Punk Rock Should Be Weird: Snõõper at The Regent
On January 30, 2026, The Regent Theater in Los Angeles was packed with sweaty, young punks ready to take part in this historical new movement of experimental punk music; and
Janky Fresh Friday: She Past Away, KMFDM, Mayhem and Puscifer
The new year for music is finally starting to kick up again with anticipated new releases and exciting new shows already stacking the first quarter of 2026. Today is no
Janky Fresh Friday: New Releases From Joyce Manor and (Young) GUV
Today’s Janky Fresh Friday for January 30, 2026 brings us two of the most anticipated returns in alternative punk music: The undisputed kings of garage emo, Joyce Manor, and the
Cold As Life Play First SoCal Show-Death Or Glory at 1720
Death Or Glory Fest has one of the most interesting histories out of any festival in it’s first year- having history is not necessarily the best thing to start off
Black Flag At The Roxy and The Greg Ginn Predicament
I was standing in front of The Roxy Theatre, waiting to see Black Flag. The date was January 16th, 2026. It was the first time I was going to see
Janky Fresh Friday: New Releases From A$AP Rocky and Sleaford Mods
The beginning of each year can often feel a bit stagnant for new albums with many artists waiting until the Spring or Summer to release their work to the public,
Janky Fresh Friday: New Releases from Dry Cleaning and Bad Beat
This January is a pretty fun month for new releases which makes it harder to choose what to disseminate for our very first Janky Fresh Friday of 2026. We thought
Top 10 Artists to Watch in 2026
It’s that time of year again- the beginning. And in the beginning of the year we always like to spotlight Artists to Watch and 2026 promises to be overflowing with
Janky Smooth Top 10 SHOWS of 2025 Rated by Contributors
Live shows, concerts, clubs and festivals have always been the life blood of Janky Smooth and that was no different in 2025. That’s why Top 10 shows are always on
Janky Smooth Top 10 ALBUMS of 2025 Rated by Contributors
Year end lists don’t define many music publications anymore. But we’d like to change that. The Janky Smooth Year End Lists are personal to each of our contributors that participated
Jonathan Richman: The Gift Of Being Present at Ojai Valley Women’s Club
I was not expecting to have my heart broken at the Jonathan Richman show at Ojai Valley Woman’s Club this past December 9th, 2025. Jonathan Richman is arguably the kindest
Janky Fresh Friday: New Releases from Nas w/ DJ Premier & Danny L Harle
Here at Janky Smooth, Friday’s are for nerding out on new releases. This week, we dive deep into new music from Nas and DJ Premier VS Danny L Harle w/