It's been a whlle since Scotland's Capitol 1212 dropped anything so it's a been worth waiting for as they unleash their debut release on NICE UP! Friends of the label for many years, they've always talked about working together but never lined anything up, until some fresh demo's landed in Shepdog's inbox and instantly got signed! Linking up with Brixton badman Killa P, the boys fire up a growling bass-heavy beast that blurs boundaries of hip hop, grime, dubstep and more. An absolute bad boy!

Aotearoa-based producer Dusty returns to Infernal Sounds with his most ambitious project to date: a full reimagining of his Hydro EP. Originally released as part of the label's limited series, this new edition revitalises the project by inviting a diverse lineup of international artists to reinterpret the original material. At the forefront, Dusty delivers a powerful VIP of Hydro, featuring renowned lyricist Killa P. This rework intensifies the original, offering a heavier and more uncompromising take. Across the project, each contributor brings a distinct perspective: Quasar transforms Grutbucker into a rolling, bass-driven composition, while WZ explores deeper sonic territory with a subterranean rework of Desolate. Kyber's reinterpretation of Compakta pushes into darker, more aggressive territory, contrasted by TMSV's stripped-back and groove-focused version of Hydro. Nova adds swampy textures and weight to Grutbucker, while fellow Aotearoa producer Ebb delivers a rave-ready remix of Raveyard, paying homage to the original collaboration with Ma Barka. Closing the release, Pharma offers a refined and nimble rework of Compakta, bringing a fresh 140 perspective to the project. This body of work stands as both a celebration of the original Hydro EP and a forward-looking statement, uniting a global selection of artists to push the sound into new territory while maintaining a cohesive and powerful identity.

Loving Alliance Electronica

Deep Dark & Dangerous

Deadbeats

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Scuffed Recordings

Neighbourhood 140 / Deep Dubstep / Grime