For the first time since 2013 we are returning to the Winter Music Conference in Miami, doing what we do best and bringing all the house heat to the Sunshine State. On March 28th we’ll be heading to the hotspot of the Kimpton EPIC Hotel for a poolside party with Sam Divine, Riva Starr, Monki, Low Steppa, Josh Butler, Jess Bays, Jacky and Ferreck Dawn, with a few more extra special guests to be announced.
The WMC marks one of the most important events in the dance music calendar, each year bringing the biggest names, brands and parties to the Florida epicentre. Following on from the success of our stateside tour at the end of 2018, we aim to represent everything there is to love about house music. Bringing together people from all over the world to the finest current house anthems.
TICKETS FOR OUR MIAMI PARTY HERE
If you aren’t lucky enough to be jetting off to Miami for the party, our latest compilation ‘Defected Miami 2019’ will bring the vibe straight to your own sound system, diving straight in with the summer-ready vibes. Highlights from the Defected stable include Mattei & Omich featuring Keyo ‘I’ll House U’, Low Steppa’s ‘You’re My Life’ and the thunderous OFFAIAH remix of Jack Back’s ‘(It Happens) Sometimes’.
As is tradition with the previous Miami compilations, the release also brings underground heat from other major dance music imprints, with Ninja Tune providing the massive I:Cube Remix of Peggy Gou’s ‘It Makes You Forget (Itgehane)’ and Rebūke’s ‘Along Came Polly’ from Hot Creations.
‘Defected Miami 2019’ provides sounds from every corner of the dance music spectrum, from Todd Edwards’ garage smash ‘You’re Sorry’ to the spirited disco of Horse Meat Disco and Amy Douglas’ ‘Let’s Go Dancing’. From Folamour to Fiorious, and Sven Tasnadi to DJ Sneak ‘Defected Miami 2019’ is a carefully curated collection of records that provides any discerning listener with the tracks certain to become the defining records of the summer.
Defected Miami 2019 compilation will be available on 2CD, download & streaming on 1st March. Pre-order here: http://defct.de/Miami2019
Check out our essentials for a trip to WMC below...
- Mr. Koya X Defected Cubanos Shirt - No trip to Miami is complete without a shirt like this
- Defected 99 White T-Shirt - You can’t beat a white T-shirt for a pool party in the sun
- Defected Boardies House Swimming Shorts - You know the swimming pools and sea will be calling
- Defected Black Track Pants - Perfect for the flight there and back
- Defected 15 Tote Bag - An ideal beach bag for carrying the essentials
- Pioneer HDJ-2000 Headphones - For demos and DJing
- Eyemask - Just in case the hotel doesn’t have a blackout blinds for the few snatched hours of sleep
- iPhone - The most essential item on the list
- ACS Earplugs - You only get one pair of ears so make sure you look after them
- Hardgraft Pouch - Somewhere to keep your USB sticks and business cards
- Passport - You won’t get too far without this
- Wallet - To pay for excellent burgers and breakfasts
- Macbook Pro - Work never stops
- Defected Miami 2019 CD - Every pre-party and afters needs a soundtrack
- Ray Ban Sunglasses - I wear my sunglasses at night
- House Music All Life Long Water Bottle - Hydration is key
- Neurofen - I think you know why
- Business Cards - Miami is about networking as much as partying
- Berocca - Your body will need all the help it can get
- Nike Reach Element 85 - A perfect summer trainer. Can’t go wrong with this.
- Defected Fan - If there’s no AC then you need to make your own.
- Defected X Alpha Industries Jacket - When the sun goes down you need that extra layer
