Grey Willow Studios expands creative reach with new Aberdeen location
Grey Willow ADR/Music Studios, a family-operated recording business known for projects with Disney, Marvel and Skywalker Sound, has opened a new studio in Aberdeen, South Dakota, according to the Aberdeen News.
Founded by Lawrence “Larz” Archambault in 2017, the studio began in Fort Yates, North Dakota, to support young musicians in the Upper Midwest. The Aberdeen branch, led by chief engineer Xavier Archambault, opened in March 2025 and has already worked with several artists and bands. Both Archambaults are enrolled members of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.
Grey Willow’s team has handled major productions, including the Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Inauguration and ADR work for The Avengers with Lakota dialogue. Archambault said the expansion aims to help more young artists access professional recording opportunities close to home.
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