one of Europe's top recording studios
a multi-suite studio with everything
it takes to make your next
recording…
a multi-suite studio with everything it takes to make your next recording…
Hot Soap Studios is one of Europe’s top licensed and accredited recording spaces, located in the heart of Larnaca, Cyprus. What was once an abandoned 1970s house has been carefully restored and reimagined into a welcoming home for music and creativity.
From the very beginning, our vision has been clear: to create more than just a recording studio. Hot Soap is a place where artists feel safe to explore, experiment, and express themselves. We believe music is not only about sound but also about community — bringing together people from all genres and backgrounds to share ideas and build friendships that last well beyond a session.
Set only moments away from the Mediterranean shoreline, the studio offers an inspiring setting where artists can both work and unwind. The balance of professional facilities and a relaxed atmosphere makes Hot Soap a true destination for creating music.
At the center of the studio is our 30m² control room, anchored by a Solid State Logic AWS 924 Delta console. Known for its unmistakable analog warmth and cutting-edge DAW integration, it gives artists the best of both worlds: timeless sound and modern flexibility. Just beyond lies the 66m² main live room, with its soaring six-meter wooden ceiling and movable acoustic panels designed to adapt the space to any recording need. Connected to it is a versatile 10m² room, perfectly suited for vocals, amps, or silent recording.
Hot Soap Studios is the only commercial recording facility in Larnaca, offering a complete range of services: recording, production, mixing, mastering, rehearsals, and even music education. With high-end equipment, thoughtfully designed spaces, and a welcoming spirit, we provide artists with the tools they need to bring their ideas to life.
We’re excited to grow alongside Cyprus’s creative community and can’t wait to welcome everyone who steps through our doors.
meet our team
Qais
Director
Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Qais Khoury stands at the crossroads of creativity and craft. Moonlighting as the founder and director of Hot Soap Studios in Cyprus, where he creates his own deeply personal music, he helps others bring theirs to life.
An independent touring artist since the late 2000s, and one of multiple aliases (Pinwheel Valley / Nativalien / Tea Dragon), Qais earned a diploma in Music Production and Sound Engineering from London’s Point Blank Music College in 2014, the same year he performed in the Mayor of London Big Busk. With a full band, he went on to tour Vancouver, Toronto, and Seattle in 2016 and 2017, garnering a Canadian Best Out of Province nomination at the 13th Annual Toronto Independent Music Awards and reaching the finalists for Lyrics in the USA Songwriting Competition.
His work has continued to gain international recognition, including Best Music Video wins from the London Independent Film Festival, Vegas Movie Awards and New York Film Festival. 2024 saw him featured in Billboard Argentina for his release ‘Pinwheel Valley – Your Superman’, which also debuted at No. 13 on the US iTunes Alternative Song Chart. Qais’ music has been celebrated on air as well, with a BBC Radio London interview and multiple appearances on Ireland’s national broadcaster RTE 2FM.
With his artist collective, Qais remains dedicated to crafting music that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. At the same time, he continues to champion and support the work of other artists through Hot Soap Studios.
Andreas
Sound Engineer
Andreas Matheou is a musician and sound engineer based in Larnaca, Cyprus.
He attained his Bachelor Degree in Music in 2013 (BMus) from the University of Nicosia. Aside from sound engineering, his primary expertise is in electric guitar, but he also dabbles in bass and drums.
Andreas has been a head engineer/producer at Hot Soap Studios ever since its doors opened in 2018. One of his first projects at the studio was composing/producing a jingle, which acted as the springboard to explore production within the sync realm as well. Andreas has a breadth of experience around the island, as he currently produces and sound engineers numerous projects and recordings.
In his downtime, he is a guitarist / vocalist / bassist and at times a songwriter for multiple bands throughout Cyprus, such as The Ladderman (Heavy Rock), Abettor (Heavy Rock / Postcore), The Smallest Creature (Mellow Alternative Rock) and Nabuma (Neo Soul).
Amine
Music Sync Rep.
Amine Bouzaher is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and artist.
Amine is Hot Soap’s exclusive music sync rep. With an excellent repertoire in both producing and performing acoustic and electronic music, Amine has composed the music for wide ranging and diverse film content throughout Canada and the US.
Tal
Producer
Fresh off selling out his hometown Berlin and collaborating with top-tier musicians, Tal Arditi is making waves as both a producer and artist. A musical prodigy who completed his jazz studies by 18, Tal fuses indie-folk, electronica, and pop into a signature sound that is raw, emotional, and deeply cinematic.
During the pandemic, he reinvented his artistry, locking himself in his room and emerging with a new sonic direction that quickly landed him a deal with Swiss indie label Mouthwatering Records. As a producer, Tal approaches each record with a fresh perspective, focusing on the bigger picture of what the song truly needs rather than overloading it with unnecessary elements. His meticulous approach to sound design defines his work, from the introspective You and I to his upcoming EP Close Your Eyes, which has already earned him over 2 million streams.
Beyond his solo career, Tal has played with The Rolling Stones’ touring band in LA and performed at the Berliner Philharmonie, further cementing his status as a boundary-pushing musician and producer.
Leoni
Liaison
Leoni Demetriou is our Studio liaison, with over 25 years of experience in executive work. She assists the team with a diverse range of responsibilities including bookings, administrative and accounting related matters.