Island Styles

Biography

Island Styles is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, and sound designer. Recently, Island’s work received Academy recognition as the composer and sound designer for the live-action short “The Singers” (SXSW 2025), which was named to the 2025 Oscar® Shortlist. Island’s approach to media composition is holistic; he often blurs the lines between score and sound design to create immersive, atmospheric environments. Recent film work includes “I Need You: 53 Years of the Band America” and the documentary “Far Behind,” as well as his interactive scores for “Evolution” and “Oceans,” among others. His deep understanding of sonic narrative comes from a prolific career in rock music. As a longtime guitarist for the multi-platinum band Candlebox and Jimmie’s Chicken Shack, he has toured and recorded alongside acts like Bush, Alice in Chains, and Katy Perry. This extensive history on the world stage gives him a unique ability to translate raw energy into nuanced cinematic scores, bringing a performer's intuition to every project he scores and designs. Based in Los Angeles, Island continues to push the boundaries of how sound and music elevate the story.