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C.L.A.W.S. comes to Dark Entries with a new ripping LP, Splat City II. C.L.A.W.S. is the solo project of musical luminary Brian Hock, who has been a key figure in the Bay Area underground for over two decades via his involvement in projects like Bronze and The Vanishing, as well as helming the record labels Squirrels on Film and Immortal Sin. With C.L.A.W.S., Hock takes on the dancefloor, picking up cues from the Hague’s Giallo-dipped electro, the skewed minimalism of Chicago acid, and the mind-rending forays of San Francisco post-punk icons like Chrome and Tuxedomoon. Following 2019’s inaugural Splat City EP, Splat City II continues to map the psychogeography of a metropolis both alien and immediately recognizable, one where life is cheap, but so are the thrills. Previously released on Squirrels on Film in digital-only format, this expanded vinyl edition of Splat City II features two new cuts. Things kick off with “Route 505” and “One Tear,” a duo of rompers that vibe like Tom Ellard and Chip E locked in a room with a vial of liquid. Next up, Bay Area deckmaster Tyrel lends his editing chops to “Vigilant Slimy Monsters,” sculpting a moody space disco beast. Squirrels on Film co-founder Solar teams up with Hock for “Black Magic Carpet Ride III,” a cavernous downtempo banger. The slow-mo pace continues with “Wild Slugs United,” which features the no wave-esque clarinet work of Paul Costuros. Closer “Don’t Flip the Crystal Ship” pays homage to Bayview venue Bay Area 51 with melancholic strings and a quartz-solid electrofunk bassline. Splat City II comes in a sleeve with artwork by Bert Bergen, which features a vampiric cat and sci-fi cityscapes. 


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DC Promo Tracks #1778: "Promise" by Bad Colours is part of the release "Promise" on Bastard Jazz  

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DC Promo Tracks: Bad Colours "Promise"

DC Promo Tracks #1779: "Boogie Man" by Brooklyn People is part of the release "Let Me Down Easy: Echoes From Cheri Records" on Miles Away @user-875946847  

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Mix of the Week #609 is "Lost at Pausenraum" by DJ BIRCH
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Pausenraum = PR = Break Room:
The concept is sweet n’ simple — we keepin it mellow, musically and mentally. Just chill and calm 🦉

🦦 PR rule: On Chill

If someone breaks the rule, they get a 🟨 or 🟥 card — and yeah, y’all can hand those out during Pausenraum Sessions or online in the comments.
Doze off? That’s a 🟩 card, bebe 🦭

So yeah fam, it’s gonna be soft, cozy, and straight-up comfy. Pull up in your chill fits — joggers, PJs, bathrobe, whatever feels right. Bring your fav pillow or lil’ cuddle buddy if you like 🦥

Can’t wait to vibe with y’all xoxoo 🐨


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Mix of the Week #609: DJ BIRCH - Lost at Pausenraum

"Dream Sequence" is a monthly show by Dream Chimney on ROVR Radio https://www.rovr.live/ 

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Dream Sequence - Episode 22 (ROVR Radio / late Sep 2025)

Filled in for Dirty Dave & Spencer's "Things of Life" radio show on Dublab on Friday morning, October 24, 2025

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Things of LIfe

Things of Life: Tony Watson Takeover

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DC Promo Tracks #1780: "Space Vacation" by Balearic Eric is part of the release "Socarrat Vol. 1 (10 years of MM Discos)" on MM Discos @mmdiscos  

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Releases November 14, 2025

We’re thrilled (and a little emotional) to celebrate 10 years of MM Discos. For the occasion, we’ve put together a selection of over 30 tracks from a wide range of artists — some who’ve been with us since the very beginning, others who’ve shaped our sound, many we’ve long admired, and a few who are definitely going to make a lot of noise in the near future.

Talking about MM Discos inevitably takes us back to Erkstrasse 19 — the place where it all started to take shape. Our base camp, where those endless afterhour sessions took place, spinning records for hours on end, playing whatever the hell we felt like. Out of that chaos, the MM Discos identity was born. Herr. Gross, wherever you are, sorry for all the noise :P.

If there’s one word that defines everything we’ve done, it’s music. We’ve always run away from trends and genres to craft our own soundtrack — one where disco, house, techno, breaks, pop, dub, electro, african rhythms, synth and rock all coexist freely. Basically, whatever moved us at the time.

That’s always been the MM Discos way. Balearic? Maybe. But really, it’s more about freedom — no rules, no labels, just pure musical instinct. Over the years, we’ve released what we truly believe deserves to be heard, no matter the style, no matter the hype.

Staying true to that spirit, this anniversary release comes in three volumes — a proper “sonic tutti-frutti” that you simply won’t be able to escape.

In this first volume, we move through a spectrum of sounds — from laid-back mid-tempo grooves to more upbeat, house-driven rhythms infused with that unmistakable Balearic touch.

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Mars et Avril (Original Trailer Music)(2)

Winner of numerous awards, including the prestigious IDA Award for Best Original Score, Ramachandra Borcar's passion for the unconventional has led to an astonishing array of scores, albums, and creative collaborations with artists and filmmakers from around the world, establishing him as one of the few poly-stylistic composers in the industry today.

From his work with metal icons Voivod and Metallica's Jason Newsted to collaborations with the legendary Mulatu Astatke (father of Ethio-Jazz), bandleader Marshall Allen (Sun Ra Arkestra) and UK Afro-jazz icon Shabaka Hutchings, Ram's musical multiverse glides effortlessly between modern orchestral writing, post-rock soundscapes, modal jazz, experimental electronics, and lyrical melodies.

An avid collector, Ram's ever-expanding library of over 15,000 vinyl LPs reflects his musical curiosity and versatility, serving as a constant source of inspiration for his critically acclaimed, award-winning scores across documentary, film & TV, and video games, including the commercial success, Far Cry 4.

Mars et Avril (Original Trailer Music)(2)

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