Anjunachill is pleased to announce the launch of a new compilation series titled “Anjunachill 01 (Mixed by Above & Beyond);” it is available on March 3, 2025, and will be accompanied by a six-track limited-run vinyl sampler.
The Anjuna family of labels has a long history in the chillout genre. It’s a journey that took a pivotal turn with Above & Beyond at Burning Man in 2014. Following a spontaneous sunset yoga set on the iconic Robot Heart stage, this transformative experience sparked the creation of their dedicated yoga and meditation album, “Flow State.”
Following the success of ‘Flow State,’ in 2020, the first EP in a new chillout series, “Reflections Vol. 1,” was released on Anjunadeep. This was a defining moment in establishing a dedicated home for Anjuna’s chillout sounds. Officially launched in May 2022 as Reflections, the label flourished as a standalone space for ambient and downtempo music. The Anjunadeep and Anjunabeats back catalogs are also full of chill-out classics from Above & Beyond albums, like their debut LP title track “Tri-State” and “Sun In Your Eyes,” to much-loved fan-favorite moments from Andrew Bayer, Cubicolor, and Croquet Club, to the RIAA-certified Gold single “Don’t Leave” from “Flow State” in 2019.
For over two decades, the Anjunabeats Volume and Anjunadeep mix compilations have become more than just various artist albums, they have become cherished traditions that have captured the sound of those imprints in any given moment in time. They have become sonic landmarks that define the heart and soul of the labels – bringing together an eclectic selection of artists and records that shape the very fabric of Anjuna.
Having mixed the first installment of the Anjunadeep compilation series and every Anjunabeats Volume these past two decades, Above & Beyond now present the inaugural mix in this new series with “Anjunachill 01.” Curated and mixed by Above & Beyond, the “Anjunachill 01” compilation opens with the group’s latest ambient track, “Shall We Begin,” released in January 2025 to mark the relaunch of the label (formerly known as Reflections) and kick off the celebrations of 25 years of Anjuna. The mix also features music from beloved Anjuna artists such as Jody Wisternoff & James Grant, Dusky, Leaving Laurel, Yotto, and Croquet Club, alongside recent standout releases from Anjunachill like Cephas Azariah’s “Joy Paradox” and an exclusive remix from prolific neoclassical composer Peter Sandberg of a track lifted from Mark Barrott’s recent LP “Everything Changes, Nothing Ends.”
In addition to celebrating its history, ‘Anjunachill 01’ also introduces unreleased music from artists who are new to the label. Highlights include tracks from Planet of Souls, the downtempo alias of producer Paul Rogers (known for his work with N.E.R.D., Gorillaz, and Pete Tong) and sound design expert Tom Barlow; new music from Anjunabeats favorite PROFF; Redkat (Riccardo Derio of Alex Sonata & The Rio); and Ad Harmonium, a South African composer duo consisting of one half of the electronic outfit Archaellum and felthabit.
Combined with timeless gems, “Anjunachill 01” celebrates the label’s rich heritage in this genre while looking ahead to the next generation of artists shaping its future in 2025 and beyond.
“Anjunachill 01 (Mixed by Above & Beyond)” is available on March 3, 2025 on Anjunachill.
