Above & Beyond Dive Deep in New Documentary ‘Stepping In’

Above & Beyond have always been more than a trio of producers—they’re emotional storytellers. With their latest documentary, Stepping In: The Making of ‘Bigger Than All Of Us’, the GRAMMY-nominated group peels back the curtain on the creative and personal journeys that shaped their first electronic studio album in seven years.

The 30-minute film, now streaming on YouTube, isn’t just a studio diary. It’s a rare, vulnerable look at Jono Grant, Paavo Siljamäki, and Tony McGuinness as they navigate post-pandemic life, burnout, and the fragile art of reconnection—not just with music, but with each other and their global fanbase, the Anjunafamily.

“Stepping In” lives up to its name. Viewers are invited inside Above & Beyond’s London studio, where they witness the magic unfold alongside vocal stalwarts Zoë Johnston and Richard Bedford. These scenes are woven with candid interviews and behind-the-scenes footage that chart the emotional terrain of creating Bigger Than All Of Us, the band’s fifth studio album.

“For us, this wasn’t about making just another album,” the group explains in the film. “It was about finding our way back—through the silence, through the distance—and doing that together.”

Formed in 2000, Above & Beyond have become a cornerstone in global dance music, revered for their introspective songwriting, transformative live shows, and fiercely loyal community. The release of Bigger Than All Of Us marks a milestone year for the group: a headlining set at Coachella, a world tour, and the 25th anniversary of their Anjunabeats label.

But Stepping In isn’t about the accolades. It’s about the inner work required to keep the creative bond alive over decades. The trio reflects openly on the psychological toll of touring, the healing found in stillness, and the evolving dynamics of long-term collaboration.

“Stepping In serves as a reflective moment in that journey,” the press release notes, “a story not just about the making of an album, but about the emotional labor, mutual trust, and endurance required to create something together.”

As Above & Beyond continue their UK and European tour—stopping in cities like Amsterdam, Berlin, and London—the film serves as a companion piece to the music, offering fans a deeper connection to the project and the people behind it.

Whether you’re a longtime Anjuna devotee or discovering the trio for the first time, Stepping In is a powerful reminder: electronic music isn’t just about sound—it’s about soul.

Above & Beyond “Bigger Than All Of Us” UK & European Tour Dates:

• Nov 13 – O2 Academy Brixton – London, UK
• Nov 15 – O2 Academy Brixton – London, UK
• 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

Tickets on sale here: https://laylo.com/aboveandbeyond/m/9ffyVs