Karnal steps up for his debut on Dispatch Limited with a heavyweight two-tracker in 'Set Speed / Procedure.' 'When these tunes came in as demos I'd never heard of Zac's work previously. It's always a nice surprise when someone you've never heard of sends some great music over, and I jumped at the chance to sign these. Bristol bass with a modern twist throughout on these two, grade A production too. Can't wait to hear more of what he does in future.' - Ant TC1 'Set Speed' wastes no time setting the tone - lively vocal cuts ride over relentless rolling drums and heavyweight low-end pressure, delivering pure soundsystem energy with a sharp modern edge. There's a rawness at the core, but every element is dialled with precision, balancing Bristol bass heritage with slick, forward-facing production. That same momentum carries seamlessly into 'Procedure', locking into a deeper, heads-down groove while maintaining the tension and drive established on the A-side. Taut atmospherics, rugged bass weight and intricate drum work underline Karnal's instinct for movement and control across both tracks. Two cuts packed with energy and intent - a standout debut from a producer already carving a distinct lane for himself.

Following a string of landmark LPs on Dispatch Recordings, NC-17 returns with the first sampler taken from his forthcoming new album - and it immediately signals a subtle but powerful shift in direction. 'Death Threat' captures the essence of the new LP's stripped-back philosophy: rolling low-end pressure, razor-sharp drum programming and an atmosphere that simmers with tension rather than relying on excess. Built around hypnotic movement and heavyweight bass dynamics, the track demonstrates Peter's ability to command maximum impact through restraint, delivering a deep, system-led cut engineered for late-night dance floors. Already causing serious damage across club and radio sets from Ant TC1, Goldie and The Sauce camp, 'Death Threat' is a clear statement that NC-17 continues to evolve while remaining unmistakably true to his signature sound. As Ant TC1 puts it: 'After releasing numerous standout LPs from Peter here at the label it got to a point where it was hard to imagine him upping his game and giving a body of work with such a fresh and original take... but he's definitely achieved that here with this LP; overall a more stripped back, rolling low end focused take across all tracks where the general feeling given is 'less can actually be more'. 'Death Threat' is the first sample of what's to come.'