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The Sonic arts assembly

Supporting Hawaii's Electronic music community

About Us

Amplifying Hawaii's Electronic Music Community

The Sonic Arts Assembly  is a collective of musicians, technologists, and sound designers united by a passion for electronic sound. We exist to raise Hawaii's electronic music community through quarterly gatherings, workshops, and artist showcases. We welcome individuals of all skill levels, genres, and creative practices. From digital producers and live performers to modular explorers and analog synth purists we hope you join us on our mission!

Past Events

Music Artist Meetup +
Pass the AUX Showcase

Saturday, June 13, 2026

The Sonic Arts Assembly held its first official electronic music meetup on June 13, 2026.

After a welcome performance by Wunderfish, Eric Dubois gave an insightful presentation on using Ableton Live to turn loops into full arrangements. One of the highlights of the day was the "Pass the AUX" showcase where we were treated to several tracks by our talented members. We can't wait for our next event!

Up Next

Autumn Meetup

September 2026

The Sonic Arts Assembly is currently planning its next meetup, scheduled for September 2026. Keep an eye on this space for further details.

The Venue

We hold our meetups, workshops, and showcases at the beautiful Capitol Modern (The Hawaii State Art Museum) in downtown Honolulu. 

Capitol Modern
250 South Hotel Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
Free Admission

All-day Saturday parking is available across the street from the museum at Ali`i Place for $3 (cash only).

About the Team

Eric Dubois

Eric Dubois, also known as EDP-Beats and Just Eric, is a Paris-born, Hawaii-based music producer with a story shaped by a global perspective. Raised in France by an American mother and French father, Eric’s love for music began at age 14 when he formed the pop-punk band The Creaps with his three best friends from school. His journey has taken him across cultures, from playing gigs in France to starting his production career in Argentina, where his experiences deeply influenced the music he creates today. Now based in Hawaii, Eric continues to blend his diverse background into his work.

Eric worked for several years at Ableton as VIP Tech Support, assisting renowned artists such as Diplo, Grimes, Skrillex, NOFX, and Mike Dean. He is based at Rendez-Vous Recording in Manoa, collaborating with artists under the guidance of award-winning producer Pierre Grill.

 Eric also founded Our Altered State Publishing in 2020, helping emerging artists navigate the complexities of the music business. His work has been featured in projects like Tazo Tea’s commercial with SZA, 90 Day Fiancé (TLC), and Life Below Zero (National Geographic).

Through his experiences and dedication, Eric strives to empower artists, helping them transform their ideas into meaningful music.

Aly Ishikuni

Originally from Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi, Aly Ishikuni is a Honolulu-based Creative Director, Experiential Producer, and Public Programmer whose work bridges music, contemporary culture, and community engagement.

She is also the vocalist for ALT/AIR, an electronic synth duo formed in 2010 that has shared stages with acclaimed acts including Metric, Passion Pit, Owl City, and Classixx.

Aly’s career began in Japan, where she spent nine years as a recording artist with Avex Group, contributing theme songs for television programs and projects including Bratz alongside artists such as M-Flo, BoA, Christina Milian, and Backstreet Boys. In 2004, her U.S. single “I Love You Too Much” was featured on the acclaimed television series The West Wing.

Discovered by legendary Japanese producer Tetsuya Komuro of GLOBE, Aly has built a multidisciplinary career spanning international pop music, live electronic performance, and community-centered arts programming.

Today, she continues to champion Hawaiʻi’s creative scene through programs and events that connect artists, audiences, and culture. She currently serves at Capitol Modern, where she develops innovative public programming that uplifts Hawaiʻi’s music community and supports emerging music producers and song artists.

Jason Umino

Known professionally as Wunderfish, Jason is a Honolulu-based electronic musician, live improviser, and creative technologist whose work connects performance, innovation, and community. Trained in Ableton Live at Dubspot NYC, he creates immersive real-time performances using hardware synthesizers, virtual instruments, and hybrid systems—blending ambient, acid house, synth-pop, and experimental electronica into dynamic sonic journeys.

The Wunderfish project launched in 2014, and has resulted in multiple albums, independent film scores, and live performances at home and abroad. Wunderfish music is arranged in fairy tale format and his music has been described as "retro-futuristic electronica - dark and haunting with a backdrop of optimistic soundscapes."

He maintains an ongoing residency at Plantoem in Kaimukī, where he performs improvised ambient sets inspired by plant frequencies, and also performs his more club-forward material regularly at special events (e.g., Club Kink, Sofar Sounds). Jason also live streams his improvisational synth sessions every weekday on YouTube where he opens up his studio virtually to a diverse audience.

Jason is a partner at Street Cinema LLC, further extending his creative work into film and visual storytelling.

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