Posts By Rob Shepyer
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7SHOWSPerfection Does Exist: Porcupine Tree at the Greek Theatre
Prog rock is a guilty pleasure for me. When no one is around on a lonely drive, speeding down a highway late...
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54FEATURES - JANKY SMOOTH8 Essential Artists of Substance Festival 2022
Substance is more than a festival. Substance is a showcase of the past, present and future of goth, post-punk and industrial music,...
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97SHOWSGorillaz, the Most Human Band, at Youtube Theatre
The events of Sunday September 25th at Youtube Theatre were moments I had dreamed of and wished for the last decade of...
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225SHOWSGlitz and Glamour: Roxy Music’s 50th Anniversary at The Kia Forum
The lasting legacy of Roxy Music is one of soul, style, and groundbreaking experimentation. You can hear the roots of so many...
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167SHOWSGerman Love Machines: Rammstein at LA Memorial Coliseum
Rammstein in-concert more closely resembles Mad Max’s Thunderome or Rollerball than your typical rock and roll show. The atmosphere is reminiscent of...
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143SHOWSThe Sounds of Spring in Summer: Primavera Sound LA 2022
On the surface, Primavera Sound LA appeared to have an almost perfect lineup. There was something for everyone. Legendary rockers like Kim...
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307SHOWSStroking to LCD: This Ain’t No Picnic
Goldenvoice has been on a roll, especially with their Rose Bowl based festivals, hosting special gatherings on sacred grounds. These two to...
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264FEATURES - JANKY SMOOTHA Janky Guide to Primavera Sound LA
Now with set times for Primavera Sound LA live, the first thing one realizes upon seeing them is that this is going...
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382SHOWSRisks Make Better Memories Than Nostalgia: Sound and Fury 2022
Followers of Jankysmooth know that Sound and Fury has always been my favorite festival in Los Angeles. The feeling of being onstage...
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417SHOWSPhoto Recap: The Zombies at the Fonda
Los Angeles, and the greater American West Coast, is perhaps the most important hub for all modern psychedelic music, but before the...