Above & Beyond News

Last chance to enter Above & Beyond's - Australia DJ Competition (Australian residents only)

2011-08-15T19:29:00+01:00

Above & Beyond and inthemix.com.au have teamed up to offer 5 aspiring DJs the chance to play the opening set on their upcoming Australia tour this September. Put together by local promoters, the Totem Onelove Group and Hardware Corporation, Above & Beyond’s Australian Group Therapy Album tour will take in dates in Perth, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne. This string of headline shows will represent Above & Beyond's only Australia dates of 2011, and their first tour there since February of last year. What’s perhaps even more exciting is YOU could be opening the show! Do you have what it takes to play alongside the likes of Mat Zo, Jaytech and Above & Beyond?

To enter you need to create a 30-minute mix and upload it through the competition page at inthemix.com.au/competitions. You have until August 25th, 2011, to complete and upload your mix. The best in each state will be selected from all that enter, with finalists featured online through ITM-FM for public scrutiny. Then, based on a combination of public feedback and Above & Beyond’s own personal opinion, the winning five DJs will be selected and given the reward any up-and-comer would sell their left leg to win!

If you're keen to enter be sure to give your mix a lot of thought. Think about who you're warming up for (you’ll be on before Jaytech and another local DJ), and think of when in the night you'll be playing (early on, as doors open). A banging peak-time set isn't going to win you this competition; we're looking for something deep and melodic, and definitely below the 128 bpm mark. Show restraint, progression and consideration, and prove to us you can get the room ready for the party that's on the horizon! CLICK HERE to enter.

RULES: The competition starts July 22nd and ends on August 19 11.45pm. A winner will be chosen from every state, if a winner cannot be chosen from the state, winners from other states will be offered the prize. The prize does not include travel or accommodation. Submissions must include a DJ name, full name as per state ID, contact number and email address. Entry is limited to Australian residents only. Any sets submitted which are over 31 minutes in length will be automatically disqualified. The actual duration of the set and time at the event will be the decision of Above & Beyond, Totem Onelove Group and Hardware.

Above & Beyond pres The Group Therapy Stages - Super8 & Tab Skype Interview

2011-08-11T18:38:00+01:00

This summer Above & Beyond are hosting a series of stages across some of the biggest electronic dance music festivals Europe has to offer - celebrating the release of their second artist album "Group Therapy". To get you in the mood we have caught up with some of the artists who will be performing on the Group Therapy Stages to find out more about what they will be playing and what you can expect to hear from them.

Firmly established as Anjunabeats best selling artists behind Above & Beyond, Super8 & Tab rose to the AAA List of the trance scene with last year’s “Empire” album. An 11 track journey that ranged from reflective downtempo moments to peak-time anthems, “Empire” left Mixmag “blown away on first listen” thanks to its diverse offerings and hit top 10 in the US and Finnish Dance Charts – completing Super8 & Tab’s transition from innovative trance architects to accomplished album artists.

In the 12 months since, Super8 & Tab’s star has continued to rise further still – becoming the highest ranked Finnish DJs in the DJ Magazine Top 100 DJs poll. Still topping the Beatport trance chart as standard, the Finnish duo now broadcast their SuperTab Radio show on 79 FM stations worldwide and have remixed everything from Above & Beyond’s classic “Can’t Sleep” (which features in this video) to Creep's single “Days”, which featured the haunting vocals of The xx’s Romy Madley Croft.

If you didn't already see them at Tomorrowland, Global Gathering, or Dance Valley can catch Super8 & Tab on Above & Beyond Group Therapy Stage at SW4. Click HERE for tickets.

Above & Beyond feat. Zoë Johnston "You Got To Go" - Release announcement and CD pre-order

2011-08-04T21:14:00+01:00

Featuring the distinctive vocals of Zoë Johnston, "You Got To Go" is the latest single to be taken from Above & Beyond's critically acclaimed second artist album "Group Therapy" - described by Mixmag as "the biggest artist album of the year".

Following in the footsteps of "Sun & Moon" and "Thing Called Love", the optimistic "You Got To Go" is a song about seizing the moment and taking control of the opportunities in front of you.

