Sarah Tudzin is an American record producer, audio engineer, and musician. She is also the founder and leader singer of the band Illuminati Hotties. Tudzin releases music on her own imprint label, Snack Shack Tracks, in partnership with Hopeless Records.
Tudzin has produced and engineered records for Boygenius, Weyes Blood, Slowdive, Guppy, and Logic.
Early life Sarah Tudzin grew up in Woodland Hills, California. As a teen she played drums in school orchestra and jazz ensembles, as well as participated in various bands.
In 2011, she left Southern California for Boston to study at Berklee College of Music, initially focusing on drums. But she quickly grew bored of solo practice and instead switched to the school's music production and engineering program. She graduated from Berklee in 2014 with a B.M. in production/engineering.
Career Tudzin returned to Los Angeles after graduating, where she started working as a studio runner at a major recording studio. She soon began reaching out to producer contacts, eventually landing a job with indie-rock producer Chris Coady. She spent over three years as his engineer on records for artists such as Amen Dunes, Porches, and Slowdive. Through this experience she developed a strong technical foundation in recording, mixing, drum programming, and production.
In 2017, Tudzin formed her own musical project, Illuminati Hotties, hoping to showcase her broader production and songwriting capacities. The following year, Illuminati Hotties released their debut full-length album, Kiss Yr Frenemies, on Tiny Engines. The album was largely self-produced by Tudzin, recorded in the studio where she had worked as an assistant.
In 2020, after tensions with Tiny Engines, Tudzin worked to regain control over her music. She released a mixtape called Free I.H.: This Is Not the One You’ve Been Waiting For to fulfill her contract obligations, while paving the way for independent work.
In 2021, she launched her own imprint label, Snack Shack Tracks, through a partnership with Hopeless Records. Under this imprint, she released the third album from Illuminati Hotties, Let Me Do One More on October 1, 2021. Let Me Do One More received wide acclaim with Tudzin saying that working as a producer and engineer gave her the confidence to fully realize her own creative vision.
While continuing her work with Illuminati Hotties, Tudzin built a growing resume as a producer and engineer for other artists. She worked on projects by Weyes Blood, Pom Pom Squad, Speedy Ortiz, The Armed, and more. The high point came in 2023, when she contributed engineering and production work to boygenius’ breakout album The Record. That album became a major hit, elevating her profile significantly with multiple Grammy nominations and a win for Best Alternative Music Album.
In 2023, she contributed vocals to “Igyah Kah,” a song for the Star Wars: Ahsoka TV series soundtrack.
On June 5, 2024, she announced a new Illuminati Hotties album called Power, released on August 23 via Hopeless Records.
Songwriting and production credits TitleYearArtist(s)AlbumCreditsWritten byProduced withAll songs2015!!!As IfAssistant EngineerMario Andreoni, Raphael Cohen, Nic Offer, Paul Quattrone, Daniel Gorman, Allan Wilson, Phil BoydJim Eno, Patrick FordAll songs2016Hamilton: An American MusicalOriginal Cast RecordingAudio engineerArthur Sullivan, Christopher Martin, Clifton "Jiggs" Chase, Diddy, DJ Premier, DMX, Duke Bootee, Easy Mo Bee, Grandmaster Melle Mel, Havoc, James Mtume, Jason Robert Brown, Khary Kimani Turner, Lin-Manuel Miranda, The Notorious B.I.G., Oscar Hammerstein II, Poke, Prodigy, Richard Rodgers, Roger Troutman, Swizz Beatz, Sylvia Robinson, W.S. GilbertAlex Lacamoire, Bill Sherman, Black Thought, Lin-Manuel Miranda, QuestloveAll songsPorchesPoolEngineerAaron Maine, Peter MaineAaron MaineAll songsSpringtime CarnivoreMidnight