AGS Honolulu (Aloha Got Soul)

"Was visiting Oahu from Kauai, hoping that I could find a vinyl shop that sold Japanese city pop. I just knew that there was bound to be a spot with the culture out here and I was right! I found Aloha Got Soul and man did they have a collection! I walked in and was immediately greeted by the employees who asked what I was looking for and pointed me to the bin I was looking for! They also even set up a turntable so I could listen to whatevers! I was looking and hoping to get my hands on some Tatsuro Yamashita but unfortunately they sold out of his stuff prior to my visit, but the employee took my info down and asked me for everything on my wishlist! He told me that they’d notify me if they ever got any of my wishlist in. I had a great visit annd walked out with numerous records! The craziest thing was that I didn’t realize that I walked in right before their closing. I didn’t realize this until I saw their hours up on a IG post after leaving the store, but they let me take my time and didn’t rush me out! They even talked story with me for a while! Shows these guys are passionate about music and helping others on their journey to discovering new music. A few days later I got a call from one of the employees telling me that they got a ton of Tatsuro Yamashita in after I left! He sounded excited to inform me! He told me he remembered me immediately and had to call me asap! They helped me get first grabs and made the process easy for me to buy some of the music I was dying to get my hands on! Such an incredible shop! I wish I could go there on the weekly to talk story and discover new music! Definitely gonna be buying from them again!"

"Had a great time digging for records, new and used. These guys run their own label as well. You also find super cool merch here. 5 stars"

"Great place!! I came here looking for a specific ho'aikane CD. Oliver was such a great help. They didn't have exactly what I was looking for, but I was able to find a cassette of theirs that made me happy. The service here is so friendly. And the variety of vinyl was awesome!"

"Was stoked to find out that AGS had a brick and mortar shop and stopped by here during my first visit to Hawaii. So much love for local community and history here. There's an eclectic selection of records, most notably from local Hawaii artists and music scenes as well as a nice selection of vinyl from Japan (folk, jazz, city pop, etc). Shop owner Roger was a pleasure to talk to and was very helpful. AGS is also a music label that releases contemporary artists and reissues local music from the past. Always great releases, and you can find them in=store. Can't wait to visit again!"