Category: TAKE THIS

Death or Glory Fest Giveaway-Guess The Mystery Headliner???

Janky Smooth Central Command May 7, 2025

Death or Glory Music & Tattoo Festival is the newest kid on the festival block and its buzz has already made a huge splash. With the very first San Diego performance of Detroit hardcore legends, Cold as Life, they are going to host a performance West Coast Hardcore Kids have dreamt about ever since the band reunited. Hosting one of hardcore’s most notoriously badass bands isn’t all that’s causing chatter in the scene though. The festival already has a diverse lineup of bands within the hardcore and hardcore punk genres, giving audiences a taste of every vibe out there today. Add a tattoo convention and San Diego Harley Davidson for the venue, and you have one of the most insane and hardcore cocktails that will ensure this fest will go down in So-Cal history. Oh but that’s not all. One of the headliners of this baby hasn’t even been revealed yet. Followers on the festival’s instagram got a sample of the fest’s lineup but came away with more questions than answers. Namely, who else is headlining Death or Glory??? Well, fans will find out eventually but if you can predict who’s going to be on the next lineup announcement in

Take This! Win 2 Tickets To See Swing Kids at the Lodge Room

Janky Smooth Central Command April 25, 2025

Swing Kids, the iconic post-hardcore band from San Diego, California, are making a highly anticipated return to the stage with an upcoming show at the Lodge Room in Los Angeles on Monday, May 5th. Janky Smooth is giving away a pair of tickets to one winner to see Swing Kids. You can Buy Tickets Now or see below for instructions on entering our giveaway Originally formed in the mid-1990s, Swing Kids made a powerful impact on the underground music scene with their intense live performances, emotionally charged lyrics, and a unique blend of hardcore punk, jazz, and noise rock. Led by frontman Justin Pearson—also known for his work with his label ThreeOneG and his other projects- The Locust, Retox and Dead Cross—Swing Kids stood out with their raw energy and unapologetic political edge. Though their original run was brief, their self-titled EP and the influential “Situation on Mars” release helped define a new era of art-damaged punk and laid the groundwork for future experimental hardcore bands. After disbanding in 1997, Swing Kids’ cult status only grew. Their sound influenced a generation of musicians and earned them a lasting place in post-hardcore history. The band reunited periodically for special benefit shows, always

Take This: Spend Your Summer w/ Das Bunker Ticket Giveaway

Janky Smooth Central Command June 20, 2023

Das Bunker is responsible for some of our favorite club nights, launching some of the freshest new bands and continuously resurrecting some of the rarest acts in dark, underground dance music. This summer, in the year of our Lord, 2023, Janky Smooth has teamed up with Das Bunker to give 2 lucky winners, 2 tickets each for all 6 of their summer events. You can buy tickets NOW or check the details on how to enter below Das Bunker has got your summer covered with 2 band nights, 2 club nights and two themed cruises floating on the Pacific Ocean. related: Pixel Grip, Spike Hellis and Black Light Odyssey Find Refuge at Das Bunker Calendar of Das Bunker Ticket Giveaway Events Spike Hellis, Gatekeeper and Feudal at Catch One- June 30th 2023 Creux Lies, Deceits and Hallows at Catch One- July 6th 2023 Sarin (DJ set), Milliken Chamber (live) and Cruel Kiss (live)at Catch One- July 8th 2023 MorrisSea: Morrissey/Smiths themed cruise on the Long Beach Harbor- July 29th 2023 Nine Inch Sails (Nine Inch Nails themed) cruise on the Long Beach Harbor- Aug 5th 2023 Summer Massive: 7 clubs join forces at Catch One- Aug 12th Goths,

Take This: Win Two Tickets To John Waters Easter w/ Peaches by Lethal Amounts

Janky Smooth Central Command March 22, 2023

This Easter Weekend, Lethal Amounts returns to the Madonna Inn with a performance by Peaches and John Waters to mark the 50th anniversary and restoration of Waters’ cult classic, Pink Flamingos at the iconic Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo. related: Burger Boogaloo 2017: The Ballad of John and Iggy Janky Smooth is giving away two tickets to this historic and delightfully filth laden event which includes: April 7th performance by Peaches April 8th PINK FLAMINGO movie screening with John Waters and Mink Stole conducting live commentary and a Q&A April 8th Janky Smooth EXCLUSIVE meet and greet with the man himself, John Waters To purchase tickets now, visit Lethal Amounts To be entered to win, simply go to our page on Instagram and/or Facebook, like the post and tag a friend. That’s it. Winner will be announced Monday April 3rd at high noon. related: Sex Cells Divine Ball at El Rey- The Filthiest People Alive

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Substance LA 2022

Janky Smooth Central Command October 6, 2022

Many of our followers consider themselves goth. The majority of our followers, whether they know it or not, are nightcrawlers. Whether you’re goth or just feel at home living it up late into the night, Substance LA is the place a vampire like you will feel at home. While you shun the light, hiding from the robotic world out there, Substance will offer you two stages filled with bands, DJs, and electro-beats ranging from cold and nightmarish to romantic and hot. It all takes place at the hallowed Los Angeles Theatre where Los Angeles’ soul will be on full display because goth is this city’s calling card genre. Rare international imports both young and old will be present at Substance, as will some of the country’s most iconic acts like Boy Harsher and Pixel Grip. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS‍ HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO SUBSTANCE LA 2022 OCTOBER 20TH-21ST AT THE LOS ANGELES THEATRE Step 1- Join Our Newsletter (look for pop up every time you arrive at jankysmooth.com) Step 2 – Tag a Friend in the comment section of our INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK SUBSTANCE LA Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON OCTOBER 18TH AT 1PM

