Record label • Electronica

Hyperdub

  • 2004Founded
  • LondonUnited Kingdom
  • 7Artists

Hyperdub is a London label founded in 2004 by Steve Goodman, who records as Kode9. It started as a webzine in 1999 and became a record label that follows UK bass, dubstep and wider electronic club music.The roster has included Burial, Loraine James, Fatima Al Qadiri, Ikonika, Cooly G and Jessy Lanza. In 2026 the label released records by Loraine James, foodman, Nikki Nair and DJ Manny. Hyperdub is known for its early dubstep releases and for staying open to footwork, grime and experimental sounds.

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About Hyperdub

Label facts
Founded2004
Based inLondon, United Kingdom
FoundersKode9
SoundElectronica
StatusActive

Hyperdub is a London label founded in 2004 by Steve Goodman, who records as Kode9. It started as a webzine in 1999 and became a record label that follows UK bass, dubstep and wider electronic club music.

The roster has included Burial, Loraine James, Fatima Al Qadiri, Ikonika, Cooly G and Jessy Lanza. In 2026 the label released records by Loraine James, foodman, Nikki Nair and DJ Manny. Hyperdub is known for its early dubstep releases and for staying open to footwork, grime and experimental sounds.

Artists on Hyperdub

Roster and regulars
Kode9Kode9 BurialBurial
  • Loraine James
  • Fatima Al Qadiri
  • Ikonika
  • Nikki Nair
  • foodman

Festivals with Hyperdub artists

All festivals
Unsound (Krakow, Poland) 2026Unsound2 - 11 Oct 2026 • Krakow, PolandWith Kode9 C2C Club To Club Festival (Turin, Italy) 2026C2C Club To Club Festival29 Oct - 1 Nov 2026 • Turin, ItalyWith Kode9

Playlists for the Hyperdub sound

All playlists
This Is Four Tetby Spotify • 50 tracks KLOCKDOWNby Ben Klock • 90 tracks Dekmantel Selects - New Music Every Weekby Dekmantel • 40 tracks Dekmantel Festival 2026by Dekmantel • 100 tracks

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Questions about Hyperdub

What genre is Hyperdub?

Hyperdub is best known for Electronica releases. The label has been releasing music since 2004.

Who founded Hyperdub?

Hyperdub was founded in 2004 by Kode9 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Who releases on Hyperdub?

Artists closely tied to Hyperdub include Kode9, Burial, Loraine James, Fatima Al Qadiri, Ikonika and Nikki Nair.

Where can I buy Hyperdub releases?

Releases are available on Beatport, on Bandcamp and through the label's own site.

Who are the biggest artists on Hyperdub?

Ranked by chart points over the last 12 months, the top artists on Hyperdub are Kode9 (0 tracks), Burial (0 tracks), Loraine James (0 tracks), Fatima Al Qadiri (0 tracks) and Ikonika (0 tracks).

Where can I hear Hyperdub artists live?

Artists from the Hyperdub roster are booked at upcoming festivals including Unsound and C2C Club To Club Festival. See the festival list on this page for dates and lineups.

Label information from the label's official channels (hyperdub.bandcamp.com, en.wikipedia.org). Last checked 8 Oct 2026.