take risks. Growing up in or being part of a neighborhood with such a strong independent music scene creates artists who’ve been exposed to every genre imaginable and often blend influences in unexpected ways. Logan Square artists show up with material that pushes boundaries—indie rock bands incorporating electronic elements, experimental projects that defy easy categorization, punk and garage rock energy, alternative artists developing distinctive sounds, and electronic producers building tracks from the ground up. They value an engineer who can adapt to their specific needs rather than applying the same approach to every project, and they appreciate honest feedback that serves their vision. We see indie rock bands recording full instrumentation, electronic and synth-based productions, alternative and experimental projects, punk and garage rock, singer-songwriters with unconventional arrangements, and voice actors pursuing narration projects from Logan Square. Many are artists deeply embedded in Chicago’s DIY music community—they’ve played countless shows at local venues, collaborated across genres, and understand that professional recordings are tools for building their careers, not just finished products to post online. What sets Logan Square artists apart is their creative fearlessness—they’re willing to experiment with sounds, structures, and production techniques when it serves their artistic vision. They choose Untold Stories because we can meet them wherever their project demands technically and creatively. When you walk into our studio from Logan Square, you’re working with an engineer who respects your creative vision, embraces the experimentation you bring, and is committed to delivering recordings that authentically represent your sound without forcing it into someone else’s template.