Ardent Studios

Ardent Recording is one of the most iconic music studios in the world. Known for our creative energy and technological excellence, we’ve been home to a wide range of unique and talented recording artists, producers, and engineers, and witnessed the creation of many timeless recordings that have influenced the direction of modern music and music production.

For almost 60 years Ardent has been a special creative space for a diverse and world-renowned clientele; recording artists such as Led Zeppelin, Sam and Dave, ZZ Top, R.E.M., Isaac Hayes, The Staple Singers, Stevie Ray Vaughan, BB King, The Bar-Kays, The White Stripes, Big Star, Bob Dylan, The Raconteurs, The Gin Blossoms, Stevie Wonder, Steve Earle, Smashing Pumpkins, The Allman Brothers… just to name a few.

When you hear records made at Ardent, you are listening to the heart and soul of Memphis.