Inspired by Kyau & Albert's energised club remix of the original album version, the A&B vs. K&A Radio Edit combines the melodic riff-driven energy of the Kyau & Albert remix with a more radio-focused approach - capturing the song's beauty and orchestral touches perfectly.

The limited edition CD single also includes a brand new club mix from Above & Beyond themselves, the high-energy Kyau & Albert remix, two contrasting remixes from the legendary MJ Cole and an organic tech-house version from Dusky aka Solarity. Above & Beyond feat. Zoë Johnston "You Got To Go" will be released on Anjunabeats on 18th September.

Pre-order the CD single from Anjunastore HERE.

*PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY FROM ANJUNASTORE.COM AND BE AUTOMATICALLY ENTERED INTO A PRIZE DRAW TO WIN A SIGNED COPY OF THE LIMITED EDITION GROUP THERAPY COLLECTOR'S BOOK*

Above & Beyond pres The Group Therapy Stages - Jaytech Skype Interview

2011-08-04T15:26:00+01:00

This summer Above & Beyond are hosting a series of stages across some of the biggest electronic dance music festivals Europe has to offer - celebrating the release of their second artist album "Group Therapy". To get you in the mood we have caught up with some of the artists who will be performing on the Group Therapy Stages to find out more about what they will be playing and what you can expect to hear from them.

This interview is with Jaytech, the long chosen, warm-up DJ of choice for Above & Beyond, who is now taking off as a headline DJ in his own right. Chosen to headline the Anjunadeep room for the label's flagship party at the Miami WMC, he remains the number one headline DJ within the core Anjunadeep family.

Despite his relative youth, Jaytech's prodigious creativity and prolific work rate (he started producing at just 14 and released his first track at 16) have seen him rise up as the most consistent artist on the popular Anjunadeep imprint — even releasing the label's first full artist album through 2008's "Everything Is Ok" ("Lush, melodic and soaked in electronic groove - a crossover gem" **** DJ Magazine), and hitting number one in the iTunes dance chart with his "Anjunadeep: 02" mix compilation in 2010. ("Compilation of the month **** Mixmag.) February 2011 saw the release of Jaytech's most promising mix work to date, "Anjunadeep: 03".

Proof of his rising stock behind the turntables, a packed DJ diary has recently taken in dates at Ibiza's Amnesia, London's Brixton Academy and Japan's world-famous Womb. In the past year he has also traveled the vast corners of his Australian homeland with the Future Music Festival and taken his uplifting and perfectly paced sound on tour in America — more recently with Above & Beyond for their TATW350 event in Los Angeles, where his set was broadcast live across the globe to a listen-in audience of 30 million. Click HERE to watch the interview.

You can catch Jaytech on Above & Beyond Group Therapy Stages at Dance Valley, Trance Mission and SW4. Click HERE for tickets.

Above & Beyond's Group Therapy Stage at Global Gathering - SET TIMES

2011-07-29T12:08:00+01:00

We can now announce set times for today's Group Therapy stage at Global Gathering:

Mat Zo 17:00-18:30
Super8 & Tab 18:30-19:30
John O'Callaghan 19:30-21:00
Gareth Emery 21:00-22:30
Gabriel & Dresden 22:30-00:00
Above & Beyond 00:00-01:30
Sander Van Doorn 01:30-03:00

Above & Beyond - Australia DJ Competition (Australian residents only)

2011-07-29T09:19:00+01:00

Win a trip to Above & Beyond's sold-out Ibiza boat party

2011-07-28T17:09:00+01:00

Above & Beyond's Ibiza boat party on 19th August is already shaping up to be one of the events of the year for A&B fans - a one-off opportunity to see Above & Beyond DJ in a unique and intimate setting. But having sold out in just three minutes, the sheer demand for the event sadly left many fans with no way of making this party… until now. In our once-in-a-lifetime competition, we are offering one lucky fan and a friend the chance to attend the event. The prize is for one winner and a friend and includes:

- flights from anywhere in the world
- 2 x nights accommodation
- 2 x tickets to the sold-out Ibiza boat party
- VIP guestlist to Cream
- A signed copy of the Limited Edition Group Therapy Book

To enter, log in to Facebook and head HERE. Good luck!

