To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Defected Records presents a series of extra special collaborative releases Together, integrating talent from the label’s storied past and the stars of its future, as bona fide house heavyweight Hot Since 82 makes his Defected debut with ‘Preach’, featuring Chicago house legend Ron Carroll. The DJ and producer has established himself as one of the UK’s leading tastemakers and house music authorities over two decades, with his acclaimed Knee Deep In Sound imprint hosting releases from artists at the very fore of where electronic dance music is heading. Since the release of the personal LP ‘Recovery’, which captured the attention of top music outlets, Hot Since 82 has brought his unmistakeable sound to the global stage consistently with longstanding residencies at Music On, Jamie Jones’ Paradise and his own wildly successful label parties. For his highly anticipated Defected Records debut, the producer returns to his vocal house roots alongside certified house music icon Ron Carroll. ‘Preach’ is bursting with energy that continually builds and loops in ecstasy as vocals, taken from an acclaimed Soulfuric release by Shawn Christopher, bestow unto us a sonically religious experience like only two giants of the genre can.

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A burgeoning talent hailing from London, the DJ, producer and vocalist ABEL launches her fresh, club-ready sound on DFTD with ‘Elusive’. With previous productions supported by the likes of Pete Tong, MK, Mo Black and Damian Lazarus to name a few, ABEL’s sound went on to light up global stages in 2023, including shows at KOKO, Secret Garden Party, ADE and Glastonbury. A standout set at Drumsheds in 2024 alongside MEDUZA and Hayden James has since cemented ABEL as one of the UK’s most exciting new dance acts in 2024, with new release ‘Elusive’ sure to make waves globally; a rolling feel and deep, chunky synths give the house belter a wicked club edge, ensuring this fresh talent is all set to dominate the summer season with upcoming residencies at iconic clubs Hï Ibiza and Pacha.

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ABEL - Elusive

A DJ, producer and music mogul who has defined the sound of the underground for well over ten years, Nick Curly returns to Defected with the effortlessly modern ‘You’. Since his international breakthrough in 2008, Nick Curly quickly established himself as a titan of house music with a unique production style that came to be known as the ‘Mannheim’ sound; a deep, loop-based tech house style which earned him a spot on Defected’s hallowed In The House series in 2014. Featuring a mix of deep, emotive house and techno, the compilation cemented the burgeoning relationship between Curly and Defected as one for the ages, now maintaining his own imprint 8Bit, Cécille Records alongside Mark Scholl, and party brand Trust, ultimately proving that there is nothing that Curly can’t do. In 2024, the Ibiza favourite is set to dominate the season once again, including a highly anticipated appearance at Defected’s Ushuaïa Ibiza residency equipped with his latest release ‘You’. Combining Curly’s extensive knowledge of electronic music, including hypnotic house, tech and minimal, with expert production techniques building tension and release, ‘You’ and its deliciously wonky bassline is all set to soundtrack 2024 and beyond.

Nick Curly - 'You' (Extended Mix)

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A Little Change (Extended Mix)

Canadian DJ, producer, record label head and environmental activist BLOND:ISH makes her anticipated debut on Defected alongside rising UK star KeeQ with ‘The Cure’. Soaked in the sunshine-filled, Latin-infused style BLOND:ISH’s DJ sets are known for, a blissful combination with KeeQ’s signature tribal and emotive elements as Chloe Paige’s distorted vocal purrs over hypnotic whirrs and a low swung bassline for an unmissable label debut from a triptych of house talent.

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We released Kevin McKay & Hotswing's "Club Mix" of Trapped in May. That pumping, feel-good mix hit the spot with tastemakers like John Morales, Erik Hagleton, Stacey Pullen, and K-Klass. Kevin's first take, however, was a deeper version, and with the sun out and Ibiza in full swing, now is the perfect time to release it. Lush disco percussion, smooth sub-bass and those delicious chords make the groove while J & The Rest's vocal struts majestically on top—a peach.

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Hot Since 82 has honed his distinctive sound over nearly two decades, captivating a devoted fanbase with his irresistibly groovy rhythms. Throughout his illustrious career, he has graced some of the world’s most renowned stages, from Glastonbury Festival to Coachella, and held residencies at Ibiza’s premier venues such as Pacha, Space, and Amnesia. His contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including a long list of Essential New Tune and
Hottest Record in the World awards, plus multiple Essential Mixes on BBC Radio One, certifying him as one of the UK’s leading house authorities. Adding another landmark to his esteemed career, July sees him join Jamie Jones and Lee Foss’ Hot Creations with two menacing numbers in ‘Sonedo’, showcasing his unmistakable sound.

Opening with ‘Sonedo’, the release dives deep into a lush bass-driven groove that envelops the senses, with rhythmic builds and playful percussion accents transporting listeners into an all-night hypnosis. Next, ‘Danzamae’ crafts a mesmerising masterpiece ready to command main stages around the globe, weaving ethereal soundscapes, compelling beats and vibrant saxophone tones.

Hot Since 82 - Sonedo

Riva Starr - Vicino O' Mare (The Shapeshifters Remix) is the latest release on Snatch! Records.

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Sofia Derens track Dark Side of the Star returns to Future Avenue, now accompanied by remixes from E.F.G., Sebastián Castellano, and Matias Delongaro. The original track gained significant attention, receiving massive support from the legendary Hernan Cattaneo. Each remixer brings their own approach, further enhancing the atmospheric depth of the original while adding new textures and layers. This remix package offers a diverse range of sounds, solidifying Dark Side of the Star as a standout release within the labels roster.

Genre: Progressive House

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Sofia Deren - Dark Side Of The Star (E.F.G. Remix)

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