VA - Defected Radio March 2026

26 May 2026 11:57

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Overview

Defected Radio March 2026: The Pulse of House Music in One Essential VA

Defected Records continues to assert its dominance over contemporary house music with this monthly radio show compilation, a near-fifty-track collection that serves simultaneously as a barometer of the current sound and a preview of upcoming releases from the iconic London label. March 2026 is not a mere playlist — it is an editorial statement spanning deep house, tech-house, afro influences, classic vocal house, and low-end experimentation.

Standout Tracks

Palm Leaves (Deetron Remix) – Gerd: At 7:57, this is the deepest journey on the compilation. Deetron strips Gerd's original down to its darkest essence, wrapping it in layers of hypnotic percussion and analogue synthesis. Essential for late-night sets.
Worldwide – Tomàn: The VA's most ambitious closer. Seven and a half minutes of progressive house with an orchestral build reminiscent of Defected's finest moments from the late 2000s.
What Would You Do? – Dames Brown, Andrés & Amp Fiddler: The vocal jewel of the compilation. Dames Brown's production combined with Andrés' sensibility and Amp Fiddler's soul delivers one of the most emotionally charged cuts in the set.
Witch Doctor (Hot Since 82 Remix) – John Summit & Nic Fanciulli: Hot Since 82 stamps his unmistakable tech-house signature onto an already powerful original, creating a version destined to dominate summer festival main stages.
Love Yourself Anthem – Stef Davidse: At 6:32, this track embraces classic vocal house with a modern production that balances nostalgia and freshness masterfully.
Loot (Jaden Thompson Remix) – Mafikizolo: Afrohouse influence arrives with authority in this remix connecting South African sounds with global house parameters.
Lights (G's Out Dub) – Mr. G: Six minutes of minimalist dub house from veteran Phoenix One. Maximum restraint, maximum impact.

Context and Verdict

Defected Radio March 2026 brings together an emerging generation — ALADAĞ, Denis Sulta, Mau P, Nick Curly, Koldar — alongside established names like Harry Romero, Hatiras, and Dam Swindle, charting a sonic map that proves the inexhaustible vitality of house music in 2026. The range of track lengths and approaches — from the urgent two-minute neck by Mau P to Deetron's near-eight-minute epic — makes this VA a versatile tool for DJs and home listeners alike. Unreservedly recommended.

