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Fidlaring The Fonda all Night Long

Taylor Wong September 21, 2022

Fuck it dog, life’s a risk, and hundreds of people risked going out during one of the city’s worst heat waves to catch FIDLAR in Los Angeles after a three year hiatus. Opening for FIDLAR’s sold out two-night run at The Fonda Theatre, Liily gave an all-star performance. With only one EP and one record under their belt, the LA natives still managed to draw in plenty of fans. Thursday’s show had concert goers starting a pit before frontman Dylan Nash sang the first words of their first song. Three songs in, the crowd surfing had begun. Liily’s live sound brought an aggressive edge to their alt-rock tracks that kept the crowd rowdy and ready for FIDLAR. By the time FIDLAR got on the stage at Thursday’s show, the temperatures outside were still in the 90s. Inside, things were getting even hotter. The band played heavily from their first two albums, “FIDLAR” and “Too,” but new singles like “FSU” still had the crowd moshing. The Fonda, however, couldn’t handle such a sweaty scene. By the middle of their set, Zac Carper even joked “Can somebody turn on the air conditioner? Turn off that eco setting, fool!” Security started throwing out

Photo Recap: Pink Turns Blue at Echoplex

Janky Smooth Central Command September 20, 2022

Post punk at Echoplex is a goddamn L.A. institution and with Pink Turns Blue performing there, the tradition is back in full swing. Berlin’s finest put on a banger of an evening, performing all their most tragic and powerful tunes. LA’s goth scene showed up and gave the band all they had in response. Photos by: Jason Murillo Pink Turns Blue

Photo Recap: Nouvelle Vague at the Fonda

Janky Smooth Central Command September 20, 2022

Nouvelle Vague delivered Bossanova jams the likes of which Los Angeles had never heard before. This French group shed new light on classic post punk and new wave songs that made them sound sexier, more romantic, and downright cooler than what the original artists envisioned. The French have always had superior style and Nouvelle Vague taught everyone in attendance of their Fonda show what it means to be suave. Photos by: Todd Anderson Nouvelle Vague

Photo Recap: My Chemical Romance at Barclays Center

Janky Smooth Central Command September 19, 2022

The moment you’ve all been waiting for is here. My Chemical Romance is touring the country and we have pictures from their show at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. It’s only a matter of time now until they cross the United States and arrive on the West Coast for shows in Los Angeles and San Francisco. We suggest you come to these shows and experience these epic moments for yourself. A picture is worth 1,000 words but these are priceless and every cent of the money you pay for those tickets is worth keeping memories that resemble these. Photos by: Michelle Corvino My Chemical Romance

Idol Worship: The Weeknd at Sofi Stadium

Jonathan Reyes September 8, 2022

The fires of California must have burned so strongly because inside the sprawling chamber of entertainment Sofi Stadium the sanguine moon growled, the hunter is coming to cull Los Angeles in the deep of the night, the after hour when The Weeknd rises from his artificial enclave in the ruined city dripping in light and red. For Abel to transform into The Weeknd I watched him as he had to tear his face off, a sacrifice to the red clothed maidens dotting the city stage, they stand like sentinels guarding and channeling the spirit being summoned seven floors down to the field passing through every seat and everybody. The way sound travels feels like a breathe is going through you, I felt caught off guard, I was captivated, my eyes madly fixated on on the performance. Before any of that THE IDOL trailer played and that is where I really felt the congregation vibes it was giving Honk For Jesus. The tide under control of the blood moon… The effigy of ruin under the gaze of the moon dressed as Mars. I wish I could ask him what it all means. What is he doing beneath the artistry is there

