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Happy New Year, everybody!
Thank you to all of the amazing artists who trusted me with their music in 2025!
2026- Let’s go!!
Foster Mastering
Tweakin’ the Freqs since ‘94

Happy New Year, everybody!
Thank you to all of the amazing artists who trusted me with their music in 2025!
2026- Let’s go!!
Foster Mastering
Tweakin’ the Freqs since ‘94

I had the extreme pleasure of mastering the new release DEEP CUTS by Mr. @gavincastletonPerfect for Halloween!Check it out at gavincastleton.bandcamp.com.
From Gavin: “The album is a definitive collection of my fan fiction and horror tribute songs, newly remixed and remastered, topped off with 3 unreleased tracks for 2025 (one about Quint from Jaws, one about neighborly werewolves, and one from the perspective of a robot house with poor sportsmanship).”

Credits: Falling (the Twin Peaks theme) was written by Angelo Badalamenti and David Lynch, produced and mixed by Gavin Castleton, featuring vocals by Holly Frost (aka @hollyfrostswings, aka Lex Land, aka One Big Dark Room).
Strange Fruit was written by Abel Meeropol, produced by Gavin Castleton and Brian Cass aka bcassachusetts / Overclock Orchestra; mixed by Brian Cass, featuring vocals by Dua Boakye of @BadRabbits.
Since 1968 was written by Gruvis Malt - @gruvismaltarchive, remixed by Brian Cass / Overclock Orchestra.
All other songs written, produced, and mixed by Gavin Castleton.
All songs mastered by @Ryanfreqfoster at Foster Mastering.

Thanks, Gavin!

For fans of: #jawsmovie #midsommar #twinpeaks #teddyperkins #johncarpenterhalloween #scannersmovie #possessormovie #theshining #zombies #robothouse #ariastermidsommar

Who’s ready to tweak?
I’d love to help u make your music sound the best it ever has.

Ryan “FREQ.” Foster
Foster Mastering
Tweakin’ the Freqs since ‘94

It’s always a pleasure to work with Mr. Jim Walker, also known as @jvamusic on a project. This time it was to master his excellent new EP “Slouch.”

JVA - Lead Vocals, Programming, Guitars, B3, Percussion, BGVX @jvamusic
Michele Van Kleef - BGVX @michelevankleef
Albert Reda - Bass, Keys, Percussion, BGVX @butch_larocca

Produced, recorded, and mixed by Jim Walker at Studio 515

Mastered here at Foster Mastering by me, @ryanfreqfoster

Check it out! ❤️
Thanks, Jim!

www.jvamusic.com/slouch
https://jvamusic1.bandcamp.com/album/slouch-ep

I had a blast mastering the new album. “And the Warthog Loves you” by @humungopdx.

@bobby.lukas86 on Drums and Vocals
@dave_tjaden on Bass
@rweie on Guitar and Vocals

Recorded and mixed by @jlraudioproductions
Mastered by me @ryanfreqfoster

Thanks for having me involved, gents!
🤘🏽🔥❤️

I recently had the pleasure of mastering the new album “Live at The Blue Door” by @cartersampson aka The Queen of Oklahoma.
Good stuff! Thanks for having me involved, Carter!

For the last 20 years, this Oklahoman has consistently delivered high-quality songwriting and gorgeous vocals, proving that she is one of the very best around. Her previous albums were produced in a studio setting using a full band, while her latest release captures a live solo performance. “I play a lot of solo shows, as well as with a band. On this album, I wanted a stripped-down recording to highlight the songs and me singing them.” In November 2024, Sampson teamed up with long-time bandmate and engineer Kyle Reid to record two live shows at The Blue Door. The Blue Door has been the premier listening room in OKC and a home base venue for the artist for many years. Live at The Blue Door is Carter Sampson at her best, riding the strength of her songs and her powerful voice.

Engineered & Mixed by @kylereidmusic
Mastered by @Ryanfreqfoster at @fostermastering
Photos by Doug Schwarz aka@dougonius at @dasphoto
Artwork & Layout by @stevehammons
Get it over at @hortonrecords

I had a blast mastering @proh.mic’s new 7” single, “Special Request” b/w the Vitamin D produced b-side exclusive, “Free To Be.”
Check it out! Thanks for having me involved, all! ✌🏽❤️

“Special Request”
Prod by @liquidpegasus
Out now on all DSP’s

The B side is titled “Free To Be”
Prod by @tallhomeyvita
(This will not be on the full length album)

Order the 7” vinyl @liquidbeat now

Artwork by @mister_roboto_
7” labels by @neight1000
Mixed by @mixedbysteel
Mastered by @ryanfreqfoster
Pressed by @cascaderecordpressing

I had a blast mastering @proh.mic’s new 7” single, “Special Request” b/w the Vitamin D produced b-side exclusive, “Free To Be.”
Check it out! Thanks for having me involved, all! ✌🏽❤️

“Special Request”
Prod by @liquidpegasus
Out now on all DSP’s

The B side is titled “Free To Be”
Prod by @tallhomeyvita
(This will not be on the full length album)

Order the 7” vinyl @liquidbeat now

Artwork by @mister_roboto_
7” labels by @neight1000
Mixed by @mixedbysteel
Mastered by @ryanfreqfoster
Pressed by @cascaderecordpressing

I had a blast mastering @proh.mic’s new 7” single, “Special Request” b/w the Vitamin D produced b-side exclusive, “Free To Be.”
Check it out! Thanks for having me involved, all! ✌🏽❤️

“Special Request”
Prod by @liquidpegasus
Out now on all DSP’s

The B side is titled “Free To Be”
Prod by @tallhomeyvita
(This will not be on the full length album)

