Hot Since 82

Groovy tech house master, driving basslines, melodic evolution, peak-time rooms.

British DJ/producer Daley Padley, aka Hot Since 82, rose from Yorkshire’s club circuit to global stages with a sleek, groove-led tech house sound. He founded Knee Deep In Sound and broke through with “Knee Deep In Louise,” later cemented by standout works like his “Bigger Than Prince” remix, the “Little Black Book” project, and his 2020 album “Recovery.” Recent singles such as “Sunshine 2025,” “Alive,” and “So Real” show a melodic, vocal-forward evolution without losing his signature drum weight. A seasoned headliner, he’s delivered milestone sets for Cercle, Awakenings, and EDC, and held Ibiza residencies across the island. His DJ sets balance rolling basslines, classic house swing, and modern production polish built for peak-time rooms.