Sander Van Doorn is currently ranked #12 in DJMAG’s poll for 2010, plays hundreds of shows a year and has released buckets of critically acclaimed original productions and remixes. Catch him in his return to FLUXX Nightclub in San Diego on April 7th, 2011.
When you listen to Sander’s podcast or radio shows on DI.FM, it is obvious why he has become such a massive sensation.
EV: We heard you just won an award presented by Armin Van Buuren, called the Silver Harp Award, can you tell what that was for?
SVD: Yes, its called the Silver Harp award and its presented to Dutch artists as an incentive and to recognize accomplishments of musicians. Its a real honour and I was shocked to see Armin on that airplane! It was too bad I missed the ceremony, but my team was there on my behalf, so all good!
EV: How do you decide what artists to host on your podcast? SVD: Pretty simple and easy- I ask for mixes from people I think are doing something cool, maybe they have a track I like- sometimes DJ's ask to be on and if I like it, then we put it on!
EV: What’s the latest release from Doorn Records? And will you play it Thursday? SVD: The Love is Darkness remixes are out and I will probably play one of the three. You"ll have to be there to hear which one!
EV: With the world being so viral and internet based, how important do you think Facebook is to promoting your music? SVD: Yes, Facebook is critical for artists today. You are always connected to your fans and I always read what everyone posts!
EV: Did Ultra Music Festival in Miami feel any different with WMC being at a different time? SVD: Not for me, Ultra was an amazing gig and I had the best time playing! Crowd were really into it!!
EV: Did you like the change or not? SVD: I didn't notice - miami was packed with people, it was hard to get a cab- so the usual!
EV: If you could choose any artist from any genre of music to produce a track with who would it be and why? SVD: I would def like to work with Moby. I just like his writing style and he's an interesting guy.
EV: Do you prefer performing live or producing music in the studio? SVD: Both are different loves really! Of course writing music that I can play to people is the best of both!