// Track list

46 songs to enjoy

#	Track	BPM	Dur.	Key	Genre	Label
1	Voices (Extended Mix) Braxton, Lovlee	123	05:41	A Minor	Progressive House	Colorize (Enhanced)
2	Through the Night (Original Mix) Anil Aras	130	05:45	Bb Minor	Deep House	Up The Stuss
3	Tribute To C.P. Lacey (Extended Mix) Butch	129	03:29	C Minor	House	Saved Records
4	Kids (Extended Mix) Crusy, Calussa	129	03:08	Bb Minor	House	Saved Records
5	Special Kind Of Love (Extended Mix) Dam Swindle, Arnold Jarvis	165	03:36	E Minor	House	King Street Sounds
6	What Would You Do? (Original Mix) Dames Brown, Andrés, Amp Fiddler	87	04:09	Db Minor	Hip-Hop	Bungalo Records (US)
7	Lift Me Up (Extended Mix) Daniel Steinberg	127	03:48	D Minor	House	Arms & Legs
8	It's Only Real 2025 (Original Mix) Denis Sulta	130	03:08	C Minor	House	Numbers
9	Dancing Together (Extended Mix) Edd	131	03:45	D Minor	House	Forever Days
10	Just Come Back (Original Mix) ELTE, Oser, Olistein	174	02:15	A Minor	Drum & Bass	Fokuz Recordings
11	You Can Dance (Original Mix) Emanuel Satie, Tim Engelhardt, Maga, Sean Doron	125	03:00	E Minor	House	Scenarios
12	Palm Leaves (Deetron Remix) (Deetron) Gerd	126	07:57	G Minor	House	Defected
13	Don't You Want Some More (Extended Mix) Harry Romero	123	03:25	G Minor	House	Defected
14	Hypnotized (Extended Mix) Hatiras	127	02:45	F Major	Tech House	Toolroom
15	Positive (Extended Mix) Jamback	130	02:49	F Major	Minimal / Deep Tech	CircoLoco Records
16	Witch Doctor (Hot Since 82 Extended Remix) Hot Since 82, John Summit, Nic Fanciulli	128	03:37	F Minor	Tech House	Saved Records
17	Come Closer (Original Mix) Sienna Sophia, Josh Baker	127	03:26	Eb Minor	Deep House	You&Me Records
18	Sweet Spot (Extended Mix) Josh Butler	126	02:57	D Minor	Minimal / Deep Tech	Factory 93 Records
19	Feels Good (Original Mix) Josh Butler, Hanlei	124	03:25	Bb Minor	House	Defected
20	So Real (Extended Mix) Koldar	129	02:45	Gb Minor	House	Snatch! Records
21	Love, Friends, Music (Extended) Love Remain	130	03:27	G Minor	Dance / Pop	Warehouse Project Records
22	Ride The Rhythm (Original Mix) William Kiss, Luke Alessi	131	03:30	Gb Major	House	Life And Death
23	Loot (Afrikan Mix) Mafikizolo	118	06:15	C Minor	House	MAW Records
24	Lovin' You (Extended Mix) Kieran Jones, Matt Hudson	130	02:21	G Minor	House	Soulfuric Trax
25	neck (Extended Mix) Mau P	129	03:40	B Minor	Tech House	Black Book Records
26	Bump ft. Mike Dunn (Flashmob Remix) Mike Dunn, A-Trak, Tony Romera, The Brothers Macklovitch	127	03:29	G Major	Tech House	A-Trak & Friends
27	Lights (G's Out Dub) Mr. G	129	06:03	A Minor	House	Rekids
28	Be (Extended Mix) Lazarusman, Mshu	122	03:28	G Major	Afro House	Mahaba
29	Waiting (feat. Benni Ola) (feat. Benni Ola) Benni Ola, NATE08	106	05:27	Bb Minor	Deep House	Needwant
30	Set Me Free (Franky Rizardo Remix) Nic Fanciulli, Franky Rizardo, Robert Courtois	128	03:47	B Minor	House	Saved Records
31	Hold On (Extended Mix) Marc E. Bassy, Nic Fanciulli	130	02:59	A Minor	House	Defected
32	Attention (Original Mix) Joëlla Jackson, Nick Curly	128	03:47	Bb Minor	Deep House	Cecille
33	On The Floor (Original Mix) Nico Rac	130	02:54	C Major	Tech House	NUSONIDO
34	Basic Instinct (Original Mix) Obskür	133	02:49	C Minor	Minimal / Deep Tech	Solid Grooves Raw
35	Activated (Extended Mix) Piem, SLM	128	03:13	A Minor	House	Defected
36	Galaxy (Original Mix) PRUNK	128	03:46	G Minor	House	Haven Trax
37	Ignite (Original Mix) Prunk, Ryan Nicholls	128	02:56	F Major	Deep House	PIV
38	House Of Mirrors (Extended Mix) Harry Stone, Riva Starr	123	03:13	D Minor	House	Snatch! Records
39	Time Again (Original Mix) RUZE, Ryan Nicholls	130	03:12	B Minor	House	Staff Only
40	Vibration (Original Mix) Simone Liberali	125	03:09	D Minor	Deep House	ORIGINS RCRDS
41	Love Yourself Anthem (Original Mix) Stef Davidse	128	06:32	Db Minor	Deep House	WYLD
42	Velvet Avenue (Extended Mix) Supernova	129	03:26	F Minor	House	Lapsus Music
43	Set You Free (Original Mix) Tino	124	05:47	Bb Major	Deep House	Artistfy Music
44	Worldwide (Original Mix) Toman	127	07:26	E Major	Minimal / Deep Tech	HIGH CEILINGS
45	Bring It (Original Mix) Ece Yilmaz, His&Hertz, Toprak Baris	124	05:50	G Major	Afro House	WE'RE HERE