Category: NEWS

Eagles of Death Metal Release New Music For the First Time in 7 Years

Brent Smith August 28, 2015

Queens of the Stone Ager and one half of Eagles of Death Metal, Josh Homme, had the other half of Eagles of Death Metal, Jesse Hughes, on his Beats 1 radio show, “The Alligator Hour”. They riffed music and moustaches and dropped the single “Got A Woman” along with the video to “Complexity”, both due out on their new album Zipper Down in October on T-Boy Records. The arty and tongue-in-cheeky “Complexity” video is as playful as its track; a riff-heavy, desert rock dance number. The video has people screaming everything from ‘Mike Meyers’ ‘Sprocket’ to ‘Hamlet, why the big glasses?’ All through the lens of a drab new wave video that eventually turns into an iTunes visualizer. Enjoy the eargasm below. Check out the Eagles of Death Metal new track, Complexity Listen to the Beats 1 episode to hear “Got A Woman” (46:30 mark). Zipper Down Track List Complexity Silverlake (KSOFM) Got a Woman I Love You All The Time Oh Girl Got The Power Skin Tight Boogie Got A Woman (Slight Return) The Deuce Save A Prayer (Duran Duran cover) The Reverend Eagles of Death Metal 2015 Tour Dates: 06/17 – London, UK @ KOKO 06/19 –

Kanye and Tyler Backstage at Coachella shot by Grady Brannan

It’s Better Than Drake: Kanye West Becomes Filler at FYF Fest

Janky Smooth Central Command August 22, 2015

As you may have heard, Frank Ocean is no longer playing FYF. None other than the gawd, Yeezus, has filled the spot. My fervor for the church of Yeezus is well documented. Yet, I feel cheated by this turn of events. My malevolence is as much a shock to me as to many of my friends, “But you love Kanye,” they say, “Remember when you fell through the roof because you were jumping, singing “Touch The Sky” at that party?” They ask. “OMG, when Kanye came out with the Weeknd at Coachella? You were crying!” They remind. Do I love and have I done those things? Yes. Very much yes. But it doesn’t change how I feel. Am I over Kanye West? I don’t think so. I think it might just have to do with redundancy. A word I never thought would survive on a page discussing Kanye. (The fact that I wrote it and lightening hasn’t turned me to dust reminds me of the first time I texted a friend on the Sabbath) But, yea, it feels played out. “Kanye West: Have Mic, Will Headline.” “Need to add a price surge to your event? Hire Kanye West!” “It’s hard

Wavves Announces New Record and Shares 1st Track

Danny Baraz July 20, 2015

Wavves 5th studio album, “V” has been announced and is set for release on October 2nd via Ghost Ramp/Warner Bros Records with Woody Jackson as the producer. As a part of the announcement, the band is previewing a new track called, “Way Too Much”. You can pre-order the album here on iTunes Track list: 1. Heavy Metal Detox 2. Way Too Much 3. Pony 4. All The Same 5. My Head Hurts 6. Redlead 7. Heart Attack 8. Flamezesz 9. Wait 10. Tarantula 11. Cry Baby Nathan Williams reports that the new album is much more of a group effort and songwriting duties were shared across the entire band. It’s set to be a busy year for the band between the new record, the collaboration with Cloud Nothings and a tour that starts in September and runs through October. Wavves Tour Dates: 9/8/15 – Seattle, WA @ Neptune * 9/9/15 – Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom * 9/10/15 – San Francisco, CA @ Bimbo’s * 9/11/15 – Orange County, CA @ Constellation * 9/12/15 – Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour * 9/14/15 – Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom * 9/15/15 – San Diego, CA @ North Park * 9/16/15 – Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom *

Alice Glass Drops First Solo Single “Stillbirth”

Brent Smith July 19, 2015

Get giddy, kids. Bad ass, sharp-tonged former Crystal Castles front woman Alice Glass just released her first solo jam “Stillbirth”. In collaboration with L.A. noise rocker Jupiter Keyes from HEALTH (recall this 2007 gem), Alice Glass has crafted a darkly metal neo-psychedelia track, featuring her signature sylphine cooing over some very crunchy industrial beats (that’s just a lot of words for saying it’s rad). The 26 year old, Alice Glass explained via social media and her website the genesis for “Stillbirth” came from getting herself away from an abusive relationship she’s been involved in since she was in her teens. This, along with her recent not-so-smooth split from her CC cohort Ethan Kath, points to Alice Glass processing a lot of smashing and crashing lately. But alas, such is life in your 20s. We just hope she continues to keep on keepin’ on while busting balls and taking names. At least we can selfishly admit that we’re all benefiting from her expressive output. “Stillbirth” is now available to stream and buy digitally. All proceeds benefit organizations that help survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, and incest. Apparently there’s a sister track soon to follow. Stay tuned, glitch heads!

