Above & Beyond News

Win a weekend pair of weekend tickets to see Above & Beyond at Planet Love, Ireland

2010-09-01T17:33:00+01:00

Planetlove WKD celebrates their 12th annual summer festival by bringing their music spectacular to the heart of Belfast for the very first time. Held over 10th and 11th September at the King’s Hall Showgrounds, the multiple arena festival plays host to the most exciting and varied line-up in Planetlove history with Above & Beyond headlining alongside names like Armin Van Buuren, Gareth Emery, Fatboy Slim, Sander Kleinenberg and many more.

Thanks to Planet Love WKD, we've got a pair of tickets for the whole weekend to give away to one lucky winner. Want to be in with a chance? All you need to do is email us your name and an answer to the queston below to office@anjunabeats.com by 9am (BST) on Monday 6th September and we'll pick a winner.

Question: Which stage will Above & Beyond be playing at Planet Love?

End of summer SALE now on at Anjunastore.com

2010-09-01T10:29:00+01:00

The summer is coming to a close and so we've decided to give you guys a chance to brighten your days with some Anjuna merch at a huge discount. Our end of summer SALE will kick off today and run for the next 7 days so head over to Anjunastore now to check out these fantastic bargains:

Various T-Shirts - 30% off
320 Capacity CD Wallet - 20% off
Various 12" Vinyl - 45% off
Sweatbands - 40% off
Black & Red Anjuna Zip Tops - 45% off
A&B Pin Badge - Save 1/3
Various Ladies vest top - 15% off
Various Albums - 40% off

Remember, the sale will end on Sept 8th so make sure you grab a bargain while you can.

Above & Beyond announce North American Tour Dates

2010-08-27T12:15:00+01:00

Above & Beyond are doing a North America Tour this week. Make sure the following dates are in your diary:

01-Sep-10 Sutra, Newport Beach, CA, USA - CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

02-Sep-10 Fluxx, San Diego, CA, USA - CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

03-Sep-10 Showbox Theater, Seattle, WA, USA - CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

04-Sep-10 Nocturnal Festival @Apache Pass Event Center, Austin TX, USA - CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

05-Sep-10 Electric Zoo @Randall's Island, NY, USA (4.30-6pm Hilltop Arena)- CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

05-Sep-10 Guvernment, Toronto, ON, Canada - CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Although we will do our best to keep you informed of any changes to events where Above & Beyond will be performing, please check with the venue or promoter for any extra information needed - including age restrictions.

Six Things You Didn't Know About... Tony

2010-08-25T10:46:00+01:00

The anticipation builds ahead of Above & Beyond’s biggest ever indoor show in the UK at Brixton Academy on October 30th. Over the coming weeks we will be providing you with everything you need to know about this landmark night exclusively via email through our sign up on http://www.aboveandbeyond.nu/london. Expect artist profiles, interviews and mixes, in addition to competitions, free downloads and details of the mindblowing production planned. With early bird tickets now sold out and limited saver tickets now on sale, make sure you get your tickets today to be a part of Above & Beyond’s final London show of 2010. CLICK HERE to buy your ticket.

To be the first to read these interviews make sure you sign up to the mailing list here: http://www.aboveandbeyond.nu/london

SIX THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT... TONY

SIX THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT... TONY

If you weren't a DJ what would you like to have been?
I used to work for a record company doing marketing and A&R and I really enjoyed it: I think if I wasn't doing this I’d probably still be in the music business. That being said I think there are a lot of things I could have happily done. I also worked in advertising, did some marketing and business consultancy and really enjoyed them all for different reasons.

Do you remember the first track you ever bought?
I do. It was "Never Smile at a Crocodile" from the Peter Pan Disney movie. It was a 5” red vinyl and I was about 4 or 5 years old at the time!
In terms of club tracks the first one I ever bought was ‘Bar None’ by Max Graham on Hope. After we finished our Ayumi Hamasaki remix for Avex records they offered us our first ever DJ gig in Tokyo in front of 8,000 people, so I had to buy some decks and records pronto! I went to Plastic Fantastic and bought about thirty records in that first trip, and on top of the pile was Max Graham ‘Bar None’.

