Welcome to HollowHouse Recordings

Based in Studio 929 within Chicago’s historic Fine Arts Building, HollowHouse Recordings is a music production and recording studio dedicated to pushing sonic boundaries. Open to all creatives, the studio specializes in alternative hip-hop, R&B, and soul, serving as a sanctuary where raw artistry meets refined, atmospheric production.

The Vision Behind the Sound

HollowHouse Recordings was founded by Chicago-based artist and producer Hollowhenry. Growing up in North Carolina, creativity was deeply woven into his family line. Raised by music enthusiasts who spun classics by David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, and The Beatles, and inspired by his painter aunt's use of inner-world symbolism, Hollowhenry developed an early, organic infatuation with the arts.

His formal musical foundation began with the violin, an instrument he played from a young age through college. This classical background eventually expanded into mastering the guitar and piano, paving the way for a highly versatile production style.

Hollowhenry's signature sound combines spacey soundscapes and meticulous, atmospheric beats with personal, introspective lyricism. Drawing comparisons to the era-defining sounds of Flying Lotus and Madlib, his work takes listeners on a genuine psychological and auditory adventure.

From "insideoutside" to Chicago

Hollowhenry first introduced his multi-faceted capabilities with his 2021 debut EP, "insideoutside," followed by the guitar and piano-driven 2022 project, "The Imaginer." His move to Chicago in 2021 marked a pivotal transition into a deeply collaborative phase of his career.

What began as a personal journey quickly transformed into a community hub. HollowHouse Recordings blossomed out of this desire for connection, formalizing a space where independent artists could experiment, elevate their craft, and level up their sound collectively.

A Collective Built on Collaboration

HollowHouse is more than just a recording space; it is a collaborative engine. The studio’s ethos came to full fruition with the 2024 release of "HollowHouse Recordings Vol. i." This compilation project perfectly highlights the studio's communal vision, featuring standout contributions from a vibrant roster of talent: Devin, Brooke Wyatt, Jrny Gz, Massive, and Dialect Tre.

"I am hopeful that the soundscapes could lead the listener to explore their own patterns of thinking," says Hollowhenry. "Additionally, I want them to walk away with some new music to listen to while they’re doing their favorite activity."

Whether you are looking to record a single, experiment with beat tapes, or immerse yourself in a community of forward-thinking musicians, HollowHouse Recordings is here to help you navigate your own creative frontier.