Trance | Audien – Wayfarer
Posted by Spice on January 14, 2013
With his second full Anjunabeats release (inspired by the sunglasses of the same name), Audien proves that he is without question someone to keep an eye on in 2013. “Wayfarer” premiered on the first episode of Above & Beyond Group Therapy — when Jono, Paavo and Tony dropped it live in Bangalore — and it’s easy to see why they chose it as their opening song. Bright gated synths and a groovy hook make this an indisputable feel-good jam, along the lines of what we’d expect to see from Arty or Sunny Lax. Audien may be a newcomer to the scene but I am definitely already loving his sound.
Beatport: Audien – Wayfarer
Trance | Mike Koglin vs. 7 Skies – Vision
Posted by Middy on December 17, 2012
First premiered during Above & Beyond’s ID heavy ABGT 001 set in Bangalore India, Anjunabeats regular, Mike Koglin teams up with Italian trance veteran 7 Skies to bring us “Vision”. Firmly established in a chugging bass line, this track relishes in atmospheric pads, reverbed piano, and a soaring melody. Anjunabeats is closing out the year with a bang with “Vision” and “Easy” getting released on the same day. With a bevy of quality releases coming early next year like Audien “Wayfarer” on January 14th and Ilan Bluestone “Sinai” on the 28th, Above & Beyond’s imprint continues to reign as one of the best in the game.
Events, Trance | Above & Beyond Anjunabeats Vol. 10 Launch Party @ Roseland Ballroom 2/16/13
Posted by Middy on December 13, 2012
The last time we had Group Therapy with Above and Beyond, it cumulated with the above moment at Electric Zoo. This time we will be spending the night with them at Roseland Ballroom in NYC on Saturday, February 16th as they get set to release the 10th edition of their Anjunabeats mix compilation. It has been an eventful past few months for the trio with the rebranding of their long standing TATW radio show into Group Therapy Radio, coming to an end with TATW 450 in Bangalore, India. The compilation will feature 30, yes 30 unreleased tracks from the likes of Arty (I am thinking this one), Anjunabeats regulars like Jaytech, Andrew Bayer, Norin & Rad, Kyau & Albert and of course the label heads themselves (maybe this one). Above & Beyond shows are ones you make every effort and more to attend, so do not miss this one and below is a link for a priority tickets, which go on sale next Wednesday 12/19 at 10am EST and general sale is at 12pm EST. Supporting cast to be announced in the coming weeks so be on the look out for that.
Preview, Progressive House | Mat Zo & Porter Robinson – Easy (Preview)
Posted by Middy on November 24, 2012
First premiered by Mat Zo at Trance Around the World 450 / Group Therapy Radio 001 in Bangalore India, “Easy” has all the makings of being the follow up to “Language” and “The Sky” from Porter Robinson and Mat Zo respectively. A collab born from their time touring together (you can catch both of them in Chicago on New Years) and a blossoming friendship, this track combines the best of both worlds from these two, bringing out the melodic side of Porter’s sound with subtle gruffness, while adding the eclectic nature of Mat Zo and adding addicting vocals to make it a totally unique track. No info on release date, but it should be out soon on Anjunabeats / Ministry of Sound.
Trance | Sunny Lax – Isla Margarita / Naida
Posted by Middy on October 29, 2012
My lights are flickering like crazy right now, but no matter, the music does not stop. Hungarian, Sunny Lax gives us this smooth two track EP drenched in warm melodies that while it may be a hurricane outside, you can feel warm and relaxed inside. Anjunabeats knows how to find the right tracks to release and coming off Bluestone’s huge release “Capetown“, this two track EP that bridges the that illusive gap of trance and house is yet another top of the line release from Above & Beyond’s stellar imprint.
Beatport: Sunny Lax – Isla Margarita / Naida
Trance | Bluestone – Capetown
Posted by Middy on October 8, 2012
Israeli trance producer Bluestone may have just gotten his big break with this stadium sized trance track, combining distorted vocals, an emotive top line, powerful synths and a pulsing bass line. Bluestone has been working with fellow more established Israeli Maor Levi on producing tracks like “On Our Own” that appeared on Anjunabeats vol 9, however it was time for him to deliver his follow up single release to “Namaste” on Anjunabeats. This track has been supported by Arty, Thomas Gold, Gareth Emery and Above & Beyond among others, so let the warm, soothing melodies of Bluestone take you away to a better place.
Trance | Norin & Rad – Five Finger Death Punch / DeVas
Posted by Middy on September 20, 2012
Orange Country trance duo Bruce Karlsson and Nick Sember, better known as Norin & Rad, have been on the come up for quite some time with releases on all the big trance labels, Anjunabeats, Armada, Coldhabor, Enhanced, though their natural home has been Above & Beyond’s Anjunabeats. After watching them crush it at Electric Zoo on Friday at the Group Therapy stage, they follow up with this two track EP that includes the heavily supported “Five Finger Death Punch”. It starts with flowing, spacey chords that gain steam with an accelerated melody and bass line and then hit a break of chugging percussive beats. “DeVas” may be the little brother of the two tracks, but it is one one you would be remiss to overlook.