Kingsize Soundlabs is a recording studios in Los Angeles, California, run by record producer Dave Trumfio and his brother Harry Trumfio.[1] They have three studios located in the Silverlake,[2] Eagle Rock[3] and Highland Park areas of Los Angeles.[4] The Eagle Rock studio is in the "Rock Block".[5]
| Company type | Recording studio |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founder | Dave Trumfio |
Area served | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Key people | Dave Trumfio, Harry Trufio |
| Website | kingsizesoundlabs |
History
editKingsize Soundlabs was established by Dave Trumfio in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood during the 1990s.[6] After shutting down his Chicago ___location, Trumfio moved to Los Angeles in 2000 and reopened his studio there.[3]
Clients
editKingsize Soundlabs has recorded bands such as American Standards,[7][8] Jesus and Mary Chain,[1] Built to Spill,[9] Wilco,[3] The Vines,[1] American Music Club,[10] Patrick Park,[11] Moving Units,[12] Rilo Kiley,[13] The Sleepy Jackson,[14] The Spinto Band,[15] Imperial Teen,[16] Eleni Mandell,[17] Aggrolites,[18] Slightly Stoopid,[19] Los Abandoned,[20] Lostprophets,[21] Amateurs,[22] Kristin Mooney[23], Mavis Staples,[24] Attack Attack,[25] Papa vs Pretty[26] and Letlive.[25]
Studio B is used by producer Rob Schnapf for his "MANT studio".[27][28]
References
edit- ^ a b c "KINGSIZE SOUNDLABS IN SILVERLAKE, CA CHOOSES AVASTOR HARD DRIVES". TV Tech. February 28, 2008. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
- ^ "Fidlar". Beat. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
- ^ a b c Boddie, Bo (July 25, 2012). "Inside Kingsize Soundlabs: An Indie Oasis in LA — SonicScoop". Retrieved August 26, 2025.
- ^ Lank, Barry (December 2, 2020). "Glassell Park crash victims were young movers in the music industry". The Eastsider LA. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
- ^ Halperin, Shirley (February 7, 2012). "L.A.'s Temples of Sound". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
- ^ Kenny, Tom (August 2, 2019). "From Chicago to East Hollywood". Mixonline. Retrieved April 3, 2025.
- ^ "Interview With Brandon Kellum of American Standards". Cryptic Rock. June 23, 2016. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
- ^ "Introducing Brandon Kellum". Yab Yum Music. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
- ^ Built To Spill - There Is No Enemy, 2010, retrieved August 26, 2025
- ^ American Music Club - The Golden Age, 2008, retrieved August 26, 2025
- ^ "Patrick Park, Lucy & La Mer, Scott Kinnebrew of Truth & Salvage at Bootleg Theater". DoLA. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
- ^ "Talk About Your Junk : Dave Trumfio". EarthQuaker Devices. February 18, 2022. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
- ^ "Pierre de Reeder: Engineering & Production Insights". Tape Op Magazine. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
- ^ Representative, P. R. (February 27, 2008). "KINGSIZE SOUNDLABS OF LOS ANGELES TRUSTS AVASTOR TO PROTECT ITS MOST PRECIOUS DATA". Mixonline. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
- ^ "Spinto Band Interview for Rilo Kiley Night 2". Omahype.com. May 21, 2008. Archived from the original on January 9, 2015. Retrieved May 30, 2008.
- ^ Imperial Teen - The Hair The TV The Baby & The Band, August 21, 2007, retrieved August 26, 2025
- ^ Eleni Mandell - Artificial Fire, 2009, retrieved August 26, 2025
- ^ The Aggrolites - IV, 2009, retrieved August 26, 2025
- ^ Slightly Stoopid - Chronchitis, 2011, retrieved August 26, 2025
- ^ Los Abandoned - Mixtape, 2006, retrieved August 26, 2025
- ^ Lostprophets - It's Not The End Of The World, But I Can See It From Here, October 11, 2009, retrieved August 26, 2025
- ^ Ogle, Patrick (May 23, 2007). "Anthony Puglisi Of Amateurs Talks Digi 002, Pro Tools, And Holy Grail Reverb". GearWire.com. Archived from the original on November 3, 2007. Retrieved May 30, 2008.
- ^ Kristin Mooney - Kristin Mooney, 2004, retrieved August 26, 2025
- ^ Green, Elon (January 21, 2016). "How Mavis Staples's New Record Got Made". The New Yorker. ISSN 0028-792X. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
- ^ a b "Throwback: "Writers Block Party" from American Standards! – Metal Noise". Retrieved August 26, 2025.
- ^ Papa VS Pretty - White Deer Park Discography, Track List, Lyrics, retrieved August 26, 2025
- ^ Elhaj, Emily (April 20, 2020). "Inside Rob Schnapf's Mant Sounds Studio". Reverb.
- ^ "Rob Schnapf Chooses Manley For His MANT Studio". ProSoundWeb. September 18, 2018.