The Artist Space

07/02/2019

Looking for a place to write music, or mix? The Artist Space is a fully equipped sound-proof microstudio. We are proud to be the home of the new podcast, "What the Punk?!" This podcast explores the culture and history of punk both past and present! This is an exciting project by REB Records's own Patrick Sully Sullivan ... and it's gonna go live soon! Stay tuned!

02/12/2019

Our flyers arrived today! It's better than Christmas at REB Records. ☺️
Check out our story to see .ryane OPEN THE BOX!

01/14/2019

"What's amazing about music is it's ability to surpass those initial filters and go straight to the subconscious. And affect you emotionally - to get a message across without having to speak the same language as someone."
Ryan discusses music and it's ability to make a difference. 💫
If you are interested in visiting , let us know!

01/12/2019

"I would do my schooling which was three hours with a tutor and right after that I would go to the recording studio and record, and I'd record for hours and hours until it's time to go to sleep." - Michael Jackson

Are you coming to our open house tomorrow, or want to learn about what's going on at The Artist Space? Let us know!⠀

09/10/2018

"Artists need a muse, and Patrick Sullivan and Ryan Black said they believe they have built a space in Wilmette for musicians, performers and others to find their muse and learn tricks of the music trade while they’re at it." ⠀
We are featured in ! Definitely check out the article via the link on our FB page, or by searching "REB Records in Wilmette seeks to encourage budding artists". Super cool!⠀
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09/07/2018

"One of the biggest inspirations at REB Records is The Artist Space, which Sullivan said, is designed to allow musicians to simply relax and create."

The Artist Space has been featured in Wilmette Life in The Chicago Tribune! Check out this article written about what we are working on, and the vision for our recording space open to audio engineers and artists in the area. Stay tuned for updates on our upcoming class schedule, and if you want to find a place to work... well, you know what to do. 🎧😎☕

REB Records founders Patrick Sullivan and Ryan Black said they believe they have built a space in Wilmette for musicians, performers and others to find their muse and learn tricks of the music trade.

08/07/2018

With everything in arms reach on this 3x stacked retractable desk at , it makes mixing, writing, and recording a process where you won't be reaching across a long desk and knocking over your coffee. ☕️

08/02/2018

So... this feels good. 🎹 The great thing about having an acoustic piano in a studio is that you don't need any plug-ins, digital finesse, or programs to just simply work out an idea. This lil Baldwin is perfect for that - hashing out chords, arrangements, finding the right key for the vocalist fast and without any frills.

07/24/2018

An excellent mix and a polished master always start with a good recording. A good recording is dependent on the variables of the room, the levels, and, in many but not all ways, the quality of equipment...The other important quality is that mindspace, a professional place to work, and (obviously) a COUCH to sit back on to reflect, ideate, and just relax. 😎 We think we have most of those things here, but out of everything... the couch might honestly be the most important piece. 😴

07/20/2018

"Being in a place where you can connect with people who have creative ideas and are going in completely different directions than you really opens your eyes." - Izzy Rubin, Collaborator at The Artist Space. It's about the people, the energy, and the space to escape. How do you find time to be creative after your day job?

07/17/2018

Who likes to record acoustic instruments?!? 🎧 🎤 With a nice, warm midrange and lots of clarity on the high end (maintaining dat midrange at even at a distance), these KSM44 large diaphragm condensers are a go-to. Solid feel, beautiful sound, and perfect for pop, rap, and any vocals that need PRISTINE sound. Seriously, though... a built-in pop filter. We have four of these available at and we checked with Shure to get matching serial numbers... these specific mics are super close-matched and can be used as a stereo pair. Hawt and stellar, we'd go so far as to say SAUCY quality. 🤟