Ever-evolving Amsterdam duo ANOTR continue their forward momentum with the release of their highly anticipated third studio album, ‘Withness’, out via their own imprint No Art out now. Rooted firmly in dance music, ‘Withness’ sees the pair refine their sound into their most dance-floor focused and cohesive project to date.
Born during their global tour, ‘Withness’ was shaped in real time: written, tested and refined on dancefloors across the world. Following the expansive, genre-blurring approach of their 2025 LP ‘On A Trip’, the duo felt a pull back toward the club – not as a limitation, but as a unifying space. “We really wanted to have a wide variety of songs that we can play out and create moments,” they explain. “Every track needed to make sense wherever people come together to dance.”
That intention sits at the heart of ‘Withness’. A title that reimagines the idea of “witnessing” into something more active and collective. ‘Withness’ is an album about experiencing life with others. It’s about the moments you share, the people who shape them, and the energy that becomes real only when you’re fully present. The album captures the collective high of friendship. Whether in a packed club, at a festival, or in a living room with friends, the album is designed to soundtrack moments of connection.
“The memories you make with people, they’re the witness of those moments. Withness is about being in it together.” – ANOTR
Sonically, the album marks a clear evolution. Drawing from their early club roots while building on the songwriting confidence developed on their previous records, classic drum machines and 909 samples sit alongside warm, 80s-tinged textures, layered vocals and modern production techniques, creating a sound that feels both nostalgic and forward-thinking.
A key part of the process was spontaneity. The duo embraced a free-flowing, collaborative studio environment, often working with a rotating cast of contributors. Their now-signature “open mic” approach encouraged anyone in the room to experiment with melodies, lyrics and vocal ideas. This energy translates directly into the album’s standout moments. From the euphoric pull of ‘Withness’ to the groove-led ‘Do It With Ya’, the uplifting ‘Paradise’, each track is built to live beyond a single setting.
The LP comes at a timely moment, as their single ‘Talk To You ft. 54 Ultra’ has become the biggest global breakout dance single this year. Sitting firmly in Spotify’s Global Top 200, it has surpassed 125 million streams, and is currently No. 21 in the UK Singles Chart. Spotify have tipped it in their much-coveted global ‘Sound Of The Summer 2026’ list and other highlights include peaking at No. 7 in Shazam’s Global Chart, No.1 on Beatport Top 100 and gaining over 600M UGC views so far.
The pair have also announced their biggest UK shows to date at the legendary Alexandra Palace on September 17th and 18th, as well as album launch parties at Pacha NYC and, UNVRS Ibiza, as well as a secret pop up in London on release day.
Beyond the music, ‘Withness’ extends into ANOTR’s wider vision of community-building. Their global series of pop-up events, from Rio to Miami, Milan to Amsterdam, embody the album’s ethos in physical form. Free, location-based and one-off by design, these events create unique, unrepeatable moments for fans. Through No Art, their label, event series and creative platform, ANOTR continues to cultivate a global community drawn to both sound and aesthetic. From sold-out shows across London, New York, São Paulo and beyond, to major festival appearances at Coachella, Glastonbury and Primavera, their journey remains rooted in evolution, always pushing forward while staying true to their instincts.
With Withness, ANOTR bring everything they’ve learned full circle: the club energy of their early work, the songwriting depth of recent projects, and a renewed focus on what matters most: people coming together through music.
ANOTR ‘Withness’ Tracklist:
1. Withness
2. Like It (with 3DDY)
3. Do It With Ya ft. 3DDY
4. Interlude
5. Faster ft. 3DDY
6. Crazy ft. 3DDY & PAMÉ
7. Talk To You ft. 54 Ultra
8. It’s So Nice ft. 3DDY
9. Paradise
10. Hold On, Let Go ft. WAYNE SNOW & 3DDY
11. Sound of You ft. TEED
12. Dance Till It’s Over ft. Benny Sings & 3DDY
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