My name is Silvan van der Zwaag. I’m a guitarist, composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Rotterdam. You probably guessed it, the guy on the photo is me.
Music has been my spirit language for 30+ years, whether on stage with countless bands & artists or in the studio shaping soundscapes that push beyond the expected.
I make music under the name Holyoke , where I explore the space between dreamlike nostalgia and experimental storytelling. Influenced by the raw energy of the ’90s and the rise of electronic music, my sound drifts somewhere between Boards of Canada, Four Tet, Múm and Oneohtrix Point Never.
My debut album , All for That One Time is a mostly instrumental nostalgic journey that balances between the urge to explore and the comforting feeling of returning home.
Don't hesitate to get in touch if you’d like to collaborate or if you’re in need of any kind of sound for your project, film, or podcast. And if you just want to hang out or grab a coffee, you’ll know where to find me.
Lets sum things up:
√ Silvan van der Zwaag
√ Rotterdam 010
√ Soundmaker extraordinair
√ Bachelor Guitar @ CODARTS
√ Master of Music technology @ HKU
√ 25+ years of live experience with all kinds of bands & artist and fellow weirdo’s
√ “Overall nice guy” - my mom
My Work
Nederlands Film FestivalTrailer Teledoc Campus - Alles wat boven komt
