Anjunadeep

Anjunadeep is an independent record label based in London, founded in 2005 by Above and Beyond and their manager James Grant. It began as an outlet for records from the deeper, more progressive end of Above and Beyond's club sets and is now one of dance music's most respected imprints. With over 800 releases spanning melodic house, electronic, ambient, and techno, Anjunadeep has introduced the world to Lane 8, Yotto, Dusky, Ben Bohmer, Eli and Fur, Tinlicker, Moon Boots, Qrion, and many more. The label has also released remixes from some of the most exciting names in electronic and underground music today, including CamelPhat, DJ Koze, Tale Of Us, Maya Jane Coles, Boris Brejcha, TSHA, Kenny Dope, NERO, and Gerd Janson. Its 2026 releases include the Anjunadeep 16 compilation mixed by James Grant and Jody Wisternoff, featuring Cubicolor, Dosem, Marsh, Spencer Brown, Durante, Ezequiel Arias, Because Of Art, and Amtrac.

Anjunadeep hosts regular showcases around the world, including its own destination festival in Albania, and has sold out premiere venues including London's Printworks and New York's Brooklyn Mirage. The label has so far hosted events in 15 countries across five continents, and has become renowned for creating a friendly, welcoming party atmosphere, all soundtracked by some of the world's most innovative deep producers and selectors. The Anjunadeep compilation series, which began with Anjunadeep 01 in 2009, sets the tone for the subsequent year's sound and has been a launchpad for the next generation of electronic artists. The 25 Years Of Anjuna compilation, mixed by James Grant, celebrates the broader Anjuna family. The label operates the Anjunachill and Anjunakitchen sublabels for ambient and deeper explorations.

How Anjunadeep Operates

Anjunadeep runs dedicated A&R under founders Above and Beyond and James Grant from its London headquarters. It operates an independent distribution network. The label's strength is its reputation as one of dance music's most respected imprints, with over 800 releases and a fiercely loyal global following. Its model combines a record label, a global events operation (including a destination festival in Albania and sold-out shows at Printworks and Brooklyn Mirage), and the Anjunadeep compilation series. The compilation series, mixed by James Grant and Jody Wisternoff, sets the tone for the year and serves as a launchpad for new artists. The label's events in 15 countries across five continents provide live performance opportunities for its roster.

Why It Matters for Independent Artists

If you make melodic house, electronic, ambient, or techno, Anjunadeep is one of the most respected independent labels in that space, with over 800 releases and a fiercely loyal global following. Its track record of breaking artists like Lane 8, Yotto, Dusky, Ben Bohmer, and Eli and Fur shows it can develop artists with long-term career potential. Its global events operation (destination festival in Albania, Printworks, Brooklyn Mirage, 15 countries across five continents) provides live performance opportunities for its roster. Its compilation series provides a structured pathway for appearing alongside established roster artists.

Drawbacks and Things to Consider

• Melodic house focus: Anjunadeep signs melodic house, electronic, ambient, and techno. Artists in other genres should look elsewhere.
• No unsolicited demos: Anjunadeep does not accept cold submissions.
• High curatorial bar: Anjunadeep's reputation for quality means its curatorial bar is very high.
• Above and Beyond affiliation: The label's affiliation with Above and Beyond, while a strength, means its identity is partly tied to the trio.

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• Independent Labels vs Major Labels - The artist-owned deep house label model
• How to Get a Record Deal in 2026 - Building a melodic house profile
• Defected Records - A related house label
• Anjunadeep Official Site - Roster and events