Marsten House Recording

09/11/2025

Jack Steinman From shredding guitar riffs at age 8 to mastering the art of production, Jack blends deep musical roots with cutting-edge sound design to bring your vision to life. With a background in sound recording and music production, Jack has honed his craft across genres—from the raw energy of rock and metal to the pulse of hip hop and the textures of electronic music…

09/11/2025

Liam Gardner- I’m a recording and mixing engineer with a deep passion for the raw energy and texture of 90’s music—alternative rock, punk, metal, and golden-era hip hop are where I feel most at home. If your sound lives somewhere between Soundgarden and A Tribe Called Quest, or you’re chasing that kind of timeless character, we’ll probably click.
From the start, I’ve focused on working closely with bands and vocalists to capture performances that feel honest, gritty, and alive. Whether it’s huge guitar tones, driving rhythms, or soulful vocal takes, I’m always chasing the emotional core of the music—not just how it sounds, but how it feels.
I never want someone to hear your record and think, “they sound better live.” My goal is to make sure that same energy, spirit, and imperfection that makes a live performance unforgettable is right there in the recording.
Let’s make something that sounds like you—honest, unpolished, and alive.

09/11/2025

Ray Riley is a seasoned producer-turned-engineer with a deep understanding of what artists need—because he’s one himself. As a working musician and DJ, Ray has had his music played at major events including conventions, raves, and concerts across the country. His production credits include placements with acclaimed hip-hop artist Mega Ran (over 2 million streams) and the J-Rock cover band Otaku Ongaku (over 1 million streams). Comfortable across a wide range of genres—especially hip-hop, rock, and EDM—Ray brings both technical expertise and creative instinct to every session.

09/11/2025

Klutch +10 Year Veteran Engineer & Producer
When it comes to nailing the industry sound you are contending with the best. An experienced engineer is the only option. Get full, wide, and deep, broadcast ready records with clarity. Klutch is a professional engineer who mixes with the heart of an artist, dialing in every detail from start to finish.
Quote – “Artists create the picture, Engineers Enhance the Vision.”
Credits: Kendrick Lamar, Popp Hunna

09/11/2025

Nick Koch With nearly a decade in the studio and a lifetime spent immersed in music, Nick Koch brings more than just technical know-how—he brings feel. Known for his hands-on, no-BS approach, Nick pairs a blue-collar work ethic (honed from years in construction) with a deep love for sound that spans hip-hop, R&B, punk, hardcore, metal, and folk.

Whether you’re chasing raw grit or radio-ready polish, Nick knows how to meet artists where they are and elevate the energy without losing the soul. He’s not just hitting record—he’s listening, offering direction when needed, and making sure your session works for you. Artists trust him to capture the urgency of live performance with clarity that hits hard.

At the end of the day, Nick’s here to help you make something real—something that sounds like you.

09/11/2025

Steve Sxaks With over 20 years in the music industry and 18 years behind the console, Steven Andrew Boehm—professionally known as Steve Sxaks—brings a rare combination of experience, artistry, and technical expertise to Marsten House Recording, which he has proudly co-owned for 16 years. A voting member of the Recording Academy and holder of a Master’s in Music Technology, Steve has worked across genres and platforms, from fronting Philadelphia’s hardcore band Fruit Punch to producing solo work featured in film and television. His passion for music extends into education, having taught audio engineering at both the high school and college levels for over a decade. At Marsten House, Steve blends creative vision with professional precision, making the studio a trusted home for artists ready to create something timeless.

09/11/2025

Ethan Mintz Co-Founder, Engineer & Producer
Marsten House Recording
Voting Member, The Recording Academy

Since co-founding Marsten House Recording in 2009 with Steve Sxaks, Ethan has been a driving force behind the studio’s growth into one of Philadelphia’s most respected and versatile creative spaces. As an engineer, producer, and voting member of the Recording Academy, he brings a seasoned ear and a deep commitment to quality, collaboration, and community.

Over the years, Ethan has recorded artists across nearly every genre—from hip-hop and hardcore to indie and experimental—but he’s always gravitated toward heavy music. Not just heavy in sound, but in emotion. His true niche lies in capturing music that carries weight—music that says something, that leaves a mark.

While he’s often behind the scenes, Ethan thrives in systems and operations, keeping the engine of Marsten House running with intention and precision. As the studio’s manager, he focuses on building a process-driven, reliable space where artists and engineers can do their best work. These days, he’s more selective about the sessions he takes on, choosing passion projects that resonate on a deeper level. Still, staying connected to the creative process—especially through mixing and production—is something he’ll never fully let go of.

For artists looking to bring their vision to life with authenticity, clarity, and impact, Ethan offers not just experience—but trust, intuition, and a genuine love for the work.

01/30/2024

Brand new Marsten House cypher! This one will go down in history with the great ones! Everyone brought it! Nico the Beast Dietz Tray-Digga Hopson Ronnie Shagovac James Ciphurphace Xile TheGrappler Leo Raic

We filmed 2 cyphers in 2023 that missed the 2023 cutoff. I feel like Paul Giamatti in the Holdovers and these emcees wer...

12/07/2023

We just started a really dope new video series, Black Box Experience. The first two episodes featured Miggs Son and Mike Voss! Once we hit 12 Episodes we will be releasing an album compiled of these performances! If you are interested in being on an episode of the Black Box, hit me up!

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11/12/2023

We are searching for new emcees to come rip a Marsten house cypher. Hit us up!

Owwwweeeee! You ever watch something so gritty you just had to go shower the grime off??? That happened immediately after this cypher. From start to finish, ...

10/15/2023

New cypher! Who do you wanna see on the next one?

Once upon a time two titans of Hip-Hop, The Mighty Mighty Marsten House, and the Impeccable Dominion Cyphers, came together in an epic show of force. 4 cyphe...