SAN HOLO Interview- love, music struggles, bitbird, monstercat, stress

Dutch bass producer Sander van Dijck (aka San Holo) blurs the line between EDM genres in the pursuit of creative freedom. Originally, Holo had intended to be in a band, but he found it easier to work alone. Music production led him to Codarts University for the Arts in Rotterdam. After graduating, Holo worked as a ghost producer, and after some production success, he decided to strike out on his own. He built a significant following on SoundCloud, through which he launched his Don't Touch the Classics remix series -- featuring remixes of classic '90s and 2000s hip-hop, such as Dr. Dre's "The Next Episode" -- substantially increasing his fan base in the process. In 2014, Holo released his debut EP, Cosmos, through Heroic Recordings. Around the same time, Walt Disney was threatening legal action over his stage name, claiming it an infringement on the popular Star Wars character. Heroic stood by Holo, defending his name as a tribute born out of a love for the franchise, and eventually Disney backed off. The following year, Holo partnered with Monstercat for his second EP, Victory. A string of singles followed on various labels, including OWSLA and Spinnin. While the labels Holo chose to work with were all fairly open-minded and forward-thinking, they didn't provide the level of creative freedom he craved, leading to the formation of his own label, Bitbird. His third EP, New Sky, was released on Monstercat in 2016, and he embarked on his first North American tour that year, which included stops at Coachella and the Ultra Music Festival in Miami. March 2018 saw the release of the single "Right Here, Right Now," which featured additional production work from Taska Black. In September of that year, San Holo released his debut full-length Album1.
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[@RedzaMusic]

You can tell how kind and genuine San is. Asking you a question back and asking if your arm was sore. What a babe.

[@arko9151]

Redza nigga dat gay

[@zealaustralia]

i love how it sorta turned into them both interviewing each other lol

[@timhoffman1169]

This is a huge interview

[@SidewalkTalks]

1000% agree, love san holo !

[@BradTomasEdits]

When he said he's trying to stop thinking about the future too much I realized his song was actually about himself

[@David-io5fz]

What song? "The Future"?

[@noahjensen7712]

6 months late. But yeah. The future

[@manaaimjeaiff403]

This channel is underrated

[@DavidAvalos2]

San needs to write a book on love

[@trillivm6504]

I've never busted out in laughter during sidewalk talk, but when he was talking about Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2 he said "not popular in hong kong? Oh shit (reevaluates entire life)" hahahaha oh my lanta

[@MNMNT_OG]

What a relaxed and friendly guy :)

[@ProwersEdits]

These interviews are so inspiring that it hurts

[@maxwelledwards1997]

My boy SAN is the love docta

[@bismanjitsingh1975]

get droeloe

[@lazyliko5641]

YESSS

[@Mist3rr0bot]

Most underrated channel on KZbin. Better interviews than any of the big radio shows

[@SidewalkTalks]

Thank you so much Stephen, you have no idea how happy your comment made me feel especially today :3

[@Mist3rr0bot]

Sidewalk Talk no problem. Keep the great content up. This is becoming my go to interview channel

[@josenunez2701]

I've been wanting a good san holo interview for years. thank you so much for this

[@SidewalkTalks]

awhhh yayyy :D

[@jasperr4552]

One of the best interviews I've seen lately.

[@BradTomasEdits]

My favorite interview so far

[@takeachance182]

San Holo had a solid point about the year you were born in. I grew up play all tony hawk proskater games and every band in each game had a huge influence in my music and interest!

[@thebeerguybrothaguy]

Manuel Castro lol same Bro. That shit geeked me. Me and all my friends started skating and shit. Listening to RATM

[@MinecraftGuySK]

REZZ interview!

[@Thiccthighz]

Ryansvk yess! 😍

[@jonathangutierrez2945]

Yes

[@jbaker895]

Hey Lauren, I've never felt so inspired and hopeful for myself beginning this 'music' hobby, but also so hopeful for you and what you're doing. You naturally project this great vibe that's so inviting and fun to watch/listen, regardless of the guest. (but SanHolo, omg im so jealous) Jeff's interview was also such a huge impact for me, just thanks for everything

[@jamesa6080]

I was born in 86 and I know exactly what he means about the music you are introduced to when you are young. His influences are identical to mine and somehow I like to play guitar the same way

[@nicholaszizwarek5264]

Can you get Slushii, Snails, Zomboy, Eptic or Herobust on here?

[@SidewalkTalks]

yesss been talking to herobust ppl. snails i did few days ago so that will be up soon. in general just depends on when they will be in LA :D

[@nicholaszizwarek5264]

Sidewalk Talk Awesome, thanks!

[@Zallard]

oh yesssss

[@jasonbay4551]

ayy so good

[@kevinpilar3102]

fuck ya would love to see one with hayden!