Live Stream: Cold War Kids Intimate Performance on Red Bull TV

Danny Baraz June 9, 2015

It’s hard to believe that June 15th will mark 10 years since Cold War Kids released their first EP, Mulberry Street. Since then they have fought the good fight of rock and roll bands in the main stream. Somehow, Cold War Kids are able to maintain their originality and edge and still sell records. They are a GREAT example of a band that can make money and still make good music. On Wednesday, June 10th at 2pm pacific time, Cold War Kids will enter Red Bull Sound Space at the KROQ radio station to play an intimate show for just 275 fans. Chances are you weren’t one of the lucky ones to win tickets to this event but you can stream this show LIVE and up to 24 hours after the show ends, right here on JankySmooth.com. I must say, I am thoroughly impressed with what Red Bull is doing in music. I was able to attend the Alabama Shakes Red Bull Sound Space performance last month but Janky Smooth was not cleared to shoot or write about that show. This time, Janky Smooth will be shooting the event along with a review of the performance. But why count on

Punk Rock Bowling 2015 Deep Thoughts and Sideshows

Danny Baraz May 21, 2015

Punk Rock Bowling is starting to attract almost as many side gigs as Coachella. From L.A. to Las Vegas, bands both playing the official festival and club shows and bands that weren’t invited to this year’s festivities are all booking as many gigs as they can to take advantage of the busiest season in Punk Rock. See the list of shows (below) across two states that seem to be the spawn of the biggest punk rock event in the country, maybe the world. We asked some of your favorite punks and some young guns to talk about their experiences at Punk Rock Bowling. Jack Grisham- TSOL How many times have you attended/played Punk Rock Bowling? A: This will be my 2nd time attending, both of which have been in a performance roll–not a real roll What’s your bowling average? A: The highest i’ve ever rolled was a 264. it was a miracle. my average is shit. What band are YOU most excited to see? A: No one–i’m tired. i like the people though. i’m excited to see them What’s your drink of choice? A: $12 dollar waters and bitter, black, hot coffee What’s the most money you have ever won in Vegas?

Z-Flex Jay Boy Classic at Venice Skate Park May 23rd

Danny Baraz May 21, 2015

The second annual, Z-Flex Jay Boy Classic is taking place this weekend, Saturday May 23rd at The Venice Skatepark. If you love skateboarding. nowhere on this planet captures the spirit of it’s birth quite like the Venice Skatepark. No one person captures the spirit of skateboarding quite like Jay Adams. No skate company captures the spirit of the OxGx Z-boys like Z-flex. In only the second year of the competition and the first since the untimely passing of it’s namesake in August of 2014, the Jay Boy classic features the best in amateur and professional talent. Last year’s inaugural event was witnessed by over 25,000 spectators and this year’s event should surpass that. This year’s Z-Flex Jay Boy Classic has a new format with an Unsponsored Bowl Jam, Legends Session and Invitational Cash Grab with over $5k in cash and prizes awarded to the participants of the events. Unsponsored Bowl Jam : Over $2000 in product Legends: $1000 cash Invitational : $2000 cash The schedule of the event is as follows: 9am – 10am : Competitor Registration 10am – 2pm : Unsponsored Bowl Jam 2:30 – 3pm : Legends Session 3:30 – 4:30pm: Invitational Cash Grab This event is brought

Video Premier: Them Howling Bones- Follow You Home

Danny Baraz May 20, 2015

Janky Smooth’s favorite psychedelic rockabilly’s, Them Howling Bones have a new video for the song “Follow You Home” and we are proud to be premiering it right here on Janky Smooth. Right now. We’ve had our eyes and ears following Them Howling Bones VERY closely since the end of 2014 and named them one of our top bands to look out for in 2015 and not surprisingly, they are making moves. Janky Smoothest Bands for 2015: Them Howling Bones More Moves: Them Howling Bones are throwing a Vinyl Release Party next week at Harvard & Stone on Thursday May 28th. Them Howling Bones are dropping their 7″ vinyl featuring two singles, “Left For Dead” & “Follow You Home”. The band will also be unveiling their T-shirt collaboration with Cretin Hop so come out to Harvard and Stone to party and celebrate with these fucking mad men of rock and fuckin roll. Now, without further delay, the world premier of the new video from Them Howling Bones for the single, “Follow you Home”. Photos: Taylor Wong Them Howling Bones are Pedro – Vocals Mitch – Guitar Collin – Drums Armando- Bass For more Music & Info Visit http://www.themhowlingbones.com Cast : Them Howling

