SHAME is a deliberately subversive nightlife concept created by curator Peter Kalisch after stepping away from booking Queerspace LA. Framed as a reaction against the excess, vanity, and image-driven culture of Los Angeles nightlife, the party rejects hedonism and performative self-indulgence in favor of introspection, discomfort, and raw authenticity. Rather than offering escapism, “Shame” confronts attendees with the emotional undercurrents often masked by club culture—inviting a space where vulnerability replaces spectacle.

Girl Pusher "With a streamlined set up of just vocals from Gabby Giuliano and drums (both electronic & acoustic) from Jarrod Hine, Girl Pusher is punk just the way we like it - futuristic and uncompromising" - Deathbomb Arc

SRSQ (pronounced seer-skew) is the solo project of Kennedy Ashlyn. SRSQ explores nuance, nostalgia, reflection, and reconciliation, manifesting in the aural landscape of her 2018 debut album Unreality.

Diesel Dudes is an Oakland-based "musclewave" or electro-punk band specializing in high-energy, sweat-soaked music paired with body-building themes. Known for intense live performances involving muscle-bound dancers, the group blends EBM (Electronic Body Music) with punk energy, focusing on themes of strength, lifting, and humor.

Dagger Wound - a noise masochist bringing abrasive sounds with a strong political message and a cathartic performance style that slices through reality.

DVVSK - (pronounced Dusk) is a non-binary drag queen based in Los Angeles, known for their performances and artistry. with shoutouts from notable figures like Alaska Thunderfuck.