Dirty Penni Fest: A Rock and Roll Romper Room For Young and Old
Los Angeles is a mecca for DIY events, especially in the Summer and this past Saturday Penniback Records and Dirty […]
July 2016
Annual Low End Theory Festival Spreads L.A. Wildfire Into Shrine Auditorium
A radioactive, orange, spherical fiery orb in the sky hung just below a thick, impenetrable blanket of ash and dust
In the Red Records’ 25th Anniversary Party: Weekend at Larry’s
A quarter century ago, Larry Hardy formed In the Red Records in Los Angeles, California to release garage and punk
Death Grips Side Project “The I.L.Y.’s” Release New Album – Listen Here
We here at Janky Smooth love the Sacramento born experimental hip-hop outfit Death Grips. We love that they announced their break
New Album Review: The Julie Ruin- Hit Reset
There’s something about the sound of sweet electro-pop mixed with iconic punchy punk vocals of the one and only Kathleen
Beach Goth V Lineup Announced: Everything You Need to Know
Beach Goth is the one time a year where I can get a taste of all of my favorite bands
White Lung and Plague Vendor Whip Crowd Into Frenzy at Teragram Ballroom
On Friday night at The Teragram Ballroom, fans swerved right into the impulsive energy of Whitter, California’s own, Plague Vendor, opening
Death Valley Girls Glow In The Dark At The Echo Record Release Party
There is something different emerging from the Los Angeles music scene. It’s not nice. Or sweet. Or candy-bar-bubble gum. Or
Crystal Castles Tease LP 4 With New Song “Concrete”
Crystal Castles premiere their third track since Ethan Kath split ways with Alice Glass last year. The track features vocals by
Burger Boogaloo 2016: Bringing Rare Vinyl Back to Life For 7 Years
There are many metaphors I could employ to describe what it was like to attend the annual Burger Boogaloo festival