Did the Melvins play a free show at Permanent Records to support Buzz’s vinyl habit?
A free Melvins show at Permanent Records, I was in! A great mentor of mine once told me you can always tell who the best artists are because no one
Makaha Bowl Jam and Food Drive 2014: Charging hard at Venice Skatepark
Janky Smooth was proud to sponsor this year’s annual Makaha/Vans Bowl Jam and Food Drive at the Venice Skatepark. There is nothing like the community spirit that is displayed in
A free show with Lil B, Trash Talk and ho99o9 at The Regent: What could go wrong?
Last week, a flyer started appearing online about a mysterious show at a mysterious location. I first saw it on Lee Spielman’s Instagram account. It listed three bands- Ho99o9, Trash
Win one of two pairs of tickets to Tyler the Creator on New Years Eve
Ever since Odd Future first flooded the internet with a viral onslaught of fresh new talent and perfectly crafted vulgarities, Tyler the Creator has been in the stratosphere of young
Josh Schwartz benefit at the Echoplex: L.A.’s Feel Good Moment
A few weeks ago I was in Highland Park and stopped by Brent Rademaker’s house. He gave me the low down on his new project, Gospel Beach but casually dropped
Another epic Lolipop Records show with Mystic Braves and friends at The Echo
Lolipop Records graced us with another great lineup in LA last night at The Echo- Levitation Room, Drinking Flowers, Mr. Elevator & The Brain Hotel, and headliners, Mystic Braves. This
Fishbone at the Troubadour-The greatest live band of all time
I’ve been trying to think of the right words to use to describe what I saw last night at The Troubadour. It’s not like it was my first time seeing
Fishbone at the Troubadour-The greatest live band of all time
I’ve been trying to think of the right words to use to describe what I saw last night at The Troubadour. It’s not like it was my first time seeing
Janky Smoothest Bands for 2015: # 3 Them Howling Bones
I’ve been listening to Them Howling Bones recently released EP religiously for the past month without the benefit of the live show litmus test. I always hold off on praising
Janky Smooth Proud to be a Sponsor of Makaha Bowl Jam and Food Drive ’14
In 1963, Skateboarding Hall of Famer and Innovator, Larry Stevenson, held the first ever Skateboarding Contest/Food Drive. Last year, in celebration of the 50th anniversary, Makaha Skateboards, along with other
The Dodos at Alexs Bar- An intimate show with a room full of friends
The last few weeks have been filled with loud, fast punk music. I was beyond excited to have a nice mellow night at Alex’s Bar in Long Beach. Alex’s Bar
Punk Rock Bowling announces complete festival lineup
Well, here it is! Punk Rock Bowling has announced their complete festival lineup today and it’s looking pretty fucking good. I’m not crazy about some of the headliners but my