1Fest-Los Angeles at Los Globos: Noise As Music As Force Is Farce
In my quest for mind expansion through live musical experience, I’ve been fortunate enough to write about festivals that I might not have cared to attend If I was just
Quintron & Miss Pussycat Break From The Traditional At Ebell Club
Driving up to Highland Park from Long Beach, the first thing I noticed was that all-day parking was only 2 bucks. Scored points for that but lost the game when
Janky Smooth Presents: FYF Janky Mixtape III & Download for 2017
It’s hard to believe FYF is just around the corner- again. It feels like yesterday I was stumbling out of the downtown Metrolink station, asking a stranger with a festival
Black Lips Vandalize L.A. w/ Satan’s Graffiti at The Regent Theater
Yes, your favorite garage rockin’, junked out beatniks, the Black Lips have a new album and are currently on tour. And just like the many indie anti-hero demi-gods that have
Drab Majesty Return to Los Angeles After Taking Europe By Storm
The buzz surrounding LA’s own Drab Majesty peaked and cemented the band as more than just an underground attraction- this buzz has evolved into downright success. We here at Janky
High-Functioning Flesh “Culture Cut” Release Party at Echoplex
For every genre, there is a right sound. A band’s music and vocal style have to marry each other in a familiar, yet original way to occupy the space in
The Most Complete Sound And Fury 2017 Review On Earth
Sound and Fury Festival is one big happy hardcore family and like any family, we like to fight but it’s only out of love. Artists and fans traveled from far
Becky Brings French Vanilla, The Vivids & More to Acerogami in Pomona
A Friday night coupled with a stacked show at Acerogami in Pomona is always a good thing. The vibe is always chill; comfy couches and a super clean lounge area
Learning New Words Like Zorched w/ Wild Wing & Surfbort is Lit AF
I know I’m getting old when I see posters with words I don’t know. I saw a poster for Zorched LA from LowNSlow DIY and I was like, do I
Angelyne: Billboard Queen, Punk Diva & Archetype Of The L.A. Dream
One great thing about living in Southern California is that seemingly everyone you meet is here with specific creative goals in mind- that experience MAY be magnified if you yourself
Take This: Win 2 Tix & Goodie Bag to Dirty Penni Fest 2 at Echo+Plex
Last year, Janky Smooth was smart enough to send a team over to the first installment of Dirty Penni Fest. We had Paige Vreede out to review the fledgling festival,
The Primitives: Yet Another Rare Score for Part Time Punks 12th Anniversary
At this point, the musical muscle memory I’ve developed as a contributor for Janky Smooth has revealed at LEAST one thing- I know how to spot a good show from