In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, Paul “Madders” Madan returns for part two, sharing the raw and brutally honest story behind the rise and fall of Sundissential, one of the most iconic club brands in UK dance music history.

Madders was at the centre of the 90s rave explosion, helping build Sundissential into a phenomenon that packed superclubs across Birmingham and Leeds. But behind the scenes, addiction was taking hold.

What started with early rave culture and Class A drugs slowly spiralled into cocaine, crack addiction, and eventually losing everything.

In this powerful conversation, Madders opens up about the darkest years of his life, the collapse of Sundissential, his battle with addiction, and the long road to recovery.

This is a brutally honest story about rave culture, fame, ego, addiction and redemption.

If you were part of the UK club scene in the 90s and early 2000s, this episode will take you right back to one of the wildest eras in dance music history.

Topics covered in this episode

• The rise of Sundissential and UK hard house culture

Chapters

00:00 – “Crack Was My Life”

About Paul “Madders” Madden

Paul “Madders” Madden was a co-founder of Sundissential, one of the most influential hard house club brands in the UK. During the late 90s and early 2000s, Sundissential events attracted thousands of clubbers every week and helped shape the UK dance music scene.

After years of addiction and personal struggles, Madders is now in recovery and works helping others facing similar challenges.

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The Wellbourne Clinic

The Wellbourne Clinic is a UK-based addiction treatment centre that provides professional support for people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. The clinic offers therapy-based treatment programmes designed to help individuals understand the root causes of addiction and build the tools needed for long-term recovery.

With a focus on personalised care, The Wellbourne Clinic provides a safe and supportive environment where people can begin rebuilding their lives. Their approach combines therapeutic support, recovery guidance, and community-based recovery pathways to help individuals move forward with stability and purpose.

Paul “Madders” Madden now works within addiction recovery support and has been involved in helping others facing similar struggles.

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, you can learn more about their work here:

https://thewellbourneclinic.co.uk/

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Addiction & Recovery Support

If you or someone you know is struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, there are organisations that offer confidential help and support.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

FRANK – UK Drug Advice Service

Drinkline – National Alcohol Helpline

Samaritans

The Wellbourne Clinic

Important note

Recovery is possible. If you are struggling, reaching out to one of the organisations above can be the first step toward getting help.