For the people who chose not to camp out side the Wiltern, waiting for tonight's NIN show (like these hobohemians, who popped squats, skid-row style in NYC), today should be spent gathering spiritual momentum for the far out beat freaks, Lazer Sword, Rainbow Arabia, and Hecuba. It should be an evening of avant hip-hop, herky-jerky beats, and skronkin' siren vocals from LA and SF. Confusing to your mom? Perhaps. Mind expanding? Definitely.

Here's a taste of what you're in for:

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