We recently connected with Alexander Hallowell and have shared our conversation below.
Alexander , looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. It’s always helpful to hear about times when someone’s had to take a risk – how did they think through the decision, why did they take the risk, and what ended up happening. We’d love to hear about a risk you’ve taken.
The biggest risk I have taken in my life has been the decision to try and make music and DJ as a full time career. It all began with the idea that making music was the only path in my life that I wanted to take and that there was not going to be a plan b for me. I believe in life that I you want to become something or complete a goal you cant have any other options for yourself and that you need to remain focused on the single goal you set out for yourself. As I got more serious with creating music specifically I knew I had to buckle down and take it as serious as any other job. It has been as tedious as it is gratifying.
Alexander , love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
Starting out as a drummer in a band at the age of 11 ZAANDR has always been involved With music at a young age. After hearing electronic music for the first time a few years later he knew it would be the musical direction he would be taking. Starting off Djing Around Columbus, he knew that he would need to create his own material. Zaandr is releasing so much new music for the upcoming year, we wonder what and where he will be headed. That can only be answered by the diverse sound of the tracks he is bringing to light. With everything from bass house to tech house to dubstep and future bass. The question will be “where is he headed to next”? That is exactly what he wants you to think. Zaandr isn’t one genre or the other. It’s the dark and energetic sound that he brings to every track that allows you to know just who you’re listening to.
What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?
my main mission and goal in the career of music is to be the best music producer I possibly can and to be the best Dj and brand that I possibly can. Making sure to provide a quality of content and atmosphere that all my fans and new fans can enjoy.
What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?
The most rewarding part of being an artist is being able to express myself In a creative way. We all have certain emotions and feelings were going through day to day and I’m lucky to be able to sit down and get those emotions and feelings out on paper. Which in turn allows people to share in those emotions with me and take something away for themselves as well.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.zaandr.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamzaandr/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IamZaandr/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamzaandr
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Zaandr
- Beatport: www.beatport.com/artist/zaandr/842266
- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/zaandr https://open.spotify.com/artist/5b97VwvkGoJ55idmaLP9pu