Love Attacks founder Alan Dixon joins UK house duo mOat and multi-instrumentalist Tom Diesel on DFTD with ‘Underground’. Coming in hot from his rework of Infinity Ink’s ‘Infinity’ on sister-label Glitterbox, nightlife authority Alan Dixon now collaborates with rising artists of the electronic scene. The UK pairing of producers Tom Staar and Chris Spero, mOat have found a home on Armin Van Buuren’s imprint Armada, recently releasing ‘Heat’ with Tensnake. Previously collaborating with Alan Dixon for ‘Infados’ on Love Attacks Records, mOat have also worked with the hybrid producer and live performer Tom Diesel for ‘Pizza Cat’. Now uniting as one on DFTD, the four electronic artists present ‘Underground’; pulsating synth patterns underpin bright piano accents, with Afro electronic-inspired percussion decorating this deep and brooding club track.

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Alan Dixon x mOat x Tom Diesel - The Underground

Iconic British production duo Groove Armada return to DFTD with a special, four-track remix package spotlighting leaders of the house scene. First up, Scottish tastemaker and international electronic creative Austin Ato lends his unique sound to the instantly recognisable GA classic ‘I See You Baby’; with early support from the likes of A-Trak, Gina Breeze and Melé, Austin’s immense take on the electronic favourite is sure to dominate the coming festival seasons and beyond. Next up, UK tastemakers Nautica flip 2007’s Love Sweet Sound featuring the iconic Candi Staton on vocals, morphing it into a deep, club-ready cut. What follows is a collaborative remix of ‘My Friend’ from Evokings, DOT and simo not simon, uniting the three Brazilian producers and good friends to create a blissed-out remix that celebrates the unique electronic scene of Rio De Janiero. Closing out this four-track package is French Alpine DJ and producer Eliza Bogan’s hard-hitting remix of breakout hit ‘Superstylin’’, with Groove Armada closing the main stage at 2025’s Snowboxx Festival in Avoriaz to an explosive crowd using this very remix.

Love The Sweet Sound (Nautica Remix)

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Groove Armada - Love The Sweet Sound (Nautica Remix)

Superstylin (Eliza Bogan Remix)

Groove Armada - Superstylin (Eliza Bogan Remix)

I See You Baby (Austin Ato Remix Edit)

Groove Armada - I See You Baby (Austin Ato Remix Edit)

My Friend (Evokings, DOT (BR), simo not simon Remix)

Groove Armada - My Friend (Evokings, DOT (BR), simo not simon Remix)

London-based DJ and producer duo Late Replies land on club-focussed label DFTD with ‘Something In The Air’. Known for their adrenaline-fuelled sets, recently kicking off the early-season at Eden in Ibiza, and releases that have rapidly earned them a loyal following, Kas and Josh AKA Late Replies are a dynamic pairing with a love for skippy basslines and rip-roaring beats. ‘Something In The Air’ presents their palpable energy immediately, with a truly infectious, dance-ready vocal spotlighted over pounding production built to fill floors worldwide. With an upcoming gig at Jamie Jones’ Paradise In The City set for the summer, Late Replies are soon to be one of the scene’s most in-demand artists.

Late Replies - Something In The Air

International DJs Rafael and EREZ collaborate on DFTD with ‘Left Right’. Having just topped Beatport’s genre chart with feel-good summer roller ‘U Make Me’, Rafael’s 2025 journey continues with multiple upcoming sets at Jamie Jones’ Paradise residency at brand new hyperclub UNVRS. On the studio side, Rafael returns to DFTD with ‘Left Right’, a follow up to 2024’s ‘Call 911’ with Adam Ten. For his latest DFTD hit he works EREZ, a talented singer, instrumentalist, songwriter, producer and DJ who has played on the world’s biggest stages, including Coachella, Outside Lands and the Brooklyn Mirage. Together the two deliver ‘Left Right’ an energetic record with undeniable dancefloor pull, spotlighting EREZ’s hook-filled vocal lines over Rafael’s electronic club sway.

Left Right (Extended Mix)

Rafael x Erez - Left Right (Extended Mix)

House master Harry Romero returns to London’s DFTD with heavy hitter ‘Light It Up’. Following a stacked summer that has seen the long-standing New Jersey-based DJ and producer release on Strictly Rhythm, Crosstown Rebels and DFTD sister-label Glitterbox while travelling the world (including a return to Pacha Ibiza with Defected, playing B2B with Cinthie), Harry Romero continues to dominate and shape the house music scene. His latest release on the club-focussed arm of Defected, ‘Light It Up’ combines frenetic synth basslines with impeccable beats to create a peak time roller built for the long nights.

Harry Romero - Light It Up

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Launching early June 2013, DFTD is a breakout label to Defected Records. Focusing on fresh, new and undiscovered talent from around the globe - along with the occasional curveball release from established acts, DTFD has released music from the likes of Guti, Jonas Rathsman, Forrest, Andre Lodemann and NiCe 7 over the past 5 years.

DFTD complements its parent label and has a more diverse musical remit, releasing a broad range of electronic music, focussing on quality, discerning dance music.

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