Meet the Owner

My name is Timothy Loney and I am the owner / operator of Elephant Yolk Recording Studio LLC in Ely, MN. At a very young age I remember taking piano lessons and performing in front of an audience. As I entered my teens I recall watching a Led Zeppelin DVD and wanting to be just like John Bonham (we share a birthday). Over the next decade I was fortunate to play in several bands and perform, mostly in the twin cities. One piece of this that is central to my story is have a space to play. My parents (and many of my friend's parents) put up with / tolerated / were blessed with listening to teenagers learn their instruments and attempt to write the best rock n' roll songs. Shout out to the parents. There was a place in particular that has a lasting imprint on my heart.

As a young musician, I was lucky enough to be able to call Ambient Sound (Saint Paul) a 2nd home. My friend Michael's father, Bob, taught me a lot about recording, song writing, and the music business. Having the chance to record and write in such a space was probably taken for granted at the time. Years later it dawned on me how lucky I was to have a place in town where I could freely express myself through music and be surrounded by supportive artists.

Now, I hope to share that same opportunity with my new home. Whether it is song writing or recording I want Elephant Yolk to be a place where artists can feel comfortable to explore their inner voice.