Above & Beyond, after Ultra Brasil 2023, promises new album and thanks fans [ENTREVISTA]

One of the main attractions of the electronics festival Ultra Brasil 2023, Above & Beyond performed last Saturday, the 22nd, at the Mainstage Stagein a show that featured the hits of the group formed by John Grant, Tony McGuinness It is Paavo Siljamäkiin addition to some news and more recent works.

The show in question, in addition to the music, brought messages to bring fans and the public closer to the festival that took place in Anhangabaú Valley, located in the center of São Paulo. Some of those notes read: “You are surrounded by your future best friends,” “Life is made up of little moments like these,” and “Learn to love yourself.”

During an interview with Rolling Stone Brazil, grant, McGuinness It is Siljamaki celebrated Brazilian music and how important Brazil is to the dance musica very influential and important type of music for the Above & Beyond.

“The roots of dance music of the Brazilian people go back thousands of years and are very connected to the soul of party people,” explained Paavo Siljamäki. “For us, that’s what makes parties in Brazil so special: the way people bring their energy to these events.”

In addition to the tour and concerts they are currently doing, the three musicians are working on the successor to Common Groundfifth studio album released on January 26, 2018. “We are currently working on new music, it’s been 5 years since we released Common Groundour last artistic record,” explained John Grant.

Then, the musician explained one of the reasons for this long time gap between one album and another: “The Covid-19 gave us an unexpected but welcome break from touring and a chance to explore our solo projects. Now, with a new perspective, it’s the right time to focus on the Above & Beyond again and create new music.”

We’ve been heartened by the fans’ enthusiasm back on the road since the end of the pandemic and it’s been great to connect with everyone again.