Catz ‘n Dogz showcase their club-ready sound with double A-side “Rendezvous / Nasty”: Listen
Grzegorz and Wojech, who are also globally recognized as the legends Catz ‘n Dogz are a name many immediately recognize due to their underground production style which explores the realms of tech-house, techno, and more. Launching club-ready EPs and remixes across world-class labels such as Defected and Dirtybird, if there is one power-duo who I trust to make any crowd groove the
House hero Roberto Surace follows DEFECTED success with new single ‘Cookies’
Destined for another summer hit following his Beatport no.1 'Joys' on the iconic Defected Records, Roberto Surace now makes his debut on Solotoko with new single 'Cookies' ft. The Melody Men. Breaking through onto the scene with the biggest Ibiza anthem of the Summer, Italy’s finest has swiftly spiralled into the spotlight since then. His new single with The Melody
Creamfields announce stage splits for 2021 festival
With this year's Creamfields festival proving the highlight of the 2021 calendar, fans are eagerly awaiting the August event, which will take place for the first time in two years following a 2020 cancellation due to the pandemic. Following the recent relaxation of lockdown rules in the United Kingdom on 12th April, further restrictions will be eased again on 17th
Defected to partner with Opel for ‘A Less Normal Experience’ virtual event
In a world first, car brand Opel have partnered with UK house music institution Defected to celebrate the release of the new Opel Mokka, with a virtual event taking place on Friday 9th April. The ‘A Less Normal Experience’ event is intended to drive awareness and interest in Opel’s new electric vehicle, one of the greenest consumer cars in the
Defected Records delight fans with new launch of ‘Originals’ merchandise collection
Legendary UK label Defected Records have delighted ravers with the re-launch of their special edition 'Originals' merchandise collection. Celebrating the birth of the label - more than two full-decades ago - the collection takes things back to a truly retro-feel, displaying the original logo used by Defected upon inception. Since then, the imprint - founded by legendary industry figurehead Simon Dunmore -
Oliver Heldens & Sonny Fodera tackle remix duties for Glass Animals : Listen
Glass Animals have roped in two of the finest producers on the planet right now, to remix hit single 'Heat Waves'. With both reworks out now, the Glass Animals track is reimagined in a versatile, dynamic, and creative way, reimagined into a commercial success by Oliver Heldens, and a rich house-flavoured anthem by Sonny Fodera. After enjoying the biggest year
Defected Records announce 24 hour livestream for mental healthy charity ‘MIND’
Defected Records will team up with UK Garage icon DJ EZ for yet another marathon 24-hour live-streamed set, taking place on Saturday 23rd January from 6pm. The set will be live-streamed with all proceeds given to mental health charity MIND. No stranger to charitable offerings both publicly and behind the scenes, this month’s effort will be his third marathon set to date and follows closely on
Top 10: DJs who smashed 2020 despite Coronavirus
With 2020 completely devoid of major festivals and club nights, the pandemic has hit the electronic music industry harder than most, with live events facing continuous cancellations and postponements throughout the course of the COVID-plagued year. However, in the only way it knows, the dance community has hit back strongly, finding new ways to rave safely from the comfort of
In Our House We Are All Equal: The rise of Defected Records [Magazine Exclusive]
As we head deeper into 2020, the ever-evolving patterns and musical trends which lurk unpredictably from sub-genre to sub-genre in the world of dance music continue to spin in their formulaic ferris wheel style. But one label - through even the most blustery of storms - that has always resisted the urge to compromise their ethos, is that of Defected
Defected Virtual Festival to return this Friday with all-star line-up
Defected’s unstoppable virtual momentum continues this Friday with an all-star Defected Virtual Festival line-up, featuring dance music heavyweights A-Trak, Danny Howard, Duke Dumont, Claptone, OFFAIAH, Roberto Surace and Sonny Fodera streamed via Defected’s channels on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, VKontakte and Twitch between 2pm-10pm BST. Defected Virtual Festivals have so far collected 12 million views from far and wide across the seven
Electric Radio bring dance music back to the airwaves
Often it is difficult as an electronic music listener to find a radio station that truly provides the music you want to hear, particularly in the UK. Yes, the likes of BBC Radio 1 and KISS have their fair share of dance music, but stations that are purely dance music are very hard to come by. Today you are in
Defected Records launch new Spring/Summer clothing collection
DEFECTED Records have sat proudly at the summit of the industry for several years now, thanks to their high quality gimmick-free house music - both on the release radar - and via numerous sell-out events worldwide, with the DEFECTED brand stretching from the likes of Printworks and Ministry of Sound in their native London, to ADE, and even further afield. Now,
Exclusive Interview: Ferreck Dawn discusses DEFECTED success ahead of Amsterdam party
Freek Coppens (aka Ferreck Dawn) has been active as a DJ and producer for over 17 years now. Amassing a reputation as one of the hottest names in the world of house, the multi-skilled artist has honed his sound over the course of a double-decade career, enjoying releases on iconic labels such as Relief, Toolroom, and DEFECTED. But it's the latter's
Toolroom at Eden proves why #SundaysAreForFamily
Whisper it quietly, but there's a revolution taking place in Ibiza. Just over 12 miles separate Eden - the jewel in San Antonio's clubbing brown - from the glitz of their glamorous Playa d'en Bossa rivals Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza, and unlike the dominance the latter have asserted over the south-side of the island, booking the biggest names in EDM
Jack Back – Grenade
In a year packed with drama, one of the most surprising moments in dance music - aside from the return of Swedish House Mafia, and death of Avicii - came from David Guetta, who showcased new music under his Jack Back alias. A deep and atmospheric moniker designed to give Guetta the freedom over more underground-leaning releases, Jack Back soon