Janky Smooth at Riot Fest Chicago 2015: A Drunk History
By Vanessa Burgundy This was my Riot Fest hat trick and they do always say that “third time’s a charm”. Let it be known, Riot Fest, you have always been
Liberation vs Romance: Le Butcherettes and “It’s My Party” Last Thursday in LA
By Danny Baraz The impact of women in music is not only starting to reveal itself but the term “the gentler sex” is going to have to be retired. This
PEARS New 7″: Letters to Memaw
Heads up, hardcore fans! If you dug the PEARS debut album Go To Prison, re-released by Fat Wreck Chords, you needn’t wait until 2016 for a taste of their follow-up.
Destruction Unit Record Release at The Teragram Ballroom
Arriving at the Teragram Ballroom on 7th Street, dodging traffic, skate rats, and the regular stream of Monty Bar freaks, I dipped under the sleek, neon blue marquee, through the
Passion Of The Weiss 10 Year Anniversary at The Echo
The Echo was transformed on Sunday when prolific music writer, Jeff Weiss, held a ten-year anniversary party for his blog, Passion Of The Weiss. The event was far different from
Veronica Bianqui and Friends Live Up to The Hype at Harvard and Stone
The second night of Veronica Bianqui’s September residency at Harvard & Stone, presented by Grimy Goods, was a dancy, boozy trip through space and time—like lounging on the beach and
New Album Review: Destruction Unit- Negative Feedback Resistor
There is nothing in the world like seeing Destruction Unit live, in concert. Nothing. The overpowering and overwhelming sonic assault staggers the senses and literally knocks you off balance. I
Take This: Two Tickets To See Dick Dale Play Malibu Inn/Casa Escobar
Dick Dale is singlehandedly responsible for the entire genre of surf rock. With the HUGE resurgence of the style that is taking place in garages all over the world, it’s
Red Bull Sound Select Announces Lineup for 30 Days in L.A.
We here at Janky Smooth have a special affection for the folks at Red Bull Sound Select and their annual, month long, nightly takeover of almost every club in Los
Burger-a-go-go 2015: Feminism in Rock reviewed by “Some Guy”
Rock music has been a catalyst for social and political change since it’s inception. It’s not just three chords and a back beat. It’s poetry. It’s a manifesto and it
Mystic Braves Bring Good Vibes To The Teragram Ballroom
Ryan of No Parents illuminated at The Teragram Mystic Braves, Creation Factory, The Abigails and No Parents shared the stage on the first Friday of September at the Teragram Ballroom
New Album Review: Radkey- Dark Black Makeup
Radkey was always a young band with an old soul. Now, with a more-than-polished debut LP finally under their belts, becoming festival circuit regulars, and amassing a fan base that