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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.