Ronny, better known as Ronetik, is a German artist from Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, who has established himself in the electronic music scene with a distinctive, emotional sound. His style ranges from Deep House to Melodic House and is characterized by atmospheric melodies, compelling harmonies, and profound emotions.
With tracks like “On Your Mind,” he creates music that is meant to be felt, not just heard. Ronetik places great emphasis on every element being handcrafted and performed by humans, from the vocals to the instruments, deliberately avoiding AI-assisted production.
His music is shaped by intuition, experimentation, and the courage to follow his own path, independent of short-lived trends. Beyond his musical work, he is a family man and a creative mind, bringing his personality and life experiences into every project. Ronetik aims to craft music that delivers not only sound but also stories and emotions that leave a lasting impression on the listener.
With “On Your Mind” out now, we took some time to hear from Ronetik. Read below to learn more about Ronetik, the story behind “On Your Mind,” and what’s to come.
Hi Ronetik! Let’s start with how did you get your artist name?
The name Ronetik is a combination of my first name, Ronny, and the German spelling of “Elektronik.” The “-etik” part reflects the electronic, futuristic character of my music. It was important to me that the name is short, memorable, and at the same time personal.
What city are you from, and where are you based now?
I’m from Rostock in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and I still live here with my family. I love the calmness of this place, as it gives me the space and freedom to be creative.
At what point in your life did you decide to pursue a career in music? How did you get started?
I started making music early on, around the time when the first music production tools became widely available, I think I was about 14 years old. But it only became serious for me when I realized that I could best express my emotions through electronic music. I experimented a lot and gradually developed my own sound, first as a hobby and later professionally.
How would you describe your sound to readers who may not be familiar with you?
My sound is emotional and melodic. It’s Deep House that not only makes you want to dance, but also to feel. True to my motto: “No Trend Sound – My Sound,” because I aim to stay independent of current trends.
Do you have any hobbies outside of music? What do you do to stay creative?
I spend a lot of time with my family, which also inspires me musically. For me, creativity often comes as a byproduct of calmness and genuine emotions.
What do you do when you are completely blocked and have no ideas?
When I am completely blocked and have no ideas, I just leave everything as it is. Nothing has to be finished immediately. I switch off, distract myself, go outside, or do something else. Sometimes just a day or two of distance is enough. Afterwards, I can dive back into the song with a fresh mind. Often only then do you realize how much you were stuck on an idea and how liberating it is to take a step back.
Who are some of your main musical influences?
Besides artists from the Melodic and Deep House scene like RÜFÜS DU SOL, Ben Böhmer, or Nora En Pure, I’m mainly inspired by emotional depth and atmospheric sound design. Classic electronic elements as well as modern, minimalist productions from around the world also influence my music, always with the goal of maintaining my own trend-independent style.
Which artist would you love to collaborate with, whether from Deep House, Pop, or any other genre?
I would love to collaborate with Hans Zimmer. I attend his concerts often, and I am fascinated by how he creates film music that is at the same time modern, emotional, and partially electronic. For me, it is the perfect combination of classical composition and contemporary production, and it inspires me in my own music.
What’s one of the proudest moments of your music career so far?
Definitely, it was the first blog entries and especially the mentions in print media. Releasing a song is one thing, but flipping through a magazine and suddenly seeing your own name there is something completely different. It makes you proud because it shows that my music is being noticed and reaching beyond my own bubble. These moments have confirmed to me that I am on the right path.
What would you say are the greatest lessons that you’ve learned so far?
At the beginning, of course, you want to move forward quickly. You think everything has to work immediately. But, I’ve learned that this isn’t the way. Nothing is created overnight. Everything takes its time, piece by piece, step by step. Growth is a process, and setbacks are part of it. You have to be able to endure them. The key is to keep looking forward, stay persistent, and keep your own path clearly in sight.
Now onto “On Your Mind.” What inspired this song?
The focus of the song is clearly on the vocal. As soon as I heard it, the emotional depth was immediately there, this mix of longing, reflection, and inner unrest. I wanted to capture and enhance exactly this mood musically. My goal was not to overshadow the emotion of the vocal, but to give it space and support it with fitting sound design. The production was meant to emphasize the feeling, not distract from it, introspective, atmospheric, and still with a groove that carries you along.
What was the inspiration behind the cover artwork for “On Your Mind?”
The cover shows a galaxy and that was exactly the idea behind it. “On Your Mind” feels to me like a glimpse into your own universe. Thoughts, emotions, memories, everything floats in space without clear boundaries. The galaxy symbolizes this vastness and depth, this feeling of being lost in your own mind, but also something magical and hopeful.
It was important to me that the artwork visually reflects the atmosphere of the song, emotional, expansive, almost weightless. At the same time, it remains clear and aesthetic, fitting perfectly with my style and functioning as a strong visual statement.
What was the creative process like when making “On Your Mind?”
I almost always start with the melodies. For me, emotion comes first, and I find it through harmonies and sounds. I try many variations, different tones, layers, small details, until I feel that the mood is really tangible. This often comes from the moment and less from a fixed plan.
Of course, I have an idea in my head at the beginning, but even with “On Your Mind” there were phases where the final result sounded completely different from what I originally imagined. Some things just develop in the process. When you allow yourself to go with it, the most honest and strongest parts often emerge.
How long did it take to complete “On Your Mind?”
With “On Your Mind,” it took several weeks from the first idea to the final mix. I like to work in phases so that each layer gets exactly the effect it should.
But, there are also tracks that are created almost over a single weekend like “Your Love.” When I am in the creative flow, things go much faster. Still, there are moments when nothing comes. Then, I don’t force anything. I leave the song for a day or two, gain some distance, and return with a clearer head.
Across all my tracks, you could roughly say that from the first sketch to the finished master I usually invest between 50 and 70 hours.
What do you hope fans take away from “On Your Mind” and your music in general?
I want people to not just play my music in the background. Nowadays music is often consumed quickly, skipped, or clicked past, and that is exactly what I want to break.
“On Your Mind” and my tracks in general are meant to be experienced consciously. I want people to engage with them, close their eyes, and really listen to the melodies, harmonies, and above all the emotion in the vocal.
If in the end, someone not only takes away the beat but also feels the emotion behind it, then I have achieved my goal.
What’s next for you? Are you working on any upcoming projects, or do you have any upcoming shows that we should be on the lookout for?
I am currently working on new tracks that further develop the style of “On Your Mind.” At the same time, I want to continue expanding my reach on social media to connect with new listeners.
Next up is the track, “For Eternity.” The song is a bit calmer, but I was able to put even more emotion into it than before, making it very emotional and introspective. The release is planned for Saturday, March 14th. Originally a Friday release would have made sense, but I wanted to release the song on a day when listeners have more time to really experience it, to engage with it, and to listen consciously.
Overall, this year is almost fully packed with monthly releases, so there is still a lot coming for my listeners, and all in a positive way. My focus will also shift more toward my label to take greater creative control over projects and to support new talent in the long term.
Where can we follow you on social media?
Instagram: @ronetik_official
TikTok: @ronetik_official
YouTube: @ronetik_official
Spotify: Ronetik
Thank you for the great interview; wish you much continued success!
