Sander van Doorn - Supernaturalistic DJ
Representing: Eindhoven, the Netherlands
Style: A mix of techno, house, progressive, and (most famous for) trance
Best Known For: Continuing and at the same time redefining Dutch trance excellence
He’s Dutch DJ who’s spinning trance like it’s nobody else’s business. Nothing new, right? Not exactly. Sander Ketelaars, or Sander van Doorn, as you probably know him, at first glance is just another DJ along the lines of already established superstars from the Netherlands like Ferry Corsten, Menno de Jong, Marco V, and you know it, Armin and Tiësto. The only difference is that when people hear “Sander van Doorn,” they do not think of what he has just been described as. They think of Sander van Doorn, fresh-faced, inspired, trance genius extraordinaire, who’s wasting no time in creating his distinct position in trance history, amid declarations from fans and critics alike that this is Tiësto’s heir for electronic music superstardom.
Sander van Doorn’s debut artist album, Supernaturalistic, is trance-based, but in a move that has become popular with many DJs, is also well-blended among other genres. He has collaborated with fellow trance DJ Marco V, who he has been inspired by and got him into DJing, and produces and remixes to the now expected vigorous applause. Sander also is a Dance4Life ambassador, which is a tribute to his humanitarian efforts, something that is not every DJ can claim.
In such a short time of being known to clubbers and audiences around the world, what Sander van Doorn has managed to accomplish is staggering. He was ranked fifteenth last year in DJMag’s Top 100 DJs Poll, having debuted only the year before that, and was named Best Breakthrough DJ at this year’s International Dance Music Awards. Major high points in Sander’s career include holding residencies at Judgment Sunday in Ibiza, at the Gallery in London, and always being one of the main acts at Cream, Dance Valley, and Global Gathering, just to name a few. Having done remixes for Robbie Rivera, Armin van Buuren, Matt Darey, and Steve Angello & Sebastian Ingrosso that were adored by the public couldn’t have hurt either. What’s next for him this year? He just might find himself hot on the heels of Armin, who just a few years ago was the next big thing out of the Dutch trance DJ hotbed. Sounds like a recurring theme – who is going to be next year’s Sander van Doorn?
