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Kathy Brown

Brown was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer late last year

Glitterbox is releasing an album to raise funds for Kathy Brown's chosen cancer charity, Macmillan Cancer Support. The legendary house vocalist was diagnosed with stage...

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World-class house label Defected Records is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Carl Loben corners CEO  Wez Saunders for some insights about its inner workings, and asks a selection of associated artists what the secret is to the brand’s lasting success

Almost a quarter of a century ago, DJ Mag popped over to Defected HQ in Soho for an article that was ostensibly crowning the fresh...

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The special edition shirts draw inspiration from Croatia’s 1998 FIFA World Cup kit

Defected has collaborated with iconic sportswear brand MEYBA on a range of limited edition football shirts. The celebratory design – which draws inspiration from Croatia’s...

TSHA press shot

The track is part of the record label's 25th anniversary 'Together' series

Defected Records has released TSHA's remix of 'Sunday Shoutin',' the 2000 classic by Johnny Corporate, which was also released on the label. Listen to it...

Groove Armada announce new EP, ‘Free Jam’, on Defected’s DFTD

Andy Cato and Tom Findlay's first release in their "long-term deal" with Defected and Glitterbox Recordings is out this Friday 

Groove Armada are releasing a new EP, titled 'Free Jam', on Defected sub-label DFTD. The British duo of Andy Cato and Tom Findlay have signed...

This is the story behind one of house music’s most treasured tracks, Marshall Jefferson's ‘Move Your Body’. Jefferson takes us back to 1985, when he...

Marshall Jefferson poses in front of a brick wall wearing a black backwards baseball cap and a black long-sleeve t-shirt that says "move your body"

"It's almost like being in a House Music Hall of Fame."

Marshall Jefferson is the latest artist to receive a Defected Records 'House Masters' compilation. Out on 29th May, the Chicago house pioneer will release a...

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...

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“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...