Claptone, Jack Back, Marco Faraone, Payfone - EP16 [Defected]

The sixteenth edition of Defected's vinyl series continues to commit the label's biggest digital releases to vinyl, delivering some of the finest house music previously unavailable on wax. EP16 brings together four recent releases from Defected's world-class house catalogue. First up on the A-Side is Claptone & Rune's 'Calabria', a highly anticipated release from summer 2022 thanks to its warm familiarity, a big rubbery bassline and vibrant sax hook which instantly captivated dancefloors. Similarly, Jack Back's 'Feeling' has a 2000s throwback feel, released in March 2022 ready to tear up dancefloors with a rave-ready bass and electrifying vocal. The B-Side kicks off with Marco Faraone's 2021 release, 'My Name', featuring intoxicating vocals from Lolita Leopard; oozing with attitude. Closing out this club-focused collection is Payfone's 'Day & Night', featuring an orchestral approach to composition and a deep house groove that eases in with ease.