Substance Festival 2025: The Post Pandemic/Post Punk Era
Substance Festival in Los Angeles has become a right of passage in this city and this past November 7th and 8th we attended the 2025 installment in the festival’s return
The Saints at the Teragram Ballroom: Still Stranded After All These Years
I never thought I’d ever get the chance to see The Saints live, especially after the passing of frontman Chris Bailey. When I heard the band was reuniting with a
Janky Fresh Friday: New Releases by Drain and Danny Brown
Welcome to Janky Fresh Friday- the busiest day of the week for artists and labels to drop newly released music. Check in every Friday for a fresh squeeze. As
Soft Play and KennyHoopla Make WeHo Punk Again at The Roxy
It was Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at the legendary Roxy Theatre on Sunset Blvd in West Hollywood, and the night had that undeniable buzz that only happens when a crowd
Janky Fresh Friday- Chat Pile w/ Hayden Pedigo and Guided By Voices
Welcome to Janky Fresh Friday- the busiest day of the week for artists and labels to drop newly released music. Check in every Friday for a fresh squeeze. As
GBH at Ventura Music Hall- Street Punks In Paradise
The scene was the Hi Hat. One of the most vibrant venues during its short life on York, a must attend space on Highland Park art-walk nights. I don’t remember
Juggalo Halloween Party: Insane Clown Posse at House Of Blues Anaheim
Insane Clown Posse was not a band I ever expected to see in my lifetime, especially if you would have asked me in my younger years. Between their goofy carnival-sounding
Take This: Win Tickets To Substance Fest 2025 at Belasco
Substance 2025 is being held at The Belasco Theater on November 7th and 8th and we are giving away 2 pairs of tickets to one of our favorite festivals of
Janky Fresh Friday: Record Release Shows for Spiritual Cramp and Patriarchy
Welcome to Janky Fresh Friday- the busiest day of the week for artists and labels to drop newly released music. Check in every Friday for a fresh squeeze. As
Sextile At The Novo: The Most Important Band In Los Angeles?
A bold question. What elements create rank of importance in art? It’s easier in a music scene. Sextile played The Novo on October 11, 2025 and they left a lasting
Seducing Tommy Meehan At The Gwar Museum-Janky Smooth Sessions
Awhile back at the Osees show, I ran into Tommy Meehan. Tommy’s band Squid Pisser was main support for Dwyer and his band of merry thieves that night and I
Smashing The Status Quo With Fleshwater at The Fonda Theatre
Fleshwater and Chat Pile at The Fonda. October 11, 2025. Doors at 7:00, show at 8:00. Knowing full well that on-time arrival was going to translate to late arrival, I