DISTURBING THE PEACE Exhibit Jumpstarts Punk Rock Bowling

Brent Smith May 7, 2015

T-Minus two weeks until the Punk Rock Bowling music festival ‘n other mischiefs goes down in Downtown Las Vegas from May 22-25. Beyond all the pool party glean of the Strip, Punk Rock Bowling puts on its annual proto-punk spectacle, which includes: 3 days of outdoor festivals, 4 nights of club shows, a 2 day bowling tournament, hotel pool parties, a poker tournament and even some comedy shows. What is stealing the show for me at the moment is the art exhibit Disturbing the Peace – Punk at its Core 1969-2002. Presenters Juxtapoz, PRB, and L.A.’s own Lethal Amounts Gallery will showcase the art and photography of punk abettors Leee Black Childers, Edward Colver, Mad Marc Rude, and Jesse Fischer. Disturbing the Peace provides a visual timeline for the chronicled ethos of the Punk aesthetic (before fashion whores shit all over it), which took shape in America and England beginning in the 1960s. If none of those four names shake you, they should; they were key players in documenting each era of the punk evolution. (1969-1977) Childers was Andy Warhol’s assistant and personal photographer in the Factory. He was hired by David Bowie during his Ziggy Stardust salad days and

FYF 2015 Lineup Announced and Yes, Death Grips Are On It

Danny Baraz May 6, 2015

Scheduled for August 22nd and 23rd at Exposition Park, The FYF 2015 lineup was revealed today. Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 8 at 12pm pacific on the FYF Website. FYF 2015 is keepin it cool and still offering single day tickets unlike some of their competitors. This is year 2 of the festival taking place at Exposition Park instead of L.A. Historic Park and we FULLY expect the folks at FYF to complete the transition smoothly after last year’s hiccups. One thing is clear- Sean Carlson and the folks at FYF know how to throw a festival. Another thing is also clear- Festival bookers are once again trusting that Death Grips will actually show up this time after a no show last year and almost every date Death Grips have booked since the last show they ever played at FYF 2013 and Janky Smooth was there to bear witness and we can tell you this- If Death Grips show up and actually play the festival, they will steal the show like they did in 2013. See the footage we captured of that below. The little print bands are amazing this year including the return of HEALTH who have

Camp Janky Smooth Open Jam Lounge at Desert Daze

Danny Baraz April 27, 2015

Camp Janky Smooth will be presenting an after hours, open jam after party at Desert Daze this year. We are manifesting a creative environment where you can lounge, re fuel, re dose, relax and channel your creativity into our collective consciousness. The open jam session will begin at 2am-? and will feature some VERY SPECIAL GUESTS as players. Come and participate or just bear witness to the magic created spontaneously as we connect to each other and our souls collaborate with one another. The event is free with a ticket and camping pass for Desert Daze 2015. We are currently finalizing details with some exciting event sponsors. Please reach out to us if you would like to participate in making this event as exciting as Desert Daze itself. We are less than a week away from the best damn music festival in the world. Purchase Tickets to Desert Daze 2015 Here

Live Stream: Alabama Shakes Intimate Performance on Janky Smooth

Danny Baraz April 14, 2015

If you close your eyes and listen to Alabama Shakes you feel as if you have been transported to another era. It’s the type of music that transcends genre. Frontwoman, Brittany Howard’s voice is effortlessly epic- reminiscent of the tortured textures of the likes of Janis Joplin and Aretha Franklin. Today at 2pm pacific time, Alabama Shakes will be performing live for only 275 fans at Red Bull Sound Space located in the KROQ radio station’s broadcast facility in Culver City along with a Q and A with the band. Chances are that you are NOT one of the lucky fans selected to attend the show but you can stream the show LIVE, worldwide on JankySmooth.com and for 24 hours after the performance. I WILL be attending the show (nya nya nya) but media outlets such as Janky Smooth have been asked not to review or cover the performance in any way so make sure you don’t miss the live stream or the footage that will be looping for the next 24 hours. I’m beyond stoked that I will be able to live preview the new material from the new Alabama Shakes album, Sound and Color that is being released on