A Year Of Group Therapy: DJ Mag Top 100 DJs Voting Is Open

2011-07-26T18:23:00+01:00

"A Year Of Group Therapy" looks back at Above & Beyond's journey over the last 12 months - arguably their biggest year to date. Featuring an unnamed and 100% unreleased piece of instrumental music, "A Year Of Group Therapy" is a cinematic insight into the adventures and emotions that this last year has brought. Watch it HERE. Vote in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll HERE.

Above & Beyond pres The Group Therapy Stages - Gabriel & Dresden Skype Interview

2011-07-21T16:17:00+01:00

This summer Above & Beyond will be hosting a series of stages across some of the biggest dance music festivals that Europe has to offer - celebrating the release of their second artist album "Group Therapy". To get you in the mood we have caught up with some of the artists who will be performing on the Group Therapy Stages to find out more about what they will be playing and what you can expect to hear from them.

We are delighted to interview Gabriel & Dresden as our third video in the series. Josh and Dave are especially remembered for tracks like "Tracking Treasure Down’, "Dangerous Power" and the IDMA award winning "As The Rush Comes" by their alias Motorcycle with Jes Brieden for ‘Best progressive trance track’. Amongst many others. They're responsible for numerous #1 Billboard Club Play chart hits, received the 2004 Dance Star award for ‘Best Breakthrough DJ’ and IDMA awards for ‘Best producers’ and 'Best American DJ’s’ (twice).

After the split in 2008, both went their own way yielding more hits such as Josh's Winter Kills ("Deep Down") project and Dave with Dresden & Johnston ("Keep Faith"). Now in 2011 Gabriel & Dresden are back. Click HERE to watch our exclusive video interview with them.

Gabriel & Dresden remixed Above & Beyond "No One On Earth" which is the track featured in this video, and you can catch them at Global Gathering on Friday July 29th on the Above & Beyond Group Therapy Stage. Click HERE for tickets.

Above & Beyond "Cream Ibiza Sunrise" Mixmag covermount CD - OUT NOW

2011-07-21T10:21:00+01:00

Above & Beyond have mixed this month's covermount CD for Mixmag magazine - out in shops today. A snapshot of their recent sets, Above & Beyond's "Cream Ibiza Sunrise" CD includes tracks from Arty, Mat Zo, Cramp, Maor Levi, Andrew Bayer and more. Click HERE to get your copy and more info.

Above & Beyond "Cream Ibiza Sunrise" Mixmag Covermount CD Tracklisting:

1. Hybrid "Original Sin" (Myon & Shane 54 Orchipella)
2. Maor Levi "Devotion"
3. Boom Jinx & Andrew Bayer vs. Trifonic & Matt Lange "Quadcore"
4. Cramp "RU166"
5. Mat Zo "Superman"
6. Andain "Promises" (Gabriel & Dresden Remix)
7. Arty "Around The World"
8. Arty "Zara"
9. Kyau & Albert "Be There 4 U" (Mat Zo Remix)
10. Mike Koglin vs. Genix "Helion"
11. Above & Beyond feat. Richard Bedford "Sun & Moon" (Club Mix)
12 Andrew Bayer "From The Earth" (Breakfast Remix)
13. Arty & Mat Zo "Rebound"

Group Therapy North American Tour - Last remaining tour shirts

2011-07-20T17:13:00+01:00

Above & Beyond kicked off the release of "Group Therapy" with a 35 date North America tour and we originally produced a limited run of merchandise to commemorate the tour. The shirts are Khaki Green 100% cotton, American Apparel featuring Above & Beyond's "Group Therapy" World Tour logo on the front and the North American tour dates on the back. Due to high demand we have done a small re-run of this shirt for our US fans, click HERE to buy.

Above & Beyond Group Therapy Ibiza Boat Party - August 19th - Tickets on sale July 20th, 9am GMT

2011-07-19T15:16:00+01:00

Want to see Above & Beyond DJ in a setting like no other? Linked to the Group Therapy album launch on 18th August at Cream, Amnesia, Above & Beyond will be hosting an exclusive Ibiza boat party on the evening of Friday 19th August, their first ever around the White Isle.

Departing from Ibiza Town in the late afternoon, the beautiful 1940's sailing ship will make its way to the picturesque island of Formentera, where all aboard will enjoy a Group Therapy themed A&B DJ set against a Balearic sunset backdrop.

