Birthday Boy Studios

Birthday Boy Studios Birthday Boy is a Meanjin (Brisbane) based recording studio, owned and operated by Chris Antolak & M

Last week, our good mates in KICKED-IN BICKIE TIN released their debut EP ‘The Beauty Of Friends’! We had so much fun wo...
05/02/2024

Last week, our good mates in KICKED-IN BICKIE TIN released their debut EP ‘The Beauty Of Friends’!

We had so much fun working with them on this release over multiple sessions in 2023 and can’t wait to see what they do next.

If you’re a fan of bands like Skegss, Dune Rats, Sly Withers and Luca Brasi - then we think you’ll love this EP, so be sure to check it out.

• Recorded at Birthday Boy Studios
• Engineered, Produced & Mixed by Matt Cochran
• Mastered by Will Yip

LISTEN HERE: https://tr.ee/gGzMKEkD_r

ICYMI: A few weeks ago, our good mates from KICKED-IN BICKIE TIN released their latest single ‘Stay’! The track’s just c...
25/10/2023

ICYMI: A few weeks ago, our good mates from KICKED-IN BICKIE TIN released their latest single ‘Stay’! The track’s just cracked 5k on streaming, been played on Triple J and is a damn good indie punk earworm. We love working with these guys and can’t wait to see what the future holds for em.

All their releases have been recorded right here at Birthday Boy with Matt Cochran behind the desk, producing and mixing.

Check ‘em out if you haven’t already!

‘Stay’ by Kicked-In Bickie Tin
• Recorded at Birthday Boy Studios
• Engineered, produced and mixed by Matt Cochran
• Mastered by Will Yip

📸 by James Deakin

The debut single ‘Peas In A Pod’ from our amazing pals in Alison Road is out today and available on all streaming platfo...
20/10/2023

The debut single ‘Peas In A Pod’ from our amazing pals in Alison Road is out today and available on all streaming platforms!

It’s a big blend of all things Indie Rock and has one helluva catchy chorus 🔥🔥🔥

Their next live show is at Tomcat Brisbane with Talk Heavy & Two Times Shy on Friday, 17th of November (tix available via Oztix)

• Recorded at Birthday Boy
• Engineered, Produced & Mixed by Matt Cochran
• Mastered by Matthew Gray

Some snaps of Hot Reno tracking drums over the weekend with Mr Matthew Cochran at the helm. 📸 by .v
10/10/2023

Some snaps of Hot Reno tracking drums over the weekend with Mr Matthew Cochran at the helm.

📸 by .v

Last week our incredibly talented friends VOIID released their debut album ‘Watering Dead Flowers’ - recorded, produced ...
05/05/2023

Last week our incredibly talented friends VOIID released their debut album ‘Watering Dead Flowers’ - recorded, produced & mixed right here at Birthday Boy Studios!

It’s an amazing album made by amazing people. If you’re a fan of all things 90’s, mixed with a blend of Punk, Alternative Rock, Power Pop and College Rock - then you’ll love this record.

• Recorded at Birthday Boy
• Engineered; Produced & Mixed by Matt Cochran
• Additional Production by Caleb Anderson
• Mastered by Matthew Gray
• Released by Damaged
• Artwork by Sophie Lyle
• Studio Photos by Will Johnstone

LISTEN HERE: https://ffm.to/voiid_watering_dead_flowers

A couple shots of our good mates Pilot Crisis from when they were recording their debut single ‘Misguided’ last year!If ...
28/02/2023

A couple shots of our good mates Pilot Crisis from when they were recording their debut single ‘Misguided’ last year!

If you’re a fan of some solid 2000’s influenced pop-punk akin to early Paramore and DTLI/Chuck-era Sum 41, then follow the link below to peep the new track!

LISTEN: https://gyro.to/misguided

📸 by Will Johnstone

Our wonderful mates from The Fortitudes have just released their latest EP ‘Picture Frame’ and it’s available now on all...
24/02/2023

Our wonderful mates from The Fortitudes have just released their latest EP ‘Picture Frame’ and it’s available now on all streaming services.

Engineered, Produced and Mixed by our own Matt Cochran and Mastered by Brock Weston.

This EP is a great blend of modern Australian rock, indie, pop rock and alternative. If you’re a fan of bands like British India, Slowly Slowly, Violent Soho and Catfish & The Bottlemen; then be sure to check this one out!

Legends Monsters Up North have just dropped their new single ‘Dementophobia’ today!Recorded, produced and mixed right he...
16/02/2023

Legends Monsters Up North have just dropped their new single ‘Dementophobia’ today!

Recorded, produced and mixed right here at Birthday Boy by Chris Antolak and mastered by Matthew Gray at Matthew Gray Mastering.

‘Dementophobia’ sees the band go from strength to strength, showcasing each members incredible talent and creativity fortitude.

