Defected: Moments In Music

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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.

Episodes

  1. 23h ago

    The Cure, Natural Blues & Diplo’s House: BLOND:ISH | Moments in Music w/ Monki

    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 Records Host: Lucy Monkman Guest: BLOND:ISH Production Manager: Dillon Parsons Executive Producer: Sarah Crane Director of Photography: Dillon Parsons Editor: Dillon Parsons Animations: Mika Nesseroff Artwork: Angus Brash Sound & Mastering Engineer: Max Craig

    The Cure, Natural Blues & Diplo’s House: BLOND:ISH | Moments in Music w/ Monki

  2. 6d ago

    Season 2 Trailer | Moments in Music w/ Monki

    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.

  3. Feb 18

    From Almost Quitting Music to Global Success: Purple Disco Machine | Moments in Music w/ Monki

    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.

    From Almost Quitting Music to Global Success: Purple Disco Machine | Moments in Music w/ Monki

  4. 09/16/2025

    From Dreaming Big at 16 to Headlining Ibiza: Josh Baker | Moments in Music w/ Monki

    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.

  5. 02/26/2025

    From Violent Streets to Global Fame: Carl Craig’s Journey | Moments in Music w/ Monki

    Moments in Music Ep 7 with Carl Craig. In this episode of Moments in Music, we sit down with techno pioneer Carl Craig, a true innovator who has shaped the global electronic music landscape. From his early influences at Detroit roller rinks to discovering his passion for synthesizers, Carl shares how his journey through music was shaped by the energy of his surroundings. With a career spanning decades, Carl Craig continues to push boundaries, blending techno with jazz, orchestral elements, and experimental soundscapes. Join us for a deep dive into his world, where creativity knows no limits, and the beat never stops.

  6. 07/24/2024

    From Detroit to Ibiza: MK - A House Music Legend | Moments in Music w/‪ Monki

    Moments In Music EP6. Featuring house music legend MK. The dance music icon sat down with Monki to discuss his remarkable journey from the streets of Detroit to the vibrant stages of Ibiza.

  7. 06/19/2024

    From Pirate Radio to Platinum Hits: Rudimental | Moments in Music w/ Monki

    Rudimental's Kesi and Piers join Monki to recount their rise from Hackney's 90’s pirate radio scene to becoming platinum-selling producers. Credits: Host: Lucy Monkman Guest: Rudimental Creative Director: Tom Coxhead Executive Producer: Chris Davies Executive Producer: Conor O’Brien Executive Producer: Matt Healy DoP: Marco Bardusco-Brazier Editor: Mika Nesseroff Editor: Marco Bardusco-Brazier Sound Mastering: Mark Duckett Produced by Defected Records

  8. 03/03/2024

    House music roots and finding happiness: Joseph Capriati | Moments in Music w/ Monki

    One of the world’s most in demand DJs, Joseph Capriati, joins Monki to discuss his Moments in Music. Credits: Host: Lucy Monkman Guest: Joseph Capriati Creative Director: Tom Coxhead Executive Producer: Chris Davies Executive Producer: Conor O’Brien Executive Producer: Matt Healy DoP: Marco Bardusco-Brazier Editor: Mika Nesseroff Editor: Marco Bardusco-Brazier Sound Mastering: Mark Duckett Produced by Defected Records

  9. 02/18/2024

    Experimentation and self-expression: Roger Sanchez | Moments In Music w/ Monki

    House Music legend Roger Sanchez joins Monki to discuss his moments in music and rise to DJ stardom. Credits: Host: Lucy Monkman Guest: Roger Sanchez Creative Director: Tom Coxhead Executive Producer: Chris Davies Executive Producer: Conor O’Brien Executive Producer: Matt Healy DoP: Marco Bardusco-Brazier Editor: Mika Nesseroff Editor: Marco Bardusco-Brazier Sound Mastering: Mark Duckett Produced by Defected Records

    Experimentation and self-expression: Roger Sanchez | Moments In Music w/ Monki

  10. 02/05/2024

    From Dubstep to House, he carved his own path: Skream | Moments In Music w/ Monki

    Monki and Skream sit down and discuss his musical journey, from working in local record shops to pioneering a musical movement which swept the world, and everything that followed. Credits: Host: Lucy Monkman Guest: Skream Creative Director: Tom Coxhead Executive Producer: Chris Davies Executive Producer: Conor O’Brien Executive Producer: Matt Healy DoP: Marco Bardusco-Brazier Editor: Mika Nesseroff Editor: Marco Bardusco-Brazier Sound Mastering: Mark Duckett Produced by Defected Records

    From Dubstep to House, he carved his own path: Skream | Moments In Music w/ Monki

  11. 01/22/2024

    House Music, Homelessness, Sobriety & Overcoming Depression: Sam Divine | Moments In Music w/ Monki

    Monki & Sam Divine sit down and discuss music, life and everything in between in episode #1 of Moments In Music. From Sam’s favourite records to mental health and touring, this episode is one to dive deep into. Credits: Host: Lucy Monkman Guest: Sam Divine Creative Director: Tom Coxhead Executive Producer: Chris Davies Executive Producer: Conor O’Brien Executive Producer: Matt Healy DoP: Marco Bardusco-Brazier Editor: Mika Nesseroff Editor: Marco Bardusco-Brazier Sound Mastering: Mark Duckett Produced by Defected Records

    House Music, Homelessness, Sobriety & Overcoming Depression: Sam Divine | Moments In Music w/ Monki
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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.

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