Rich Costey

Rich Costey
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresAlternative rock, experimental rock, indie rock, post-punk revival, art rock, electronica
Occupation(s)Record producer, mixer, engineer
Years active1995–present
Websitecostey.net

Richard "Rich" Costey is an American music producer, mixer, and engineer known for his innovative and boundary-pushing approach to music production. He has worked with a diverse range of musicians across various genres including rock, indie, pop, hip-hop, and electronica.[1]

He has received critical acclaim and multiple Grammys for his outstanding contributions to the music industry. Some notable collaborators include Fiona Apple, Vampire Weekend, Foo Fighters, Sigur Rós, Muse,[2] Foster the People, Swirlies, Sam Fender, and My Chemical Romance. He has occasionally worked as a DJ and musician on the albums as well.[3] He is managed by René Symonds at Tap Mgmt[4]

Costey operates out of a residential studio on a sprawling 400-acre estate in southern Vermont[5] providing artists with a unique recording environment. He regularly works from studios in both Los Angeles and London, where he typically spends several months of the year.

  1. ^ "Rich Costey". Threee. Archived from the original on November 30, 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
  2. ^ "CMJ New Music Monthly 2003". CMJ New Music (123–124). CMJ Network, Inc. 2003. ISSN 1074-6978.
  3. ^ "Rich Costey: Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
  4. ^ "Tap Music signs producer and mixer Rich Costey". www.musicweek.com. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
  5. ^ McKeough, Tim (April 21, 2022). "Once an Escape, Now a Home". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 26, 2023.