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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...

Photo of ANOTR floating in air against a sunset background while reading DJ Mag’s March cover issue

Dutch duo ANOTR have amassed a huge audience with their emotional house music and incredible club events centred around art and human connection. Ahead of their appearance in Miami at the DJ Mag pool party, they tell Amy Fielding how risk-taking, open-mindedness and collaboration are at the heart of everything they do

ANOTR are all about emotions. Enhancing them, recalling them, changing them, understanding them. Everything the Dutch duo do is intentional, produced to share how they’re...

Defected Records celebrates 25th anniversary with series of collaborative releases, ‘TOGETHER’

The inaugural release from Sam Divine, Hannah Wants and Jem Cooke is out 19th January

Defected Records has announced a series of collaborative releases, 'Together', to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Featuring key artists from the label’s past, present and future...

Kitty Amor launches Defected imprint, Mahaba, with new single, ‘Solitude’: Listen

"Spreading the message of love and care, Mahaba is a label that desires to sonically connect the world", the UK Afro house tastemaker said of the new sub-label's aims

Kitty Amor is launching a new label in the Defected Records family called Mahaba. Listen to a preview of the inaugural release, 'Solitude', by Kitty...

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...

Photo of LP Giobbi and a friend posing with a skateboard in front of a river

The producer’s defected debut comes with a video celebrating the power of friendship

LP Giobbi has shared a video for her recent single, ‘Giodisco’, released via Defected Records. Watch the video below. Released today (13th July), the ‘Giodisco’...

Photo of LP Giobbi lying on her side in front of a blue sky

The disco-inspired single follows her debut LP, ‘Light Places’, released earlier this year

LP Giobbi has released a new single, ‘Giodisco’, via Defected. Listen to the track below. The high-energy cut, out today (30th June), follows the release...

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 announces full line-up for massive The Warehouse Project party

Groove Armada, Crazy P, Dan Shake and more will take over the 10,000-capacity Manchester superclub Depot Mayfield this October

Defected has revealed the line-up to its October takeover of the Warehouse Project in Manchester. Groove Armada, Crazy P, Dan Shake, Jamie 3:26, Bob Sinclair...

Dalt Vila fort

Party at a UNESCO World Heritage Site

International Music Summit (IMS) Ibiza has revealed the DJ line-up for its 2022 edition, which is located at the impressive Dalt Vila fort in Ibiza...

The imprint kicks off with a track by Hyenah featuring DJ Tira and Luke Ntombela

Legendary London imprint Defected Records has launched a new afro house label.

Working closely with Defected founder Simon Dunmore, the outlet will be curated by...

He also cites Fatboy Slim, Roy Ayers, Outkast, Defected Records (in 1999) and more...

Calvin Harris has stated The Chemical Brothers were a huge inspiration for his music during a Twitter Q&A session this week. 

The man who currently...

RIP “an architect of Chicago house music”...

Colonel Abrams, the R&B singer who lent his voice to countless house hits, died aged 67 over the weekend. 

The singer's longtime friend Tony...

Australian also announces US tour...

Sonny Fodera has announced 'Frequently Flying', his debut album for Defected Records, will drop on November 4th.

The Australian house star has shot up through...

Legend helms label’s House Masters comp...

Armand Van Helden has been chosen as the next artist to be profiled for Defected Records’ 'House Masters' compilation.

The compilation gathers together 26 years...

Producer returns to his ‘For Club Play Only’ series...

Duke Dumont’s ability to craft chart-friendly pop bangers has seen Adam George Dyment chalk up two UK number one singles with ‘Need U 100%’ and...

Sam Divine to spin in Shoreditch for Defected Records