Defected: Moments In Music

Season 2 of Defected’s Moments In Music continues as Monki sits with Scottish DJ, producer and label boss Denis Sulta. From pot washing in Glasgow and early underground success with his breakthrough record ‘It’s Only Real’, to founding his own label Sulta Selects and delivering at the world’s top clubs (including elrow in Ibiza, fabric and O2 Academy Brixton in London plus Savaya Bali ) Denis Sulta continues to evolve his sound at every turn while maintaining his down-to-earth playfulness.

In this episode, Monki and Denis discuss his life before becoming a full-time artist, his experiences with sobriety, fame and the story behind his recent Defected debut, ‘Push The Tempo’, with Capri.
Episode contains swearing.

Produced by Defected Records
Host: Lucy Monkman
Guest: Jaguar
Production Manager: Dillon Parsons
Executive Producer: Sarah Crane
Director of Photography: Dillon Parsons
Editor: Marco Bardusco-Brazier
Animations: Mika Nesseroff
Artwork: Angus Brash
Sound & Mastering Engineer: Max Craig

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: Jaguar
Production Manager: Dillon Parsons
Executive Producer: Sarah Crane
Director of Photography: Dillon Parsons
Editor: Marco Bardusco-Brazier
Animations: Mika Nesseroff
Artwork: Angus Brash
Sound & 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 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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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