Island Sound Studios

Island Destination for Superstars: Island Sound Studios was originally built as the personal state-of-the-facility for renowned Japanese artist and producer Tetsuya Komuro. The 10,000-square-foot two-story facility opened in 2003 as Avex Honolulu Studios, Hawaii’s only commercial recording studio. Starting with Dr. Dre, it launched the premiere island destination for rap/hip-hop and pop superstars such as Kanye West, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Common, Beyoncé and regional greats like Henry Kapono, Kalapana and John Cruz. In 2013, Avex changed names to Island Sound Studios and it has continued to draw top artists like Mac Miller, John Legend, Empire of the Sun, Jake Shimabukuro and Eddie Vedder.

The Spicers: In 2022, Island Sound Studios was purchased by brothers Kyle and Bryan Spicer, who bring to the venture a collective 50 years of experience in the recording and film industries. For over 25 years, Kyle has been a recording artist, producer, and most recently was recording engineer for John Fogerty of CCR. Bryan has been an Executive Producer and Director for nearly 40 years, helming shows like Magnum P.I. and Hawaii 5-0. He has been supporting the film industry in Hawaii for over a decade, also owning Sight and Sound Productions and the Point Panic sound stages. Excited about the Island Sound Studios recording history, acoustic design, equipment, overall aesthetic and great potential, the Spicers have made major upgrades to pave the way for Island Sound Studios to once again be a top destination for superstars and indie artists. They have revamped the common areas, expanded the lounge, put in new floors and upgraded the computers, interfaces and analog machines.