So here we are again, another year drawing to a close, and what a fantastic 12 months it’s been.  I have meet so many great people, played so many amazing countries both old and new, all topped off with the usual crazy moments.  2016 seen the launch of my own label ‘Afterdark’ and the support has been incredible from you guys right from the first release.  I have signed IMO some great tracks which have went on to gain A-List support across the board and help push the label up there with already established labels in just under 9 months, which I’m really proud of.

The DJ life with its constant touring, studio time and behind the scenes work can be relentless, tiring and lonely at times.  Days with no sleep, and sometimes weeks apart from your family spent in hotel rooms and on planes and trains can be mentally tough.  I’m certainly not complaining about it as walking into the studio every morning to do what I love is still surreal to me, but these are the hard parts that no one really sees in the industry.  It was with this in mind that I have written this track.  The melody came to me while on a plane on my way to Argentina in August, fitting really, and had been on my laptop for a few months.  Around the same time Rich ‘Solarstone’ had kindly asked me to mix a disc on the new ‘Pure Trance Vol.5’ compilation.  After selecting most of the tracks I was to include, I needed a track, which was both soft and tough to use as a crossover track while mixing to maintain the flow.  I had this beautiful euphoric melody on my laptop for some time and decided it was the one to use for this very purpose, and ‘Without You Here’ was born.  The track has the tough intro and outro elements, which reflect my sound while in the booth as a DJ and mainly as a producer.  The break was written with that, missing my family and friends vibe, sad but uplifting at the same time, deep with those euphoric moments, which reflect leaving on tour and the happiness of seeing the ones you love on you’re return.  

It was always my intention to give you guys something back at the end of the year as a token of gratitude for all the support for not only myself as an artist but for Afterdark aswell .. So thank you for everything this year.

Have a safe & happy Christmas and new year; enjoy it with the people that matter!

See you in 2017 .. 

Sneijder  x

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Dubbed a leader of the current Tech Trance revolution, Sneijder possesses a distinctive aptitude for fusing euphoria and darkness, a trait that sets him apart from many. His skill is evidenced by the vast number of chart-toppers he’s created, including ‘Need You Here’ and ‘Everybody’s Free,’ and recent Beatport number one singles ‘In and Out of My Life,’ ‘Dawn,’ ‘You Take My Breath Away,’ and ‘Bring The Noize,’ all master classes in forward-thinking, cutting-edge club music.

Adding his unique sound to remixes for Armin van Buuren, Aly & Fila, and John O’Callaghan has seen Sneijder become one of the most in-demand artists in Trance. Releasing records regularly on the industry’s most respected labels and boasting a back catalog of hit records have helped cement his name firmly amongst the list of Irish greats.

In 2023, we saw the release of his second artist album, ‘Bring The Noize,’ an album showcasing his studio versatility and ear for killer melodies. This album boosts influence from the past, present, and future sounds while showing off the true scope of his musicianship and technical abilities. His skills in production are hardly a surprise, with immense knowledge of the dance floor paired with years of cutting his teeth on the festival and club circuit, thus becoming well-versed in what sounds make the ears tick.

Now, the maverick has reached the next step of his career: label owner. Sneijder launched Afterdark as a platform for himself and other similar-caliber artists in 2016, firmly asserting his iconic status in the underground. Afterdark stands for all things dark, original, and dance floor-oriented, while also playing its part by cultivating the careers of the next generation of the Trance Elite. Afterdark has now cemented itself as one of the best and most upfront labels in Trance.

In 2023, we also saw the launch of a new project from the Sneijder studio. ‘alt1’ brings together sounds inspired by Sneijder’s past in Hardcore, Hard Trance, Rave, and even Hip Hop. Brace yourself for a main stage musical experience with no rules or boundaries.

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