RoomEngineerTommy English, Greta MorganChris CoadyAll songsMacklemore & Ryan LewisThis Unruly Mess I’ve MadeAssistant engineerAnderson .Paak, Andrew Joslyn, Bob Stone, Budo, Buster Harding, Cab Calloway, Cardiak, Carla Morrison, Chance the Rapper, CritaCal, Darian Asplund, DJ Premier, Ed Sheeran, Elan Wright, Eric Nally, Evan Flory-Barnes, Hollis, IDRIS, Jack Palmer, Jake One, Jamila Woods, Josh Dobson, Josh Rawlings, Joshua Rawlings, KRS-One, Leon Bridges, Macklemore, Mike Slap, Owuor Arunga, Ryan Bedard, Ryan Lewis, Stu Phillips, Tim Haggerty, Tommy Swish, Xperience & YGBudo, Cardiak, CritaCal, Hollis, Jake One, Jamila Woods, Macklemore, Ryan Lewis, Tommy Swish & XperienceAll songs2017Together Pangea Bulls and RoostersMix assistantDanny Bengston & William KeeganAndrew SchubertAll songsBlack LipsSatan’s Graffiti or God’s Art?Mix assistantCole Alexander, Jared Swilley, Oakley Munson, Zumi Rosow, Jeff ClarkeSean Lennon, Oakley Munson, Saul AdamczewskiAll songsLogicEverybodyAssistant EngineerKhalil Abdul-Rahman, Sam Barsh, Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, Bobby Campbell, Alessia Caracciolo, Jermaine Cole, Charles Dumazer, Damian Lemar Hudson, Arjun Ivatury, Nima Jahanbin, Paimon Jahanbin, Quincy Jones, Kevin McKenzie, Shawn McKenzie, Paul Mitchell, Dominik Patrzek, Michael Render, Leon Ressalam, Carlton Ridenhour, Khalid Robinson, Daniel Seeff, William Smith, Michi Tanaka, Shuntaro Tanikawa, Thomas Lea, Chris Thornton, Diondria Thornton, Tariq Trotter, Ernest Wilson6ix, Bobby Campbell, C-Sick, Deats, DJ Khalil, Logic, No I.D., PSTMN, Vontae Thomas, Wallis LaneAll songsSlowdiveSlowdiveMixing AssistantNeil Halstead, Christian Savill, Nick Chaplin, Rachel Goswell, Simon ScottNeil HalsteadAll songs2018Mass GothicI've Tortured You Long EnoughMixing AssistantNoel Heroux, Jessica ZambriJosh AscalonAll songs illuminati hotties Kiss Yr Frenemies Producer, Engineer, Composer Sarah Tudzin, Tim Kmet, Sapphire Jewell, Zach Bilson Collin PastoreAll songsPorchesThe HouseEngineerAaron Maine, Peter MaineAaron MaineAll songsAmen DunesFreedomAdditional recordingFreedom (Liner notes). Amen Dunes. Sacred Bones Records. 2018. SBR-195CD.Damon McMahonChris CoadyList of Demands (Reparations)The KillsEngineerSaul WilliamsChris CoadyAll songs2019The Bright Light Social HourJude Vol. IAssistant engineerCurtis Roush, Jackie O'Brien, Zac Catanzaro,Mia Carruthers,Juan Alfredo Ríos, Joseph Mirasole, ShreddwardChris CoadyAll songsWeyes BloodTitanic RisingAdditional engineerNatalie MeringJonathan Rado, Natalie MeringTitanicDolly ValentineProducer and EngineerDolly ValentineAll songsGoonHeaven Is HummingEngineerCaleb Wicker, Christian Koons, Drew Eccleston, Kenny Becker, Jen SimoneAll songsShow Me the BodyDog WhistleEngineerGabriel Millman, Harlan Steed, Julian Cashwan Pratt, Noah Cohen-CorbettChris Coady, Gabriel Millman, Harlan Steed, Julian Cashwan Pratt, Noah Cohen-CorbettAll songs2020CheerleaderAlmost ForeverAssistant EngineerChris Duran, Joe Haller, Josh PannepackerChris CoadyHow to be GoodDolly ValentineProducer, Engineer, MixerRyan Hadlock, Andrew Valenti, Leslie SchottRyan HadlockAll songsTim HeideckerFear of DeathEngineerTim Heidecker, Natalie MeringDrew Erickson, Tim Heidecker, Natalie Mering, Jonathan RadoAll songsSad13Haunted PaintingProducer, Engineer, MixerSadie DupuisAll songsilluminati hottiesFree I.H: This Is Not The One You’ve Been Waiting ForProducer, EngineerSarah TudzinWe’re So In Tune2021KississippiMood RingAdditional production, Additional engineering Zoe Allaire ReynoldsAndy D. Park, Marshall Vore, Derek TedAll songsilluminati hottiesLet Me Do One MoreProducer, Engineer, Composer Sarah Tudzin All songsSaid the WhaleDandelion (Deluxe)RemixingBen Worcester, Cayne McKenzie, Jaycelyn Brown, Steve Bays, Tyler Bancroft, Sarah TudzinSteve BaysAll songsColdplayMusic of the SpheresAssistant engineerAmber