The sonic evolution of ANOTR and their return to the club
The acclaimed Amsterdam duo, formed by Jesse van der Heijden and Oguzhan Guney, has officially confirmed the release of their third studio album, titled 'Withness'. Scheduled to be released on June 12th through their own record label, No Art, this project consolidates their unique vision of contemporary house.
Following the expansive approach of their previous work, 'On A Trip' (2025), and the global impact of 'The Reset' (2022), the producers felt the need to return to the roots of clubbing. Developed over the last year and a half amidst an intense world tour, the record was shaped, written, and tested directly on dance floors to ensure its functionality in the club environment.
Tracklist, collaborations, and the concept of connectivity
The album consists of 12 tracks that balance warm textures, rhythms inspired by the legendary 909 drum machine, and the unmistakable energy of their live sets. The repertoire includes major recent hits that have already dominated the global electronic scene, along with unreleased material:
- 'Talk To You' (feat. 54 Ultra)
- 'Like It' (feat. 3DDY)
- 'Hold On, Let Go' (feat. Wayne Snow & 3DDY)
- 'Sound of You' (feat. TEED)
For us, 'Withness' is about togetherness: the people around you, the memories you create, the energy you share, and those moments when everyone is fully present together.
— ANOTR
The impact of collective euphoria on the house scene
The conceptual proposal of reinventing the English word "witnessing" towards a collective approach resonates strongly in an electronic ecosystem that increasingly values human connection. By prioritizing compositions designed specifically to generate shared memories, ANOTR not only reaffirms their status as one of the most dynamic projects on the current scene, but also sets a new standard of musical maturity within the international house circuit.
