Catharsis achieved, tragic conditions satisfied, a word on the music is here in order. CARDBOARD LAMB, whose music represents the culled and cultured influence of groups like Wire, Gang of Four, and Public Image Limited, is not conversant in musical convention. Though subsumable within the generous taxonomic umbrella of post-punk [Colin Ambulance doesn’t use an umbrella], Don’t Forget to Die is analogous, perhaps, to the product of Colin Newman sitting down to write songs with Charles Bukowski at the lyrical helm; the only material comforts of their writing session: a few pints of Blue Raspberry Mad Dog 20/20 and a carton of cheap cigarettes. “If I didn’t make so many poor decisions, I would have little subject matter,” quips Ambulance.

Led by singer/songwriter Marlon Hauser, Siddhartha is a blend of BASED elements such as Shark Technology, Beast, Goldfruit, and Christmas Swag. Siddhartha continues its quest to spread BEAST WAVE music to those in need. Siddhartha is BASED Drone, BEAST WAVE, swirling guitars, shoegaze and darkwave.

The Shadow Fire is a dark, dream-goth band based out of Los Angeles comprised of members Carisa Bianca Mellado (vocals bass), Seth Styles (guitar) Trisha Embree (vocals keyboards) and Rocia Galindo (drums). Inspired by mythic longing and human tragedy, the band explores the landscapes of the night.