[@nevenmusic3024]

6:22 I admire how fast he said ''Red Hot Chilli Peppers'' there

[@KevinKeunen]

Neven Music LOL dead on

[@KevinKeunen]

Also her response

[@PeterNguyenMusic]

This has been the "One Thing" I have been waiting for to be uploaded on this awesome channel. . MUCH LOVE SAN🙌

[@rebecahernandez5359]

This dude is awesome! Im gonna have to start listening to his music lol

[@LumeoEdits]

I loveee these!! You're a really good interviewer :)

[@SidewalkTalks]

awww yayy thanks means to much to me :3

[@LumeoEdits]

[@evanronda]

The only thing that could make me happier is if you did one with Fabian Mazur. He’s so photogenic. But I love Sander!

[@snorresyvertsenhanisch2284]

I saw this and I am a superfan of San Holo, love his music and how he incorporates guitar in his electronic music😄 why have I not seen this interview before? 😭

[@MistahNomNom]

Now I’m going to ask San Holo for his diploma in Oakland.

[@SidewalkTalks]

omg please hahaha and send it to me that would be hilarious

[@AlanGonzalezAGON]

damn it san holo hitting me on my feels towards the end of the interview with his concept of "love" lmao

[@zealaustralia]

This might be one of my favourite interviews so far on here, he's very insightful and I wish I got to spend more time talking to him when I met him!

[@erosin3470]

San Holo is my idol. I pray to god one day I get the opportunity to work with him.

[@melissajoy4272]

It is unreal to me how well she kept her composure! That's f**king SAN HOLO the bitbird dad:)!!!!

[@danieljackson3981]

This channel can be huge. Consistency and time, watch this space.

[@rahulmaurya6711]

You should try and get Ekali on this

[@SidewalkTalks]

ya this is in the works ^.^

[@edinamgbeho3274]

ekali would be awesome

[@jaelrodriguez1266]

It's out now

[@coljaeggenhuizen8677]

Very in-depth interview, loved it!

[@David-io5fz]

11:29 this dude is such a chill guy Edit: Wow! 3 years later and they hearted my comment after 5 minutes ❤ now thats dedication.

[@mintsavanna]

Also the first time I've liked without first watching.

[@whocares4740]

bitbird is love bitbird is live

[@joshglenn8129]

interview kasbo, i love your content

[@mintsavanna]

I've never done this but this is San Holo you see, so I have to. Here goes; FIRST!

[@Jimbo2694]

I love how he's so compassionate and down to talk about everything. Do AW next! Alison wonderland and Alan Walker lol

[@stephenward2743]

Man you get to interviews I want before I've even thought about them 😂😂😂 Keep working hard Lauren 🙏

[@ConYenn]

Is this real san holo 😍😘😘 light ❤

[@Daniel-iq4lb]

its real

[@ConYenn]

Daniel I never see him before. :)

[@colddougl7595]

3:42 the idea for his song “The Future” how he stated it right then and there, made me think about the line “I think too much, when I think about the future”. It links directly to the song

[@emanuelclemente6185]

This is an excellent interview. I learned so many new things about San and can relate to him more now. Thanks!

[@SidewalkTalks]

thank you!! that makes me so happy :))

[@emanuelclemente6185]

@@SidewalkTalks Oh wow didn't think you would reply, especially so fast. But San Holo has been my favorite artist since I got into EDM. And I'm going to his concert tonight for the first time. I only got to him know him through the few minutes that he talks on his Bitbird radio. But this interview shows how great of a person he also is. Makes me wish that he was my friend haha

[@emanuelclemente6185]

@@SidewalkTalks And thanks for asking him so many interesting questions ranging from music to his family and personal views. They were all interesting and gave him a chance to give great answers

[@angeldelaverdad3122]

I am discovering San Holo and more that I watch about Him more that I LIKE and I apreciate him.

[@KevinSmith-hs1qg]

Since you seem to be able to get anyone on the lmao, Diplo or Flume? >.

[@videotrash_online]

could u do grant (formerly grant bowtie), conro, or flume please? would be great! love san holo btw thanks for this vid

[@trs1590]

'The music-industrie is actually not about music - sorry I'm getting bitter (...)' damn San I feel you. I say this so often and a lot of people are annoyed of me but ... IT'S THE FCKNG TRUE. Love for you San and the interviewer 🙌😊

[@shameless_deejay]

Yo this gets so real at the end

[@anthonyturi8342]

A Lontalius and/or Instupendo interview would make me whole, love the channel

[@DDas1995]

This is the realest artist I’ve ever seen

[@prod.davidluis6434]

i fucking love how you interview literally all of my favs

[@rendagreat1866]

he's such a chill dude

[@seanclarkteisher7790]

This IS it, chief. What a class act.

[@gisasmr4699]

I LOVE HIM😂 when he shuts her down after saying she would be alone if she wasn’t with her boyfriend, “how many people are there in the world?!”