Strother, Apple Martin, Bill Rahko, Chris Martin, Daniel Green, Davide Rossi, Denise Carite, Derek Dixie, Federico Vindver, Guy Berryman, Jacob Collier, Jesse Rogg, j-hope, John Metcalfe, Jon Hopkins, Jonny Buckland, Livvi Franc, Max Martin, Metro Boomin, Oscar Holter, Paris Strother, Rik Simpson, RM, Sam Sparro, Stephen Fry, SUGA, Will ChampionBill Rahko, Max Martin, Oscar HolterAll songsPom Pom SquadDeath of a CheerleaderProducer, Mixer, Engineer, Additional keyboardDorcas Cochran, Garret Chabot, henhouse!, Lionel Newman, Mia Berrin, Peter Lucia Jr., Shelby Keller, Tommy JamesMia Berrin, Petey MixAll songs2022Lou RoyPure ChaosProducer and EngineerLou RoyLou RoyAll songsErin AnneDo Your WorstMixerErin A. FitzpatrickErin A. FitzpatrickAliensGuppyProducer, Mixer, EngineerGuppy All songsNoah DillonKill the DoveAdditional Vocals, WriterNoah Dillon, Sarah TudzinAndy LawsonAll songsEliza McLambSalt CircleProducer, Audio Engineer, MixerEliza McLambSarah TudzinAll songsWeyes BloodAnd in the Darkness Hearts AglowAudio EngineerWeyes BloodJonathan Rado, Rodaidh McDonald, Weyes BloodAll songsPUPThe Unraveling of PUPTheBandAdditional vocalsNestor Chumak, Stefan Babcock, Steve Sladkowski, Zack MykulaPeter Katis, PUPAll Songs2023Snow ElletWhiskey & Soda PopProducer, Engineer, MixerEric ReyesIgyah KahAhsoka Vol. 1Original SoundtrackVocalsKevin Kiner, Deana Kiner, Ludwig Göransson, Noah GorelickKevin KinerAll songsSir ChloeI Am the DogWriterDana Foote, Sarah Tudzin, John Congleton, Teddy Geiger, Teddy O'MaraJohn CongletonAll songsThe ArmedPerfect SaviorsAdditional vocals, Additional engineeringDan Greene, Kenneth Szymanski, Randall Kupfer, Tony WolskiBen Chisholm, Justin Meldal-Johnsen, Tony Wolski, Troy Van LeeuwenAll songsSpeedy OrtizRabbit RabbitProducer, Engineer, MixerSadie Dupuis, Sarah Elizabeth DupuisSarah Tudzin, Sadie Dupuis, Speedy OrtizAll songsBoygeniusThe RecordProducer, EngineerJulien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacusboygenius, Catherine Marks, Ethan Gruska, Melina Duterte, Tony BergAll songs2024KississippiDamned If I Do It For YouWriter, Additional ProductionZoe Allaire Reynolds, Sarah Tudzin, Maddie Ross, Dan CampbellAndy D. ParkAll songsNitefireAmeripopWriter, MixerNico GeyerJonathan RadoAll songsChokecherryMessy StarProducer, EngineerAbri Crocitto, Izzie Clark, Scarlett Elizabeth, Zach TuchZach Tuch, Sarah TudzinAll songsOdetta HartmanSwansongsMixerOdetta HartmanAlex Friedman, Odetta Hartman, Wyatt BertzAll songsBaby BugsIn My BonesProducer, EngineerBaby Bugs, Esha Tewari, SolyaBaby Bugs, Sarah TudzinAll songsPom Pom SquadMirror Starts Moving Without MeProducer, EngineerCody Fitzgerald, Jessica Boudreaux, Mia Berrin, Sabrina SongCody Fitzgerald, Jessica Boudreaux, Mia Berrin, Sarah TudzinAll songsThe ArmedEverlasting GazeAdditional vocalsDan Greene, Kenneth Szymanski, Randall Kupfer & Tony WolskiBen Chisholm, Justin Meldal-Johnsen, Tony Wolski, Troy Van LeeuwenAll songsIlluminati HottiesPOWERWriter, Producer, Performer, EngineerCavetown, Sarah Tudzin, Jon Joseph, Maddie Ross, Nice Neighbors, Ryan Hemsworth, Suzy ShinnAndy Rosen, John Congleton, Jon Joseph, Ryan HemsworthAll songsEliza McLambGoing Through ItProducer, Engineer, MixerEliza McLambAll songsCloud NothingsFinal SummerMixer Dylan Baldi, Jayson GeryczJeff Zeigler 2025McKinley DixonMagic, AliveGuitarAlfred, Anjimile, Blu, Ghais Guevara, ICECOLDBISHOP, McKinley Dixon, Quelle Chris, Sam Yamaha, Teller Bank$Sam Koff, Sam YamahaAll songsJulien Baker & TorresSend a Prayer My WayEngineer, Additional productionJulien Baker, Mackenzie ScottJulien Baker, Mackenzie Scott
Accolades YearAssociationNominated WorkCategoryResult2024Grammy AwardsThe RecordAlbum of the YearBest Alternative Music AlbumBest Engineered Album, Non-ClassicalNot Strong EnoughRecord of the YeariHeartRadio Music AwardsThe Record Alternative Album of the Year
References