What one thing do you always have with you when travelling?
My CD's! But apart from that it's gotta be my iPhone - you can do so much with it.

If you could have three people over for dinner dead or alive who would they be?
I think it would have to be John F Kennedy first. He avoided a nuclear war by diffusing the Cuban Missile crisis so we all owe him our lives in a way. I would also love to talk to him about Marylin Monroe and what actually happened! Next I think I'd like to have my Dad because he died a couple of years ago and it would be nice to see him again. And last but not least, Kiera Knightly as she holds a certain fascination for me.

What is your biggest achievement as a artist?
One of the things I love doing most is writing songs and lyrics. A couple of years ago our track ‘Satellite’ was selected to be part of the English language course for Spanish and Italian schools and so lyrics to 'Satellite' are now immortalised in their English course books!

Is there anything you'd like to achieve outside of the music world?
I'd really like to write a book, based on biology, about how organic life can be a much better model of how to organise businesses than the 'machine for making money' nonsense we all endure at the moment.

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Above & Beyond announce set time at Electric Zoo, NY #ABEZOO

2010-08-19T11:43:00+01:00

As part of their upcoming North America tour, Above & Beyond are set to headline the Hilltop Arena of Electric Zoo, Randalls Island, New York. They will be on stage 4.30-6pm on Sunday September 5th.

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Six things you didnt know about... Jono

2010-08-18T11:40:00+01:00

SIX THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT... JONO

If you weren’t a DJ what would you like to have been?
I probably would have done something else in music but removing that from the equation I probably would have done acting or something like that. I was quite into magic as a kid so definitely something in acting or performance.

Do you remember the first track you ever bought as a kid?
I can’t remember the first single but I remember the first album. It was Pet Shop Boys album ‘Please’. I remember following them and buying all their albums from then on. It was what kind of got me into synths and popular music. I think the production at the time was incredible and they had Trevor Horn produce Introspective. Musically I think they were amazing as well an inspiration.

What’s your usual pre event meal?
I try and avoid steak and burgers. I mostly like fish because it’s really light and you need to stay awake. I also have an espresso coffee.

What is your favourite instrument and why?
The piano. It’s very dynamic and flexible. I also like the guitar but with the piano you can see all of the notes and you don’t need to do anything to hear the note like a trumpet where you have to blow it. So the piano definitely.

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive who would they be?
Derren Brown and I would definitely get Trevor Horn round so I can find out all his production secrets. My wife because I’d like to see more of her but I’m always on tour DJing.

Who has been your biggest influence in music outside of trance?
I don’t really think it’s a genre thing. I’d like to say it is more 80’s music in general. A lot of bands in the 80’s like Dépêche Mode, New Order, and Pet Shop Boys are where a lot of my influences are from.

“It’s going to be an awesome event. We are installing an amazing sound system and this is a great chance to see Above & Beyond in the best light.” Jono Grant

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Above & Beyond and Anjunabeats Discontinued T-Shirts Sale!

2010-08-12T13:32:00+01:00

We have discontinued a range of Above & Beyond and Anjunabeats American Apparel T-Shirts. This will be your last chance to grab these designs in these colours as we are ending all the featured lines.

All t-shirts (unless advertised otherwise) are brand new, 100% fine jersey cotton, American Apparel. CLICK HERE TO BUY!

Above & Beyond announce new Barcelona date August 18th @ Opium Mar

2010-08-12T12:06:00+01:00

As a result of the downsizing of last week's Barcelona Music Conference due to governmental safety concerns, Above & Beyond were regrettably unable to perform. Above & Beyond can now announce a replacement date at Opium Mar, Barcelona, Spain on August 18th 2010. Tickets for Above & Beyond @Opium Mar will be sold on the door only. If you purchased a ticket to Barcelona Music Conference and didn't use it, you are entitled to a full refund by taking the ticket back to the place of purchase.

