Possession by Bass: Thundercat at the Broad
Possession, it takes hold like a wave pulling you under the bass notes and syncopated rhythm section of Thundercat, the spiritually eponymous name of the composer I currently am referring
11 Must See Artists at Primavera Sound LA
Somebody pinch us, Los Angeles must be dreaming. It seems too good to be true, that we’re getting our own version of Primavera Sound, one of the most eclectic music
Take This: Win Two Tickets to Joey Bada$$ at the Novo
Joey Bada$$ is a hip hop name synonymous with bars and true underground spirit. His talent and purity are recognized throughout every scene of music and here at Jankysmooth, we’ve always
Porno For Pyros at Belasco- A Time Capsule of Sound and Cultural Concepts
When I saw Porno for Pyros pop up on a concert calendar for the Belasco on July 7th, my heart skipped a beat. Not quite as prolific or ingrained in
Photo Recap: Swamp Dogg at Teragram Ballroom
For longer than most have been alive, Swamp Dogg has been an underground music hero. He’s outlived musical fads and seen the landscape of culture change, experimenting with music all
Take This: Win Two Tickets to Wheeler Walker Jr. at The Fonda
Wheeler Walker Jr. is the most badass outlaw of modern country music. No other artist dares tread in the same lyrical waters. Everyone is too afraid to get cancelled to platform
Take This: Win Two Tickets to The Zombies at the Fonda
It’s the time, of the season. Los Angeles is a psyche rock city, we love to trip into other dimensions and back in time. One of the places we love
Photo Recap: Inner Wave at the Lodge Room
Inner Wave returned to what seems to be their favorite venue to perform in LA at, The Lodge Room, for an epic evening of crowd favorites and new tunes. With
Photo Recap: Skullcrusher at Moroccan Lounge
Skullcrusher is the most soul stirring modern troubadour of all the current folk artists of today. Using minimal electronics to create a tranquilizing and transportive atmosphere, she fills her canvas
Whole Crew in the House: The Game at the Novo
Words by: Danny Ryan Photos by: Manuel Arredondo The standards for what makes a hip-hop artist a GOAT amongst fans have shifted dramatically in recent years, as newer rappers bring
A Sacred Sound Bath With William Basinski at Ambient Church
How affecting sounds and environments can be on our souls. The events that transpired at Ambient Church last Saturday concocted neo-chamber music that could provoke a transcendent experience in even
Glorious Leader, Kim John Kill: Mosswood Meltdown 2022
Warning: This article contains humor. A lost art among some, yet one cherished till the grave by this writer and self-professed fool. Jokes, gags and gut-busters bring us closer to