Joy (Anonymous) are more than just UK dancefloor icons, they’re an entire cultural movement. What once started out as an underground collective born out of the pandemic has since blossomed into a full-fledged global sensation. Today, they’re releasing their highly-anticipated sophomore album Cult Classics, out now via Astralwerks.
Cult Classics is a bold release that underlines just how far Joy (Anonymous) have come in just a few short years. The respectable 14-track collection is a seamless fusion of house, disco, soul, and breathtaking songwriting. Cult Classics follows the beat of a night out. From the frenetic, sweaty movement exemplified on tracks like “JOY (Up In The Street)” and “JOY (Now That It’s Over)” to the gentler winding down as dawn breaks demonstrated on “JOY (Weight Wings)” and “JOY (You’re In Or Out).”
Speaking on the project, Joy (Anonymous) say,
“‘Cult Classics’ is the soundtrack of Joy Anonymous meetings over the past two years. It began in Imogen Heap’s house in Romford. where we spent two weeks working with various friends and new collaborators to form the skeletons of what was to become the album you hear today. Then we took these sounds on tour and tested them out in meetings around the world, honing and developing the sound on the move. Joy Anonymous is a movement where people feel included and feel safe to share expression and emotion. We have tried to capture that in the sound, process, and delivery of this album.”
Stream Cult Classics below and enjoy!