Anjunabeats
Anjunabeats /ænˈdʒuːnəbiːts/ is a British record label started by producers Jonathan "Jono" Grant and Paavo Siljamäki of Above & Beyond in 2000. Initially exclusively a trance music label, around 2011 Anjunabeats started releasing primarily trance-edged house.[1] The name Anjuna comes from the name of a beach in Goa, India.
| Anjunabeats | |
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| Founded | 2000 |
| Founder | Jonathan "Jono" Grant, Paavo Siljamäki, Tony McGuinness |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Electronic, trance, progressive trance, progressive house |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Location | London, England |
| Official website | www.anjunabeats.com |
History
In 2000, Anjunabeats released its first 12" record, titled Volume One, which was released under Grant and Siljamäki's alias Anjunabeats.[2] As the label got the name Anjunabeats, they decided to produce under different aliases, such as Free State and Dirt Devils. They were soon joined by Tony McGuinness to form Above & Beyond.
In 2005, Above & Beyond launched the sub-label Anjunadeep aimed at releases that don't fit under the main label's trance focus, allowing more diversity within Anjunabeats.[3] The trio also launched 2 other sub-labels, Anjunadigital that deals with special remixes and releases of Anjunabeats and Anjunadeep tracks, and Hard On Recordings that was active from 2000 to 2004 and focused on hard trance and hard house.[4]
On 3 October 2017, Anjunabeats announced a collaboration with Beatport to host a production competition titled "Beats In School", in which the winner will earn a year-long mentorship with Anjunabeats artists.[5] Canadian Joel Freck was named as the winner on 10 January 2018, among 20 contest finalists.[6]
In March 2018, Anjunabeats launched a 24/7 radio station on YouTube, which features tracks from their label discography including trance and deep house.[7]
Artists
This list of artists was adapted from The DJ List[8]
- 16 Bit Lolitas
- 7 Skies
- 8 Wonders
- Aalto
- Above & Beyond
- Adam Kancerski
- Adam Nickey
- Alison May
- Alt+F4
- Andrew Bayer
- Andy Moor
- Aneym
- Anhken
- Anton Sonin
- Artificial
- Arty
- Ashley Tomberlin
- Asbjørn
- Aspekt
- Audien
- Bart Claessen
- Beyond
- Boom Jinx
- Breakfast
- Carrie Skipper
- Christian Rusch
- Cold Blue
- Cramp
- Daniel Kandi
- Dan Stone
- Dave Schiemann
- David West
- Diamond
- Dimibo
- Dinka
- Duderstadt
- Edu
- Endre
- Evbointh
- Eximinds
- Free State
- Genix
- Giuseppe de Luca
- Greg Murray
- Ilan Bluestone (also released as Bluestone)
- Interplay
- Jan Burton
- Jay Lumen
- Jaytech
- Jer Martin
- Johan Vermeulen
- Jono Grant
- Joonas Hahmo
- Julie Thompson
- Justine Suissa
- Kandi Neumann
- Kaste
- Komytea
- Kyau & Albert
- Lange (also released as Firewall & Lange)
- Liluca
- Linnea Schossow
- Lucas
- Luminary
- Mangal Suvarnan
- Maor Levi
- Mark Eteson
- Mark Pledger
- Mat Zo
- Matt Cassar
- Matt Hardwick
- Matt Lange
- Menno de Jong
- Meredith Call
- Michael Cassette
- Mike Koglin
- Mike Shiver
- Moby
- Molly Bancroft
- Myon & Shane 54 (members also released individually)
- Nathan Grainger
- Nick Sember
- Nitrous Oxide
- Norin & Rad
- OceanLab
- Oliver Smith
- Ost & Meyer
- Paavo Siljamäki (also released as P.O.S.)
