Withness [Clear Vinyl]

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. 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."" - AnotrSonically, 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.