Defected: Moments In Music

Season 2 of Defected’s Moments In Music podcast continues as Monki sits down with British DJ, broadcaster and tastemaker Jaguar. Known for championing emerging talent as the host of BBC Introducing on Radio 1 Dance, Jaguar continues to push the boundaries of electronic music and industry representation. Her non-profit, the Jaguar Foundation, published its landmark report Progressing Gender Representation in UK Dance Music in 2022, helping drive conversations around equity across the scene. For the second episode of Moments In Music, Monki and Jaguar discuss this and more, exploring her journey through radio, club culture, philanthropy and artist development. Contains swearing Produced by Defected Records Host: Lucy Monkman Guest: JaguarProduction Manager: Dillon ParsonsExecutive Producer: Sarah Crane Director of Photography: Dillon Parsons Editor: Marco Bardusco-Brazier Animations: Mika Nesseroff Artwork: Angus BrashSound & Mastering Engineer: Max Craig

Season 2 of Defected’s Moments In Music podcast sees Monki return as our resident host, kicking off the series with globally touring DJ, producer and trailblazer BLOND:ISH. The first woman to headline a residency at Pacha Ibiza with her Abracadabra party brand, BLOND:ISH is also the founder of the $NRG membership token and co-founder of Bye Bye Plastic, building everything around one conviction: everything is energy. Following the release of her studio album Never Walk Alone on Insomniac and collaborations with artists including Moby, Jacob Lusk and Kiko Franco for their viral Coachella rework of ‘Natural Blues (TECIE)’ on Defected, she is currently rolling out a a three-part musical journey titled THE ENERGY TAPES. For the Season 2 debut of Moments In Music, Monki and BLOND:ISH discuss career highlights, her creative vision, upcoming projects and much more… Produced by Defected RecordsHost: Lucy MonkmanGuest: BLOND:ISHProduction Manager: Dillon ParsonsExecutive Producer: Sarah CraneDirector of Photography: Dillon ParsonsEditor: Dillon ParsonsAnimations: Mika NesseroffArtwork: Angus BrashSound & Mastering Engineer: Max Craig

Defected Records presents Moments In Music, the acclaimed interview podcast series hosted by DJ, presenter and broadcaster Monki.Moments In Music offers listeners an opportunity to get to know some of the most influential figures in house music through personal stories, defining career moments and insights into the music industry.Notable Season 1 guests include MK, Purple Disco Machine, Rudimental, Carl Craig, Sam Divine, Skream, Roger Sanchez, Joseph Capriati and Josh Baker. Season 2 of Moments in Music arrives in October 2026 featuring eight new guests. Tune in each Tuesday for a brand new episode.

Moments In Music Ep 9 with Purple Disco Machine. German producer, DJ and global household name Tino Pointek, AKA Purple Disco Machine joins us for Episode 9 of Moments In Music. The blueprint for what makes a successful dance music artist in the modern age, Purple Disco Machine is respected on the underground scene while achieving major crossover success with remixes for the likes of Sir Elton John, Dua Lipa and Mark Ronson. The crate-digging kingpin of house and disco first landed on Defected over a decade ago, and now he discusses how his personal catalogue came to be, from his personal, era-defining early influences to the wider context of house, techno and disco across Europe approaching the 21st Century. A staple on the world’s biggest stages, Purple Disco Machine reflects on the moments that shaped his career, from breakthrough releases to unforgettable sets across Ibiza, Europe and beyond - offering deep insight into the decorated journey that has earned him international acclaim and a fiercely loyal global fanbase.

Moments In Music Ep 8 with Josh Baker. Award-winning DJ, producer, label boss and festival founder Josh Baker joins us for Episode 8 of Defected’s Moments In Music. From his early days on the Manchester scene to launching label and party collective You&Me, Josh Baker’s story is signposted by breakthrough sets in the UK and abroad, earning him international acclaim and a very loyal fanbase.Alongside pioneering new pathways for aspiring producers with his SYNTHO platform, and selling out his acclaimed Hide&Seek Festival, Josh is fresh off the back of a phenomenal season in Ibiza, one that has seen him grace the cover of DJ Mag Ibiza in August 2025 after multiple career-defining sets at Amnesia, Josh Baker delves into moments that made him one of the UK’s hottest names in dance music.