Very happy to announce that Holyoke is the newest signing on SYRUP. Holyoke is the alias of Silvan van der Zwaag, hailing from the beautiful city of Rotterdam and is inspired by the great nineties, grunge as well as the rise of electronic music. Floating somewhere between Boards of Canada, Mum, Four Tet and Oneohtrix Point Never. Holyoke adeptly balances the urge to explore, and the comforting sensation of returning home. His productions, often described as warm and comforting, are set against a backdrop of dreampop with a groove, mystical storytelling, and playful arrangements.
Holyoke’s first single, “Pedestrian,” embarks the listener on a sonic exploration of detachment and disconnection in modern society. While entrenched in the realms of music production, Holyoke paints a vivid picture of his personal journey through the bustling streets, feeling alienated amidst the relentless cadence of everyday life. “I’m wondering from nine to five.”
Out September 5th via SYRUP MUSIC.
Pre-save “Pedestrian” here
