About

Squall Sound is owned and operated by Leigh T. Hanes - a musician, artist, and audio engineer who has had a passion for sound since an early age, probably owing his initial interest to hearing the constant flutter of his sister practicing the flute (she’s since gone on to play for world-renowned symphonies including Boston Symphony Orchestra). Leigh briefly played trumpet in the middle school band before shifting focus to guitars, keyboards, and drums. He began experimenting with computer music production at age 14 after obtaining bootleg copies of Fruity Loops and Acid Pro.

During his time in Virginia Commonwealth University’s acclaimed arts program, he focused on sound & multimedia, receiving numerous accolades for his creative work in juried shows and exhibitions en route to receiving a BFA in multimedia. He developed an increasing interest in analog recording, synthesizers, sampling, and audio engineering while playing in an assortment of rock bands, experimental noise duos, and electronic solo acts around Richmond, VA.