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Defected Records is a UK record label specialising in house music. Its activities go beyond releasing records: the label also runs events, artist booking and management, and a radio show. If you want to know what kind of organisation Defected is before following its releases, events or radio output, the short answer is that it is a house-music label and brand whose public-facing work spans music, live events and broadcasting.
What Defected Records does
The label describes itself as specialising in house music recordings, events, artist booking and management. In practice, that means several distinct strands of activity that appear on its site:
- Recordings and releases — new singles, EPs and albums from Defected and associated artists, listed with release dates and a "Source" label.
- Events — including Defected ADE events, Defected NYE 2026, Defected Manchester NYE, and Malta 2027 tickets.
- Artist booking and management — part of the label's stated remit alongside recordings and events.
- Radio — the Defected Radio Show and Glitterbox Radio Show, hosted by named presenters and available to listen to.
The brand's tagline, "House Music All Life Long," signals that house music is the through-line across all of these activities rather than one product among many.
Where to find things on the site
The homepage is organised into clear sections, which makes it a practical starting point depending on what you need:
| If you want to… | Look at |
|---|---|
| Catch up on label news | The news list (e.g. album releases, ticket announcements, party announcements) |
| Find new music | "Latest Releases," with artist, title and release date, plus "All new releases" |
| Listen to radio shows | The Defected Radio and Glitterbox Radio Show sections |
| Find live events | The Events section (ADE, NYE, Manchester, and "All Defected Events") |
| Stay updated | The newsletter sign-up |
Recent news items illustrate the mix: Oden & Fatzo's debut album Somehow It Flies, tickets for Malta 2027 going on sale, and Defected and Glitterbox announcing North and South NYE parties. The releases list is similarly concrete — for example, Paradise by Sam Divine and Circles EP by Steve Bug & Stefan Braatz, each with a date and source.
How to use the site to follow the label
- Start with the news section to see what is current — releases, ticket sales and event announcements are dated, so you can tell what is recent.
- Check "Latest Releases" for new music; each entry names the artist, title and release date, and "Show more" / "All new releases" expands the list.
- Use the Events section if you are interested in attending: it links to specific event pages and an all-events view.
- Listen to the radio shows via the Defected Radio section if you want a curated introduction to the label's sound.
- Sign up for the newsletter if you want updates without checking the site.
A practical note: the site uses a cookie consent prompt, so you will likely see that before browsing. Beyond that, the homepage itself is the main entry point for news, music, radio and events.
What to expect — and what the site does not tell you
The site confirms the label's identity, its house-music focus, its event and radio activity, and its release schedule. It does not publish pricing for events or music, payment details, or terms for booking and management enquiries in the material available. If your interest is in booking an artist, attending a specific event, or purchasing music, treat the site as a directory of what exists and follow the linked pages for the details that matter to you.