- Parker & Hanson
- Paul Keeley
- Paul van Dyk
- Pesh
- Proff
- Progresia
- Purple Mood
- Reeves
- Remo-con
- Renee Stahl
- Rolo Green
- Rusch & Murray
- Signalrunners
- Slusnik Luna
- Smith & Pledger
- Solar Movement (also released as Activa)
- Solarity
- Soundprank
- Spencer Brown
- Stephen J. Kroos
- Sundriver
- Sunny Lax
- Super8 & Tab (members also released individually)
- Tritonal
- Vardran (also released as Sonicvibe)
- Velvetine
- Who.Is
- Yilmaz
- Zirenz & Saint Rush
- Zoë Johnston
Discography
Awards
Anjunabeats was nominated at the International Dance Music Awards in Miami as Best Global Dance Record Label in the years 2009, 2010, 2012, 2015 and 2016.[27][28][29][30][31] Two releases on the label were nominated for the Grammy Awards: Mat Zo's album Damage Control in 2015[32] and Above & Beyond's single ″We're All We Need″ in 2016.[33]
References
- Kate Wilson (April 27, 2017). "Above & Beyond–led label Anjunabeats brings its showcase to Vancouver". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved 2017-05-06.
- "Volume One by Anjunabeats on Spotify". Apple Music. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
- "Anjunadeep: The Tastemaking Dance Label With 'Down to Earth' Fans". Billboard. 6 February 2020. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- discogs.com: Hard On Recordings on Discogs. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
- Bagshaw, Bella (3 October 2017). "Anjunabeats and Beatport announce contest in search of young up-and-coming producer". Dancing Astronaut. Archived from the original on 11 March 2018. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
- Dexter, Robyn (10 January 2018). "Anjunabeats and Beatport name new Beats In School winner". Dancing Astronaut. Archived from the original on 11 March 2018. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
- "Anjunabeats Launches 24/7 YouTube Radio Station Featuring Trance & Deep House". EDMSauce. Archived from the original on 11 March 2018. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
- "Anjunabeats Artists". The DJ List. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
- "Anjunadeep announces phase one of Explorations lineup, with Eli & Fur, Ben Böhmer, Yotto". Dancing Astronaut. 16 January 2020. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- "Aiiso Tracks & Releases on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- "Ben Bohmer Interview: Producer Makes Beautiful Electronic Music From Tragedy". Billboard. 3 December 2019. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- "Interview: Cubicolor". Deep House Amsterdam. 8 February 2016. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- "RA: Dosem". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- White, Nick (28 October 2017). "Anjunadeep Release Excellent New Compilation, Anjunadeep 09". EDM Sauce. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- "Stream Eli & Fur's third Anjunadeep EP, 'Into the Night'". Dancing Astronaut. 16 September 2019. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- Groove, Aria (1 March 2019). "Hosini: "I have quite a broad taste in music so experimenting with new sounds is something I have always been doing"". Electronic Groove. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- Middleton, Ryan. "Jody Wisternoff Announces First Album In 8 Years With 'Nightwhisper' via Anjunadeep". Magnetic Magazine. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- "Lane 8 shares full 'Anjunadeep 11' contribution, 'Keep On'". Dancing Astronaut. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- CU; will (9 January 2020). "Premiere Leaving Laurel debut on Anjunadeep". CU. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- Masood, Saad. "From The M Machine to Anjunadeep, Luttrell Shares His Story". EDM.com - The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- "Anjunadeep artist showcase: Marsh". realmusic.events. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- Middleton, Ryan. "Premiere: Nox Vahn & Marsh Create Lush New Single "Naturish" On Anjunadeep". Magnetic Magazine. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- "Qrion – Artists". www.insomniac.com. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- Middleton, Ryan. "The Director's Cut: Tinlicker - This Is Not Our Universe". Magnetic Magazine. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- "Way Out West -IDJ Magazine". www.internationaldjmag.com. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- Kocay, Lisa. "Yotto On His Remix Of 'Antigone' And New Tour Dates". Forbes. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- "24th IDMA (2009)". Wintermusicconference.com.
- "25th IDMA (2010)". Wintermusicconference.com.
- "27th IDMA (2012)". Archived from the original on 2 March 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
- "30th IDMA (2015)". Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
- "31st IDMA (2016)". Archived from the original on 28 August 2018. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
- Grammy Nominations for Deadmau5, Mat Zo, and more. Lessthan3.com, Retrieved 2016-04-03.
- 58th Annual Grammy Awards Winners & Nominees: Best Dance Recording. Grammy.com, Retrieved 2016-04-03.
External links
- Home page
- Anjunabeats discography at Discogs