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The best of Anjunadeep joins the best of Anjunabeats for a stellar debut collaboration. New music everyone! We had been waiting for this one for a long while. Ever since legendary trio Above & Beyond had their part in the deeper division of their Anjuna tree of brands in the form of the Anjunadeep Edition 500 mix, AND announced their appearance this weekend at Finsbury Park, also for Anjunadeep, we knew something was up. What we didn’t know, was that it came alongside one of the hott

Above & Beyond are back with their first single of 2024, and the new year sees the venerable UK production/DJ trio head back to their roots with “Crazy Love.” Enlisting the talents of long time vocal collaborator Zoë Johnston, “Crazy Love” is a vibey trance track featuring some of the main touchstones of any A&B classic. Delicate piano notes, soulful vocals all leading into a melodic synth buildup, “Crazy Love” is already an instant A&B classic. The trio originally debuted the tr

It’s been a while, but we’re finally anticipating Richard Bedford’s next venture with the Trance trio. Heart. Of. Stone. For some of you, fellow readers, this might have been the most awaited ID Above & Beyond premiered two entire years ago at the ABGT500 milestone show. That night in Los Angeles would mark the last time the three guys would be spotted playing together, as they decided to call ABGT550 off in exchange for more time in the studio, and all gigs but ABGT are performed by two

The dawn of a new year brings change and much to celebrate at the Above & Beyond HQ! Anjunachill (rebranded from Reflections) is now the third frontline label under their Anjuna umbrella. It houses the group’s ambient, downtempo, and chillout catalog. In celebration of its 25th anniversary and the launch of Anjunachill, the Anjuna label family is unveiling a brand refresh for 2025. With the design of its own bespoke typeface, ‘Decima Sans’, and the iconic ‘Anjuna A’ at its core, the refreshe

‘We’ve always believed that the best music is timeless. It has a unique power that can resonate across generations. Ambient music has been a part of Anjuna and Above & Beyond since the beginning, starting with our first album ‘Tri-State.’ Including ambient tracks on our albums has always felt right to us. Music can be comforting and healing, especially living in this hectic world. It’s music that grounds us and helps us find peace. Looking back over 25 years, it’s incredible to see how many

During a busy year of worldwide shows, including Brazil, Canada, the UK, and the US, the GRAMMY-nominated founders of Anjunabeats, Jono, Paavo, and Tony, aKa Above & Beyond, were hard at work in the studio on Tranquility Base Vol. 2 EP. Above & Beyond press photo – credit Luke Dyson The EP series’ name references A&B’s beloved Tranquility Base alias, which was an influence to the Trance genre, includes iconic records such as ‘Surrender,’ ‘Oceanic,’ and ‘Razorfish.’  Followi

Above & Beyond have announced the launch of Anjunachill, a label dedicated to the atmospheric sounds of ambient and downtempo music. As their Anjuna family celebrates its 25th anniversary, Above & Beyond are turning a new page in their storied legacy. Anjunachill, formerly known as Reflections, has been unveiled as the third cornerstone of their iconic label trio, joining Anjunabeats and Anjunadeep in carrying the torch. This evolution amplifies Anjuna's commitment to emotive, melodic mu

Anjunachill (former label Anjunadeep Reflections) announced the launch of a new compilation series titled Anjunachill 01 (Mixed by Above & Beyond). It will be available on March 3, 2025, and be accompanied by a six-track limited-run vinyl sampler.  The Anjuna family of labels has a long history in the chillout genre. It’s a journey that took a pivotal turn with Above & Beyond at Burning Man in 2014. Following a spontaneous sunset yoga set on the iconic Robot Heart stage, this transfo

Above & Beyond release ‘Another Breakdown‘, the follow-up single from their forthcoming Tranquility Base Vol. 2 EP. A euphoric club anthem with classic trance elements, ‘Another Breakdown’ debuted at Above & Beyond’s Group Therapy 600 celebrations in Mexico City in front of 14,000 people. The glistening synth pads were met with a hands-up moment from the crowd, quickly becoming a well-loved ID for fans.   During a busy year of worldwide shows, including Brazil, Canada, the UK, and th

The track counts with the iconic voice of Richard Bedford for an all-round combo. And one day, it finally came out. And that day is today. Last week, we discussed the announcement Trance virtuosos Above & Beyond made on socials, that their long-awaited ‘Heart Of Stone‘ vocal piece was about to see an official release. Today, that’s due. And So we’re finally able to stream, stream and restream their first collaboration with Richard Bedford since *checks notes* ‘Bittersweet & Blue’ (!)

The brand-new single is available on their very-own Anjunabeats label as of Fri., Feb. 9. Jono, Paavo, and Tony, the brains behind Above & Beyond, reunite with one of their mainstay collaborators, Zoë Johnston, for the release of their latest single “Crazy Love.” Available now (Friday, February 9) through their very-own Anjunabeats label, the brand-new [...] The post Above & Beyond Releases “Crazy Love” (ft. Zoe Johnston) appeared first on DJ Life Magazine.

