faster, more traditionally uplifting approach associated with classic 138–140 BPM Trance, the record takes a distinctly main-floor-oriented direction.
What makes that positioning interesting is the relationship between Above & Beyond’s emotional musical heritage and their renewed emphasis on club energy.
The trio have never relied exclusively on speed to create intensity. Their most effective dancefloor productions build on a connection between atmosphere, musical identity and momentum.
“Nights Like This” represents that contemporary philosophy: Progressive Trance conceived for substantial dancefloors, but rooted in the emotional language that has defined Above & Beyond for more than two decades.
Its reception at EDC Las Vegas and ABGT700 demonstrates how strongly this direction resonates with their audience.
Tony McGuinness adds a personal dimension
One particularly interesting detail is Tony McGuinness’s vocal contribution.
Although Above & Beyond are famous for their collaborations with vocalists such as Zoë Johnston, Richard Bedford and Justine Suissa, “Nights Like This” credits Tony himself with guest vocals.
That creates a different kind of connection between artist and audience. Rather than relying on a featured vocalist to carry a conventional emotional narrative, the track incorporates a voice from within Above & Beyond.
The officially released ABGT700 recording also credits Riccardo Derio as an additional producer and composer, reflecting the collaborative production environment behind the group’s latest club material.
Together, these details give “Nights Like This” an identity that extends beyond its immediate dancefloor purpose.
TranceAttack verdict
Above & Beyond have spent much of 2026 demonstrating that their musical identity extends well beyond the emotionally charged vocal anthems for which they are best known.
“Nights Like This” is an important part of that development.
Its journey from EDC Las Vegas to ABGT700, followed by its prominent placement on both Group Therapy and A State Of Trance, reflects a record with a clear role in the group’s current musical direction.
The particularly compelling aspect is how naturally it connects different eras of Above & Beyond: the emotional foundations of their earlier Trance productions and the more assertive club identity they are exploring today.
For longtime Anjunabeats followers, that combination is especially promising. Rather than simply revisiting the past, Above & Beyond are finding contemporary ways to express the qualities that made their music distinctive in the first place.
⭐️ Rating: 9 / 10
🎧 Perfect For
- Peak-time Progressive Trance sets
- Anjunabeats-focused club nights
- Festival performances and milestone moments
- Fans of Above & Beyond’s more powerful instrumental and club-oriented productions
Release details:
Artist: Above & Beyond
Track: Nights Like This
Style: Progressive Trance
BPM: 128
Label: Anjunabeats
Release Date: October 15th, 2026
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