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Defected Records is pleased to announce that MEDUZA, Ferreck Dawn, and Clementine Douglas have collaborated on the release of 'I Got Nothing,' which marks the conclusion of the year 2023 with a combination that can only be considered as a powerhouse on the label. MEDUZA's expansive and celestial production aesthetic, Ferreck's innate house sensibility, and Clementine's soaring vocal all work together in harmony on this sophisticated club cut, which is […]

RÜFÜS DU SOL has long had the world's most exciting cities as a source of inspiration for the band's acclaimed recordings. Beyond the confines of the live stage, they have been able to conquer some of the world's most exotic dance floors by way of their highly sought-after DJ performances, which allow them to explore these natural inspirations. RÜFÜS DU SOL have planned the next chapter of their legendary career […]

Beatport Studio, a production membership that centralizes the inventiveness of The Beatport Group's producer ecosystem, was introduced today. Beatport is the world's largest digital distribution platform for electronic music. Beatport Studio is a revolutionary step forward in the world of music production since it combines the vast sample banks of Loopmasters with the intuitive interface of Loopcloud and a wide variety of innovative instruments and effects from the Plugin Boutique […]

Kölsch, a Danish house and techno superstar, has a new album, I Talk To Water, out today (October 27) via Kompakt, and it will make your heart sing. Kölsch's I Talk To Water, his fifth album for Kompakt, is a personal, in-depth narrative that weaves together family and historical themes while also recognizing the difficulty of transforming sorrow into solace. The album is mostly influenced by Kölsch's late father, Patrick […]

The legendary underground party ANTS in Ushuaïa Ibiza will be making its Zamna Festival debut on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, bringing with it an epic roster to the Tulum venue. ANTS, one of the best-known underground parties on the island of Ibiza, has amassed a global "colony" of devoted music fans from all over the world. For their 10th anniversary, the groundbreaking group ANTS took over Ushuaïa Ibiza's main stage […]

From Awakenings @ Gashouder, to the Ziggo Dome B2B with Reinier Zonneveld, right through to the Numero Magazine party at Levenslang, set in the boiler room of a former prison, plus the crew's own Drumcode Centraal pop up, 'Desert Queen' reigned supreme. The track continues Beyer's thrilling form and stands as his fourth original release of the year, making 2023 one of his most prolific to date. Prior to this, […]

The highly anticipated new album from Parisian house phenomenon Martin Solveig, Back To Life, will be released on October 20 via POSITIVA/EMI. The long wait for Martin Solveig's first album since 2011 was well worth it, as Back To Life is full of uplifting new music with memorable hooks and production that showcases the artist's many musical talents. The album's first single, "I Don't Wanna Work," has Stefflon Don's catchy […]

Paul van Dyk and DJ Pierre (also known as PHUTURE) are two of the most well-known names in electronic music. Together, they have released a ground-breaking and exhilarating composition titled "ACID TRAXXX." On October 20th, as part of the ACID TRAXXX EP, this historic collaboration will be released digitally and on vinyl exclusively through VANDIT Alternative. The groundbreaking acid house sounds of DJ Pierre and the hypnotic energy for which […]