The event is also a chance to meet the rest of the Anjunabeats label team, who will be in Ibiza that week to celebrate the album release. To experience this intimate occasion you will need to pre-purchase a special bundled ticket to cover both the album launch at Cream on 18th August the boat party the next day.

Due to capacity constraints, we will only be selling 80 tickets for this highly exclusive event. These will be sold on a first come served basis so please note the on sale date of 9am UK time on July 20 and get in early to avoid disappointment. Here is the buy link to bookmark: http://www.ibiza-spotlight.com/shop/tickets/cart.php?action=add&party=2151&quantity=1 (this link will only go live at 9am UK time on July 20 - please disregard the message currently displayed there)

If you can’t make it to Ibiza for August 18th, you can catch also Above & Beyond at Cream on August 11th, September 1st and 15th, as well as Creamfields in UK on August 28th.

Above & Beyond pres. The Group Therapy Stages - Cosmic Gate Skype Interview

2011-07-15T13:28:00+01:00

This summer Above & Beyond will be hosting a series of stages across some of the biggest dance music festivals that Europe has to offer - celebrating the release of their second artist album "Group Therapy". To get you in the mood we have caught up with some of the artists who will be performing on the Group Therapy Stages to find out more about what they will be playing and what you can expect to hear from them.

Our second interview is with Nic Chagall and Bossi who have developed Cosmic Gate into one of the most creative and highly sought-after electronic music acts on the planet. Four well-received albums have transported tracks like "Not Enough Time", "Body of Conflict", "Analog Feel", "F.A.V." and classics including "Exploration of Space" and "Fire Wire" onto a now uncountable number of dancefloors.

As DJs, the effortless cool of their kinetic, enthralling live sets are seen by hundreds of thousands of club and festival goers annually. It’s this perfect storm of production and spinning power that saw them become the highest-climbers in DJ Mag’s 2009 Top 100 DJs chart and land at no. 24 in 2010. Click HERE to watch our interview with them.

You can catch them at both Tomorrowland on July 23rd and Dance Valley on August 6th on the Above & Beyond Group Therapy Stage. Click HERE for tickets.

Above & Beyond announce iTunes Locker Room

2011-07-12T15:56:00+01:00

We have just launched Above & Beyond's iTunes Locker Room. A one-stop shop for all Above & Beyond's content on iTunes, you can download Above & Beyond's singles, albums and TATW podcasts here - as well as well as the weekly Stuck In The Box choices from each TATW episode. Click HERE to check it out.

Above & Beyond Group Therapy Stages Tour - Interview with Gareth Emery

2011-07-11T12:07:00+01:00

This summer Above & Beyond will be hosting a series of stages across some of the biggest electronic dance music festivals Europe has to offer to celebrate the release of their second artist album.

To get you in the mood we have caught up with some of the artists who will be performing on the Group Therapy Stages to find out more about what they will be playing and what you can expect to hear from them.

We kick start the interviews with Gareth Emery who is one of dance music’s most influential and innovative DJ producers, voted no.7 in DJ Mag’s ‘Top 100 DJs’ poll making him the UK’s highest ranked DJ, and one of the youngest DJs ever to crack the top ten.

In 2010, he released his debut artist album "Northern Lights" on his own label Garuda and with a huge buzz building over the summer and growing BBC Radio 1 support, Above & Beyond and Gareth Emery pres. OceanLab "On A Good Day (Metropolis)" saw a full commercial release on 31st October 2010.

Gareth Emery will be playing on the Above & Beyond Group Therapy Stage at Global Gathering on Friday 29th July. Click HERE for tickets.

Click HERE to watch the interview.

Above & Beyond "Group Therapy" Physical format Buy links:
Limited Edition Collector's Book
Anjunastore
HMV
Amazon
Play

Above & Beyond "Group Therapy" Digital format Buy links:
iTunes Deluxe LP
iTunes UK
iTunes US
Beatport
Amazon
Trackitdown
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Above Beyond feature in this month's Mixmag

2011-07-04T18:39:00+01:00

Globally renowned dance music magazine Mixmag recently followed Above & Beyond across the Atlantic for their two sold-out dates at L.A.'s Hollywood Palladium - interviewing the boys on the gigs, "Group Therapy" and their recent adventures. You can read the feature in this month's Mixmag HERE.

