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PHOTO RECAP: Drain at 1720
Janky Smooth Central Command
March 8, 2022
SOS Productions should stand for Sold Out Shows because they are on fire with their recent events, most notably Drain‘s appearance at 1720 which brought every kid and their boogie board out of the wood work to surf the crowds all night during this hardcore banger for the history books. If you’re not familiar with Drain by now, they’re one of the dopest sounding hardcore bands with a crossover edge at the moment. Their Sound and Fury set is so legendary, crowds keep trying to recreate the magic. Along with No Pressure and Ingrown, this was a night LAHC won’t soon forget. We stan for Drain here at Jankysmooth, so here are a bunch of photos from the night. Photos by: Manuel Arredondo Drain No Pressure Ingrown
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Take This: Win Two Tickets to Lookout Fest at Hollywood Palladium
Janky Smooth Central Command
March 8, 2022
One of the dopest lineups to hit Los Angeles has got to be the hip hop/punk mashup of Lookout Fest. You can get your fix of the wildest trap with Ski mask The Slump God and $not, or you can headbang to the punk riffage of Trash Talk and Show Me The Body. If we know anything about LA shows, it’s that bills like these are bound to bring out the most ape-shit, fun crowds. We want you to be a part of that chaos so please, enter our giveaway for chance to party at the Palladium at Lookout Fest. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO LOOKOUT FEST APRIL 2ND AT THE HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM 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 LOOKOUT FEST Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON MARCH 31ST AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION
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ShadowMANcer: Dorian Electra’s Hyper Pop Pandemonium at El Rey
Rob Shepyer
March 7, 2022
Dorian Electra has been one of the hottest tickets in town ever since their 2019 album Flamboyant introduced them to the world as a satirical songstress, non-binary clown, voice for voiceless misfits, and hyper pop visionary. Between then and now, the pandemic severed any chance to see them perform live but for a small handful of shows that I kept on missing. Dorian then released My Agenda in 2020 and all bets were off. Dorian was no longer an underground sensation, they were a pop icon in the making. Canoodling with the likes of Charli XCX, The Village People, The Garden, Grimes and Pussy Riot on tracks and live, they sticking to their roots as they ascend the ladder. In other words, if Dorian wins and goes all the way, they’re taking the underground up with them. For this, the My Agenda Tour, Dorian was playing a parody of a villain that embodied in them the right wing’s biggest boogie man, some kind of hidden puppeteer hellbent on turning the world gay. Dorian, who’s purpose as an artist is to challenge comfort zones and expand boundaries, was ready to wage war. As a music blogger delving into the many undergrounds of
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Take This: Win Two Tickets to Judas Priest at The Shrine
Janky Smooth Central Command
March 7, 2022
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PHOTO RECAP: Provoker and Boan at The Regent
Janky Smooth Central Command
March 3, 2022
Two stand out heavyweights of modern post punk have shown audiences new peaks of emotional pleasure and pain through their music. San Francisco’s Provoker and Los Angeles’ Boan put on one hell of a show for their fellow statesmen at The Regent. Formed by Jonathan Lopez to created scores to imaged horror movies, Provoker’s debut album Body Jumper let LA drown in synths and delicious depression. Our city’s goth scene is no stranger to Boan and they brought it too with powerful, retro cascades into emotional landscapes only empaths dare tread. Check out the photos from the show below. Photos by: Pedro Carrera Provoker Boan
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Take This: Win Two Tickets to Habibi at Lodge Room
Janky Smooth Central Command
March 3, 2022
The original garage/indie/psych band of badass women, Habibi makes their highly-anticipated return to Los Angeles with a banger at Lodge Room this city won’t soon forget. Win this giveaway and you’ll be swept up in a whirlwind of rock ‘n roll feels and garage drip. Low key a grip of ya’ll owe everything to Habibi. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO HABIBI MARCH 5TH AT 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 HABIBI Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON MARCH 4TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION
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The Pharaoh’s Favorite Death Metal Bands: Nile and Incantation at 1720
Rob Shepyer
March 2, 2022
Lineup changes, signing to Napalm Records, taking Sanguisugabogg on tour, and combining forces with the almighty Incantation were just a few reasons I had to check out Nile‘s Los Angeles show at 1720. Nile is one of my favorite death metal bands, not just because they’re brutal, crushing and technically awesome, but with their use of Egyptian imagery, I’m able to bite into a more cohesive, fuller vision that harnesses a whole world of brutality beyond death metal–history and mythos. related content: Soulfly And Nile: From The Amazon To The Whiskey A guy dressed as King Tut, touting an Egyptian staff romped around the pit during each band, cursing the mosh pit to higher levels of violence it would’ve never reached otherwise. This made my first viewing of Sanguisugabogg all the more intriguing. What I appreciated most about this band, currently stirring up a bunch of hype in underground circles, was how dirty their sound was. I was just reminiscing the other day on how Chris Barnes era Cannibal Corpse created the superior death metal sound as every instrument added to a more rotten, decayed atmosphere. Sanguisugabogg doesn’t sound rotting as much as they sound filthy and gritty, but that’ll
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Take This: Win Two Tickets to Dorian Electra at El Rey
Janky Smooth Central Command
