this mix is a laundry list of my fav artists and tracks, thank you! 🔥🔥

If much of the mindset and mantra behind Above & Beyond over the last quarter of a century has been born from the idea of connection, then their fifth artist album ‘Bigger Than All Of Us’ is best summed up in one word: reconnection. It’s been seven years since the trio released their last electronic dance album, Common Ground. Now, in 2025 the trio return with a collection of 16 brand new tracks showcasing their signature emotional songwriting and melodic depth.

At the heart of the album is the sound and sentiment encapsulated in the title track, a sweeping, embracing, anthem of encouragement and inclusion. In the studio with Justine Suissa, a foundational Above & Beyond family member, Jono found some chords “and Justine really liked and connected with them," he says. "She tends to write pretty fast, and her words come together pretty quickly."

After that initial writing session with Justine several years ago, the song remained in the vaults as so many do. But when it came time to put together the album, the band fell back in love with it. 

“Living in volatile times is nothing new, but I believe that if we understand the power we wield as individuals then maybe we can also appreciate the possibility of effecting extraordinary change as a collective,” says Justine, reflecting on her writing of ‘Bigger Than All Of Us'. "If I can be instrumental in that change through a simple melody and a handful of words then I am grateful beyond measure. Being a songwriter is an incredible privilege and so is working with Above & Beyond and being able to speak to such a loving and receptive audience.”

That loving and receptive audience came out in full force at Coachella, where Above & Beyond debuted a higher tempo version of the record during their set. "We decided that 'Bigger Than All Of Us' would be the title track because we thought it would connect with fans in a sort of classic Above & Beyond sense," says Jono. "So even though it's a downtempo song, we wanted to make sure a version of it was in the Coachella set, so we made a club mix for it that ended up being one of the most powerful moments in the set.”

The Above & Beyond family, the Anjunafamily: it's bigger than us. It's the way that our community treats each other and the stories that come out of that," says Jono.

"When we started thinking about calling the album, 'Bigger Than All Of Us' I was instantly thinking that that is exactly what's happening here," says Paavo.

Alongside the release, Above & Beyond have launched their ‘Bigger Than All Of Us’ gallery, the new home for memory sharing, storytelling, and celebrating the impact of Above & Beyond’s music and the Anjunafamily community. The website launches alongside the ‘Bigger Than All Of Us’ single release, ahead of the album’s full release next month.

"The community that we've built is the source of friendship and love," says Tony. "And in some ways I think that it's like an eggshell around us, bringing love, respect and inclusivity to every show that we do. It really is bigger than all of us."

'Bigger Than All Of Us' with Justine Suissa is out now on Anjunabeats.

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Slow Bloom

Coast 2 Coast ft. Flowdan

Today marks 8 years since this journey began. Honestly, I almost didn’t realise it until someone pointed it out. I’ve been so focused on the big things ahead, like episode 100, that I forgot to pause and appreciate how far Distant has already come.

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for all the support and the stories you’ve shared about what Distant means to you. It’s incredibly moving to see how much impact a single hour of music a month can have in someone’s life. Here’s to many more to come. I hope you enjoy.

Distant Episode 96 / July 2025

GRiZ wasn’t expecting to drop his latest single, “Coast 2 Coast,” as an official release, until he gave it to a few of his DJ friends and noticed the online response. In this exclusive commentary, the Detroit-born, Denver-based DJ, producer and songwriter talks about the making of the surprise collaboration. He explains how, after taking a few years off from touring, he went through a few vocal versions of “Coast 2 Coast” before enlisting British grime rapper Flowdan to make it complete. “You’re an absolute legend, man,” GRiZ tells his collaborator. “You smashed! So sick.” The final result is the product of, in his own words, “not overthinking or overworking it, just trusting the process and letting the universe do what it does.” Listen now, only on SoundCloud.

Voice Notes: GRiZ on "Coast 2 Coast"

The Remedy



Welcome to the second instalment of my new mixtape series; Journeys.

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Journeys, pt. 2 (Mixtape by OCULA)

Recorded from my 'Into The Labyrinth' tour. Enjoy the journey!

