ABOVE & BEYOND RELEASE BEHIND-THE-SCENES DOCUMENTARY “STEPPING IN: THE MAKING OF ‘BIGGER THAN ALL OF US’”
GRAMMY-nominated electronic trio Above & Beyond invite fans deeper into their world with the release of a new short-form documentary, “Stepping In: The Making of ‘Bigger Than All Of Us,’” available now to watch in full on YouTube.
The 30-minute film captures the band during the creation of their first electronic studio album in seven years, “Bigger Than All Of Us,” offering an intimate look into the creative process, personal hardships, and emotional reconnections that shaped the record.
For Jono Grant, Paavo Siljamäki, and Tony McGuinness, “Stepping In” is more than a traditional “making of” piece. It’s a candid exploration of what it means to sustain a collaborative partnership across decades, continents, and life’s inevitable changes. At its heart, the film reflects the same message as the album: reconnection – with each other, with the music, and with the Anjuna family that has grown around them.
“Stepping In” invites viewers inside Above & Beyond’s London studio during recording sessions with longtime collaborators Zoë Johnston and Richard Bedford, while interspersing those moments with frank interviews and unseen footage that chart the emotional highs and lows of the album’s creation. The trio opens up about post-pandemic disconnection, the psychological toll of burnout, and the transformative power of individual healing on collective creativity.
Formed in 2000, Above & Beyond have remained one of the most respected names in global dance music, renowned for their emotive songwriting, powerful live performances, and unwavering fan base. This year, they released their fifth studio album, embarked on a global tour that included a headlining slot at Coachella, and celebrated 25 years of Anjunabeats — the label they built from scratch.
“Stepping In” serves as a reflective moment in that journey – a story not just about the making of an album, but about the emotional labor, mutual trust, and endurance required to create something together.
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ABOVE & BEYOND “BIGGER THAN ALL OF US”
UK & EUROPEAN TOUR DATES
Nov 20 – Poolen – Copenhagen, DK
Nov 21 – Ritter Butzke – Berlin, DE
Nov 22 – Fållan – Stockholm, SE
Nov 28 – Phantom – Paris, FR
Nov 29 – D! Club – Lausanne, CH
Dec 5 – Bootshaus – Cologne, DE
Dec 6 – O2 Academy Glasgow – Glasgow, UK
Dec 7 – Edinburgh Corn Exchange – Edinburgh, UK
Dec 13 – B90 – Gdańsk, PL
