I aim for lasting masters that harbor impact, clarity, and dynamism further connecting music to its listeners.
My comfort is in both bold and minimal musical choices when needed.
It is my belief that every project deserves its own unique process and consideration to frame it within the greater context of music history and the contemporary.
I am akin to helping artists tell their stories, aligning myself with their vision, and making their music sound beyond awesome.
Music is forever.
Contact: daniel@littlecastlemastering.com
Mastering is the term most commonly used to refer to the process of taking a music mix and preparing it for distribution. There are several things to consider in this process: unifying the sound of a record, maintaining consist levels across an album, and preparing for distribution. Ultimately, mastering is the process of making your audio content sound as best as it can on multiple platforms before it goes out into the real world in combination with prepping that content for distribution.
Many mastering studios have different customized equipment and processes.
Below is a link to the equipment I use for mastering.
1. Music Mastering for all music genres. (see the rates page for mastering options).
2.Audio finishing for multi-media content such as short films, movie trailers, advertisements, pod casts, audiobooks, and immersive formats. Past clients have included Amazon, Volvo, NFL, Sing Sing Studio, SXSW Festival, and a whole list of independent artists and content creators.
3.Audio restoration, repair, and archiving
My name is Daniel Eaton and I am the sole engineer at Little Castle Mastering. Prior to the creation of Little Castle Mastering my experiences ranged from touring the world as a performer, sound designing for film and animations, being an educator in audio technology, and mixing and recording music. I have a B.M. in Music Performance and a Masters Degree in Composition, Integrated Media, and Experimental Sound Practices.
My love for music, audio technology, audio archival, and high fidelity listening systems ultimately lead me to the mastering profession. If you’d like to see my portfolio of past and current work and learn more about me visit my personal website below. I hope to hear your music in the studio soon!
I aim for lasting masters that harbor impact, clarity, and dynamism further connecting the music to its listeners.
My comfort is in both bold and minimal musical choices when needed.
It is my belief that every project deserves its own unique process and consideration to frame it within the greater context of music history and the contemporary.
I am akin to helping artists tell their stories, aligning myself with their vision, and making their music sound beyond awesome.
Music is forever.
Contact: daniel@littlecastlemastering.com
Mastering is the term most commonly used to refer to the process of taking a music mix and preparing it for distribution. There are several things to consider in this process: unifying the sound of a record, maintaining consist levels across an album, and preparing for distribution. Ultimately, mastering is the process of making your audio content sound as best as it can on multiple platforms before it goes out into the real world in combination with prepping that content for distribution.
Many mastering studios have different customized equipment and processes.
Below is a link to the equipment I use for mastering.
1. Music Mastering for all music genres. (see the rates page for mastering options).
2.Audio finishing for multi-media content such as short films, movie trailers, advertisements, pod casts, audiobooks, and immersive formats. Past clients have included Amazon, Volvo, NFL, Sing Sing Studio, SXSW Festival, and a whole list of independent artists and content creators.
3.Audio restoration, repair, and archiving
My name is Daniel Eaton and I am the sole engineer at Little Castle Mastering. Prior to the creation of Little Castle Mastering my experiences ranged from touring the world as a performer, sound designing for film and animations, being an educator in audio technology, and mixing and recording music. I have a B.M. in Music Performance and a Masters Degree in Composition, Integrated Media, and Experimental Sound Practices.
My love for music, audio technology, audio archival, and high fidelity listening systems ultimately lead me to the mastering profession.
If you’d like to see my portfolio of past and current work and learn more about me visit my personal website. I hope to hear your music in the studio soon!
Listen to past work below
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Killdry Double LP Available at Orenda Records
KillDry is the dark ambient electric guitar duo of Nicholas Deyoe and Jay Sorce. In the Spring of 2021, utilizing low-latency networking software Nicholas in Los Angeles and Jay in New York began to play together in real time. After recording their first few sessions, they realized they’d stumbled…
May 9, 2023
Coolhand Jax – On the TV (Official Music Video)
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Cosmo Gold – Tuff Stuff (Official Music Video)
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August 16, 2022
Video: Valley Queen, ‘Falling’
Directed by Thomas Lynch III Produced by Natalie Carol Green screen filming by John Reardon Dowd Additional filming by Natalie Carol Choreography consulting by Mackenzey Franklin "Falling" written by Natalie Carol and Shawn Morones, produced by Neil Wogensen and Mike Deluccia Arranged and performed…
August 16, 2022
Sam Buck Goes Off the Grid and Premieres ‘Out of Control’
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August 10, 2022
Little Boy music video from the album “No Branches without Trees”
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January 26, 2021
The Original by Brandon Sanderson and Mary Robinette Kowal
Here is a nice review of the audio book The Original by Hugo winning authors Brandon Sanderson and Mary Robinette Kowal. Sound design and mastering done here at Little Castle Mastering.
