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Take This: Win Two Tickets to Guided By Voices at Teragram Ballroom

Janky Smooth Central Command March 29, 2022

We’re giving away tickets to see legends this time around. Absolute legends. I wish we had as many tickets to giveaway as this band has albums, but we don’t have 30, we only have two. The lofi kings of rock are back in Los Angeles and I’m taking bets that this show will be around 3 hours long. Guided By Voices at the Teragram Ballroom. We’re giving away two tickets. How can you not enter this giveaway? YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO GUIDED BY VOICES APRIL 1ST AT TERAGRAM BALLROOM 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 GUIDED BY VOICES Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON APRIL 1ST AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Eating Yourself to Live: Cannibal Corpse at the Belasco

Rob Shepyer March 26, 2022

Cannibal Corpse‘s return to Los Angeles at the Belsasco wasn’t just a showcase of one of the most brutal and punishing death metal bands of all time, this was a breakthrough tour where the band created a much larger impact than most people realize. This tour came at the heels of a heated debate about the journey the death metal has gone since its origins in Florida to its current state and sound. Cannibal Corpse was at the center of this debate as former singer Chris Barnes butted horns with current singer Corpsegrinder in a battle for which era reigns over all. The lineup for this tour featured Deathcore label mates Whitechapel and Revocation, bridging two scenes that are worlds apart even though they sound incredibly similar to the untrained ear. In many ways, this was a tour that gave deathcore fans an education in true metal, so even though Whitechapel and Revocation aren’t quite my cup of tea, this tour served a greater purpose I have to approve of. related content: Photo Recap: Decibel Magazine Tour With Cannibal Corpse At The Fonda Prior to this show, I was on the Chris Barnes side of the debate. Listening to The

Photo Recap: Yob and True Widow at 1720

Janky Smooth Central Command March 25, 2022

Yob is doom metal’s most powerful trio. The motto “Yob is Love” is something you feel anytime you feel the warmth within their kinetic synergy onstage, as their bombastic doom sounds pass between each player. Love is what you feel as you blast through walls of sound and come out the other side feeling no pain, but pleasure instead. They played 1720 with True Widow and gave the city another taste of doom metal redefined through their transcendental lens. Yob True Widow

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Jay Electronica at 1720

Janky Smooth Central Command March 25, 2022

Jay Electronica is considered one of the most elusive artists in the hip hop game. It’s been too long since he last played Los Angeles and it’s finally time he brings his written testimony to 1720 and preach. We’re giving away two shows to this sure-to-be unforgettable performance. I imagine it ain’t gonna happen again in a long time. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO JAY ELECTRONICA MARCH 30TH AT 1720 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 JAY ELECTRONICA Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON MARCH 29TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

The Final Piece: Puzzle at The Vermont

Dillon Vaughn March 23, 2022

As usual, Minty Boi has been killing it with their bookings, maintaining the crown of the most forward thinking promoter in LA. Catching a rare set by Fletcher Shears’ solo endeavor Puzzle at the recently opened Vermont Hollywood truly felt like a leap into a new era thanks to both the music and the venue itself. related content: The Growlers Reclaim Castle Beach Goth And All Is Right With The World Again The Garden have a unique reputation because they’ve managed to become increasingly accessible while simultaneously cramming more dissonant and challenging elements into their music. The frequently mentioned 20+ solo records released over the years by Fletcher is absolutely a noteworthy feat, but even more impressive is how varied those releases manage to be while clearly maintaining their creator’s fingerprints. Throughout most of the night the entire crowd in the Vermont bounced in unison and collectively lost their shit while screaming along with the lyrics to every single song on the setlist – something you hardly ever see in the city with the biggest reputation for low attendance and an abundance of crossed arms and bored gazes. related content: … And We’ll Pretend It’s Christmas Day At The Roxy

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Deap Vally at The Roxy

Janky Smooth Central Command March 23, 2022

Deap Vally are one of LA’s greatest creations, blending garage rock and psych into an unmistakable sound, they’re part of LA’s essential musical fabric. We are giving away two tickets to see them at The Roxy and want you to be there oh so much. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO DEAP VALLY MARCH 26TH AT THE ROXY 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 BREAKBOT Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON MARCH 25TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Art’s Spirit Animal: Yves Tumor at the OC Observatory

Rob Shepyer March 22, 2022

Attempting to describe Yves Tumor to a stranger on an elevator, I told them the band was like a psychedelic Prince. This is a bit reductive, but a compliment to all parties nonetheless. Yves Tumor is much more than an artist to be compared to anyone in such definitive terms. Yves Tumor deals in abstracts and pushing boundaries beyond definitions and comparisons. Yes, there’s elements of sunshine psych and vintage hard rock riffage; yes, they broke out into an ode to Faith No More’s “Be Aggressive” at one moment of their OC Observatory set; and yes, they’ve cultivated all the murky plummets of the Jungian shadow to make themselves much more than a band of humans, they’re something transcendent when they take a stage. Yves’ singer, a mystery man conspicuously named Sean Bowie, created music to escape from his dull, conservative surroundings as a young adult. With so much art pouring out of him, the last two signifiers that come to mind when staring at him onstage are “dull” or “conservative”. Sean Bowie is a living enigma, transcending categories to exist simply as art itself. Or more colloquially, Sean Bowie is art’s spirit animal. related content: Desert Daze 2021: Music,

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Monolord at Teragram Ballroom

Janky Smooth Central Command March 22, 2022

All the way from Sweden, we’ve got one of stoner doom’s greatest, loudest bands returning to Los Angeles to make the Teragram Ballroom vibrate with fuzzy, slow riffs for days. We’re giving away two tickets to see Monolord and want to see you there to lose your damn hearing. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO BREAKBOT MARCH 27TH AT TERAGRAM BALLROOM 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 BREAKBOT Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON MARCH 26TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Breakbot at 1720

Janky Smooth Central Command March 21, 2022

French producer, Breakbot, brings his sunshine grooves to 1720 for a night of forgetting all your troubles through dance. We want you to join the party and get sweaty so we’re giving away two tickets to the show. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO BREAKBOT MARCH 24TH AT THE ROXY 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 BREAKBOT Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON MARCH 23RD AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Genesis Owusu at the Roxy

Janky Smooth Central Command March 17, 2022

Genesis Owusu is Australia’s latest genius import. Genesis makes a certain kind of funky R&B music that your body is naturally compelled to respond to. Everyone is going to get down and boogie at Genesis’ upcoming show at The Roxy. We’re giving away two tickets to the show in the hopes you roll through to shake your ass. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO GENESIS OWUSU MARCH 21st AT THE ROXY 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 GENESIS OWUSU Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON MARCH 19TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Yob at 1720

Janky Smooth Central Command March 15, 2022

Yob is love. We want you to feel The Yob. But seriously, this power doom trio is one of the most incredible live acts in the entire metal subgenre. They’re bombastic and brutally heavy within a deep riffing sound. We’re giving away two tickets to their 1720 takeover and think you ought to be there. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO YOB MARCH 20TH AT THE 1720 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 YOB Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON MARCH 19TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Slothrust at Lodge Room

Janky Smooth Central Command March 14, 2022

Slothrust is the power pop trio you need to see. They’re playing at the Lodge Room Highland Park in support of their latest record, Parallel Timeline. If you need your spirits lifted and emotions moved, Slothrust’s powerful instrumentation never fails. We’re giving away two tickets to the show and think you need to be there. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO SLOTHRUST MARCH 18TH 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 SLOTHRUST Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON MARCH 17TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION