C.L.A.W.S. is the solo project of Brian Hock, a pivotal figure in the San Francisco underground music scene for over two decades. Hock's musical journey began in the city's punk and grindcore circles, later transitioning to Berlin in 2005 with his darkwave band, The Vanishing. During his time in Berlin, he immersed himself in the after-hours dance scene, collaborating with longtime friend Beaner to form the DJ and production duo War Vs. Sleep. Upon returning to San Francisco, Hock launched C.L.A.W.S., producing music that blends elements of electro, acid, and post-punk, drawing inspiration from artists like Chrome and Tuxedomoon. He also co-founded the record labels Squirrels on Film and Immortal Sin, further contributing to the Bay Area's vibrant music landscape. ([nts.live](https://www.nts.live/artists/40980-c-l-a-w-s?utm_source=openai))