BIOGRAPHY & PROFILE
Sonic Bandit Records & Studio is an independent recording studio and music label established in Monroe, Washington. Founded by producer, engineer, and multi-instrumentalist Rob Lackey, the studio has served as the creative incubator and production engine for Pacific Northwest outlaw country, Red Dirt, Americana, and raw acoustic projects. Equipped with high-headroom analog gear, custom vacuum tube preamps, and hybrid console layouts, Sonic Bandit specializes in capturing live, warm, and honest performances. The label has proudly released and produced records for local roots artists including Cody Jack, Pete Blakeney, Jordan Shannon, and Patrick Santerre.
DOSSIER TELEMETRY
Founded and engineered by Rob Lackey. Co-production and session work by Rob Lackey.
The Albums
Nothing Left to Hide (Cody Jack)
2025Cody Jack's landmark outlaw country record. Recorded live in Sultan and Monroe, WA. Produced and engineered by Robbie Lackey.
Deserve This (Patrick Santerre)
2020Patrick Santerre's debut acoustic folk project. Produced and mixed by Rob Lackey.
Tin Sprocket Sessions (Pete Blakeney)
2020Raw, visceral Sultan taverns session recordings. Co-produced and engineered by Rob Lackey.
Sonic Bandit Demos (Jordan Shannon)
2020Formative demo sessions from Monroe, WA. Drums and co-production by Rob Lackey.


