AUSTRALIA'S #1 IN ELECTRONIC MUSIC
Music Label | Radio Station | Mag | Jerome Ferra
Est. 2013 - Official Partners
As the global house scene gears up for peak festival season, Daley Padley—better known as Hot Since 82—has dropped a massive marker for what promises to be a defining year in his career.
'Shaded', a heavyweight collaboration with iconic British rave pioneers Shades of Rhythm, lands via his own powerhouse imprint Knee Deep In Sound. More than just a powerhouse club track, the single serves as the official opening salvo for Padley’s newly announced studio album, Obsessions.
'Shaded' is a masterclass in sonic time travel. By partnering with Shades of Rhythm—the legendary trio responsible for soundtracking the foundational era of UK rave culture in the early '90s—Hot Since 82 taps directly into classic house lineage. The track beautifully pairs old-school rave nostalgia with Padley’s signature, pristine production aesthetic. Expect infectious, classic vocal stabs, a driving bassline that commands movement, and a sharp, propulsive rhythmic groove that feels unmistakably current. It is a seamless bridge between where dance music began and exactly where it is heading.
Beyond its obvious dancefloor appeal, 'Shaded' sets the stage for a much deeper creative chapter. Padley has revealed that his upcoming album Obsessions is less a traditional collection of club tools and more a profound personal reckoning. Written during a whirlwind period of intense global touring, constant movement, and deep introspection, the project explores the push and pull between the chaotic energy of the DJ booth and the profound stillness of the moments in between.
If 'Shaded' is anything to go by, Obsessions won't just dominate the charts—it will offer an authentic, emotional look into the mindset of one of electronic music’s most enduring figures. A spectacular release from a producer at the absolute top of his game.