Smart Studios in Madison, Wisconsin, was a key venue for 1990s alternative rock, hosting bands like Nirvana and Garbage through interviews and archival footage.
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Smart Studios in Madison, Wisconsin, was a key venue for 1990s alternative rock, hosting bands like Nirvana and Garbage through interviews and archival footage.
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Butch Vig and Steve Marker founded Smart Studios in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1983. The studio became a significant site for the development of alternative rock music in the 1990s. The Smart Studios Story features interviews with artists and producers, including Billy Corgan and Shirley Manson, who recorded there. The film includes archival footage and personal stories that illustrate the studio's influence on bands like Nirvana and Garbage. It premiered at the SXSW Film Festival on March 16, 2016, and was released on iTunes in 2017.
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- Meet Butch Vig and other influential artists
- Find out about Smart Studios' impact on alt-rock
- See rare footage from 70 hours of filming
Did You Know
- Smart Studios was founded in 1983 by Butch Vig and Steve Marker.
- The film premiered on March 16, 2016, at the SXSW Film Festival.
- Wendy Schneider shot 70 hours of footage for the documentary.
- The Kickstarter campaign for the film raised $122,230 by March 30, 2014.
- A Tour Edition DVD was released for Record Store Day Black Friday 2016.
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Who founded Smart Studios?
Smart Studios was founded by Butch Vig and Steve Marker in 1983.
When did The Smart Studios Story premiere?
The Smart Studios Story premiered on March 16, 2016, at the SXSW Film Festival.
How much money was raised through Kickstarter for the documentary?
The Kickstarter campaign raised $122,230.
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