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Release Date: 29th April 2022

Meet JODA: a fresh musical pairing with shared DNA. 

Jono Grant and Darren Tate have history. Both together and apart, they have been there, done that and bought the vintage synth gear to celebrate.

Grant is one-third of Above & Beyond who, over the course of a two-decade career, have established themselves as one of the biggest electronic groups in the world. Eight studio albums (including one as vocal trance group OceanLab and two acoustic reworks), 17 compilation albums, a film score and nearing 100 singles speak to an output as varied as it is prodigious. Their label Anjunabeats is home to a bustling community of artists with over twenty years of catalogue.

As a classically trained musician, songwriter, producer and hitmaker, Tate is an OG Top of the Pops-botherer. In the early Noughties, at the outset of his career, he appeared on the show three times, once with Angelic, his collaboration with Judge Jules and the latter’s wife, performing classic trance banger It’s My Turn, then twice under the name Jurgen Vries. The following years saw more musical adventures, more Top 40 UK hits (12 in total) and more pseudonyms, including the trance-facing DT8 Project.

In 2003, the pair managed to sync their schedules to work on a couple of tracks, 'Let The Light Shine In' and 'Nocturnal Creatures'. Clearly, there was chemistry here. But as the pair’s respective careers subsequently took them off round the world in opposite directions, reconnecting other than fleetingly was never easy.

Then in 2019 Tate returned to his trance roots and signed to Anjunabeats for his DT8 Project releases. Around the same time, Above & Beyond received an offer to score an environmental documentary, 'The Last Glaciers'.

“I'm musical, but I've never done a score before, which would be quite an undertaking. And I knew Darren was massively experienced at doing that, and I've always admired what he does in his film work. So my first thought was: why don't we do it with Darren?” 

Jono and Darren got stuck into composing together, and it became a dream project all round ­– not least because it sparked further ideas. So, JODA was born. Working in Tate’s studio in suburban north London, and A&B’s south London HQ, the pair were in a creative bubble during the early days of the pandemic. And the partnership proved fruitful.

It was as if this pair of young-minded veterans were finding themselves all over again. Aptly enough, that fed into 'We Find Ourselves', featuring Grant's own vocals.

“Darren had the idea of using the ARP Odyssey for the bass sound,” explains Grant, “and it sounds very retro. We were listening to stuff like the Drive soundtrack by Kavinsky. So the tempo of the track actually comes from that style of music. We wouldn't have ended up at 110 BPM if it wasn't for listening to that kind of music."

Watch this space for more from JODA across spring and summer 2022. 'We Find Ourselves' is out now on Anjunabeats.

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Multiple plays by Pete Tong on his BBC Radio 1 show over the last 5 weeks and in the Top 10 Beatport Deephouse Charts after 1 week. 

Early feedback by Arthur Baker, The Magician, The Rapture, Huxley, Riva Starr, Anja Schneider, Bonde do Role, Oliver Koletzki, Tensnake, Digitalism, Karotte and many more. 

"Claptone is a man of mystery. Of course there are countless anonymous DJs hiding behind everything from angry-face cardboard boxes to giant cassette tapes. But Claptone takes the enigma game to the next level—not only does he flit around in a gold, pointy bird mask straight out of G-Force: Guardians of Space, he also claims to embed an entire "universe of secrets" into his sounds. Not sure what that means... maybe spectogram images a la Aphex Twin? Also, in an interview from earlier last year, he said certifiably batshit stuff like, “Over the years I’ve learned to affect every being on earth and to synchronize the noises and sounds (they produce). With my magic wand I now bring to life a universal orchestra and direct the world’s unique soundtrack.” Which is… awesome?" (Vice Thump) 

Actually, we think it’d be pretty chill if he took the reigns on the “the world’s unique soundtrack” and made it sound a little more like this velvety, floor-shaking, party-starting, spooky, hypnotic house track GHOST he delivered us on the back of a singing Alec Ounsworth from Indie Rock Band CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH. 
More house magic included on track 2 UNITED. Feed the bird. 

Label: Exploited 
Artist: Claptone 
Release: Ghost 
LC: 15799 

Releasedate Beatport: 10.02.14 
Releasedate I-Tunes, Juno ect: 10.03.14 

Early Feedback: 

Arthur Baker – Great moody track with classic Claptone Balearic sound. 

The Magician - Future classic ! Loving "United" as well. 

The Rapture – Gabriel – “United” Is lovely! 

Huxley - Feeling this! Lovely vibes. 

Riva Starr – Amazing. Yeah! 

