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Vaporwave Halloween Party with George Clanton at The Lodge Room

Alfredo Luna November 12, 2022

The pioneer of vaporwave, George Clanton, was back in the Lodge Room for a very special and intimate Halloween celebration as part of the Lodge Room’s 5-year-anniversary concert series. Stringing together a two-show night with performances from Clanton and his ESPRIT moniker, as well as death’s dynamic shroud and Neggy Gemmy (Negative Gemini) for a night of 100% Electronica. With the vaporwave cult fanbase jamming in droves from the show’s very beginning to check out George Clanton’s ESPRIT performance, there was a powerful energy in the air. Coming out with an inflatable alien that would steal cthe show, this set was one of those rare and special performances that you just have to see at least once. With ESPRIT being many people’s introduction to vaporwave the music and the visuals crafted an ethereal experience. In a change of pace, death’s dynamic shroud brought a blend of experimental music that was more aggressive and in your face. Despite numerous technical difficulties that caused the audio to go out, this didn’t stop the duo from putting on a memorable performance. Masked by ghastly skeletal face-paint, the group emanated a harsh sound that was equally as dark as it was heavy. What really

Freak Parade: Halloween Freakout at Lodge Room

Alfredo Luna November 10, 2022

Seattle based Freakout Records brought down the house with an eclectic lineup to help kick off the holiday festivities with the carefully curated Halloween Freakout that featured LA noise duo No Age and the legendary Melvins. Night 1 brought an eccentric mix of artists that ranged from old fashioned punk and rock and roll, an interstellar lounge act and an all out pysch-inspired meltdown to end the night. This felt like a can’t miss lineup from it’s inception, personally just seeing No Age on the bill made this a must-go event for me. With the crowd roaring in dressed in their best costumes and the bands matching the energy, all the keys were there to make this a great night. Leading off the night were The Pistols who I feel are the living embodiment of old school rock n roll that aren’t afraid to show this off in spirit. With guitarist Mickey paying homage to Mick Jagger’s 1969 performance at Madison Square Garden and the rest of the band looking like they were plucked straight out of a venue from the same era, the look really set the stage for the energy they gave off from their performance. With a

Holiest of Holies: Om at the Lodge Room

Rob Shepyer October 11, 2022

What doth God have to do with doom metal? Is there a spiritual element to a musical genre so heavily associated with demonic and satanic imagery? In the eyes of Om, absolutely. At the heart of a riff, at the very core of that vibration, there is a spark of God in every note. There is no more sacred a space to explore such ideas as the holy Lodge Room in Highland Park, and there is no more appropriate a state of mind to discover the truth about the spiritual nature of doom metal than on a little bit of indica. In my younger years, I used to smoke a hefty amount of flower, in the hopes that derangement of the senses would allow for unique artistic output. What I discovered through marijuana was a spiritual space within myself, a sort of link to the collective unconscious, an information super highway for all human truth that connected every being on this planet to a warm and golden source. In other words, marijuana connected me to God, the same way it did Bob Marley and every other stoner that every smoked a doobie then put on Sleep’s Holy Mountain. Sleep was

Loud, Sad and Weird: Telefon Tel Aviv at the Lodge Room

Alfredo Luna August 12, 2022

Words by: Alfredo Luna Photos by: Chris Molina After various rescheduled dates from the last two years, Telefon Tel Aviv was finally able to bring the “Dreams” era to a haunting close in Highland Park. An IDM icon in his own right, Joshua Eustis of Telefon Tel Aviv has made a name for himself as a touring member of legends Nine Inch Nails and Puscifer, but really put his stamp on the genre with TTA. Promising a loud, sad and weird experience, Eustis made the show worth the 2 year wait to see. related content: Rabbit Holes And Glaciers: Anika at Lodge Room Playing a gloomy and ambient inspired set from the latest release Dreams Are Not Enough, the atmosphere became an immersive world crafted by the sights and sounds thrown at you. From the second the sound projections began to illuminate the room the crowd was immersed within the realm that Eustis has crafted. More an audio-sensory experience, with the bass running up your spine, the visuals hypnotizing you with each flash transporting in and out of consciousness. Playing highlights such as “a younger version of myself” which feels like an endless loop of thoughts rushing through your head,

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

Photo Recap: Inner Wave at the Lodge Room

Janky Smooth Central Command July 17, 2022

Inner Wave returned to what seems to be their favorite venue to perform in LA at, The Lodge Room, for an epic evening of crowd favorites and new tunes. With a big spot on the Desert Daze lineup and shows that sell out left and right in Los Angeles, Inner Wave is quickly becoming one of, if not the most popular and thrilling indie rock band in all the scene. Joining them was Junior Mesa, a young artist with just as much pop punch as psych groove, giving his take on rock and roll an undeniable magnetism. Inner Wave Junior Mesa