PARIS 4hr Extended Set From 'Into The Labyrinth Tour'

Melodic house sounds to ease into summer. Some warm grooves, some darker edges, all with space to breathe. It’s not about perfection, just presence... 

Setlist: 
0:00 - Lane 8 - No End in Sight
2:20 - Sian Evans - Hide U (Tinlicker Extended Remix)
7:50 - Tinlicker, Ben Böhmer - Voodoo
11:20 - Rinzen, Emil Toledo - The Sound of Hope
15:46 - Jack Willard, Lovlee - Wanna Know
19:15 - Fritz Kalkbrenner, Ben Böhmer - Bright
22:50 - CamelPath, Max Milner - Hope (Pacha VIP Remix)
27:30 - Jack Willard - Supermassive
31:40 - Lane 8, Le Youth, Jyll - I Will Leave a Light On (Sultan + Shepard Remix)
36:42 - Colyn, Sultan + Shepard - 1973
40:45 - RÜFÜS DU SOL - In the Moment (Adriatique Extended Remix)
45:19 - Lane 8, Sultan + Shepard - Quiet Rush (Ashibah Remix)
50:16 - Lane 8, Solomon Grey - Diamonds (Original Remix)
54:25 - 16BL - Deep In My Soul (Original Remix)
59:34 - Lane 8 - Bear Hug / with CamelPath - Breathe (Belong Mashup)
1:03:05 - Rinzen - I Wanna Be Right

Summer Rebirth Set by Belong

01. Sienna & Tom Middleton – Olympic  00:50  

02. Garlington – Weightless  07:36  

03. Tim Engelhardt – U Wanna  13:11  

04. VOYA – Mirage  17:25  

05. PARIS – Sea Storm  21:52  

06. Ophanim – Sutra  27:20  - DIALEKT TRACK OF THE WEEK

07. Cendryma – Orbitation (Extended Mix)  29:56  

08. Franco Camiolo & Yonsh – Clix  37:13  

09. Huminal – Starlight Folly  43:12  

10. Boxer & Solar Sentience – Your Hand In Mine  47:54  

11. Blake.08 ft. Nathan Ball – I Can't Hold On  53:04  

12. Young American Primitive – These Waves  57:20 -CLASSIC OF THE WEEK

DIALEKT RADIO #295

Tracklist:
Beechworth Cascades (Original Mix); PARIS (AU)
Anthracite (Extended Mix); Lane 8, Tinlicker
Till I Lose Myself (Extended Mix); Blu Attic
Mainline (Extended Mix); Sultan + Shepard
Where You Are (Original Mix); Future Cut, Syon, OCULA
Pola (Extended Mix); Dirty South
Make You Feel (Original Mix); Fahlberg
Mojo (Extended Mix); Killen.
Take The Lead (Original Mix); Grigoré, Oësha
I Remember (Vocal Mix); Kaskade, deadmau5
I Only Smoke When I Drink (Original Mix); Nimino
Kimbara (Extended Mix); Barry Can't Swim
The Weekend (Extended Vocal Mix); Michael Gray
The Remedy (Extended Mix); Lane 8
Finale (Extended Mix); Oscar Rodriguez, Rinzen
Field (Extended Mix); MYRNE
Freydies (Extended Mix); Yuvèe
Communicate (Extended Mix); Sultan + Shepard
Summertime Blues (Extended Mix); Chris Lake, Nathan Nicholson, Sammy Virji
Euphoria (Original Mix); LeyeT, OCULA
Mio (Extended Mix); Sultan + Shepard
1973 (Extended Mix); Sultan + Shepard, Colyn
Like It's Part Of The Dance (Original Mix); Barry Can't Swim
Salve In The Mist (Original Mix); MYRNE
All Access (Extended Mix); Sultan + Shepard
State Of Mind (Extended Mix); Kaskade, Lipless
Merry Mary vs The Rope; Lane 8	
No Fun feat. Rae Morris (Original Mix); Lane 8, Rae Morris
Trampoline Counting Stars (Original Mix); Lane 8


For Your Pleasure Demo Mix 05

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