[1] It was established in the year 2000 by Craig Riggs and Frank Pagliughi, who were later joined by PK Pandey and long-time head engineer Benny Grotto as co-owners.

Craig Riggs, then-frontman of the rock band Roadsaw, realized that much of his band's revenue was being spent on studio time, and became determined to open a recording studio catering to musicians with limited income who did not want to be forced to compromise the recording quality of their music for financial reasons.

In 2013, due to the booming residential market in Allston, Massachusetts, the studio was forced to change locations.

Benny Grotto (2010 Boston Music Awards' Producer Of The Year[3]) - head engineer[clarification needed] Mad Oak has a Walters-Storyk Design Group-designed control room, a variety of live room acoustic options, and multiple isolation booths.

Live at Mad Oak was a monthly concert series, featuring local talent performing in front of an invite-only audience.