Richard Sen

Richard’s DJ journey began in 1989, with a residency at the legendary Crazy Club at The Astoria in London. Rave culture, acid house and frequent trips to New York, visiting his heroes at Nu Groove and Strictly Rhythm, searching for Chicago obscurities and loft classics, gave Richard the house and disco music bug. In 1997 he turned his talents to music production and recording. Has released many singles, albums and compilations under his own name, and under the guises of Bronx Dogs (1997–2003), Padded Cell (2005–2012), and more recently, Hackney Vandal Patrol (2018+). Remix and production work, have included respected artists and labels, such as: Bryan Ferry, John Grant, LCD Soundsystem, Saint Etienne, Jungle Brothers, Sugarhill Gang, The Glimmers, Get Physical, Tirk, and Wall of Sound. Padded Cell’s ‘Signal Failure’ single, was also chosen by Francois Kevorkian, to be used in the biggest selling video game of all time Grand Theft Auto 4. Their music was also used in the U.S. HBO comedy show Eastbound and Down. The promo video for his ‘This Ain’t Chicago’ compilation, on Strut Recs (2012), was listed in Beatport’s top 10 house documentaries of all time. His mixes are highly researched and sourced, usually playing a mix of disco, techy house, deep house, techno, classics, synth-pop, and the heavenly obscure, that he has become known and enjoyed for. Richard is 1 of the heavyweights of the 2000-era golden years, between 1999–2003. Played many times on the legendary Groovetech.com Radio between 2001–2002. In 2023, rereleased classic tracks of the 1990–1994 era, on a vinyl and digital compilation called ‘Dream The Dream (UK Techno, House and Breakbeat 1990–1994)’. Once again showcasing his meticulous wide-ranging knowledge, research and sourcing capabilities.