OPIUM MAR
Pº Marítimo de la Barceloneta, 34
08003-Barcelona
Tel. 93 225 91 00
http://www.opiummar.com

Tickets €20 with a free drink

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Brixton Academy - early bird tickets sold out

2010-08-11T15:46:00+01:00

All bird tickets for Above & Beyond's showcase event at Brixton Academy on Saturday 30th October have now sold out. Saver tickets for Above & Beyond's final London gig of 2010 and biggest indoor show in the show are on sale and selling fast. Be sure to grab yours from HERE sharpish.

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Listen again to Above & Beyond @ Radio 1 & Cream at Privilege, Ibiza

2010-08-10T13:17:00+01:00

Above & Beyond's set at Radio 1 and Cream's party at Privilege in Ibiza is now available for streaming on the Radio 1 website - alongside sets from Pete Tong, Annie Mac and Underworld. Perfect for reliving the memories if you were lucky enough to be there, or for checking out what went down if you weren't. A&B's set starts at 2.34.07, Enjoy! CLICK TO LISTEN

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Above & Beyond's North American Tour Dates

2010-08-10T11:45:00+01:00

Above & Beyond are about to embark on a new North America tour in September. There are six shows scheduled so make sure the following dates are in your diary:

01-Sep-10 Sutra, Newport Beach, CA, USA - CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
02-Sep-10 Fluxx, San Diego, CA, USA - CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
03-Sep-10 Showbox Theater, Seattle, WA, USA - CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
04-Sep-10 Nocturnal Festival @Apache Pass Event Center, Austin TX, USA - CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
05-Sep-10 Electric Zoo @Randall's Island, NY, USA - CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
05-Sep-10 Guvernment, Toronto, ON, Canada - CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Although we will do our best to keep you informed of any changes to events where Above & Beyond will be performing, please check with the venue or promoter for any extra information needed - including age restrictions.

Above & Beyond's "Anjunabeats Volume 8": Behind The Music 3 with Andrew Bayer, Who.is and 7 Skies

2010-08-09T11:29:00+01:00

Every track tells a story of its own. Every piece of music is filled with its own inspirations and emotions. Offering you a deeper insight into Above & Beyond’s Anjunabeats Volume 8, our ‘Behind The Music’ series will be taking you closer to the music as we ask our artists to open a window into their sounds. This week we speak to Andrew Bayer, Bart Claessen from Who.is and 7 Skies.

Andrew Bayer "The Taxi Driver"
“'The Taxi Driver' was a track I wrote on a plane flying back from Boston to Washington DC. I wanted to try and make a big-room progressive house track with just a few elements that are constantly building. The name 'The Taxi Driver' is another homage to one of my favorite films – 'The Fifth Element'. After coming up with the title, I cut up a female vocal sample, and placed it on the track as a finishing touch. Funnily enough, I thought it almost sounded like she was saying 'taxi driveerrrrr', so the name stuck!" - Andrew Bayer
Andrew Bayer 'The Taxi Driver' (Original and Jaytech mixes) is out now on Beatport

Who.is "We.are"
“This track was totally inspired by the good old days of trance! The style has evolved into many new sounds. Some producers really want to stick to the ‘pure’ trance but somehow, in our opinion, they often don't manage to really grab that old warm feeling.
"Together me and Raz (Nitzan) analysed and tried to find the key ingredients that actually determined that sound, and used those for a new 2010 dish, with pure flavours and cooked according to old recipe… but with a new twist, of course
"The 'Who.is' artist name came to us after looking up a website in the www.who.is database. It sounded nice for an ‘unknown’ new project too!
‘We.are’ was the logical answer to track name, but it also refers to the feeling this track should create when played out to immense crowds. All in the same room, connected through the passion for music.”
- Bart Claessen

7 Skies "Sushi"
“This is the only track I’ve ever made that has started from the groove and bassline, rather then the melody or a chord progression.
"All I had in mind was to produce something perfect for the clubs, energetic and driving. You know sometimes we have tracks with beautiful melodies which are great for when you drive a long way or when you relax on the couch, but when you play them in the clubs you stop the flow. With 'Sushi' I wanted to create something that maybe doesn't work so good on the couch, but that kills it on the dancefloor.
“I did several versions of this track, one was very Anjunadeep orientated but I didn't really like it, so I played a few chords over it and I made another version, but again I wasn't over the moon with it. Then all of a sudden I played those chords, loved them, wrote the melody afterwards and ‘Sushi’ was pretty much all there.” - 7 Skies

