Life on Tour: England’s hottest DJ talks Brooklyn
For internationally renowned DJ Hot Since 82, born Daley Padley, life on the road can be demanding. As one of the most sought-after artists in the world with gigs in a new country every day, life on tour can be arduous, but for the London-based musician, Brooklyn feels just like home.
Between the lack of sleep, sparse nutritious food options, jet lag and the many temptations that present themselves in the nightlife industry, it can all become a blur. Having performed at roughly 100 shows across five continents last year, a stop in Brooklyn always provides the producer with a moment of relaxation from his peripatetic lifestyle.
“[Brooklyn] is very European,” Hot Since 82 revealed to the Brooklyn Eagle before a recent show at the enigmatic Williamsburg nightclub Output. “I do feel at home. It’s a massive bond of culture just like it is in London, as well. I don’t feel out of place, I feel at home.”