Indie Rock Music Mastered
for
power & impact!
a mastering approach that respects your mix
with a focus on Remote Collaboration & Artist-focused results
Why Choose Trevor Nokes Music
Trevor Nokes Music is a specialist mastering practice focused on Indie Rock, serving professional mixing engineers, producers, and serious artists preparing music for commercial release and streaming.
We are not a generalist service.
We prioritize clarity, dynamics, restraint, and trust over volume, speed, or hype.
An Engineer Who Cares About Your Music
I pride myself in providing masters that are clear, dynamic, intelligable and competitive, while preserving the integrity of the song, the mix and the artists intent.
I fully stand behind:
- Personal, one-to-one service
- Honest constructive feedback
- Transparent Pricing
- No Rushed or Automated processing
Mastering is Not about making things louder, it is about translation, balance and long term musical value.
How I Work With Mixing Engineers
I work closely with mixing engineers who value clarity, translation, and repeatable results.
My role in the process isn’t to “fix” mixes or impose a sound — it’s to support the mixer’s intent, provide a fresh and unbiased listening perspective, and help deliver masters that translate confidently across systems and formats.
If you’re a mixing engineer or studio looking for a mastering partner who communicates clearly, respects your work, and delivers consistent results, I’m always happy to start with a conversation or a test project.
A calm, technical, and respectful process
When I receive a mix, I’m listening for:
Low-end control and translation
Tonal balance and density
Dynamic integrity
Anything that may cause issues downstream for distribution or playback
If something is genuinely better addressed at the mixing stage, I’ll flag it clearly and specifically. No vague notes, no judgement — just practical information so the final result is as strong as possible.
Supporting the mixer’s intent
Mixing and mastering systems are designed to do different jobs. I work from a calibrated monitoring environment and make decisions with translation in mind, while respecting the artistic and technical intent of the mix.
The goal is simple:
the artist feels confident, the mix holds up everywhere, and the process stays smooth.
A natural client pathway
The strongest working relationships tend to develop naturally:
Mixes arrive at mastering when they’re genuinely ready
Feedback is concise and actionable
Artists experience a seamless transition between stages
Fewer revisions, fewer surprises, better outcomes
Over time, this creates trust — not just between engineers, but with artists, labels, and managers as well.
Long-term working relationships
Some of my best collaborations were never formalised — they grew through repeat work, shared standards, and mutual respect.