Order the 7” vinyl @liquidbeat now

Artwork by @mister_roboto_
7” labels by @neight1000
Mixed by @mixedbysteel
Mastered by @ryanfreqfoster
Pressed by @cascaderecordpressing

I had a blast mastering @proh.mic’s new 7” single, “Special Request” b/w the Vitamin D produced b-side exclusive, “Free To Be.”
Check it out! Thanks for having me involved, all! ✌🏽❤️

“Special Request”
Prod by @liquidpegasus
Out now on all DSP’s

The B side is titled “Free To Be”
Prod by @tallhomeyvita
(This will not be on the full length album)

Order the 7” vinyl @liquidbeat now

Artwork by @mister_roboto_
7” labels by @neight1000
Mixed by @mixedbysteel
Mastered by @ryanfreqfoster
Pressed by @cascaderecordpressing

From The Ages new album is out now!
Thanks for having me involved, gents!

@fromtheagespdx is:
Paul Duziak - Guitar
@dave.tucker_ - Bass
Greg Traw aka @nohheechul - Bass

Bardo was recorded/mixed by @papaw.payne at @lowshelfrecording & Mastered at Foster Mastering.
Lucid was recorded/mixed/mastered by Dave Tucker.
Do it! 🤘🏽🔥

I had the pleasure of mastering the new single “Down Down” by Mr. @brownmarkofficial of Prince and @therevolution fame.
@joebeier on guitar
@ashsoan on drums
Everything else by BrownMark.
Thanks for having me involved, Mark!
💜✌🏽

Tweaked up the new single for @blind_oath, featuring @staceysavageoofficial @ladybeatdeb @rulerofthewasteland & @babehammer40k
Produced / engineered / mixed by @armand_john_lizzy
Mastered here
Get it now over at @hortonrecords

Thanks for having me involved, all! 🔥🤘🏽

JVA - “Witness Moon”

This is the first of four individual, three-song EPs, each with its own theme and vibe.
These three songs are about secrets, ghosts and a villain with bad intentions.
Released on 10/31/24. Halloween.
All eerie & shit.

@jvamusic / guitars, drums, percussion, lead vocals, background vocals
@michelevankleef / background vocals
@butch_larocca / bass, keys, background vocals

Produced, Recorded and mixed by Jim Walker
at Studio515. Portland, Or.
Mastered by @ryangreqfoster at @fostermastering, Portland, Or.

Thanks, Jim! Always a pleasure.

I had a blast mastering the new album “Currents” by @citizensoftheuniverseband. Get yourself a copy on vinyl!
Thanks for having me involved, all! 🤘🏽🔥

Ben Metzger aka @freemetz81: lead vocals
Curtis Monette aka @curtron2001: guitars, vocals
Dave Trenkel aka @newandimprovmusic: Fender Rhodes, Hammond organ, Clavinet, grand piano, analog synths
@PageHundemer: bass, fretless bass, acoustic bass guitar, percussion, vocals
Peter Argyres: baritone sax, vocals
@matt_calkins_official: tenor sax, percussion, vocals
Bruce Green: trombone, vocals
JD Monroe aka @the_turntable_enabler: drums, percussion, turntables, vocals
Joel Hirsch: shekere, congas on Dome Dada

Recorded at Unity Recording, Corvallis, OR, engineered by Waylon Pickett and Paul Kincaid
Mixed by Dave Trenkel at Unity Recording
Mastered by @ryanfreqfoster, Portland, OR.

https://citizensoftheuniverse.bandcamp.com/album/currents

I had a blast mastering the new album “Currents” by @citizensoftheuniverseband. Get yourself a copy on vinyl!
Thanks for having me involved, all! 🤘🏽🔥

Ben Metzger aka @freemetz81: lead vocals
Curtis Monette aka @curtron2001: guitars, vocals
Dave Trenkel aka @newandimprovmusic: Fender Rhodes, Hammond organ, Clavinet, grand piano, analog synths
@PageHundemer: bass, fretless bass, acoustic bass guitar, percussion, vocals
Peter Argyres: baritone sax, vocals
@matt_calkins_official: tenor sax, percussion, vocals
Bruce Green: trombone, vocals
JD Monroe aka @the_turntable_enabler: drums, percussion, turntables, vocals
Joel Hirsch: shekere, congas on Dome Dada

Recorded at Unity Recording, Corvallis, OR, engineered by Waylon Pickett and Paul Kincaid
Mixed by Dave Trenkel at Unity Recording
Mastered by @ryanfreqfoster, Portland, OR.

https://citizensoftheuniverse.bandcamp.com/album/currents

I had a blast mastering the new album “Currents” by @citizensoftheuniverseband. Get yourself a copy on vinyl!
Thanks for having me involved, all! 🤘🏽🔥

Ben Metzger aka @freemetz81: lead vocals
Curtis Monette aka @curtron2001: guitars, vocals
Dave Trenkel aka @newandimprovmusic: Fender Rhodes, Hammond organ, Clavinet, grand piano, analog synths
@PageHundemer: bass, fretless bass, acoustic bass guitar, percussion, vocals
Peter Argyres: baritone sax, vocals
@matt_calkins_official: tenor sax, percussion, vocals
Bruce Green: trombone, vocals
JD Monroe aka @the_turntable_enabler: drums, percussion, turntables, vocals
Joel Hirsch: shekere, congas on Dome Dada

Recorded at Unity Recording, Corvallis, OR, engineered by Waylon Pickett and Paul Kincaid
Mixed by Dave Trenkel at Unity Recording
Mastered by @ryanfreqfoster, Portland, OR.

https://citizensoftheuniverse.bandcamp.com/album/currents