Hot Since 82

Hot Since 82 is the alias of British DJ and producer Daley Padley, who grew up in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. His formal DJ education began at 17, when he played lengthy Sunday sets in his hometown. After a spell away from music, an unfinished track, “Let It Ride,” drew an unexpectedly strong response at an Ibiza afterparty and was released on Noir Music in 2011, setting the stage for the Hot Since 82 project.

Padley’s sound bridges deep and tech house, with a dramatic but carefully controlled club focus. He founded the Knee Deep in Sound label in 2014 and has released albums including 8-Track and Recovery. His international career has included major festivals, Ibiza residencies and the TAKEN clubbing concept. Across records and live appearances, Padley has emphasized emotional connection and the journey of a DJ set, building a profile that extends well beyond a single breakthrough track.