Top Five Lodge Room Shows Ever as Chosen by Staff

Janky Smooth Central Command June 25, 2022

Jankysmooth has always held the Lodge Room Highland Park in the highest regard, of all the spaces on can experience music in Los Angeles, not only does it hold a special place in our heart but it has been the conduit of far too many moments that have brought us closer to our higher power. We thought we would take an accounting of the best shows we’ve experienced at the Lodge Room by not only listing our favorite concerts we’ve witnessed there but by asking the staff at Lodge Room about their fondest memories. So without further ado, here are the top five concerts ever at the Lodge Room as chosen by members of the beautiful, treasured venue’s staff. Dalton Gerlach, Owner Low Black Moth Super Rainbow Mdou Moctar Ata Kak DIIV related content: Slowhand of the Sahara: Mdou Moctar at Lodge Room Stephen Kaplan, General Manager Mndsgn Surfbort Kiefer Ata Kak GZA related content: Trash as a Virtue: Surfbort at the Lodge Room Raul Recendez, Audio Engineer Shigeto (3.07.20) – A memorable show due to the fact the world shut down a week later. Shigeto slayed the stage with his live presence in jazz/electronic music. Jazz Esta Morto x Arthur

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Digable Planets at Lodge Room

Janky Smooth Central Command June 22, 2022

Hip hop groups don’t get any more inspirational and full of PMA than the one and only Digable Planets. This is rap that will make you want to change your life when you spin their records. Having them play the Lodge Room ensures an unforgettable performance and we want you there. That’s why we’re giving away a pair of tickets to the show. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS‍ HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO DIGABLE PLANETS JUNE 28TH 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 DIGABLE PLANETS Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON JUNE 27TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Post Animal Celebrate Love Gibberish Release at the Lodge Room

Janky Smooth Central Command May 23, 2022

Words and Photos by: Alfredo Luna To celebrate the release of their new album Love Gibberish, Post Animal stopped by the Lodge Room in Highland Park and gave an out of this world experience packed with a ton of emotion. Since the album had just dropped the same day I gave it a listen on the way to the venue and was already set in a trance by the hypnotic vibes that the album was giving off. By the time I got to the venue I had given the album a full listen through and was as hyped as everyone to experience an album release, which in itself is already special, but somehow Post Animal is able to make it even more than that. related content: Rabbit Holes and Glaciers: Anika at Lodge Room Even as I walked up the stairs into the venue you could just feel like the vibe was shifting, and by the time opener Caroline Kingsbury came on, the journey into a different plane of existence began to materialize. Making an appearance with a look that was very much an amalgamation of Surfbort meets Retro-Futuristic Flintstones, and that is said with utmost love and respect. Captivating

Rabbit Holes and Glaciers: Anika at Lodge Room

Rob Shepyer May 21, 2022

Desert Daze 2019 was the last gasp of Southern California’s art-life before the pandemic put the world on pause and separated us into various little, claustrophobic boxes for two years. That year, Anika, was an early daytime treat that awakened new pathways of musical possibilities in the minds of those present. Completely alone onstage and wearing a white suit that gave her charisma an air of artistic purity, jive, and her signature stoicism, Anika’s voice felt like European art pop of the highest order. It’s a voice that seduces listeners into thinking she’s hiding some wellspring of peaking emotion that she could unchain at any given moment. This is the effect of taking stoicism and reservation as part of your performing style, audiences only grow more curious as to what’s not being shown. Instead of rewarding audiences by plainly giving away its secrets, Anika’s voice keeps people begging and listening for more. In 2022, seduction is its own reward. Every bit of media is served to us on an endless platter and having people take the time to travel down rabbit holes has become a financially risky business strategy for artists. What works in Anika’s favor is that her voice

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Anika at Lodge Room

Janky Smooth Central Command May 15, 2022

We’ve been hyped about Anika for awhile now. She is the embodiment of true art-pop in a female singer. We’re talking about Nico levels of talent here. Employing drone, psych and fuzz to back her signature cadence and vocal temperament, Anika sings about nocturnal benders and urban haze. It’s safe to say we’ve been huge fans since her Desert Daze 2019 performance. So we’re giving away two tickets to her show to spread the gift of Anika. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO ANIKA MAY 16TH 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 ANIKA Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON MAY 15TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

122 Hours of Adult. at the Lodge Room

Rob Shepyer May 14, 2022

We here at Jankysmooth consider Adult. a must-see show every time they swing into Los Angeles. We follow their career closely, always giving them credit and props for every step on this avant-garde journey to push the boundaries of music. They make artistic moves beyond anything anyone else is doing, totally devoted to their music and legacy over seemingly everything. Every music new music video is a slice of imagination from another dimension that no one thought of before them. It’s freshness personified, even if no gets it. What makes them great, is that usually, everyone gets it no matter how weird it is. Adult. makes art in the simplest, most inspiring terms. Without boundaries, full of riddles, and able to be interpreted ad infinitum. Their show at the Lodge Room was much anticipated, this is a venue I knew the band should play for the longest time, thinking that stage and its epic backdrop would suit their music and audience perfectly. The Lodge Room has always hosted the most cutting-edge artists that the underground adores. related content: Adult. Interview: Warriors For Weird The evening’s lineup was filled with such powerful artists beginning with industrial’s freshest young duo: Spike Hellis.