Various Artists - EP18 [Defected]

The eighteenth edition of Defected’s vinyl series continues its commitment to pressing the label’s biggest digital hits to wax, delivering a selection of the very best house music previously unavailable on the format. EP18 brings together four immaculate releases into one curated package, celebrating the titans of today’s dance music industry.

Kicking off Side A, Butch & Nic Fanciulli’s early summer release ‘I Want You’ lifts the mood with its captivating groove and repetitive rhythms; the revered producers secured widespread radio and dancefloor play long into 2023, with many touting it as an anthem of the summer. Up next, Hannah Wants continues her hot streak on Defected with the infectious dancefloor ready cut ‘The One’, featuring West London singer-songwriter ARA. Over on Side B, UK house music favourite Archie Hamilton explores classic vocal house influences on ‘Let The Light In’, featuring Manchester vocalist HQA. Rounding off the vinyl collection is powerhouse Dutch artist Ferreck Dawn with ‘Better’, a track that received heavy club support due to its infectious vocals from US singer Jena.