Crusty Anthems and Salty Sing-alongs: The Distillers Return to Orange County
I remember The Distillers as a band on the periphery of my hesher upbringing in the early 2000’s. They were on MTV back when pop-punk was still sweeping the airwaves
Heaven or Coachella?: Django Django And Tank And The Bangas At The Fonda
Much like the eye of a tropical storm, Los Angeles enjoyed a few days of eerie tranquility in the weekdays between the first and second weekend of Coachella. If you
Between Coachellas, Brazilian Boogarins At The Echo
As I continue my education in psych rock, I start seeing these shows as lectures and the artists as professors in preparation for my “thesis” at this year’s Desert Daze.
From The Bay To L.A. Classic Metal Burns Bright: Hell Fire At Echoplex
With my recent concert-going escapades seemingly devoted to punk, in all its forms, it felt like I had forgotten my first love: heavy fucking metal. And, in attending the Echoplex’s
The Murder City Devils at Teragram or: How Spencer Moody Learned to Love The Stooges
After seeing The Murder City Devils for the 2nd time on Sunday at the Teragram Ballroom, I spent a great deal of time contemplating the band’s sound and impact. During one
In the City of Sad Angels: Loma and Jess Williamson At The Bootleg Theater
Jess Williamson brought a brand new album and a newly-assembled band to The Bootleg on Sunday evening. Originally from Texas, singer/songwriter Jess Williamson recently made the move to Los Angeles.
Video Premiere: Plasmic “Validation Nation” Janky Smooth Exclusive
Ever since she tore the house down at El Rey for Sex Cells’ Divine Ball, we here at Janky Smooth have developed a deep fondness for the Orange County sparkle-queen
A Softly Harsh Friday The 13th W/The Soft Moon and Boy Harsher At Teragram
Friday the 13th should be celebrated with blood… with killing… with a haunting of your soul. That might not require a weapon unless of course, you mean music and in
Hooliganism Trumps Hate: Pussy Riot At The Echo
In terms of global affairs, Pussy Riot came to us when we needed them most. Building political tensions between the United States and basically everyone else seem to be constantly
Spring Break Can’t Last Forever: Riff Raff At Los Globos
It’s something about the impulsive “Spring Break Forever” mentality that carries this fitting sponsorship between the Four Loko brand and Riff Raff’s highly stylized personal brand. For those who haven’t
Fierce Fiesta: Scum’s 2 Year Anniversary W/ Limp Wrist At The Echoplex
There was something queer about March. Even the month’s name conjures up the image of boys with chiseled jaws in uniforms and leather boots. Or maybe it was the number