Born from psilocybin mushroom-focused retreats, ANOTR’s second album is a bold exploration of indie dance, disco, alt-soul and house, with deeply personal themes of self-discovery and connection
Ever-evolving duo ANOTR redefine their sound with their bold and boundary-pushing second album, On A Trip, out January 31st via their own imprint No Art. Featuring shimmering disco, hypnotic alt-soul, raw post-punk/krautrock, and uplifting indie dance, the album marks the duo’s most experimental and introspective work to date ahead of their world tour.
Written and recorded during a series of psychedelic creative retreats in Ibiza, Los Angeles, and the Netherlands, On A Trip captures ANOTR’s artistic evolution, fueled by microdosing psilocybin mushrooms to unlock new creative pathways. These mind-expanding experiences allowed the duo to break free from their club-focused house roots, embracing live instrumentation and recording their own vocals for the first time on standout tracks like ‘SET IT ON FIRE’, ‘Care For You’, ‘Bad Trip’ and ‘Living In A Dream’.
“It’s the scariest thing we’ve ever done music-wise,” they reveal, “but we had a lot of fun doing it.”
The album also features collaborations with GRAMMY-nominated Cuban artist Cimafunk, PAMÉ, Kurtis Wells, Leven Kali, Tyler Daley, and Erik Bandt. Previously shared singles ‘24 (Turn It Up)’, ‘How You Feel’, and ‘SET IT ON FIRE’ hint at the expansive sonic palette, while the disco-infused focus track ‘Currency’ and alt-soul single ‘Care For You’ further highlight their evolution from their early tech house-orientated sound.
This creative transformation began during the COVID pandemic when ANOTR started hosting retreats, a tradition they’ve continued ever since. “We rent a house in the middle of nowhere, surround ourselves with nature, and invite friends, family, and musicians to connect. We go for walks, make dinner, and talk a lot. The studio is always there when we feel like it, and the music comes from a place of want, not need,” they explain.
On A Trip delves into themes of self-discovery, connection, and how the duo view the world. “After our last album, we tried making the same music, but it didn’t feel right. So we started every project with a blank canvas, experimenting with tempos and breaking boundaries. It’s about stepping outside of our comfort zone again,” they share.
The retreats, fueled by psilocybin mushrooms and connection with loved ones, allowed ANOTR to explore deeper, more introspective themes. This sense of freedom and creativity shines through on the album, a continuation of the experimental sound they began on their 2022 debut, The Reset.
Through their acclaimed label and event series No Art, ANOTR have cultivated a global community of adoring like minded fans, hosting sold-out events in São Paulo, Ibiza, Athens, Miami, and beyond. As they look to the future, the duo are dreaming up a permanent retreat house and studio in The Netherlands to nurture their creativity.
On A Trip – Tracklisting:
1. Unlock
2. Care For You
3. How You Feel (Ft.Leven Kali & Erik Bandt)
4. Currency (Count On Me) (Ft. Cimafunk & PAMÉ)
5. Falling Feels Like Flying (Ft. Kabusa Oriental Choir)
6. Don’t Understand Ya (Ft. Tyler Daley)
7. Bad Trip
8. 24 (Turn It Up) (Ft. Kurtis Wells)
9. Can’t Let It Go (Ft. Tyler Daley & 3DDY)
10. Simple Rules (Ft. Kurtis Wells)
11. Here For You (Ft. Leven Kali)
12. Livin In A Dream
13. SET IT ON FIRE
14. 6am
ANOTR’s incredible, pivotal On A Trip album drops January 31st, followed by a February–April tour with multiple shows already sold out worldwide. See dates below.
ANOTR ‘On A Trip’ Tour Dates
Friday 7th Feb – Elysee Montmartre – Paris, France
Saturday 8th Feb – O2 Academy Brixton – London, United Kingdom
Sunday 9th Feb – Kesselhaus – Berlin, Germany
Thursday 20th Feb – Cafe Del Mar, Phuket, Thailand
Saturday 22nd Feb – Savaya – Bali, Indonesia
Friday 28th Feb – Roundhouse – Sydney, Australia
Saturday 1st Mar – PICA – Melbourne, Australia
Sunday 2nd March – Lost Sundays, Sydney, Australia
Friday 7th Mar – Espacio Riesco – Santiago, Chile
Saturday 8th Mar – Paradiso Lima – Lima, Peru
Friday 14th Mar – Native – Buenos Aires, Argentina
Saturday 15th Mar – ARCA – Sao Paulo, Brazil
Friday 21st Mar – Brooklyn Storehouse – NYC, USA
Saturday 22nd Mar – Radius – Chicago, USA
Saturday 29th Mar – History – Toronto, Canada
Sunday 30th Mar – Factory Town – Miami, USA
Friday 11th Apr – AFAS Live – Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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