Above & Beyond chisel away at emotional barriers with their stunning new single, "Heart Of Stone." The iconic dance music trio reunited with Richard Bedford, the voice behind a pair of their most prized tracks, "Sun & Moon" and "Thing Called Love," for their latest release. His return to the fold breathes life into this bona fide trance anthem, out now via Anjunabeats. Bedford's lyrics map the journey from isolation to connection, painting a vivid picture of a soul thawing after years in

Above & Beyond, one of the world's most influential trance acts, is returning to the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre this fall. Scheduled for Friday, October 25th, the trio's return comes almost exactly a year after their doubleheader last fall. Joining Jono Grant, Tony McGuinness and Paavo Siljamäki in Colorado is a cast of talent who have all been featured on the group's Anjunabeats label family. Attendees will be able to take in the sounds of Alex Sonata & TheRio, Amy Wiles, anamē and G

Our favourite trio will take the wheel on this week’s episode, to celebrate a huge milestone on their brother imprint. The bond between Above & Beyond and Anjunadeep goes a long way into the past, for those who are not aware. Initially born as a place to showcase the music they thought unfitting for the early days of Anjunabeats, the label has grown to become one of the leading houses of the deeper sounds of Electronic music. The bond is even stronger as we notice one of its heads, James

The new single is the kickoff to a new Tranquility Base EP, much like we had last year. It’s no surprise that Above & Beyond‘s ABGT600 set was full of IDs, some we had been hearing for a while, and others which had their premiere at that very stage in Mexico City. The boys didn’t take too long to start releasing some of these goodies, luckily for us. And the first one to see the light of day is ‘React‘, out today. Rinsed across the globe over the last months, ‘React’ is not only the

This August, Anjunadeep label founders Above & Beyond are set to close Anjunadeep London with a very special Deep Set. After captivating small audiences with intimate deep sets at Group Therapy takeovers in various cities around the world, fans are eagerly anticipating their first peak-time deep set this summer at Finsbury Park. The event promises to be a memorable experience for all attendees. Joining Above & Beyond across the two Anjunadeep stages will be a lineup of talented inter

Leaving the beat hanging in the balance, Above & Beyond's recent set at Lollapalooza Argentina took an unexpected nosedive—quite literally—when their DJ booth tumbled onstage. The moment was perfectly poised for euphoria just as the iconic group's signature trance melodies were about to send ripples through the crowd, but silence fell instead. The table carrying the trio's equipment had, in a moment of sheer unpredictability, toppled over in full view of tens of thousands of attendees as the

Tony McGuinness' upcoming album was finished and stowed away years before most of you were born. The influential producer and Above & Beyond member was not always an international headliner. Before he struck gold in the trance realm with bandmates Jono Grant and Paavo Siljamäki, McGuinness was a rock-and-roll artist inspired by legendary acts like Steely Dan and The Beach Boys. He ultimately created his first solo rock album, Salt. Despite working on nine tracks for six months, after he fini

Above & Beyond's Tony McGuinness was not always an international headliner.  Before he struck gold in the trance realm with bandmates Jono Grant and Paavo Siljamäki, McGuinness was a rock-and-roll artist inspired by legendary acts like Steely Dan and The Beach Boys. Those inspirations led to the creation of a solo rock album, Salt. Despite working on nine tracks for six months, after he finished recording the album, he'd lock it away in his archives for close to 30 years. Now, after two deca

If you have been on TikTok in the last week you probably have heard Above & Beyond’s ‘Blue Monday.’ Thanks to a clever trend, the 4-year-old song has ignited the app. The viral TikTok dancing trend that uses the track has led to a whopping 5.5 billion views and over 750,000 creations using the track. The rework became the current #1 viral song on TikTok in the UK, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Ireland, Greece, and Spain, while hitting #3 in the USA. To date, the song has reached #1

The incident was short and, fortunately, harmed no one. Five thousand dollars had never devaluated so quickly in Argentina before. It’s no secret Lollapalooza is one of, if not the, signature yearly festivals of South America. Argentina, Brazil, Chile and other countries hold their own versions of the gathering each March, bringing to the continent a plethora of different artists and genres. Among those, Dance music is always present. This year, artists like Diplo and Timmy Trumpet represent

After 25 years of building one of dance music’s most devoted communities, Above & Beyond is formalizing their relationship with ambient music through Anjunachill, a rebrand of their Reflections imprint that feels less like a business decision and more like a coming home for the trio. The journey to Anjunachill reads like electronic music mythology: three producers who conquered trance (Anjunabeats) and deep house (Anjunadeep) find themselves playing yoga sets at Burning Man’s Robot Heart

Absolut Vodka, the Swedish powerhouse in vodka, continues to be a phenomenal partner of Tomorrowland, the #1 dance/electronic music festival in the world, since they first teamed up in 2017. This wonderful innovative partnership continues to strengthen the bonds between the two international household names in spirits and dance/electronic music alike via the vodka company’s “Born to Mix” campaign, a beautiful campaign that emphasizes on promoting societal change throughout the whole world. T

Two years since AC Slater and Chris Lorenzo first collaborated on a track called “Fly With Us” on Nightbass, the two titans of house music have finally released an official single under their new collaborative project of the same name. Fittingly, Fly With Us’ debut release is “Shrine Banger,” the opener to their first b2b performance at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles a year ago. “Shrine Banger” is an absolute house heater, needless to say it’s the perfect blend of Slater and Lorenzo’s

AC Slater is back with his third studio album, Together. As you might have gathered from the title, Together is a celebration of community and uplifting the people around you. As you might expect from an AC Slater album, Together is compiled entirely of collabs, including ones with previous collaborators Chris Lorenzo, Kaleena Zanders, Murkage Dave and many others from the Night Bass roster. The album also showcases AC Slater’s versatile productions. There’s a couple of absolute heaters like