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Heilung at the Greek Theatre

Janky Smooth Central Command September 1, 2022

There are greater horrors, darker sounds and more mysterious images than anything heavy metal has ever had to offer. Heilung is more than just a black metal inspired musician, she is an artistic experience that connects us with the ancient. The sounds of spirits, tradition, bloodline, sorcery and evil all come to life to animate the instruments and players involved in a Heilung concert. Enter this world she creates and you will not leave the same. Join us for a ritual of cleansing and power, the voices of many ancient spirits will join you in dance at the Greek Theatre and we are giving away a pair of tickets to the evening. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS‍ HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO HEILUNG SEPTEMBER 27TH AT THE GREEK THEATRE Step 1- Join Our Newsletter (look for pop up every time you arrive at jankysmooth.com) Step 2 – Tag a Friend in the comment section of our INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK HEILUNG Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON SEPTEMBER 20TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Nouvelle Vague at the Fonda

Janky Smooth Central Command August 31, 2022

Jankysmooth has a taste for the finer things in life and France is often responsible for those finer things. Nouvelle Vague are a band that makes French jazz and bossanova covers of your favorite punk and new wave songs with an unimaginably cool and sexy style. If the French are master lovers, Nouvelle Vague are the perfect soundtrack for a masterclass at the Fonda. Think of the band’s tunes as sonic interpretations of Godard and Truffaut. We’re giving away two tickets to the show, hopefully you bring a date. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS‍ HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO NOUVELLE VAGUE SEPTEMBER 3RD AT THE FONDA Step 1- Join Our Newsletter (look for pop up every time you arrive at jankysmooth.com) Step 2 – Tag a Friend in the comment section of our INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK NOUVELLE VAGUE Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON SEPTEMBER 2ND AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Vein.FM at The Echoplex

Janky Smooth Central Command August 30, 2022

Vein.FM returns to Los Angeles to rip things up with the most jagged, visceral, noisy hardcore music you’ve ever heard. Joining them will be Candy, who know all about raising the stakes of heaviness in hardcore. We’ve got two tickets to their show at Echoplex and want you there to witness the madness. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS‍ HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO VEIN.FM SEPTEMBER 3RD AT THE ECHOPLEX Step 1- Join Our Newsletter (look for pop up every time you arrive at jankysmooth.com) Step 2 – Tag a Friend in the comment section of our INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK VEIN.FM Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON SEPTEMBER 2ND AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Carpenter Brut at The Fonda

Janky Smooth Central Command August 15, 2022

Enter the retro exploitation cinescape of Carpenter Brut’s nightmarish synthwave dungeon dance as the dagger draws closer with every beat that drops. We’re giving away two tickets to his show at The Fonda and it’s going to be absolute banger. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS‍ HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO CARPENTER BRUT AUGUST 17TH AT THE FONDA THEATRE Step 1- Join Our Newsletter (look for pop up every time you arrive at jankysmooth.com) Step 2 – Tag a Friend in the comment section of our INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK CARPENTER BRUT Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON AUGUST 16TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Take This: Win Two Tickets to At The Gates at The Fonda

Janky Smooth Central Command August 14, 2022

Pound for pound, you could argue that At The Gates is the most influential metal band of all time. Beyond creating melodic death metal with their seminal all in, Slaughter of the Soul, which the band intends to play in full at this show, they also inspired loads of metalcore bands as well. At The Gates’ fingerprints can be found all over the place and if you’re lucky enough to win this giveaway, perhaps the stain will be on your soul too. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS‍ HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO AT THE GATES AUGUST 17TH AT THE FONDA Step 1- Join Our Newsletter (look for pop up every time you arrive at jankysmooth.com) Step 2 – Tag a Friend in the comment section of our INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK AT THE GATES Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON AUGUST 16TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Circuit Des Yeux at Lodge Room

Janky Smooth Central Command August 12, 2022

Jankysmooth is constantly searching for the most avant-garde and powerful young artists and it just so happens these shows happen at The Lodge Room rather often. The next one on our radar is Circuit Des Yeux’s show on August 16th. We want you to experience this eclectic and original experience so we’re giving away two tickets to the show. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS‍ HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO CIRCUIT DES YEUX AUGUST 16TH AT THE THEATRE AT THE LODGE ROOM Step 1- Join Our Newsletter (look for pop up every time you arrive at jankysmooth.com) Step 2 – Tag a Friend in the comment section of our INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK CIRCUIT DES YEUX Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON AUGUST 15TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Eyehategod at Catch One

Janky Smooth Central Command August 11, 2022

As Psycho Las Vegas draws near, the first of many side shows marks their return to ravaging the west coast with the best in rock and roll. What better band is there to greet Psycho than the Southern Nihilists of Eyehategod, performing at Catch One with the even drearier doom sounds of Mizmor? We’re giving away two tickets to the show. Viva Psycho! YOU CAN BUY TICKETS‍ HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO EYEHATEGOD AUGUST 16TH AT CATCH ONE Step 1- Join Our Newsletter (look for pop up every time you arrive at jankysmooth.com) Step 2 – Tag a Friend in the comment section of our INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK EYEHATEGOD Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON AUGUST 15TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION