SF Musician Plans to Turn Former Mission Taco Bell Into Affordable Recording Studio

A long-vacant Mission District property at Duboce Avenue and Guerrero Street is planned to become a music recording studio and creative space for independent artists. Jeremy Rosenblum, a local musician and recording engineer, submitted a proposal to transform the former Mission KFC/Taco Bell into a hub for local musicians. The goal is to make professional recording access affordable for artists who lack equipment, enabling them to record, distribute, and be heard. The project is expected to begin construction in June after final building permit approval, with renovation taking 18 months to two years. Plans include added square footage, upgrades to the parking lot, fencing, and exterior design, aiming to strengthen the local music scene.

"Rosenblum told the outlet he aims to make the studio affordable for musicians who don't have access to professional equipment, much like his former space, Studio SQ, which he operated in the Bayview from 2003 to 2013. Speaking to KPIX, Rosenblum said his intention is "to create more music and art and more than anything, help people who wouldn't otherwise be able to go into like a first-class studio to get their music recorded, get their music distributed and heard." And help people really cultivate their art, he added."

"According to KRON4, construction is set to begin in June when the final building permit is expected to be approved, and the renovation will likely take 18 months to two years to complete. Plans include additional square footage surrounding the structures of the main building, as well as upgrades to the parking lot, fencing, and exterior design. With venues like Thee Parkside and Bottom of the Hill closing this year, it feels more important than ever to be putting time and money into the local music scene, Roseblum told the Chronicle."

"I hope to make this studio a resource for the community and local artists, bringing something I love about the city new life. According to his Crunchbase profile, Rosenblum cofounded creative tech company Britelite Immersive in 2013, which coincides with when he reportedly took a break from music professionally. Rosenblum is also the guitarist/songwriter in local indie-punk band, 37 Houses, which was recently fe"

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