Our Producer

Peter “Ren” Renfree brings over 40 years of experience as an engineer, producer, songwriter, and performing artist. His background spans traditional studios, modern in-the-box production, and decades of real-world music industry evolution.

Ren has worked with artists at every level—from first-time recording musicians to seasoned professionals and A-list talent—understanding that each project requires a different approach. Beginners need guidance and confidence. Veterans need trust, speed, and creative partnership. Both deserve the same respect and commitment to excellence.

Having lived on both sides of the glass, Ren produces with an artist’s ear and an engineer’s precision—focused not just on sonics, but on emotion, performance, and longevity.

Production Examples

At 8 South Music, genre isn’t a limitation—it’s a starting point.

We work comfortably across rock, country, Americana, indie, folk, pop, singer-songwriter, roots, alternative, cinematic, and beyond, tailoring every production to the artist, the song, and the story being told. Whether it’s a stripped-down acoustic performance or a fully realized, radio-ready track, the goal is always the same: make it feel honest, powerful, and unmistakably you.

Our artists come from all over the world, collaborating remotely with the same level of care, communication, and sonic detail you’d expect from an in-person studio session. Distance has never been a barrier to great records—and in today’s connected world, it’s often an advantage.

What You’ll Hear

The tracks below represent a cross-section of styles, voices, and production approaches, but they all share one thing in common:

they were built to serve the song.

If you hear something that resonates, chances are we can build something just as strong for you.

Artists We've Worked With

Most Recently:

Doug Figgs, The Renfrees, Mark Alan Band, Randall Montgomery, Merel Bregante, Sarah Pierce, Daniel Neihoff, Dave Lenahan, Ericca Latza, John Keenan, Leslie Bowe, Logan Piercy, Natasha Hardy, Rob Lytle, The Dear's Cry, Terell Davey, Tera Townsend

Stevie Wonder, Kenny Loggins, Marcia Ball, Lloyd Maines, 2-Bit Palomino (2x Texas Vocal Group of the Year), Steve Thomas (Fiddle for Barbara Mandrell), Lars Thorson (multi-instrumentalist for Kane Brown), Eddie Dunlap, Chris Gage, Albert and Gage, Gene Elders (Fiddle for George Strait and Lyle Lovett), Hal Ketchum, Steve Seskin, Shake Russell, Michael Hearne, Mike Lindauer (Al Stewart Bassist), Bill Ward, Dirje Smith, Gordon McLeod, Buddy Mondlock, Chuck Brodsky, Don Conoscenti, Eliza Gilkyson, Slaid Cleves,Terry Hendrix, Betty Soo, Butch Morgan, Chris Rosser, The Lost and Nameless Orchestra, The Flyin A's, The Laws, Tracy Grammar, Andy Gullihorn, Jillian Edwards, Louise Mosrie, Matt Harlan, RJ Cowdery, Zoe Lewis, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Ken Gaines, Wayne Wilkerson, Mary Gauthier, John Gorka, Zane Williams, Connie Mims, PuffBunny Records, Lamon Records, Face Down Saints, Michelle Reed, David Ditrich, Dusty Duhon, Hailey Georgia, Miranda Harrell, Scott Chance, Rex Daniels, Steve Evitts, Timothy Hall, The WildFlower! Festival, Rob Higgenbotham, Will MacLean, Quinn O'Donnell, Susan Shann, Renfree Isaacs, E Marlowe, Keith Rea, Amy Goloby, Jordi Baizan, John Condrone, and many other artists you've probably never heard of...

LATEST NEWS

Number 1 Baby!

Last year, we were blessed to be asked to produce Doug Figgs’ new album “Storm on the Mountain” for him.…

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New Productions in the works!

We’re super excited to be in the starting phases of a few new projects! Doug Figgs will be starting his…