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C.L.A.W.S – Splat City II [DE-322]

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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.

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C.L.A.W.S – Splat City II [DE-322]

VA – Elementa Obscura Vol. 02 [EOD002]

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The second volume of Elementa Obscura moves with even greater force toward the dancefloor: six tracks straddling the lines between industrial, electro, and wave. From FIUMEs cold, pounding opener to Memorexs spacious analog explorations, Nyxloids metallic EBM visions, and Ole Mic Odds razor-edged electro workout, the compilation spans the full spectrum of the underground. Spanish newcomer Thai Lady Boy brings chaos with a fractured industrial techno cut, while RNXRX closes with a ritualistic music excursion.

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VA – Elementa Obscura Vol. 02 [EOD002]

Umwelt – Echoes Of The Broken Future EP [NF33]

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Umwelt returns on his own imprint, New Flesh Records, with a new explosive solo EP. ‘Echoes Of The Broken Future’ delivers an ecstatic fusion of sonic landscapes and innovative melodies, further erasing the boundaries between electro and techno. From the metallic synthesis of the title track, to the cinematic and almost nightmarish tension of Black out Algorithm, through the hypnotic depth of Synthetic Nightfall or the relentless energy of Zero Point Machine, Umwelt once again showcases his unmatched savoir-faire in crafting haunting atmospheres over punishing beats.

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Umwelt – Echoes Of The Broken Future EP [NF33]

Paranoid London & Water Machine – Decimated Driver [PDON015]

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Paranoid London collaborate with Glaswegian band Water Machine for an acidic two tracker. The London-based duo of Quinn Whalley and Gerardo Delgado are known for their stripped back acid house sound and ‘Decimated Driver’ fits the agenda once again. The track utilizes catchy distorted synth lines to drive the groove, carefully placed on top of a pounding and infectious 303 bassline. Throw in some chants of “AN – TI – CI – PA – TION” by Water Machine and they have managed to craft a perfect dancefloor filler. The second side of the record is a dub version of the track, making it all the more broody and moody.

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Paranoid London & Water Machine – Decimated Driver [PDON015]

The Headaches – Untitled [B18]

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Another dispatch from two familiar conspirators of the Brew fold, Beau Wanzer & Jason Letkiewicz together as The Headaches. 4 tracks of the heaviest sonic mutations that feels part seance and part sweat-drenched dancefloor. Good for nocturnal roaming through the city or for a frenzy in heady basements.

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The Headaches – Untitled [B18]

Marcel Dettmann – My Own Shadow: Approaching [K7458EP]

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Dettmann’s live project ”My Own Shadow” is, in his own words, ”a space where all of my artistic expressions meet,” blending techno with film, sketches and photography. The shows are less club sets and more immersive experiences, where the audience gets lost in a ”full sensory narrative.” My Own Shadow’s first official release, Approaching, is a five-track EP, complemented by his own photography on the artwork. The music spans techno and ambient, fizzing with a madcap funk and energy quite unlike any of his previous productions.

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Marcel Dettmann – My Own Shadow: Approaching [K7458EP]

Sintex Bortexx – Ask Yourself [SAMO20]

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Samo Records celebrates its 20th release with a special vinyl from Sintex Bortexx. The Argentinian duo present three original tracks, crafting a distinctive sound that fuses elements of New Beat, EBM, Acid, Dark Wave, and more. For the occasion, Samo Records has invited three heavyweights to complete the package, with remixes from Tutto Vetro (aka Curses), DC Salas, and Charlie.

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Sintex Bortexx – Ask Yourself [SAMO20]

DJ Nephil – Aqueous [GRTW018]

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A raw and urgent 6-track EP from label head DJ Nephil. Aqueous delivers a high-voltage mix of electro, acid, and punk-fueled energy. Driven by classic 808/909 drum workouts and soaked in corrosive synth lines, this release hits hard across tempos and moods. Deep and dirty machine funk for the floor, a future classic on Gravitational Waves.

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DJ Nephil – Aqueous [GRTW018]

Scott Fraser – Expanded LP [DXLP01]

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East Kilbride’s Scott Fraser finally comes good on a 25 year promise to his younger self with his debut solo album on his own label DX Recordings out of London. This record represents the closing of this chapter and the opening of a new one. A truly international and collaborative project pulling together the help and talent of friends around the world with mastering by Radioactive man Keith Tenniswood, cut by Frank Merritt at The Carvery and world class US visual art and design legends, Tim Saccenti and Nick Martin on photography, artwork and design.

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Scott Fraser – Expanded LP [DXLP01]

VA – Downtown Dubs [PATENT001]

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The debut release from a brand new imprint on the market – Patent by Gockel – a heavyweight 5-track vinyl journey into the world of the echo chamber, where baselines roll deep, claps crack like thunder, and each artist brings a unique flavor of dubwise pressure. From smoky steppers to spaced-out experiments, this compilation distills the essence of dub infused Techno into pure wax.

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VA – Downtown Dubs [PATENT001]

Kerrie – Echoes Of The Live Wire [TRESOR385]

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Irish techno producer, Kerrie, returns to Tresor Records with her second EP for the label. Entitled ‘Echoes Of The Live Wire’, this collection captures the beauty and essence of live performance; a moment in time never to be repeated.

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Kerrie – Echoes Of The Live Wire [TRESOR385]