{"id":93712,"date":"2022-11-18T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-18T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=93712"},"modified":"2024-01-31T10:49:37","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T10:49:37","slug":"interview-with-musician-sander-w","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/interview-with-musician-sander-w\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cHow did I get started making music? I removed all my games from my laptop\u201d \u2013 Interview with musician and producer Sander W., owner of record label Toneville Records"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2><span style=\"color:#3366FF\"> House music artist Sander W. knows about starting your own record label, how to get added to Spotify playlists, and promoting other EDM music producers \u2013 so we asked him about it.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearly half a million monthly listeners on Spotify love producer <a href=\"https:\/\/fanlink.to\/SanderW\">Sander W.<\/a>\u2019s chill house music. At the time of our interview, he&#8217;d amassed over 95 million <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/can-i-upload-my-music-to-spotify-yes-and-its-free\/\">Spotify <\/a>streams in total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sander\u2019s self-disciplined dedication to creating music is the embodiment of the independent spirit we love to see from RouteNote artists. He also takes delight in lifting up <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/upload-unlimited-artists\/\">other artists<\/a>, running up-and-coming label Toneville Records with an aim to give <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-become-a-successful-music-producer\/\">producers <\/a>a bump up to the next level of the music industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Right now Sander and long-time collaborator <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/38FDUny44xLWCsKHGWI9bo?si=Um549C4oSiGC6ZypvLBXAQ\">S\u00f6nnefelt <\/a>are celebrating their new release, <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/3dJzjFCNzbX84mspZz6Yzy?si=fa573168d0584d58\">\u201cMy Mind (Ft. Samuel Miller)\u201d<\/a>. The song secured a position on RouteNote&#8217;s Catalyst playlist, alongside other chill house tracks curated by our team \u2013 browse them all <a href=\"https:\/\/push.fm\/fl\/routenote-catalyst\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/house-music-artist-sander-w-my-mind-single-ft-samuel-miller-and-sonnefelt.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94019 lazyload\" width=\"461\" height=\"461\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: My Mind\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/3dJzjFCNzbX84mspZz6Yzy?si=fa573168d0584d58&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A big element of the dance track, out now on <a href=\"https:\/\/tonevillerecords.com\/\">Toneville Records<\/a> via RouteNote, is the skillful contrast between high and low throughout. Deep pulsing <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-write-a-great-bassline\/\">bass <\/a>contrasts with melodic guitar harmonics, whilst octave mirroring in the simple vocals supplies a sweeter element. <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/3dJzjFCNzbX84mspZz6Yzy?si=fa573168d0584d58\">Give \u201cMy Mind&#8221; a spin<\/a>, and see if you&#8217;re dancing even before the beat picks up! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what inspires Sander, how did he get started on his <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-start-as-a-music-producer\/\">production <\/a>journey, and how do we fit in here at <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/upload-unlimited-artists\/\">RouteNote<\/a>? Read on to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1345ac\"><strong>Introduce yourself!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hi, I\u2019m Sander Wolfs. I\u2019m a chill house music producer under the name Sander W. and I run my own <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/what-does-indie-record-label-mean\/\">independent music label<\/a> called Toneville Records. I\u2019m operating from Brussels, Belgium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I\u2019m not in my studio, I love to clear my mind with sports like padel and soccer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Sander W. Selects\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"380\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/playlist\/7MFnc8RWqzhK5Cc3y0JHl3?si=8f3abb36247c40d6&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1345ac\"><strong>Name the last two songs you listened to.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/6CFZb75KdefEKr2L29zEjK?si=HlQXb3BfRLmQ6Z2BZbLB-w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cSummertime Sadness\u201d<\/a>&nbsp;by Y.V.E. 48, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/3CVaImUrMiIWsweWKRPeN0?si=-acqqmf2Tg29MMYi388iFA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cMedicine\u201d<\/a>&nbsp;by Lucas Estrada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1345ac\"><strong>Are you a self-taught producer? How did you get started making music?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I started eight years ago, discovering <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Xvh_5e8-UJ0\">Ableton <\/a>by creating edits and mash ups for my previous DJ alias. That\u2019s when my interest started to develop more. I checked out <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/6-best-music-production-youtube-channels\/\">YouTube videos<\/a> and tried to recreate existing songs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I removed all my games from my laptop, keeping only Ableton as a program in order to push myself to become very familiar with the tool.<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1345ac\"><strong>Tell us about Toneville Records. What are the best and the most challenging things about running a label?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 54%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1182\" height=\"1773\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/edm-music-producers-sander-w-tonehouse-records.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94021 size-full lazyload\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>The best thing about having an own <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/music-distribution-for-independent-labels-explained\/\">imprint <\/a>as a producer is that you have no filter on distributing new tracks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I can fully decide which tracks I release and from this I was able to create my catalogue and artist profile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These days it\u2019s challenging to compete with other labels, and nowadays all labels have huge playlists and trade with other playlists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s the reason why I decided to work together with only a small amount of artists \u2013 but building a long-term <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/the-power-of-music-collaboration\/\">collaboration<\/a>, instead of doing single releases from different small artists, since that&#8217;s less profitable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1345ac\"><strong>Getting a track playlisted on streaming services guarantees streams and introduces the song to countless new music lovers. Do you have any top tips for securing adds on editorial playlists?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I noticed that by releasing on a monthly basis and being consistent for some years will keep your monthly listeners high. In this way you also stay top-of-mind with your audience on <a href=\"http:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-customize-your-spotify-artist-profile\/\">Spotify<\/a>.&nbsp;<br \/><br \/>Keep your Spotify profile up-to-date, and of course the most important tip is to create music that is unique and qualitative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Chill Autumn Vibes 2022\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"380\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/playlist\/6l8grjPt4YaxWGUlhybbdj?si=c73a16defa014abc&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1345ac\"><strong>DIY digital music distribution means that artists and producers no longer need to rely on major record label deals to be successful. How has RouteNote made releasing tracks easier?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s very easy to upload tracks on RouteNote, and if you have any problems you have a reply within one day from the RouteNote team to help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For me the best thing about RouteNote is that you also can split your profile <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-split-royalties-between-artists\/\">with other artists <\/a>and you don\u2019t have to do that manually on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1345ac\"><strong>We\u2019re in the last quarter of 2022 already! What\u2019s been your proudest achievement so far this year \u2013 big or small?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1182\" height=\"1773\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/chill-house-music-producer-sander-w.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94027 size-full lazyload\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>For me it\u2019s always a great satisfaction if I see my track is booming on my own independent label. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/1Ozipyz7ltMTddLf6fbayu?si=ad980b90ecef4702\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cSneaking Out\u201d<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/0BXCVKsjbKSjfNPGWPh5eo?si=47b4153bfbd942c9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cHappy Ever After\u201d<\/a>&nbsp;are two tracks that were picked up by Spotify this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHappy Ever After\u201d was picked up by two editorial playlists,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/37i9dQZF1DX0AMssoUKCz7?si=3fff19bfb5a84f07\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Tropical House<\/em>&nbsp;<\/a>and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/37i9dQZF1DWWeNODNe68OF?si=ba71312a7bbb4150\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Feeling Good, Feeling Great<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sander W. - Sneaking Out (Ft. 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