Bonde do Role – United is epic! 

Anja Schneider – Support. 

Oliver Koletzki - Big. “Ghost” will be my pormo of the month in my new radioshow on Fritz this saturday. 

Digitalism – Nice. 

Noir - Nice EP again from Claptone. 

Edu Imbernon – “Ghost” has something special. Top release! 

Kiki – A Ghost singing a sweet lullaby… 

Karotte – 2 cool tracks from Claptone. 

Sasha - Good tracks. 

Doctor Dru – Quality work in typical Claptone signature sound. Support from Dru. 

Andy George / BBC Radio 1 - Like it a lot! 

Animal Trainer - Double-wow-effect...another tremendous track of Claptone...”United” is simply--> perfect <3<3<3 

Trickski – “United” is a fun tune. Obviously this EP is going to be a hit too. ;) 

Compuphonic - WooooooOOoooooOOoW! LIKE. 

Round Table Knights - Another Claptone Sureshot! 

Brett Johnson - Very nice....probably looking forward to more floor shaking remixes..but I like it for listening music. 

Munk - Very nice!!! 

Mickey – Ghost !!! Total blisss, Clap Clap ☺

Niconé - I clap my hands and say yeah. 

Kyodai: Nice song!! 

Jad & The Ladyboy – “United” for me.

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Phil Kieran
Going There / Getting Away
HFT032

Accomplished producer, Phil Kieran, makes his Hotflush debut with a two-track ode to hedonistic flight. “Yes I’m going there” goes the lead track’s refrain. Where ‘there’ is, who knows? But you can enjoy a soundtrack of sun-kissed piano chords and heraldic horns on the way. As Kieran ‘gets away’ on the A2, the mood takes a turn for the dark. Lost in the early hours, pockets full of miniature plastic bags and no money…thank fuck for the throb of that kick in these lonely but exciting times.

Richy Ahmed and Ryan Elliott, offer their interpretations of Kieran’s bacchanalia on the B-side with the former creating a barnstorm of minor stabs and attitude, and the latter tearing it up, down, left and right with his broken beats and wailing vox. Gone there. Got Away.

Tracklist: 
A1. Going There
A2. Getting Away
B1. Going There (Richy Ahmed Remix)
B2. Getting Away (Ryan Elliott Remix)

Release date: February 24th 2014


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Green Revolution - The Visitor

Zoo Brasil - You Can Have It All (George Acosta Remix)

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Release Date: 25th October 2016
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One of only three acts to appear on every flagship Anjunabeats compilation since the labels inception, Oliver Smith continues to reinvent his sound for the modern dance floor. As with February’s ‘Mirage’ / ‘Your Love’ release, Oliver once again pairs a progressive cut with a peak time trancer; here with the ABGT200 favourite ‘Endorphin’, and the retro sounds of ’Shadows’.

Oliver Smith - Shadows

The stories behind the EP:

Will I Ever Find Love - I wrote this record after I developed quite strong feelings for someone, but the person did not have the same feelings back for me. I’m usually a very happy person, but this experience put me in quite a dark place at the time, which is when I wrote this track. Having never been in a serious relationship with anyone, this track represents the feeling of wondering if you will ever find the one.

Downpour - This record was written in October of 2016 soon after my graduation from Duke University when I was living with family east of San Francisco (in a town called Danville). To clear my mind, I would take walks on a mountain called Mt. Diablo, conveniently about 5-10 minutes away. I get far more inspired from foggy/rainy weather than when it is sunny, so I usually went on long hikes when a rainstorm would be forecasted. One morning I was hiking on the mountain, there was a massive rainstorm, and the fog and the clouds provided some gorgeous views. Later that afternoon, I started “Downpour” based on this experience.

Tassajara - This record was actually written a day or two after Downpour in October of 2016, still with the initial inspiration of fog and rain from my mountain hiking. At the time, I was writing music some 12-16 hours a day, with a single break in the middle of the day for lunch. The main road I would take to get lunch was called “Camino Tassajara.” One day on my way back from lunch, I was testing what is now “Tassajara” on my car’s sound system, when I glanced at a street sign, and the name fit perfectly.

Downpour EP

Will I Ever Find Love

Will I Ever Find Love (Original Mix)

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Release Date: 4th September 2018
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The first of two EPs to be taken from his iTunes #1 dance album Anjunabeats Worldwide 08, Oliver Smith continues his prolific studio streak with the release of ‘Atacama’, ‘Foundation’ and ‘Over You’.

