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Hot Since 82 is a name synonymous with innovation and influence in the world of electronic music. Born Daley Padley in Barnsley, UK, his journey from playing 12-hour marathon sets at just 17 to becoming a global icon with millions of streams is nothing short of extraordinary.
In recent years, Hot Since 82 has solidified his legacy with two critically acclaimed LPs: 8-track (2019) and his first full-length studio album, Recovery (2020). 8-track, described as a "deeply personal record," was crafted during a challenging period in his life and has since garnered over 30 million streams, with its proceeds benefiting the mental health charity MIND. The follow-up, Recovery, embraced sonic diversity with 13 standout tracks featuring cultural and musical heavyweights like Boy George, Jamie Jones, Rudimental, and Miss Kittin.
Daley’s accomplishments don’t end there. A regular feature on the covers of Mixmag and DJ Mag, his accolades include multiple “Essential New Tunes,” “Hottest Records in the World,” and unforgettable Essential Mixes on BBC Radio 1. He is one of Beatport’s top 10 best-selling artists of all time, and his music resonates on the grandest stages, from Glastonbury to Coachella.
His residencies at Ibiza’s legendary venues—Pacha, Space, and Amnesia—are complemented by groundbreaking ventures like his immersive TAKEN clubbing experience and a stunning performance for Cercle at the iconic King’s Landing in Croatia. Always pushing boundaries, he once debuted his album mid-air from a hot air balloon.