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Cold Waves LA: Heaven For Industrial Kids
Rob Shepyer
October 8, 2018
Photos by: Abraham Preciado In the 1980’s, Chicago was the epicenter of North America’s Industrial music explosion with Wax Trax records birthing some of the genre’s most iconic bands, namely Ministry. Chicago’s importance in the history of Industrial music cannot be overstated. That’s why when Cold Waves, the country’s premiere Industrial festival, announced it was bringing it’s cavalcade of musicians to Los Angeles, it was a big deal for the genre and our city. I still regret missing the first Cold Waves LA last year and so, made sure to attend this year’s. 1720 might seem like a hidden gem because of the surrounding debris and chaos of the area it resides in but after spending my weekend there, I can say it’s one of the better venues in Los Angeles. This is the case for a few reasons, the sound quality and stage being at the top of that list but also its comfortable, well air conditioned atmosphere and it’s smoking area, where bands and audience become one. Day 1 The festival began with a DJ set by legendary artist Rhys Fulber of Front Line Assembly. His set was moody and brooding, the sounds of circuity unnerving due to
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Take This: Win 2 Tickets to Cold Waves LA
Janky Smooth Central Command
August 15, 2018
Cold Waves is Chicago’s annual industrial festival that showcases the artists that are leading the way in the world of dark electronic music. For the second year in a row, Cold Waves is coming to Los Angeles for three days of dancing and black clothing. Headlining the festival which takes place at 1720 warehouse is OhGr, Nivek OhGr’s band (of Skinny Puppy fame); The Black Queen, Greg Puciato’s industrial group after The Dillinger Escape Plan, and Canadian industrial legends Front Line Assembly. Cold Waves LA takes place Thursday September 27th-29th at 1720 Warehouse with a kick-off show at the Echo with Ruby. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE OR. ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS FOR COLD WAVES LA+KICK OFF SHOW SEPTEMBER 26th AT THE ECHO + SEPTEMBER 27th-29th AT 1720 WAREHOUSE Step 1- Join Our Newsletter (look for pop up everytime you arrive at jankysmooth.com) Step 2- Share or RT this or any Cold Waves LA Artist Spotlight post on FB or Twitter or Tag a Friend in the comment section of any of our INSTAGRAM Cold Waves LA Giveaway or Artist Spotlight Posts WINNER WILL BE WILL BE SELECTED ON WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 5th AT 11AM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION
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Cloak & Dagger Fest: The Heart Of Los Angeles Bled From Dusk Till Dawn
Rob Shepyer
October 27, 2017
Good “dark” music should come from a damaged yet open heart because it’s those damages that make all the styles of dark music involved in Cloak And Dagger Festival beautiful to those that wear black late at night- or during the day, for that matter. Whether it was dark wave, new wave, post punk, goth/death rock, industrial, EBM, or shoegaze, every shade of black was represented on those two cold October nights. Right from the first lineup announcement, it was understood that this would be like no other festival. With three stages at the Globe and Tower theaters, an all black dress code, and local brand recognition, I was sure the siamese evenings would play out like a movie, think Eyes Wide Shut meets Gimme Shelter. The lineup hosted plenty of bands that are Janky Smooth favorites like Ho99o9, Health, Moon Duo, and Uniform. Iconic artists like KMFDM, OhGr, and The Jesus and Mary Chain were set to share the two stages with future headliners like Cold Cave, The Soft Moon, and Lust For Youth. So any goth kid, let alone this one, would be awestruck and elated at the chance to partake in the affair. Night 1: Black is the absence of
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