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.

Ebb reworks Raveyard with a clear love for the original, keeping its spirit intact while giving it a fresh, rave-ready edge. There's a rawness to the energy, with driving rhythms and weighty bass bringing it firmly into the dance, while subtle callbacks to the original keep things rooted. It feels both familiar and renewed, striking that balance between homage and a personal touch.

For their first release of 2026, Locus Sound returns to its LP series with Compilation Vol. 7 LOCUSLP007 is an eight track project celebrating label artists as well as introducing some new members of the family who will be featuring on the label in 2026.