WHAT WHERE WHEN WHY WHO

Noise Machine is a music studio, a creative residency space, and a music label.

Noise Machine is located on the Tla’Amin Nation lands in qathet, BC.

“Tla’amin Nation is part of the Northern-most Coast Salish ʔayʔajuθəm speaking peoples.  Our people today inherited rich territories and teachings (ta-ow) stretching back well over 10,000 years. Tla’amin economic and political systems along with our spirituality are derived from our relationship with the land.”

Noise Machine opened in 2023 word of mouth, willy nilly, a year later we have global partnerships and a roster of deeply creative artists across genres.

Noise Machine was started by artist and producer Sophia Sanford. Artist-run, femme-run, queer-run space Noise Machine is supported by a chorus of beautiful people who are committed to better lives for artists of all types and innovation in the industry, folks who come together to make things possible for artists.

Noise Machine was named by everyone who stayed in the space during its development. Often after being asked how they slept, folks answer some version of “so good… it’s like a noise machine in there.”

Lapping water, winter rain, calling birds, and vocal sea life are a constant in the sonic reality at Noise Machine. It is a space that asks you pause for a moment as you witness nature, nose to nose.

We help artists make and release music.

Noise Machine is a rural residency space.

Two cozy studios, a few toys to play with, & plenty of inspiration. Noise Machine is located in a 70s cabin touching the Salish Sea on Tla’Amin Nation in the qathet region of BC. The space includes studio monitors, work desks, a baby grand piano, electric organ, an electric bass, guitars, various random instruments, toys, and tools & a rotating cast of synths. For a full and up-to-date gear list, please get in touch.

Noise Machine is a music studio.

A creative space to work on that next project, or let us help you bring your vision to life. Noise Machine supports artists year-round in the writing, recording, & production of music & sound projects. We offer education in music tech and production. Find out more here.

Noise Machine is a label.

Supporting artists throughout the creative process from development & production to distribution & placements, we are eager to help you meet your creative goals.

Sophia Sanford

owner • artist • producer • voice freak

I make and release alt pop music, ambient music and music videos as Sanford; I produce; I compose; I write topline; I play the piano; I make beautiful and sometimes strange sounds.

I support artists at Noise Machine through various activities from songwriting and production through to label services.

I wanted to share the space as it’s so special.

assistant • project manager • strategist

E is deep in the spreadsheets, deep in the meeting notes, helping everyone stay on track and move forward towards individual and collective goals. E has been essential in building Noise Machine and its offerings.