Why Skokie Musicians Trust Us

Skokie sits just north of Chicago with easy access to the city and a diverse community that brings together people from countless backgrounds and traditions. Musicians from Skokie reflect that diversity—they’re creating music that draws from different cultural influences, genres, and artistic traditions, and they’re looking for an engineer who can work across styles without imposing a single sound. Whether you’re a rock band tracking guitars, bass, and drums, an acoustic artist recording guitar and vocal arrangements, or a voice actor recording audiobook chapters and commercial narration, you’ll find a studio environment that adapts to your specific needs. Artists from this community value flexibility, technical skill, and an engineer who listens to what you’re trying to achieve and helps you get there. As Chicago’s #1 rated recording studio on Google, Untold Stories has earned that recognition by working with artists across every genre and approach. Skokie musicians choose us because we deliver professional recordings that serve your vision rather than forcing you into someone else’s template.

Getting Here from Skokie

From Skokie, getting to our Pilsen studio at 1007 West 19th Street takes approximately 25-30 minutes by car or transit. By car, take I-94 S (Edens Expressway) and I-90/94 S (Kennedy Expressway), exit at California Avenue, and head south into Pilsen. Alternatively, take city streets like McCormick Boulevard south and access the Kennedy from various points. Street parking in Pilsen is completely free and abundant, typically within half a block of the studio. No meters, no permits, no downtown parking complications. If you prefer public transit, the CTA Yellow Line (Skokie Swift) runs from Dempster-Skokie station to Howard, where you can transfer to the Red Line south and then connect west to Pilsen via the Pink Line at Clark/Lake. Total transit time is roughly 45-50 minutes, making driving the more practical option for most sessions. Many Skokie artists appreciate the reasonable commute—close enough to make scheduling multiple sessions practical, and the drive provides time to warm up vocally, review material, or mentally transition into recording mode. By the time you arrive at the studio, you’re focused and ready to work. Plan to arrive right on time for your session, and you’ll find parking effortless, access simple, and the entire experience focused on capturing quality recordings.

What Makes Skokie Artists Unique

Musicians and voice actors from Skokie tend to approach recording with open-minded creativity and solid preparation. Living in one of the Chicago area’s most diverse communities creates artists who’ve been exposed to music from around the world and often blend those influences into their own work. Skokie artists arrive with material that reflects their unique perspectives—they’re not trying to fit into predetermined categories or replicate commercial formulas, they’re creating music that’s authentic to their backgrounds and artistic visions. They value an engineer who can adapt to different styles, instruments, and production approaches rather than applying the same process to every project. We see rock bands recording full instrumentation, indie and alternative artists developing their sound, singer-songwriters tracking acoustic and electric arrangements, folk artists recording with traditional and contemporary elements, electronic artists building layered productions, and voice actors recording audiobook chapters and commercial narration from Skokie. Many are artists who’ve been part of Chicago’s music community for years—performing regularly, collaborating across genres, and steadily developing their craft through experience and dedication. What sets Skokie artists apart is their creative openness—they’re willing to experiment with sounds, blend influences from different traditions, and push their music in directions that feel authentic even when they don’t fit easy categories. They choose Untold Stories because we meet them where they are creatively and deliver recordings that capture their sound honestly. When you walk into our studio from Skokie, you’re working with an engineer who respects your cultural and artistic background, adapts to your specific needs, and is committed to capturing recordings that authentically represent your music.