Above & Beyond Finally Release Their Stunning Rework of ‘Feel The Vibe’ Alongside Anjunabeats Volume 17
Some tracks refuse to disappear.
More than two decades after its original release, Axwell’s "Feel The Vibe" has found new life thanks to Above & Beyond, who have finally unveiled their long-awaited rework of the dance music classic. Fans who've been chasing this version through live recordings and festival clips can stop hunting now—it’s officially here.
And honestly, it was worth the wait.
Rather than simply updating the production for modern dancefloors, Above & Beyond take the track somewhere else entirely. The infectious spirit of the original remains intact, but the trio steer it into deeper waters, layering their signature blend of progressive melodies and trance emotion over the familiar framework. It feels nostalgic and fresh at the same time, which is a difficult balance to pull off.
The thing is, this release doesn't arrive out of nowhere.
For well over a year, the group have been testing the record in front of crowds across the world during their Bigger Than All Of Us tour. Festival stages. Amphitheatres. Massive headline sets. Wherever it appeared, the reaction was usually the same: phones in the air, hands raised, and fans immediately asking one question—when is this getting released?
Now they have their answer.
The track arrives as part of Anjunabeats Volume 17, the latest installment in one of electronic music's most respected compilation series. Spread across 35 tracks and two carefully crafted mixes, the project offers a snapshot of where the label stands today. It's a collection built between studio sessions in London and countless miles on the road, reflecting both the label's roots and its continued evolution.
That's really what makes Volume 17 interesting.
It isn't just another compilation. It's a meeting point between generations. Longtime Anjunabeats artists sit alongside emerging talent, creating a listening experience that feels connected to the label's history while still looking forward. Some labels talk about community. Anjunabeats tends to show it instead.
And the legacy behind the series is hard to ignore.
Since launching back in 2003, the Anjunabeats Volume compilations have helped shape the sound of modern trance and progressive music. They've introduced future stars, highlighted breakthrough records, and consistently captured the direction electronic music was moving before much of the wider scene caught on.
This latest chapter continues that tradition.
Above & Beyond themselves described the project as an opportunity to celebrate the artists who make the label what it is today. With the success of Bigger Than All Of Us marking a new phase for the group, Volume 17 serves as both a reflection and a statement of intent. Familiar names are present, of course, but so are newer producers poised to define the next era of the label.
There's another milestone worth mentioning too.
For the first time ever, an Anjunabeats Volume compilation is receiving a vinyl edition. A specially selected 12-track sampler, personally curated by Above & Beyond, will bring the series to wax for collectors and longtime fans. It feels overdue, honestly. Then again, maybe good things take time.
In many ways, that's the story here.
A beloved classic reborn. A legendary compilation series entering a new era. And a label finding ways to honor its past without getting stuck in it.
Not bad for a release that started as a fan-favorite ID floating around live sets.