[@SimpleBreakDude]

Why are these vids so damn good and addicting

[@stephenmarter434]

Get Tennyson on here please! They'll be in LA this December for a show, try to get them!

[@UPLAYTHATGAME]

Yooooooo fuckkk yeeaahhhhh! I LOVE YOU FOR THIS! Best interviews out no doubt. Thank you, your hustle is much appreciated it.

[@benjamingrosscup5779]

This was such a great interview!

[@adrianyeoh]

Thanks for this interview. Loving this

[@AKAwafan]

Awesome interview! I just saw San Holo in Chicago about a week ago :)

[@Klueman]

omg you are great! i once wished that you could possibly interview him... and you did! *YOUR CHANNEL IS INSANE!!!!!!!*

[@ahbroodybroood8210]

Subscribed because of this interview

[@edinamgbeho3274]

best one yet

[@jamesodeal6401]

He is so fucking genuine and talented, that I feel bad about myself.

[@rshiau]

THPS 2 and Limp Bizkit (Wrestlemania 17) from back in the 2000's lol ~ RESPECT! Thanks for doing this awesome interview ^^Lots of great stuff/insight

[@Stickydoja512]

such a great interview!

[@baerenjob]

didn't expect him to be such a nice guy!

[@b3n.hameen]

He's so chill, just like his music!

[@nicholaszizwarek5264]

Can you do a Moksi or Curbi interview?

[@danieljackson3981]

Perfect personality for an interviewer 👏🎶

[@murphymuffmeistermrtan6738]

damn, this is probably the last time yall catch San become he become a super DJ, super famous.

[@theory6425]

simple guy....great music... epic combo.

[@du5tinthewind774]

I love San Holo! I'm glad that he said that about school.

[@samvanbeethoven4974]

issyf got played on the Belgian national radio last week! very inspirational btw xxx

[@dgls3]

saw this thumbnail and almost lost my shit !!

[@ibgl]

been loving these interviews since they started, thank you for all you put out on this channel!! and as for some suggestions, maybe jonah baseball and/or kidswaste :o?

[@AdriaanTG03]

love this dude since 2016

[@calebpalompo1110]

Love these interviews

[@gabrielauriachannel]

great content, keep up the good work!

[@Light00000]

Wowowow I love this. Ur amazing. This channel is amazing. And the fact u got VR and now SH means i need to click the bell for your amazing talent. Also, u look great!😅🙈🙈

[@Light00000]

🙈🤫😅🤫🙈

[@Light00000]

Love how down to earth and real these producers are. Makes me feel like their one of us.

[@johndouthit5873]

Or Louis the Child??

[@SidewalkTalks]

also been talking to their ppl :))

[@jamalism5446]

14:33 SAN is Flirting....

[@swimslide6632]

I LOVE your interviews :D :D

[@seamuskirwan3027]

san is the best person

[@carlosespinoza7806]

Love your interviews

[@RetireDJ]

Who went straight searching for CASILOFI

[@Asist0ne]

matzeh his first cassette just came out.

[@jamesa6080]

I can’t find the video he mentions showing how he makes his music

[@crowkangi]

please get Zomboy, Skrillex and Soltan. Thanks. great channel!

[@iksanuwu]

is a interview with date taste

[@sannnsa2079]

EDEN, Crywolf, Michl, Yoe Mase, Lontalius

[@SidewalkTalks]

EDEN i did already but it will be out mid-jan. Crywolf i did already: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJbEgmeemJ6qg7c a long time ago. will look into the other 2!

[@jhakardballoch2986]

Sidewalk Talk OMG EDEN you're the best, you got a subscriber :D You're really good at these interviews too :)

[@ZEPHER356]

San Holo yes he created my fav song Lights :)

[@ms94895]

that got deep rlly quick

[@mortrommoments3144]

can you do an interview for Madeon? :( he's currently in LA

[@noluvomafunda873]

Oh my word he seems like such a nice guy😭❤️❤️❤️❤️This is such an amazing interview❤️❤️❤️👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾 #Sparkle✨ #Swirl🌀🌀🌀

[@princess13dachshund]

Can you get Rezz and Alison Wonderland?!? And Gryffin??!

[@gunkman612]

i'd love to see stephen walking on here

[@SidewalkTalks]

oh ya he lives in LA, lemme see what i can do ^.^

[@gunkman612]

Cool

[@szymondudzinski6661]

Almost forgot to watch this today

[@sunnyside4126]

You need to interview Tchami, he never seems to talk or do interviews.

[@Tokiiyuu]

San is such a wise dude im like him rn not giving a f about school

[@lu8201]

💗💗💗Awesome chat , ps red hot chilli peppers are dope still xx plz do billie Ellish, HER, Brockhampton xxx big love💗

[@lu8201]

Great chat , please do one with Lucien, said the sky, Felix sandman xx much love