Morrisound Recording

12/22/2025

All of us at Morrisound (and our Nutcracker friend) wish you and yours a happy and safe Holiday Season!

11/11/2025

Bill Mason, a good friend of ours and great recording engineer passed away last week. As far as we know, his studio, Hitmakers, is the only studio in Tampa Bay that has been here longer than we have. The original Hitmakers occupied a building in Ybor then moved to Sulphur Springs. We now occupy that building.

In spite of being in the same business, Bill was always ready to lend a hand to us. When our 56th studios were robbed of all of our mics, Bill called to offer a loan of some of his to get us back up and running. That’s the kind of guy he was. Always willing to help.

There are tentative plans to have a celebration of life for Bill. More news on that as it develops. In the meantime, Bill’s wife, Brenda, asked us to share this memorial.

View William Taylor Mason's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

05/30/2025

LAST DAY FOR DEATH METAL TOUR T SHIRT!

Tomorrow, May 31, the Morrisound Recording “Death Metal Tour T” will go the way of all limited editions and disappear from our Merch page. We can’t thank you all enough for the generous support that paid for the Morrisound historic marker!

Due to many requests, we have made our vintage tape-reel logo T-shirt available on our web site, along with shirts that feature our modern logo design. Those are available now on our Merch page, and we plan to add a few more items in the near future!

05/28/2025

In just a few more days the Morrisound Recording “Death Metal Tour T” will go the way of all limited editions and disappear from our Merch page. We can’t thank you all enough for the generous support that paid for the Morrisound historic marker! The last day to get it will May 31.

05/21/2025

On Friday, May 16th, Morrisound Recording celebrated the dedication of a historical marker that acknowledges the role our studio played in the rise of a new music genre during the 1980s and 90s. It was a big day for all of the Morrisound staff – past and present. It’s taken me a few days of perspective to get an idea of what it means to me. From a personal point of view, the best part of the day was being able to reconnect with people I’ve worked with over the last 44 years. 21 of our current and former staff came from all over to attend. Musicians that we recorded decades ago came by. Many Jim and I hadn’t seen in years. Almost everyone we were able to reach found a way to be there. Their participation meant more to me than the marker. The marker is a wonderful thing, but connection to people is our true legacy. Many, many thanks to all who came to the dedication and the celebration. It means more than I can say. – Tom Morris

05/12/2025

This Friday we will be celebrating Hillsborough County's installation of a Historical Marker honoring the contributions of Morrisound Recording to the rise of a new music genre in Tampa Bay and the world. We are hosting a reception party at Magnanimous Brewing in Seminole Heights on Friday 5.16.25 1-4pm. Please use the RSVP link below and join us in celebrating the Tampa Bay Music community!
https://www.mixily.com/event/3486917522720459732

05/02/2025

To celebrate Hillsborough County's installation of a Historical Marker honoring the contributions of Morrisound Recording to the rise of a new music genre in Tampa Bay and the world, we are hosting a reception party at Magnanimous Brewing in Seminole Heights on Friday 5.16.25 1-4pm. Please use the RSVP link below and join us in celebrating the Tampa Bay Music community!

https://www.mixily.com/event/3486917522720459732

02/27/2025

Jim and Tom had occasion to reunite with Brad Trumbull and Rick Moon at last weekend's Hearts & Hope fund raiser. Brad and Rick were driving force behind the first band Jim and I recorded at the original Morrisound. This is us - now and then! Different hair - same hearts.

02/04/2025

If you can be in St Pete Sunday, Feb 23rd between 11:30am and 5:00pm come support one of our favorite charity events HEARTS & HOPE. Great bands for a great cause!

Here's the info:

An Event of Extraordinary Giving and Entertainment will be held LIVE Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 from 11:00am to 5:30pm at Bayboro Brewing, located at 2390 5th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712.
We will have LIVE music from A-List local, national, and international artists on 2 stages! There will be amazing Raffle items, T-shirts and Fun. Food and drinks are available for purchase at Bayboro.
ALL money raised goes directly to the care of our seniors and disabled adults in need. This year our seniors are still struggling after 2 devastating hurricanes to find affordable housing and basic necessities and need our help especially during our current recovery. These are our neighbors. We see them everywhere but we might not see their need. They are unable to purchase the food they need to keep healthy or the products they need to keep themselves clean. Some need mental health counseling, legal assistance, daily care, affordable housing, clothing, and so much more. They are silently suffering. Our organization, Better Living for Seniors (BLS) is a non-profit group of professionals that work hard to help those in need. Sponsorships are all tax deductible. Please join us in giving from your Heart to give others Hope