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Release Date: 26th October 2018
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Mr Damage Control is back. Responsible for one of the labels iconic albums and countless catalogue classics including ‘Easy’, ‘Superman’ and ‘Rebound’, Mat Zo returns home to Anjunabeats with the ‘No Words’ EP.

Mat Zo - See It When I Believe It

testpilot & deadmau5 - BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix 2019-03-23

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deadmau5 - Coasted

This is a track made for my brothers Galeria Disco

Galeria Disco- Eon - Nerva Remix

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Davide Squillace - The Love Story Teller

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'Light On' is the thrilling second single from Matt Fax's forthcoming second artist album, here on Colorize!

Having just played the ASOT 950 pre-party, and with upcoming remixes for some of the most exciting names in Dance, Colorize brings you another amuse-bouche from Matt Fax ahead of his new album due out in Spring. 'Light On' is an outstanding new release from the Prog House DJ / Producer, with immaculate production and undeniable groove making this a standout track from the Frenchman.

Catch him on tour over the next few months as he traverses the United States, starting on the 6th of March in Dallas and ending on the 22nd of May in San Francisco. Along the way he'll be hitting up iconic venues that have hosted his own biggest inspirations, like the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver and Soundcheck in Washington DC. 

Matt Fax is making waves on Colorize, and we're delighted to present a brand new single - 'Light On' is here

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Release Date: 25th September 2020

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Spencer Brown & Artem Stolyarov (aka Arty / ALPHA 9) unveil their new collaborative EP, ‘Ariel / Afterlife’.

Debuted during Spencer’s set at Above & Beyond’s Group Therapy 350 celebrations in Prague, this is the second time Spencer and Artem have joined forces, ‘No Going Back’ from 2018. ‘Ariel’ also featured on ‘Anjunabeats Volume 15’, mixed by Above & Beyond.

Spencer has, quietly, had one of his most prolific years to date: he released a full artist album in January, followed by two companion EPs, a collaboration with fellow San Franciscan Qrion and co-produced the title track of Ben Bohmer’s ‘Phases’ EP.  Spencer recently hosted a charity livestream in San Francisco that raised over $8000 for the family of SB-fan Greg Cohen and the Sarcoma Foundation.

Meanwhile, Arty’s ALPHA 9 project has gone from strength to strength in 2020. He’s released a string of singles on Anjunabeats across the summer and contributed no less than three tracks to Above & Beyond’s Anjunabeats Volume 15 compilation album. 

We’re excited to say there is much, much more in the pipeline from ALPHA 9 to come this year.

Spencer Brown & ALPHA 9 ‘Ariel / Afterlife’ is available on Anjunabeats September 25. 

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Rolo Green - Get High (Preview)

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Release Date: 16th December 2020

GRAMMY-nominated producer Mat Zo unveils ‘Petrushka’, the latest single from his recent album ‘Illusion Of Depth’.
 
‘Illusion Of Depth’, released last October, was a pick-n’-mix of styles. It begins with the brash ‘In Media Res’, next, an ode to 90’s warehouse techno: ‘The Next Chapter’ featuring legendary Jungle/DnB MC, GQ. Then, all of a sudden, ‘Love Songs’ and some French filter house. And now, ‘Petrushka’, which sees Zo revisit his trance music roots.
 
Mat Zo broke onto the scene in 2008 and has been causing an uproar ever since. In the early 00’s, he penned Anjunabeats classics like ‘The Lost’ and ‘Synapse Dynamics’ which were far ahead of their time. They were followed by the likes of ‘Superman’, ‘The Sky’, and ‘Rebound’ (with Arty). He pushed the Anjunabeats sound to the mainstage, racking up spins from Pete Tong, Axwell, and Armin van Buuren. 
 
It was his GRAMMY-nominated debut album ‘Damage Control’ that fully showcased Mat’s avant-garde approach in 2013. Featuring break-out hit ‘Easy’ with close friend Porter Robinson, the track took Mat mainstream: a Radio 1 A-List addition, Sirius XM BPM listing, a #1 Billboard Heatseeking record, an Essential Mix of the year nomination, and, ultimately, a GRAMMY nom for the best electronic album.  

Since the album’s release, Mat has taken his ‘Illusion of Depth’ tour online, hosting a series of virtual raves in Minecraft with support from up-and-comers like Olan, Qrion, Fatum, Nox Vahn and David West.
 
‘Illusion Of Depth’ is out now on Anjunabeats.

Zoo Brasil - You Can Have It All (George Acosta Remix)

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