Anjunabeats is a British independent electronic dance music label founded in 2000 by Above & Beyond (Jono Grant, Tony McGuinness, and Paavo Siljamaki) in London. It is home to Above & Beyond, Ilan Bluestone, Genix, Andrew Bayer, and Sunny Lax. Anjunabeats focuses on progressive house, trance, and melodic electronic music, and operates alongside its deeper sister label Anjunadeep (which focuses on deep house and melodic electronica) and the Anjunakitchen imprint for more experimental releases.
Anjunabeats built its reputation on Above & Beyond's global trance and progressive house following. The label's Group Therapy album series and podcast (also called Group Therapy) became defining platforms for melodic electronic music. The Anjunadeep sister label has grown into a significant brand in its own right, hosting the Anjunadeep Open Air festival series. The Anjuna family of labels operates as a tightly curated ecosystem centered on melodic electronic music.
Notable Artists and Releases
Anjunabeats has released some of the most successful albums in melodic electronic music. Here are the label's most notable releases with chart positions:
- Above & Beyond - Tri-State (2006) - The label's first full artist album. Did not chart on major charts but established the Anjunabeats sound.
- Above & Beyond - Group Therapy (2011) - UK Albums Chart #49, US Billboard 200 #163, Australian Albums Chart #56. Hit #1 on the iTunes Dance Album chart. Mixmag named it Artist Album of the Year.
- Above & Beyond - We Are All We Need (2015) - UK Albums Chart #12, Australian Albums Chart #11, US Billboard 200 #34, Belgian Albums Chart #59.
- Above & Beyond - Common Ground (2018) - US Billboard 200 #3, UK Albums Chart #41, Canadian Albums Chart #61. The label's highest-charting album in the US.
- Above & Beyond - Bigger Than All of Us (2025) - The group's sixth studio album, released on Anjunabeats.
- Above & Beyond feat. Richard Bedford - "Sun & Moon" (2011) - UK Singles Chart #71. One of the most recognized trance singles of the 2010s.
- ilan Bluestone - Scars (2016) - Debut album from one of the label's longest-signed solo artists.
- Andrew Bayer - If It Were You, A Friend In Need (2014) - Notable progressive house release from a core Anjunabeats producer.
- Mat Zo - The Sky (2013) - Single from Mat Zo before his departure to establish his own direction.
- Tinlicker - "Because You Move Me" (2017) - One of the label's most streamed singles, with over 30 million Spotify plays.
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Deal Structures
Anjunabeats offers traditional recording deals for album artists (Above & Beyond, ilan Bluestone). The label also signs single-track deals for producers releasing individual tracks. Deals typically include digital distribution, marketing through the Group Therapy radio show, and access to the Anjuna community. The label retains master ownership for full album deals. Single-track deals may involve shorter-term licenses. Anjunabeats does not offer 360 deals. The label focuses on recording and publishing rights, not merchandising or touring. Artists retain their live performance income. The label's deal terms reflect its independent status. Advances are smaller than major labels but the label offers longer-term artist development.
How Artists Get Signed
Anjunabeats does not accept unsolicited demos. The label discovers artists through three main channels. First, A&R scouting at Anjunabeats and Anjunadeep events. Second, the Anjuna community (producers who are active fans of the label). Third, referrals from existing roster artists. Above & Beyond's Group Therapy radio show also serves as a discovery platform. Producers whose tracks get played on the show may attract A&R attention. The label signs artists who fit the melodic electronic sound. Ilan Bluestone was discovered through the Anjuna community. Andrew Bayer came through his production work with Above & Beyond. Tinlicker was signed after their remixes gained traction in the Anjuna ecosystem. The process from initial contact to signing can take months. The label prioritizes long-term artist development over single-release deals.
How Anjunabeats Operates
Anjunabeats runs dedicated A&R from its London headquarters. It operates its own distribution network and direct-to-fan channels. The label's strength is its dedicated global community (the Anjuna family), built around Above & Beyond's Group Therapy radio show and live events. Its A&R favors artists with a distinct melodic electronic identity who fit the Anjuna sound.
Why It Matters for Independent Artists
If you make progressive house, trance, or melodic electronic music, Anjunabeats is one of the most respected independent labels in that space. Its dedicated global community and festival ecosystem (Anjunadeep Open Air) give its artists a built-in audience. Its track record of long-term artist development (Above & Beyond, Ilan Bluestone) shows it can sustain careers in melodic electronic music.
Drawbacks and Things to Consider
- Genre focus: Anjunabeats signs progressive house, trance, and melodic electronic music. Artists in other genres should look elsewhere.
- No formal demo portal: Anjunabeats discovers artists through the community and A&R scouting.
- Sound expectations: The label has a distinct melodic electronic identity. Music outside that aesthetic will not fit.
- Niche market: Melodic electronic music is a dedicated but niche market.
Related Resources
- Record Label Contracts Explained - What an Anjunabeats deal contains
- Independent Labels vs Major Labels - The niche independent model
- How to Get a Record Deal in 2026 - Building a melodic electronic profile
- Armada Music - A related independent dance label
- mau5trap - Another artist-founded electronic label
- Hospital Records - A UK independent electronic label
- Anjunabeats Official Site - Roster and releases