Global Gathering sing-a-long: Above & Beyond & Gareth Emery pres. Oceanlab - On A Good Day (Metropolis)

2010-08-04T15:37:00+01:00

Check out this gigantic sing-a-long of 'Above & Beyond & Gareth Emery pres. Oceanlab - On A Good Day (Metropolis)' filmed during Above & Beyond's recent set at Global Gathering UK. Thanks to all the fans who came to the event and joined in. Check out the video HERE

The single "On A Good Day (Metropolis)" will be released in October 2010. Stay tuned for more info coming soon.

Above & Beyond - New Cream Ibiza date added on Aug 12

2010-08-03T16:02:00+01:00

Above & Beyond have just added another Cream Ibiza date on Thursday August 12th, alongside Eric Prydz. Cream invited A&B to step in as a replacement for Deadmau5, who had to cancel the date due to exhaustion. Everyone at A&B HQ wishes Joel a speedy recovery, and we look forward to seeing you all at Amnesia on the 12th.

Ticket info: https://secure.ticketline.co.uk/tickets/13244060/cream-ibiza-2010/ibiza-amnesia/2010-08-12

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Above & Beyond's "Anjunabeats Volume 8": Behind The Music with Aruna, Boom Jinx and Super8

2010-08-02T11:16:00+01:00

Aruna & Mark Eteson ‘Let Go’
“‘Let Go’ was inspired by the recent demise of a very tumultuous two year relationship. It was a time when I was finally coming to terms with how incompatible we were for each other and being willing to see the reality of that, accept it, and consequently walk away. As difficult as that process was, and as sad as a lot of the lyric is, there’s also a sense of serenity that runs through it; something that comes with surrender. So while the reference to ‘letting go’ was written specifically about the relationship, it also applies in a broader sense.
“It’s about giving up trying to control things, seeing them for what they really are, making peace with that and making choices from there. Musically I wanted something a little slower, less clubby and more intimate. Mark had expressed some interest in working together so I told him what I was looking for and he served it up just the way I had asked.” Aruna

Boom Jinx & Andrew Bayer ‘Keyboard Cowboys’
“I was working on an idea that had been well received by Anjuna headquarters, but I wasn't sure what direction to take it in to finish it. I sent it to my beloved collaborator who came up with an absolutely massive hook for it. I had found an ethnic vocal phrase, manipulated it heavily and we felt the combination of the two was pure gold. Andrew had always wanted to call a track ‘Keyboard Cowboy’ and we both agreed it fit the track. With two of us being involved, ‘Keyboard Cowboy’, became ‘Keyboard Cowboys’.” Boom Jinx

Super8 & Tab feat. Anton Sonin ‘Black Is The New Yellow’
“Anton is working to next room of ours and, as he's alway playing loud, we could here him playing around with these sweet chords. He had troubles to find perfect melody over the chords and we had this dark groove we liked but didn’t know what to do with it. So we decided to put those two together and then added a little bit of Super8 & Tab melody magic on it. It worked out really well and it took us two days to finish this track.
“As for the name, well any of our track names have been quite short like ‘Elektra’ and ‘Suru’. This time we wanted to create a bigger naming that people can find meaning in – everyone can find their own explanation for it. For us, it is hearing in the colours. The start of the track is black and full on part is yellow, right?” Super8

DJ Mag poll voting is open!

2010-07-28T10:34:00+01:00

This year's DJ Mag Poll has opened, and it's time to vote for your favourite DJs at top100djs.net.

To coincide, we've created a video called 'A Year In The Life of Above & Beyond'. We hope it captures some of the emotion and adventure of the Above & Beyond experience.

Thanks for supporting Above & Beyond and their fellow Anjunabeats artists in this year's poll. Or maybe you think it's Clive Rudloe's turn?

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