March 1, 2022
Neither plague nor war stopped Dorian Electra‘s ascent to stardom and as we enter a new age, Dorian is set to perform two shows at El Rey to usher us into this new world led by their agenda. Hyper pop’s non-binary clown and master of ceremonies will play all their best jams from 2019’s Flamboyant to 2020’s My Agenda. To be up on the next breed of rock star requires you know Dorian Electra’s music on record and live. So we’re giving you the chance to get in the know and see Dorian Electra on March 3rd at El Rey in front of a packed crowd of young, hot people. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO DORIAN ELECTRA MARCH 3RD AT EL REY 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 DORIAN ELECTRA Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON MARCH 2ND AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION
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Homesick 2022: Let the Ceremony Begin Anew at The Glass House
Janky Smooth Central Command
February 8, 2022
Homesick Festival returned to the Glass House last Friday night with a killer lineup including headliner Ceremony, Touche Amore, Show Me The Body, and more. Early on in the show the crowd was loosely scattered throughout the 800-capacity space when bands Laughing Matter and The Umbrellas opened the show. The energy picked up immensely with up-and-coming hardcore group Militarie Gun. Lead singer Ian Shelton got the band moving — jumping around on stage to crowd-favorite songs “Ain’t No Flowers” and “Big Disappointment.” The vibe drastically changed as the noisy-electronic Special Interest took the stage with singer Alli Logout getting up close and personal with fans at the barricade. Her brooding and aggressive stage-presence was hypnotic and I really enjoyed their performance even though their sound stood out on an otherwise punk and hardcore lineup. I was most excited to see Show Me The Body, who are known for their sludgy hardcore sound while incorporating elements of hip-hop and the electric banjo. The crowd had finally fully filled in the venue — leading to a huge pit for the final three sets. Their set was electric, but I was especially impressed by bass player Harlan Steed who was absolutely shredding on
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The Spits Stain SoCal With Stops at Teragram and Alex’s Bar
Jonathan Reyes
February 7, 2022
What was the allure for The Spits to perform at Alex’s Bar last week? Did they have a message? A new album is what they’re performing, But what, if anything, were we giving them; I heard it muffled under the crash of flesh punctuated by cheers and laughter from the web of limbs clambering over each other seeking the sound. What they find inside is their own; I like to watch wild smiles form on their faces. Does the band see it? Do they feel it? I guess I can only wonder, from what I gather, its preservation of legacy not tempted into glorification. The Spits are just doing the damn thing. Related Content: The Spits and Surfbort at Alex’s Bar Opening Bands Shine as OFF! Plays Alex’s Bar 16 Year Anniversary Relentless as their tour schedule has to be. I was not surprised to see them looking so virile as they pushed past the crowd on their way to the stage, onto their part of the court. They came in with considerable brother energy, which as if to set the tempo for the evening was how the vibe was. I was inspired to come closer to the center. I
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20 Years of Background Music: American Nightmare at the Fonda
Janky Smooth Central Command
January 25, 2022
Words and Photos by: Veronika Reinert To kick off 2022, American Nightmare returned to Los Angeles to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their iconic debut record, Background Music. They brought along supporting up-and-comers from both coasts: Chemical Fix (Philadelphia), and Scowl (Santa Cruz). related content: Midnight Massacre: American Nightmare At The Echoplex American Nightmare’s long-anticipated return to Los Angeles was met with major enthusiasm, albeit sparse attendance. COVID rates had skyrocketed, leaving many laid up on the couch at home or wary of being in large, indoor crowds. Those who did make it to the show were respectful of the venue’s mask requirement, and the venue did offer a large outdoor lounge with the entire show projected onto a 20-ft wall. I’d been seeing Scowl’s name on a lot of big bills over the last several months and was excited to finally see them live. I’d have to wait a little longer though, as their start time kept getting pushed back that night. When the band finally took the stage, singer, Kat Moss, sauntered over to the mic fully glamorized in chic sunglasses and mid-length fur-lined coat. She crooned a slow, melodic introductory song to start the night off, then
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Three Nights of Bjork CORNUCOPIA at the Shrine
Rob Shepyer
January 12, 2022
It’s been years since the last time I saw Bjork perform in Los Angeles. I’ll never forget it, it was FYF fest 2017, the most stacked lineup this city has seen in years, with Frank Ocean’s last LA performance headlining one night, Nine Inch Nails closing out the fest, but Bjork and Missy Elliot reigning supreme on the opening Friday night festivities. Simply hearing “Joga” live was a life altering musical experience. Bjork’s vocals cut right through to people’s hearts so after two years of living in a covid hellscape, I have no doubt she will make every audience of her upcoming three night stint at the Shrine Auditorium cry their eyes out. related content: FYF Fest 2017 Steals Coachella’s Throne As So-Cal’s Premiere Festival These three Shrine performances won’t simply be Bjork shows, these are CORNUCOPIA shows, some of the avant-garde and inspiring live music you could ever experience, especially if you’re a creative yourself. Fantasy becomes a force for change with visuals co-directed by Bjork and Argentine genius, Lucrecia Marartel and co-creative directed by James Merry. You’ll see images of foreign worlds straight out of the queen’s mind. The visuals are so animated and vibrant they feel like
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