Above & Beyond Essential Mix on BBC Radio 1 TONIGHT

2011-07-01T15:33:00+01:00

Fresh from the release of their “Group Therapy” album, Above & Beyond will be providing the Essential Mix for BBC Radio 1 this Saturday (or the middle of the night on Friday, depending on your outlook!). Above & Beyond’s first studio Essential Mix since their award-winning 2004 effort will be a two-hour "Group Therapy" themed exploration of their emotion-packed sound – including exclusive tracks and mixes from Super8 & Tab, Mat Zo, Kyau & Albert, Andrew Bayer and Above & Beyond themselves.

The mix will be broadcast between 3-5am BST (4-6am CET / 10pm-12am ET / 7-9pm PST) on Saturday July 2. You can tune in live or listen again for up to 7 days after broadcast HERE.

Above & Beyond launch Vodafone Music Facebook Takeover

2011-07-01T10:35:00+01:00

Above & Beyond have just launched a Vodafone Music Facebook Takeover - promising competitions and content over the next month. Head over there now and you can watch an exclusive video interview with the boys on all things "Group Therapy" and much more. To access the tab, go to http://www.facebook.com/vodafoneUK, and hit the Vodafone Music tab on the left hand side.

Above & Beyond kick off Cream, Ibiza residency June 30th

2011-06-30T12:26:00+01:00

Above & Beyond and Cream return to Ibiza this Summer and will once again be taking over Thursday nights at the award winning ‘World’s Best Club’ Amnesia starting June 30th. Above & Beyond will be joining the Cream family for six exclusive dates including a not to miss "Group Therapy" album launch party on August 18th. If you can’t make it to Ibiza for June 30th, you can catch Above & Beyond on July 14th, August 11th and 18th, September 1st and 15th as well as at Creamfields, UK on August 28th.

For tickets and more info head to: www.cream.co.uk

www.facebook.com/OfficialCreamIbiza

Above & Beyond Group Therapy lanyards available now

2011-06-29T14:15:00+01:00

We have just released a new range of Above & Beyond Group Therapy lanyards available in the 8 different colours, as featured on the Group Therapy album cover. They are 100% nylon with a metal clip on the end and available in the following colours red, purple, blue, yellow, orange, green, turquoise and grey all with white text saying 'Above & Beyond Group Therapy Stage 2011'.

Click HERE to buy

Group Therapy and Thing Called Love Desktop Wallpaper Giveaway

2011-06-17T18:54:00+01:00

To celebrate the consecutive releases of Above & Beyond's "Group Therapy" and the current single "Thing Called Love" (feat. Richard Bedford), we have are giving away free "Group Therapy" and "Thing Called Love" wallpaper to brighten up your computer desktops. The wallpaper is available in 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024 and 1920 x 1200.

Download the "Group Therapy" wallpaper by clicking the image below:

Download the "Thing Called Love" wallpaper by clicking the image below:

Above & Beyond feat. Richard Bedford "Thing Called Love" Buy links:
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Above & Beyond "Group Therapy" Physical format Buy links:
Limited Edition Collector's Book
Anjunastore
HMV
Amazon
Play

Above & Beyond "Group Therapy" Digital format Buy links:
iTunes Deluxe LP
iTunes UK
iTunes US
Beatport
Amazon
Trackitdown
Audiojelly
Dance-Tunes

Richard Bedford Interview

2011-06-16T15:20:00+01:00

The male voice of Above & Beyond, Richard Bedford has long emerged as one of the most distinctive vocalists in dance music. First lending his unmistakable chords to Above & Beyond’s music on “Tri-State” classics such as “Alone Tonight”, the Yorkshire-based vocalist is back on firing form for the Anjunabeats bosses’ latest album “Group Therapy”.

Having featured on the hit single “Sun & Moon”, Bedford’s heart-wrenching tones are also again ringing out on the club floors and radio waves thanks to current single “Thing Called Love” – recently enjoying its third week on the BBC Radio 1 B-list. With the single hitting the stores this week, we caught up with Richard to talk about how he first hooked up with Above & Beyond, all things “Group Therapy” and how he relaxes when he finally gets home to Yorkshire.

