A treasure of a studio that Albuquerque is lucky to have. Matthew at Empty House is serious about his work and generous with his time while operating quickly and efficiently. A man with a sharp ear for sounds, high-quality studio gear, and an understanding of what ideas will translate to the listener made for an excellent experience for me and my band. His focus is on helping the artist make kick-ass music while seeing their creative vision through. As a result, our album came out far better than we had hoped for. It's something we are truly proud of thanks to Matthew. Long live Tambocop the Truthteller. read more

People ask me why I travel to Albuquerque to record music when I live in Nashville, and the answer is pretty simple: Empty House Studio is an incredible space to bring songs to life. Owner Matthew Tobias is a seasoned music pro with a wide range of experiences in both live music and studio recording. He's a creative producer who loves songs just as much as he loves sounds, and he works hard to ensure that each song gets just what it needs. He's also a great drummer, and he's got an awesome community of talented friends/musicians in ABQ who can swing by if you need something. One last thing: Matthew is a good guy. He cares about people even more than he cares about music, and that makes working with him a really meaningful experience. read more

Matthew's background is studio drumming but don't be mistaken his heart is for the song. My band The American Rails just finished recording our EP with Empty House and are planning on a full album. Matthew is really easy to work with and will be as involved as you allow him to be. I was really surprised at Matt's ability to hear the little pieces that make a song interesting and he really worked hard to leave space for musical moments. I absolutely enjoyed the laid back atmosphere of being in the studio and couldn't be happier with our final product. I believe my response was, "We sound like us". He is trustworthy and honest in business and feedback. If you haven't heard of it yet Empty House Studio is one of the best kept secrets in Albuquerque. read more

My band arranged with the owner/engineer of Empty House to record over two days in September 2020. We paid the security deposit, completed writing and refining the songs, rehearsed diligently, and cleared our calendars in preparation for the tracking days. We also hired a guitarist for the project and he too was involved in his own music prep and calendaring. Mr. Empty House came to rehearsal to listen and take notes a couple weeks before recording. 5 days before recording Mr. Empty House (the owner/engineer) sent me a text message: "I'm not going to be taking on any new work til prob beginning of 2021." As if my band doesn't qualify as "new work"! All this after the scoundrel insisted upon having CO-producer rights over the project. It would have saved us and our guitarist a lot of time and grief if he had had the decency to CO-mmunicate with his fellow CO-llaborators. This wasn't the only disappointment we encountered with Empty House Studio but it takes the cake by far. read more

Highly recommended studio! A true, hidden gem of Albuquerque. Matthew played a vital role in getting us exactly what we wanted in an album and so much more. We were totally blown away by the quality, expertise, and professionalism we experienced here. We look forward to recording here many more times in the future! read more