Stroking to LCD: This Ain’t No Picnic

Rob Shepyer September 7, 2022

Goldenvoice has been on a roll, especially with their Rose Bowl based festivals, hosting special gatherings on sacred grounds. These two to three day festivals they’ve been churning out have all featured incredible lineups and have allowed audiences to see numerous artists that could each play at the Greek, Shrine or Bowl all on one giant, dusty field inside a literal melting pot. From Pasadena Daydream with the Cure to Arroyo Seco with Neil Young, Goldenvoice is building up a powerful Pasadena legacy. This Ain’t No Picnic hosted artists that represented our modern rock and roll heroes like Sparks, Le Tigre, The Strokes and LCD Soundsystem, but also the cream of next crop of legends like Turnstile, Caroline Polachek, Yves Tumor, Magdalena Bay, Ethel Cain, King Woman, and Idles. Mark my words, these artists will be massive headliners in the decades to come and on that day, we’ll look back to lineups like This Ain’t No Picnic’s and be in awe of how so many huge artists were assembled on the same bill. related content: Arroyo Seco: The Nostalgic, The Timeless, and the Real Day 1 Getting to drive on the greens of a golf course to find my parking

A Janky Guide to Primavera Sound LA

Rob Shepyer September 2, 2022

Now with set times for Primavera Sound LA live, the first thing one realizes upon seeing them is that this is going to be a laid back festival experience where it will be easy to see every band you want. There are a few conflicts present but that’s why we’re here to steer you in the right direction every time. This is your Janky Guide to Primavera Sound LA. Buy tickets here. Friday Both Divino Niño and Little Jesus are Latin imports worth coming to Primavera LA early for on Friday. If you like psychedelic music these two artists will expand your mind and taste. Divino Niño is on the trippier side, while Little Jesus is on the indie, emotional side. Both bands are great if you’re bringing a date to the fest. The first conflict of the day comes in the form of Jehnny Beth vs Tim Hecker at 3:30pm. Both of these artists push the boundaries of their own subcultures but because to us the point of Primavera Sound LA is to experience avant-garde and international music, we are going to firmly choose Tim Hecker but will probably end up loosely roaming between both. If you love ambient

Anarcho Surf: Osees at 1720

Danny Ryan September 2, 2022

Words by: Danny Ryan Black and White Photos by: Erika Reinsel Color Photos by: Manuel Arredondo Osees’ recent show at 1720 Warehouse embodied the rowdier side of California’s alternative music scene in its purest form. Their signature mixture of garage rock, prog-rock, surf music, punk, and noise rock is brilliantly crafted to contrast between rapidly-paced walls of sound that fill the venue with breaks of blissful psychedelia to provide moments of rest from the chaos. The sold out evening had the energy ramped up to 11 the entire show with no signs of slowing down throughout, even with the Osees’ headlining set being nearly an hour and 40 minutes long. Osees manage to be one of the most experimental live performers to grace the stage, while never sacrificing their loud in-your-face rock n’ roll energy to explore these different sounds. Although 1720 Warehouse was transformed into a rambunctious party for the evening, Osees provide this riotous atmosphere with the avant-garde nature of a fine art piece and blend these two spirits into an absolutely incomparable experience. The opener of the evening was Zig Zags, a garage punk band that bordered on thrash metal at times with their speedy guitar riffs,

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

Photo Recap: Rob Zombie at Fivepoint Amp

Janky Smooth Central Command August 30, 2022

Rob Zombie is a national treasure. Over the course of decades, he’s cemented himself as the king of shock and horror rock, capturing the imaginations of millions around the world with a show filled with all sorts of oddities and spectacles. Whether it’s giant monsters taking the stage or sticking to his vision of retro-radioactive rock and roll, Rob Zombie has always managed to stick to his guns while pushing his art to the boundaries. On this tour, he took on various Nu metal heavyweights with whom he dominated the 90’s rock airwaves. Mudvayne, Static-X and Powerman 5000 all shared Rob’s vision for a new version of heavy metal that featured electronics and drag racer energy. With this stacked lineup, the tour ran through Irvine’s Fivepoint Amphitheatre and demolished everyone in their path. Photos by: Tony Molina Rob Zombie Mudvayne Powerman 5000

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