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Take This: Win Two Tickets to Neko Case at Ace Hotel

Janky Smooth Central Command June 5, 2022

The legendary Neko Case is bringing a career-spanning set to the Ace Hotel and we’re giving away two tickets for you to appear at this sacred evening. Having just released the critically acclaimed Wild Creatures in 2022, this show is going to have something old and something new for everyone. If you haven’t heard the new album yet, this is as real and existential as as a troubadour’s heart can get and that’s what Neko has always been, a modern day troubadour. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS‍ HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO NEKO CASE JUNE 10TH AT ACE HOTEL Step 1- Join Our Newsletter (look for pop up every time you arrive at jankysmooth.com) Step 2 – Tag a Friend in the comment section of our INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK NEKO CASE Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON JUNE 9TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Teenage Wrist at The Echo

Janky Smooth Central Command June 3, 2022

Teenage Wrist is one of few young bands leading the way for shoegaze and alternative music for a new generation. They bring a harder, more capturing element to the music than other bands of the same ilk. It’s no wonder hardcore kids and punks gravitate to the band. Their Sound and Fury set from years ago still sticks in my mind as one of the greatest alternative sets to ever transpire at that festival. We’re giving away two tickets to their show but also a cherry bomb vinyl record of their latest release, 2021’s Earth is a Black Hole. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS‍ HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO TEENAGE WRIST + EARTH IS A BLACK HOLE CHERRY BOMB VINYL JUNE 8TH AT ECHOPLEX Step 1- Join Our Newsletter (look for pop up every time you arrive at jankysmooth.com) Step 2 – Tag a Friend in the comment section of our INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK TEENAGE WRIST Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON JUNE 7TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Take This: Win Two Tickets to RX Bandits at The Fonda

Janky Smooth Central Command June 2, 2022

Editor Rob here—This giveaway is special to me. If you were in high school in the early 2000’s, there were many bands and scenes that could’ve taken over the student body. Hardcore, emo, all kinds of music. For whatever reason, RX Bandits put a spell on a large amount of my high school. Their music was always transcendent, they were a sort of Led Zeppelin for our generation but with horns and reggae vibes to boot. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS‍ HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO RX BANDITS JUNE 5TH AT FONDA THEATRE Step 1- Join Our Newsletter (look for pop up every time you arrive at jankysmooth.com) Step 2 – Tag a Friend in the comment section of our INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK RX BANDITS Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON JUNE 4TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Mosswood Meltdown

Janky Smooth Central Command June 1, 2022

Jankysmooth has long championed the efforts of Total Trash Productions, no matter the capacity. Anything they do, we love. This includes every previous Boogaloo but now, as that festival evolves after much radioactivity, we’ve arrived at its latest form, Mosswood Meltdown. This festival’s lineup is out of this world if you love punk rock music. With some of the genre’s greatest female leaders headlining each night, be it Bikini Kill or Kim Gordon, this show represents the best of the underrepresented. Fucking Pansy Division is playing for God sakes. Twomp Sax too. And while you’re in the bay, might as well stay for July 4th, why not? We’re giving away two tickets to Mosswood Meltdown, the punk fest of the year. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS‍ HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO MOSSWOOD MELTDOWN JULY 2ND & 3RD AT MOSSWOOD PARK IN OAKLAND Step 1- Join Our Newsletter (look for pop up every time you arrive at jankysmooth.com) Step 2 – Tag a Friend in the comment section of our INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK MOSSWOOD MELTDOWN Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON JUNE 25TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Together Pangea opening for The Replacements

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Together Pangea at Regent

Janky Smooth Central Command May 30, 2022

Together Pangea are one of Los Angeles’ seminal garage rock bands. Their upcoming show at The Regent is set to be a rager, so we’re giving away two tickets to the show. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS‍ HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO TOGETHER PANGEA JUNE 3RD AT THE REGENT Step 1- Join Our Newsletter (look for pop up every time you arrive at jankysmooth.com) Step 2 – Tag a Friend in the comment section of our INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK TOGETHER PANGEA Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON JUNE 2ND AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Getting High at Low Tide: Beach Life Festival in Redondo

Janky Smooth Central Command May 28, 2022

Words by: Donna Borges Photos by: Pedro Carrera On one of the first sunny weekends in May, a seaside parking lot in Redondo beach was transformed into a musical oasis for the annual Beachlife Festival. The 3-day weekend lineup featured an eclectic mix of 90s legends and rising modern rock stars. Dedicated to celebrating California’s thriving “beachlife” culture, the festival supports a variety of charities and strives to be as eco-conscious as possible. Upon entering the festival grounds, you could hear music emanating from all sides of the event space. There were plenty of places to eat and drink and the place was filled with people of all ages enjoying their time in the sun listening to live music. On Friday, the Hightide main stage was graced by Black Pumas just in time for sunset. The festival-goers seemed relieved that the sun was finally going down after a long, hot day – and Black Pumas’ soulful sound definitely encapsulated that relaxed feeling. I was especially impressed by their female back-up singer Lauren Cervantes, who really stole the show during “Know You Better.” Frontman Eric Burton maintained an effortlessly cool stage presence throughout the set and got the audience involved by

