GRAMMY-nominated electronic trio Above & Beyond invite listeners into their creative universe with the release of their new short-form documentary, “Stepping In: The Making of ‘Bigger Than All Of Us.’” Now available to watch in full on YouTube, the 30-minute film offers an intimate look at the journey behind their first electronic studio album in seven years, ‘Bigger Than All Of Us.’
The documentary follows Jono Grant, Paavo Siljamäki, and Tony McGuinness through the emotional and artistic process of bringing the album to life. More than a traditional behind-the-scenes feature, “Stepping In” captures the trio reconnecting after years marked by distance, personal hardship, and the lingering effects of post-pandemic burnout. At its core, the film mirrors the album’s own theme: reconnection — with themselves, with each other, and with the global Anjunafamily that has grown alongside their music.
Filmed inside Above & Beyond’s London studio, the piece highlights recording sessions with longtime collaborators Zoë Johnston and Richard Bedford, blending studio moments with heartfelt interviews and never-before-seen footage. The trio opens up about the internal challenges they faced, the strain of continuous touring, and how individual healing ultimately transformed their collective creativity.
Since forming in 2000, Above & Beyond have become one of the most influential names in global dance music, celebrated for their emotionally charged songwriting, striking live performances, and deeply loyal fan base. This year alone, they released their fifth studio album, embarked on a worldwide tour featuring a headlining appearance at Coachella, and commemorated 25 years of Anjunabeats, the label they built from the ground up.
With “Stepping In,” the trio reflect on everything that brought them to this moment. It’s not simply the story of making an album — it’s a testament to trust, endurance, and the emotional labor required to keep creating something meaningful together, even after 25 years. Tickets for Above & Beyond’s UK & European Tour HERE
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