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Frankie Knuckles classics and remixes set for vinyl release via Defected’s House Masters

The storied UK house label celebrates the late Chicago house legend on the tenth anniversary of his death with a new vinyl pressing of his 2015 compilation

Defected is releasing a collection of the late Frankie Knuckles' classics and remixes in a new vinyl set. Part of the storied UK label's 'House...

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The UK house titans celebrate 25 years with a huge summer of global events

Defected has revealed the completed line-ups for its 2024 summer events programme, including its flagship festivals in Croatia and Malta, and its new residency at...

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We run through some of the finest parties on offer during Miami Music Week 2024

It has changed plenty over the years, but one thing remains true about Miami Music Week (MMW) — it is one of the busiest party...

Ushuaïa

It features heavy hitters David Guetta, Armin Van Buuren, Calvin Harris, Dimitri & Like Mike, ANTS and Defected

Ushuaïa Ibiza has revealed its first wave of residents for 2024. Ranked fifth in DJ Mag's Top 100 Clubs 2023, the White Isle open-air institution...

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As two long-running bastions of Ibiza, it’s fair to assume that Defected’s Fridays residency at San Antonio’s Eden are a match made in house music heaven. Just to be sure, though, DJ Mag’s Olivia Stock heads to the Ibiza superclub for 2023’s season closing party — a glorious celebration of their motto — "house music all-life long" — and 20 years of the legendary label on the island

“I’m gonna need a minute to cool off,” a young raver mouths to his mate, before shuffling off the dancefloor to stir up the air...

Photo of LP Giobbi wearing an orange floaty shirt in front of a red Yes Yes Yes flag

“This label is not beholden to one genre or one particular sound. It’s simply about good dance music...”

LP Giobbi has launched her new Yes Yes Yes imprint with Defected Records, and announced a new EP, ‘Time Expands’, out later this month on...

New documentary, Who’s Kitty Amor, charts Afro house breakthrough's story so far: Watch

"I am honoured to share my story for those to truly know who Kitty Amor is," said the South London trailblazer

A new documentary explores the life and musical journey of Afro house DJ Kitty Amor. Sub-titled A Story About Identity and Expression, Who's Kitty Amor...

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The EP arrives ahead of next month’s Honeyverse event at the Southbank Centre

Honey Dijon has released a new EP, ‘Slap!’, featuring remixes from her sophomore album, ‘Black Girl Magic’. Check it out below. The EP, released on...

Photo of the new black, white, and red merch collaboration between Defected and Shelter

“We’re delighted that Defected are joining us in our fight for home, harnessing the power of its community to help raise vital funds and much needed awareness”

Defected Records has announced a new fundraising partnership with UK housing and homelessness charity, Shelter. Beginning in July 2023, the year-long campaign will feature a...

Sam Divine shares new single on Defected, 'Take My Hand': Listen

The track is a collaboration with vocalist Josh Barry

Sam Divine has released a new single through Defected, featuring the vocals of Josh Barry, called 'Take My Hand'. You can listen to it below...

Oden & Fatzo

Oden & Fatzo will be at DJ Mag HQ from 17:00 (GMT) as part of Defected's takeover

This Thursday (6th July) we welcome Oden & Fatzo to DJ Mag HQ for a 60-minute livestream. The French trio will be spinning their regular...

Tomorrowland 2023 stage hosts

Afterlife, Exhale, Anjunadeep and more are getting involved 

Tomorrowland has revealed the stage hosts for its 2023 flagship Belgian festival, which this year runs over the weekends of 21st - 23rd and 28th...

Defected announces 2023 Ibiza residency at Eden

Defected will handle Fridays at the venue through next summer

Defected will return to Ibiza club Eden once again next summer for another residency. The label and club brand will take over Fridays at the...

Thakzin debuts on Sondela Recordings with ‘The Magnificent Dance’: Listen

It’s the first in a series of singles from the South African artist for the label

Thakzin has released a new track, ‘The Magnificent Dance. Check it out below. Out now through Defected’s Sondela Recordings, the track marks the first release...

Defected Records is now the shirt sponsor for Dulwich Hamlet F.C.

Defected affiliate Monki plays for the South London team's women's side

Defected Records is the new shirt sponsor for South London football team Dulwich Hamlet for the 2022/23 season. The record label and football team have...

A photo of the pool and crowd at Defected's Malta festival with an image of someone in a Defected t shirt taking a photo

After hugely successful residencies in Ibiza, a festival in Croatia, and regular tours around the world, Defected’s latest festival destination is in Malta. Ria Hylton heads to the island to take in the inaugural event

“This festival is right up your stream,” someone purrs down the phone in a voice note to a friend. It’s the third and final day...

Defected and Glitterbox announce line-ups for New Year's parties at Printworks

DJ Holographic and Nic Fanciulli are among the guests across two parties

Defected and Glitterbox have revealed the full line-up for their respective takeovers of London's Printworks this New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Handling the...

Simon Dunmore steps down as CEO of Defected Records as label is acquired

Former Managing Director Wez Saunders has bought out the seminal UK label's founder for an undisclosed sum

Simon Dunmore has stepped down as CEO of Defected Records following a management buyout. Defected's former Managing Director and now-CEO Wez Saunders, who joined the...

Defected Malta

Basement Jaxx, Kerri Chandler, Todd Edwards and Natasha Diggs are among the headliners locked for the October event

Defected has announced the full line-up for its debut festival in Malta. Taking place from the 7th - 9th October 2022 in St Paul's Bay...