Defected
Best of British 2015, educated by Point Blank
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“I think having long-term relationships and working with people through tough periods and them staying with...
An exclusive chat and debut of the Italian duo’s video
Milan’s dynamic duo has done it again. Flashmob returns with a debut release on their own eponymous label. The house cut titled ‘Don’t Leave’ features...
Todd Terry, Joey Negro, Horse Meat Disco and The Revenge
Glitterbox will take over at Space Ibiza for the very first time this season, with a 16-week run kicking off on 12th June. The...
We speak to Berlin’s sampling bootleg king ahead of SW4...
At what point does sampling become plagiarism? It's a common question in dance music, but with few occasions has the debate become as contentious as...
Coming soon on Defected's sub-label, Tenth Circle
Tenth Circle is UK imprint Defected's latest project. A sub-label with a focus on rough and ready grooves and authentic house and techno, Antenna Happy...
A new comp and two previously unaired mixes to mark the occasion
It's a year ago since house music legend Frankie Knuckles passed away, and to mark the occasion there's going to be an Essential Mix on...
With one of the biggest house hits of 2014 under his belt and a growing DJ rep, Patrick Topping is the latest Hot Creations crew...
“Meet me at the club,” urges the male vocal on Green Velvet & Patrick Topping’s ‘Voicemail’, the still-hot tech house update of the 2000-released original...
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This week we will be joined by none other than Sam Divine & Shiba San.
From 5pm until 7pm on Friday (30th January) and streamed...
Dave Lee gives us an insight into his huge record collection...
In a new series of web videos, Defected are exploring the record collections of legendary DJs — to start off, disco hero Dave Lee, aka...
Is 'Pushing On' heading for the UK's No.1 spot?
'Pushing On' by Oliver $ (pronounced 'Oliver Dollar') and Jimi Jules is one of the tunes of the summer — and it's now being readied...
Dark horse Noir is entering the limelight. We got in touch to find out more...
Rene Kristensen aka Noir has a reputation for being incredibly chilled out, and he's not entirely sure why. But it could have something to do...
Oliver $ & Jimi Jules' massive new track for Ministry/Defected
You can't glance at the UK Top 40 at the moment without stumbling upon some house music track or other — and there's little doubt...
DJ Mag Sessions returns to Ministry of Sound this Saturday!
This May, we launched DJ Mag Sessions at Ministry of Sound. Snatch! boss Riva Starr joined Inner City star Kevin Saunderson, Lost Records duo Leftwing...
Defected's Danish DJ Noir runs Noir Music. We got in touch...
Rene Kristensen aka Noir has a reputation for being incredibly chilled out, and he's not entirely sure why. But it could have something to do...
15-year-old house label takes on Tuesdays at Pacha
Whether it's re-issuing rare beauts, trotting out instant classics or delving into the underground with its DFTD spin-off, Defected is undoubtedly one of house music's...
Hercules & Love Affair amongst those heading to new Saturday nighter
Glitterbox is a highly-anticipated night in Ibiza being run by Defected Records, which will run every Saturday night through the season from June 7th —...
Tons of independent labels show their wares at record fair
Kode9's seminal Hyperdub will make its Independent Label Market debut this summer, at London's Old Spitalfields Market.
Taking place on Saturday 12th July, the...