Photo Recap: The Teaches of Peaches at the Observatory North Park

Janky Smooth Central Command May 28, 2022

After stealing the show at Just Like Heaven, Peaches continued her tour in San Diego at The Observatory North Park where her seminal album, The Teaches of Peaches was celebrated and performed for an audience that left in completely awe of Peaches’ genius. Electro-clash has always had its finger on the pulse of whatever magic needs to be played to get an audience to dance their asses off. Peaches, more than any other artist from her time and artistic space, has always brought a huge show with her, that makes the entire experience completely out of this world. Every taboo is involved, every line is crossed, it’s pure transgression and pure fun, with so much humor you can’t help but let go. With giant penises and vaginas everywhere, Peaches made it clear that she is the goddess of sex positivity. Her motley crew of performers are all brilliant artists in their own right, not just as dancers and musicians but also simply in their being. At this part of her iconic career, one has to look forward and see which artists owe their sound and style to her. Do this, and you will see clear as day, that she has

Photo Recap: Destruction at 1720

Janky Smooth Central Command May 27, 2022

Heavy metal was alive and well at 1720 when German thrash legends Destruction rolled through town to one moshing and drinking all night long. This was pure shredding from start to finish with an amazing lineup featuring the likes of Nervosa, Sunlord, VBN, and VX36. Check out these epic pictures from the night, all caught on glorious film. Photos by: Jason Murillo Destruction Nervosa Sunlord VBN VX36

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Front Line Assembly at Teragram

Janky Smooth Central Command May 27, 2022

Industrial legends, Front Line Assembly return to Los Angeles to let the cold waves rip and machines overtake the city. We can’t wait to see Bill Leeb and Rhys Fulber do their thing and we’re giving away two tickets so you can see it too. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS‍ HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY JUNE 2ND AT TERAGRAM Step 1- Join Our Newsletter (look for pop up every time you arrive at jankysmooth.com) Step 2 – Tag a Friend in the comment section of our INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON MAY 31ST AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Sunflower Bean at the Fonda

Janky Smooth Central Command May 26, 2022

Sunflower Bean puts new meaning to the words power trio as these three utilize the powers of love and sunshine. We’re giving away two tickets to their big Fonda show to pop off the month of June. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS‍ HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO SUNFLOWER BEAN JUNE 2ND AT THE FONDA Step 1- Join Our Newsletter (look for pop up every time you arrive at jankysmooth.com) Step 2 – Tag a Friend in the comment section of our INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK SUNFLOWER BEAN Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON MAY 31ST AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Post Animal Celebrate Love Gibberish Release at the Lodge Room

Janky Smooth Central Command May 23, 2022

Words and Photos by: Alfredo Luna To celebrate the release of their new album Love Gibberish, Post Animal stopped by the Lodge Room in Highland Park and gave an out of this world experience packed with a ton of emotion. Since the album had just dropped the same day I gave it a listen on the way to the venue and was already set in a trance by the hypnotic vibes that the album was giving off. By the time I got to the venue I had given the album a full listen through and was as hyped as everyone to experience an album release, which in itself is already special, but somehow Post Animal is able to make it even more than that. related content: Rabbit Holes and Glaciers: Anika at Lodge Room Even as I walked up the stairs into the venue you could just feel like the vibe was shifting, and by the time opener Caroline Kingsbury came on, the journey into a different plane of existence began to materialize. Making an appearance with a look that was very much an amalgamation of Surfbort meets Retro-Futuristic Flintstones, and that is said with utmost love and respect. Captivating

Photo Recap: Ethel Cain at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever

Janky Smooth Central Command May 22, 2022

Ethel Cain is the singer/cult mother of the Daughters of Cain, a southern-based cult inspired by all things American gothic and the darker tones of Judeo-Christian belief. Adorning her head like a crown of thorns are the tattooed Hebrew letters that anoint them as divine. Gender, regardless of debate, exists firmly in the realm of humanity, while Ethel Cain is deity and living mythos. Much like Ismael (a woman cast in a male role) in Ingmar Bergman’s great film, Fanny and Alexander, Ethel has the power to spread the echoes of their energy throughout the many layers of reality. Ethel Cain, through her voice and music, can cast spells and bound curses upon those she wishes simply by the enchanting sounds that escape her magick throat musculature. Her latest album, Preacher’s Daughter, has already skyrocketed her into new territories of collective consciousness. And like any good hive mother, the daughters and sons of Ethel Cain will feed her until she devours the world. Her show at the Masonic Lodge was one of two album release shows in high-demand and sold out beyond capacity. It was an initiation rite, filled with symbolism, love, and danger. Photos by: Michelle Corvino