Smart Studios was a recording studio located at 1254 E Washington Ave in Madison, Wisconsin. It was set up in 1983 by Butch Vig and Steve Marker to produce local bands. The studio became famous for producing bands such as Killdozer, The Smashing Pumpkins, L7, Tad and Nirvana. The version of Nirvana's song "Polly" that appears on their 1991 album Nevermind was recorded at Smart Studios. The Smashing Pumpkins' debut album, Gish, was also recorded there.