Head over to the Monsters Up North bio to find the link to the single or search your preferred DSP. 🥳

As another year rolls in we are grateful to all the acts who trusted us to capture their creative vision in 2022 and we ...
18/01/2023

As another year rolls in we are grateful to all the acts who trusted us to capture their creative vision in 2022 and we look forward to another big year in 2023 🥳

The calendar is starting to fill up this quarter, so get in quick to lock in a session and let’s turn those ideas into fruition! 🤟🏼

Thanks so much to Mixdown Magazine for the lovely feature on one of our engineers/producers Matt, his band Talk Heavy an...
15/11/2022

Thanks so much to Mixdown Magazine for the lovely feature on one of our engineers/producers Matt, his band Talk Heavy and us here at Birthday Boy.

If you'd like to read Matt's writings about his process, musical history, recording influences and more, have a read of the full article via the link below -

Getting a glimpse of Birthday Boy Studios, Matthew Cochran's space behind the music of Talk Heavy and much more!

Last week saw the release of Talk Heavy’s debut EP ‘Jump Into Nothing’ - which was recorded, produced and mixed right he...
08/10/2022

Last week saw the release of Talk Heavy’s debut EP ‘Jump Into Nothing’ - which was recorded, produced and mixed right here at Birthday Boy! ❤️‍🔥

Check out the EP via the link below!

LISTEN: https://gyro.to/jumpintonothing

• Recorded, Produced & Mixed by Matt Cochran at Birthday Boy
• Additional Engineering by Chris Antolak
• Mastered by Matthew Gray at Matthew Gray Mastering
• Artwork by Sophie Lyle
• Press Shot by Luke Henery Photography

A lovely new addition to the fold 🥳
13/08/2022

A lovely new addition to the fold 🥳

‘Lexapro’ by  is out now and we’re so happy to finally see it out in the world! 🔥🔥🔥• Recorded here at  • Engineered, Pro...
12/08/2022

‘Lexapro’ by is out now and we’re so happy to finally see it out in the world! 🔥🔥🔥

• Recorded here at
• Engineered, Produced & Mixed by
• Additional production by .of.a.gun
• Mastered by Matthew Gray

Follow the link in ’s band to check out the song and video clip now! It’s damn good, if we say so ourselves.

All 📸s by .johnstone

🎂🎂Happy Birthday to us🎂🎂Birthday Boy Studios is officially 1 years old today! Thank you to everyone who has supported us...
09/08/2022

🎂🎂Happy Birthday to us🎂🎂

Birthday Boy Studios is officially 1 years old today! Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far 💖💖💖

📸 by Will Johnstone

Today is the day that Mouse release their debut album ‘Here Was Then’ 🔥🔥🔥We were lucky enough to work on this project fr...
05/08/2022

Today is the day that Mouse release their debut album ‘Here Was Then’ 🔥🔥🔥

We were lucky enough to work on this project from start to finish with the band, with the initial recording block taking place in May of last year!

We had such a great time working on this record and we’re so grateful that Mouse were the first official clients of Birthday Boy. The songs are incredible and they’re the loveliest people too.

Anyways, we’re very proud of how this album turned out and we hope you listen and love it as much as we do 💖💖💖

LISTEN HERE: https://gyro.to/HereWasThen

• Recorded at Birthday Boy Studios
• Engineered by Chris Antolak & Matt Cochran
• Produced by Matt Cochran & Caleb Anderson
• Mixed & Mastered by Matt Cochran
• Additional Engineering & Production by Caleb Anderson at Kitty Records

All 📸‘s by Will Johnstone

Our good pal and former housemate Reverend Green just released his debut single Low Power Mode! It’s a great chill Indie...
31/05/2022

Our good pal and former housemate Reverend Green just released his debut single Low Power Mode!

It’s a great chill Indie Rock track with hints of influences like Mac Demarco, DMA’s, Murlocs and Spacey Jane.

- Recorded & produced by Chris Antolak and Matt Cochran here at Birthday Boy
- Mixed by Matt Cochran
- Mastered by Brock Weston

Fresh Pearl Reference Brass Snare getting broken in today courtesy of  and .vaughan
20/05/2022

Fresh Pearl Reference Brass Snare getting broken in today courtesy of and .vaughan

Mouse have just announced their debut album ‘Here Was Then’ (to be released on July 8th via Kitty Records), as well as r...
05/05/2022

Mouse have just announced their debut album ‘Here Was Then’ (to be released on July 8th via Kitty Records), as well as releasing the second single from the record ‘Puck’ which is now available on all streaming services!

This was the first project we worked on here at Birthday Boy in mid May of last year. Engineered by both Chris and Matt, and produced/mixed/mastered by Matt here at Birthday Boy. We’re super grateful to have worked with such an incredible band and can’t wait for everyone to hear this record!

If you’re a fan of Sonic Youth, Pavement, Dinosaur Jr, My Bloody Valentine, DIIV, Built To Spill and anything in between - you’ll want to check this band out!

Album Cover by Harley Jones
Studio Photos by Will Johnstone

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