How did your relationship with Above & Beyond first come about?
"We met through a friend of mine from college, Dan Myles. He was working at Anjuna at the time and had been asking me to send a vocal demo over to the boys for months. I had actually taken a break from singing and sold most of my home studio, but Dan, ever persistent, sent me over a few Above & Beyond tracks; "No One On Earth", "Satellite" and "Far From In Love" if I remember correctly, and I was pretty much hooked from that moment. I managed to borrow a friend’s old 8 track, dusted off my guitar and recorded a rough demo called "Stars Collide" which, of course, turned out to be an existing lyric from "Alone Tonight". A week or so later I was in the studio with Tony & Jono.

Tony was once quoted as saying “I’m so glad we found Richard, he sings like I’d like to sing”, why do you think your vocals work so well with Above & Beyond’s melodies and have you been giving Tony the odd singing tip after that comment?
"I’m not sure Tony needs singing tips from me! I love his vocals! Every track I’ve worked on, from "Tri-State" to "Group Therapy", has always felt instantly sing-able to me. I tend to start off from an emotional place to try and connect with a track, and the boys write these really gorgeous, resonant songs. I tweeted a while ago that “without emotion there is no song, only singing” I think that mix of honest, heartfelt vocal delivery works well with the Above & Beyond sound."

"Sun & Moon" has proved to be a big success, finding fans old and new. Why do you think that song connected so much with people?
"Again, "Sun & Moon" resonates and connects to the listener. I remember after the first day of recording, sitting in my hotel room, listening to it over and over with a huge smile on my face, I was instantly hooked. I think "Sun & Moon" expresses itself in a way that hits the mark quickly and feels somehow personal. Losing those close to us, and wishing we could have done things differently are shared parts of the human experience and "Sun & Moon" reflects that in a very accessible way."

What has been your proudest moment working with Above & Beyond?
"Definitely our live show in Beirut, it was amazing to be a part of it. I remember a moment at the end of the gig; I was back stage and had just sung "Alone Tonight". I was watching open-mouthed as the boys performed with Zoë, and suddenly confetti exploded everywhere, the lights went up, and I remember thinking, what a beautiful experience, the sense of oneness with the crowd and with each other was quite overwhelming."

How would you think the overall sound of "Group Therapy" differs from "Tri-State"? Did you need to approach the songs any differently?
"In terms of my approach, I just try and give my all to the vocal performance, find the right voice, the right feel for each line, each phrase. I guess I am a little less green with regard to the shifts in trends in dance music, but I’m not sure how much that altered my approach. In terms of sound, I feel as though "Group Therapy" is a progression, a natural step. There is a thread that exists through both "Tri-State"and "Group Therapy" of course, those beautiful widescreen cinematic moments, strong heartfelt songs, great production and a sense of flow from one track to the next, but "Group Therapy" feels more contemporary to my ears."

All the tracks that you lend your vocals to on "Group Therapy" have a very personal and slightly vulnerable element to them. Which tracks on the album do you feel especially close to?
"I can’t pin down a favorite, it constantly changes. At the moment I keep diving into "On My Way to Heaven", but I think each of them has its own character. In some ways it feels easier to enjoy Zoë’s singing, not just because she so incredibly talented, but because there is a distance from myself. "Love Is Not Enough" is blowing me away on a daily basis at the minute! "

I understand you once appeared as a dancer in a pop video, did appearing in the "Thing Called Love" music video take you back to those days? How did the shoot itself all unfold?
"Ha ha, I knew that would come up! It was a pretty different experience to be honest. The "Thing Called Love" shoot was great. Inside all the chaos and action was the calm figure of Ferry, the director, he obviously had a clear vision of what he wanted and how to get it. When I have been involved in video shoots in the past, there have been seemingly endless takes, acquiring as much footage as possible. But Ferry knew when he had the right shot and moved on; it was a really fresh and dynamic way of working.

Growing up, who influenced you musically and did you always know you wanted to be a musician?
"I tended to bounce between art and music, never quite sure which I would settle on. I used to do some early VJ stuff for a few club nights in Bradford and Leeds and had always played in bands, firstly as a keyboard player, before I finally bit the bullet and started to write and sing. My earliest influence was Depeche Mode, certainly their "Violator" album, but as my journey unfolded different influences were added to the collection, usually slightly dark and often with an electronic element. I would say my biggest influences are probably Radiohead, Kent, Jeff Buckley and Granddaddy."

