Indie Pop Pedal Steel

Lifelong musician Bryan Daste is maybe best known as a pedal steel guitarist, but also specializes in clawhammer banjo, upright bass, and backing vocals. Also a talented recording engineer and producer, Daste is as skilled as he is versatile. "Bryan Daste seems to be able to play just about anything he wants to" - Joe McSpadden, nodepression.com

I have produced many records for top independant artists, like Local Natives, and Blitzen Trapper, and engineered many like, LCD Soundsystem.

10+ years stage/tour/recording professional tambourine experience

I'm mixing for Bands/ Ensembles in the field ranging from Indie-Rock all the way through experimental music. I'm have a jazz degree from the music university of cologne (germany) and am a freelancing musician for indie- / pop bands in addition to playing in my own more experimental ensembles.

Asheville, NC based engineer offering mixing, mastering and production services. The challenge of deeply listening to anything is a puzzle that invites the listener in to connect with the world around them. I love to use my skills to elevate and compliment the music of great writers so that connection grows stronger with their audience.

Mixing Engineer and Session and Live Guitar, Bass and Pedal Steel player. Fast and professional. Credits include Mondo Cozmo, Cold War Kids, Meg Meyers, Greg Laswell, The Moth & The Flame and a ton more.

With 18 years of experience, I elevate tracks across genres, from indie rock to shoegaze to folk and beyond. Expert mixing and mastering to craft your distinct sonic landscape, from retro to modern. Let’s make your music unforgettable. Ready to take the first step?