November 5, 2020
Coolhand Jax – Everybody Else (Official Video)
New music video for Coolhand Jax's sing Everybody Else released on Spirit Goth.
August 22, 2020
Harmless and ONSEN return as Elio with banging new single “Sundae”
Last year an exciting new duo arrived with Elio, it’s the musical project of Harmless and ONSEN. They were responsible for one of our favourite summer tunes of the year with “Babyfool“. After sharing their first EP “Elio 1” and some solo material, both acts came together again to share “Sundae“.…
August 21, 2020
Coolhand Jax – Backseat Swinging (Official Video)
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July 29, 2020
Surrija debuts new single “Barcelona”
LA-based singer-songwriter Surrija has lovingly crafted her new single ‘Barcelona’, taken off her Spring album release. It begins almost hesitantly with glitchy electronica and an ominous hum, but really takes off once the chorus hits. Surrija’s vocals are tentative yet confident and full of…
February 12, 2020
Surrija debuts new single “Nothing Love”
Los Angeles based Experimental pop songwriter, producer Surrija is best known for creating fresh, distinct music garnering a quite loyal fanbase. The multi faceted artist previously known as Jane Lui recently released her latest single, “Nothing Love”, ahead of her much awaited forthcoming self…
February 12, 2020
Harmless – ‘Condiciones’
Before even knowing the why or what behind Harmless’ latest EP, Condiciones already makes for a powerful listen. Independently released January 31, 2020, 27-year-old Nacho Cano’s latest creation is an ambient, saxophone-heavy, voicemail-laden traipse through hazily atmospheric textures that invites…
January 9, 2020
Tara Zorthian | “I Know What You Meant Now” music video
Mastered at Little Castle Mastering. Music Video from Tara Zorthian 2019
November 14, 2019
Cosmo Gold – Drown The Fly (Official Video)
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May 31, 2019
Darkplay-Natalie Portman (feat. Coleman Moore) Video
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May 21, 2019
PREMIERE: Nick Flessa Releases “Shootin the Shit”
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May 19, 2019
Atwood Magazine Premiere of Cosmo Gold’s “Dark Matter” single
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May 3, 2019
Desert Magic | Turning is the Motion of the Tao
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April 14, 2019
AD297 Dotson ‘de:termination’ Tape Release
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November 6, 2018
Katherine Redlus unravels her spiritual journey in “Welcome Home,” a vulnerable and ethereal sonic embrace of healing, self-love, and belonging.
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October 4, 2018
Katherine Redlus Feature on Our Culture Magazine
As part of her first album, the wonderful and simply authentic Katherine Redlus gives ‘Kingdom Come’, a mysterious song that delves into the soundscapes of the harp with a smooth and rather warming vocal that keeps you whole with the energy that surrounds it.
October 4, 2018
CD Review | Trio Untold’s self-titled release by Tree Palmedo
Their music, though, feels anything but academic. Spontaneously composed by the three members, the series of pieces on the record explores dreamlike textures, dense group interplay, and even pastoral melodicism on a project that feels more cohesive and lush than most freely improvised projects.
October 4, 2018
Bible Belt’s Returner Music Video
Had a pleasure mastering Bible Belt's new record coming out in 2018. Here's a great video for the song "Returner" for your viewing and listening pleasure.
October 4, 2018
Railings – “Sects With The Sheeple” EP | Post-Trash Premiere
An EP I mastered cam out into the world today by the Band Railings from Queens NY. Read more about the release here. Post Trash Railings EP Premiere
August 4, 2018
Sam Buck’s “Redo” is so damn good | Fader Article
In 2016, The FADER told y'all about Sam Buck, a country star via L.A. and Provincetown, Massachusetts, who had a small supply of awesome songs about bars and boys. Buck is finally back and is getting ready to release his debut EP, called Borderline, on May 4. Premiering today on The FADER is…
July 10, 2018
Rollingstone Country Feature
Mastered this beautiful song featured on Rolling Stone. It’s always awesome to read about a clients creative process and musical history. The article can be read from the link below. Rolling Stone Article
August 3, 2017
Tim Carr on Billboard
Tim Carr leaves us hanging on his new EP, Swing & Turn, which comes out Oct. 3 and premieres exclusively below. While Carr has established his name as a sideman for Haim, Nick Cave, the Strokes' Julian Casablancas, Lucinda Williams and others, his own music hews to the personal.
January 30, 2017
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I love how you mastered these songs - this is like the perfect amount of hotnessAlexander S. (client)
As usual spot on masteringDanny Echevarria (producer)
Daniel is a prompt and diligent mastering engineer who is sensitive to detailMax Kutner (Majic Band, Evil Genius, The Grandmothers of Invention)
Dude, you're a magician Phil Rankin (musician)