Which vocalists do you most look up to and why?
"Jeff Buckley was an incredible singer. I love some of the subtle, unexpected moments from Stevie Wonder and the vulnerability of Chris Martin’s vocals on the Coldplay debut, "Parachutes", was also quite special. In our genre, I loved Jan Burton on his work with both Gabriel and Dresden and Super8 & Tab, Ashley Tomberlin’s voice has a warm, intimate sensuality about it… mate… there are too many to mention…"

How would you best describe your own vocal style?
"You described it best, personal and vulnerable."

Are you working on any musical projects right now?
"I’m currently sorting through my collection of songs and trying to make sense of an album. Things are taking shape nicely, but the tracks are in a varied state at the moment, and although I know my way around a few bits of kit, I wouldn’t really call myself a producer. I will certainly be looking for a little assistance in that department shortly, but at the moment some of it feels like reading through an old diary and some feels like a fresh page. Hopefully I will be able to make sense of them sitting together."

Between your collaborations with Above & Beyond and all the work that you’ve been doing on your own album you must be exhausted! How do you relax when you’re at home in Yorkshire?
"Well, I do a little mountain biking, there are some great trails around this neck of the woods. Play a little golf, do a spot of fishing, and play chess… ha ha Rock & Roll!"

Above & Beyond feat. Richard Bedford "Thing Called Love" Buy links:
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Above & Beyond's Group Therapy Stages - Exclusive Merchandise Available

2011-06-15T11:25:00+01:00

This summer Above & Beyond will be hosting a series of stages across some of the biggest electronic dance music festivals Europe has to offer to celebrate the release of their second artist album, "Group Therapy". To commemorate these stages we have some exclusive merchandise now available from Anjunastore.

The Group Therapy Stages T-Shirts available in both Cranberry and White are 100% American Apparel, fine jersey cotton with the official logo in black across the front. We also have Group Therapy branded handheld fans available in the 8 colours of the ribbons as featured on the album cover.

To purchase either products click here.

Buy Above & Beyond's "Group Therapy" album as a Limited Edition Collector's Book HERE, or as CD album HERE

Above & Beyond Group Therapy Australia Tour - Line Up Announced

2011-06-14T14:56:00+01:00

Fresh from the success of their "Group Therapy" album, Above & Beyond have announced the full line-up for their September tour of Australia. Joining Jono, Tony and Paavo on the tour will be Anjunadeep's mainstay Jaytech and the ever-innovative Mat Zo.

Above & Beyond’s warm-up DJ of choice, the Australian born Jaytech was responsible for the first artist LP on Anjunadeep with 2008’s "Everything Is OK" – an album described by DJ Mag as "Lush, melodic and soaked in electronic groove - a crossover gem.” Having most recently mixed the acclaimed "Anjunadeep 03" compilation alongside James Grant, which Inthemix.com.au themselves hinted as one of the most anticipated albums of the year, the Berlin-living Canberra born producer is currently working on his second artist album.

Also joining Above & Beyond on tour is the groundbreaking Mat Zo. Currently enjoying back-to-back Beatport trance chart number ones with "Rebound" (with Arty) and "Superman", Mat Zo is enjoying a purple patch right now – with everyone from Above & Beyond to Swedish House Mafia hammering his tracks.

Teaming up with local promoters Totem and Hardware, Above & Beyond's Australia "Group Therapy" tour will take in dates at Perth, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne. This string of headline shows will represent Above & Beyond's only Australia dates of 2011 and their first tour their since February of last year.

Above & Beyond "Group Therapy" is out now on Central Station Records. Click HERE to buy.

Above & Beyond feat. Richard Bedford "Thing Called Love" (The Making Of The Official Music Video)

2011-06-14T14:12:00+01:00

In an exclusive behind-the-scenes video, we talk to director Ferry Gouw, Above & Beyond and vocalist Richard Bedford about the making of the official "Thing Called Love" music video. Click HERE to watch.Above & Beyond feat. Richard Bedford "Thing Called Love" is out now on Anjunabeats.

Buy links:
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