Defected is most definitely in the House this week for Traxsource LIVE! as label boss Simon Dunmore celebrates the release of their Most Rated 2015 compilation; showcasing the imprint’s finest musical moments of the year. Alongside the Defected don, resident John Julius Knight drops dope rhythms from Traxsource.

Simon Dunmore, owner and founder of Defected Records, one of the world’s longest-standing and most highly respected house music labels, tells us why he chooses to use AIFF.

Defected Records head honcho has done it again, Defected at BOOOM was a big success and proved to be a roadblock all season long. Simon and his crew also rocked out the all new “Glitter Box” party to showcase the deep down and Disco-fied sounds currently bubbling in the underground. Check out Simon’s Ibiza…

“My first drum machine! Who wants to make some new jack swing? #onthego #maxglazer”
@eliesco (pictured above)

Traxsource News bring you this week’s pictorial round-up of what really goes on in the lives of some of our beloved producers, dj’s and labels whilst out on their travels…

Traxsource News bring you this week’s pictorial round-up of what really goes on in the lives of some of our beloved producers, dj’s and labels whilst out on their travels…

“Massive fan of Donald Byrd! RIP x”
@seamushaji (pictured above)

“Some used hardware? Make your choice…” @chuslesteban (pictured above)

News.Traxsource take a nosey through Instagram (and the like) to get a glimpse of what really goes on in the lives of some of our favorite producers, dj’s and labels whilst out on their worldy adventures. We’ve collected a few of their best pictures and cool discoveries this week to share with you..