Music · 23 July 2024
Jack Back returns to Defected alongside CeCe Rogers for ‘Freedom 2024,’ a fresh take on the record reworked for today’s dancefloors. David Guetta releases under his Jack Back alias as a reminder of his authentic house roots, partnering with Defected on many occasions since his label debut ‘(It Happens) Sometimes’ in 2018.
Music · 20 July 2024
Multi-disciplinary collective YOURS return to Defected with ‘Love Makes Me Better’, their fourth original single with the label. Following their label debut last year with ‘DÓNDE ESTÁ’, the group have apparently impressed selectors with their house sound, including Folamour, Groove Armada, Nic Fanciulli and Sian Eleri to name a few.
Music · 06 July 2024
Dutchmen Ferreck Dawn and GUZ team up for ‘Friends Around (Set It Off)’ on Defected Records. An addition at many of the label’s parties, Ferreck’s sound has taken him from Defected’s NYE party at Wembley’s OVO Arena to Miami Music Week and now their newly launched Ushuaïa Ibiza residency for summer 2024.
Music · 02 June 2024
Defected welcomes one of Chicago house’s founding fathers, Marshall Jefferson, into the list of House Masters. An artist who has possibly navigated cross-over success while retaining respect within the scene, he has been behind many records over his five-decade career. This retrospective, 40-track compilation showcases this house pioneer's output, ranging from his most well-known solo records to major production credits, key remixes, and the underground tracks.
16 May 2024
Following last August’s announcement of a long-term deal with Defected, Groove Armada recently revealed the first music with the ‘Free Jam’ EP on Defected’s sub-label DFTD. After club and festival appearances for Defected and Glitterbox, the group will continue to headline the label's international roster of events while releasing new music that spans house and disco.
Music · 11 May 2024
Following the release of ‘Borderline’ in 2022 with remixes from Jamie Jones, Roman Flügel & Deetron, SeeMeNot now prepares to release her latest body of work: ‘LEADER: Giving Them Their Flowers’. A fusion of techno, melodic, and deep house sounds from some of her favourite producers, LEADER also plays with jazz, soul, and hip-hop sonics as SeeMeNot, who has Jamaican-Canadian roots, pays homage to the strength and wisdom of black and brown women who have gone before her.
Music · 03 May 2024
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Defected Records presents a series of collaborative releases Together, integrating talent from the label’s past and possible stars of its future, as Hot Since 82 makes his label debut with ‘Preach’, featuring Chicago’s Ron Carroll.
Ibiza · 18 April 2024
Defected will be making its debut at Ushuaïa Ibiza for its 2024 season. Set to take place on Tuesdays from 7 May to 1 October, the brand launches ‘What’s Your Excuse?’ a campaign to celebrate its new residency. The label is aiming to rewrite the rules, and apparently, it’s time to start drafting your excuse, as Tuesdays now belong to house music as it turns its attention to its community of house heads with a take on the workplace’s ‘work from anywhere’ policy.
Music · 27 March 2024
Marking ten years since his passing, Defected will be honouring the legacy of Frankie Knuckles with a week of content dedicated to his career. Available now, all proceeds of ‘House Masters: Frankie Knuckles’ new vinyl release will be donated to Frankie Knuckles Foundation as it was when the compilation was originally released back in April 2015.
Ibiza · 06 March 2024
Ushuaïa Ibiza will host Defected Ibiza 2024 for 22-weeks of house music. Marking 25 years since its inception, the label will unite its community of followers for a season that features talent from across the house music spectrum. Joining the bill this year will be The Blessed Madonna, SYREETA, Catz ‘N Dogz, Olive F, Folamour, Sammy Virji, Masters at Work, Danny Howard, Sam Divine, MK as well as a number of fresh faces.