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3Teeth at The Teragram Ballroom shot by Abraham Preciado

3Teeth at The Teragram: Industrial Dystopia

Danny Ryan February 8, 2024

Love for gothic industrial and nu-metal aesthetics seemed nonexistent for a while, being almost universally seen as cringe and outdated as indie rock and trap music dominated the airwaves in the late 00’s and early 2010’s. With political tensions rising after the 2016 election however, angry and darker music came back in a massive way that can be seen with festivals like Sick New World selling out quickly and the industrial scene feeling as relevant as ever again. 3Teeth is a band that took full advantage of this shift in attitude, bringing the angsty edge of 90’s greats like Nine Inch Nails and Marilyn Manson to a new audience that’s just as wild at live concerts. In celebration of their newest album EndEx, 3Teeth transformed the Teragram Ballroom into a cyberpunk wasteland and hosted a late night of industrial sounds from every era; with ear-piercing distortion, infectiously dancey synthesizer melodies, and leather as far as the eye can see. With Skold, Straight Razor, and 8mm as surprise openers for the evening, there was a treat for all fans of industrial music no matter what their preference may be. Straight Razor’s performance began with an eerie but blissful ambient intro, almost

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Sasami at Teragram

Rob Shepyer April 11, 2022

Sasami has always been a darling of the indie and psych scenes but with her most recent album, Squeeze, we expect the metal kids to start digging her too. We’re giving away two tickets to her upcoming Teragram show and can’t wait to see you there. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO SASAMI APRIL 13TH AT THE 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 SASAMI Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON APRIL 12TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Sacred Vibration: Guided by Voices at Teragram

Rob Shepyer April 9, 2022

Monty bar was popping off long before Guided by Voices hit the stage at the Teragram a few doors down. The band were busy downing Miller Lights and rubbing shoulders with the fans that keep the GBV legend strong. At first, my understanding of Guided by Voices’ cult status was merely a reflection of their prolificness. Having recorded 35 albums, one expects every show to last at least three hours, with a setlist spanning decades. Such was the case for this night where for 50 songs, Robert Pollard and company pulled out all the stops and gave fans the full GBV experience. After getting acquainted with the fans of Guided by Voices, it became much clearer to me why this band is so beloved that people will travel from different continents just to follow them around on tour or go to one show in Los Angeles. There were fans from New York, Seattle, Wales and Australia in our circle as we waited for the band to go on. Everyone was so incredibly welcoming and excited about seeing their favorite band that their enthusiasm made me want to join the family myself, in an admittedly poser move. I was curious though,

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Choir Boy at Teragram

Janky Smooth Central Command April 6, 2022

Dais records is bringing together two of our favorite of their label mates for a show at Teragram ballroom we think you can’t miss. Choir Boy makes some of the most beautiful, depressing and emotional music of any artists today. Who needs emo when the music of Choir Boy exists. Riki is everything beautiful and banging about 80’s singer/songwriter synth-pop through a modern lens. We’re giving away two tickets to their show together. Roll through. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO CHOIR BOY APRIL 9TH 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 CHOIR BOY Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON APRIL 8TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

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

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

Take This: Win Two Tickets to X at Teragram Ballroom

Janky Smooth Central Command November 30, 2021

Long before the Teragram stood in Los Angeles, X were the kings and queens of punk rock in southern California, owning the Sunset Strip to Chinatown. And now, these icons are playing the Teragram to cement their everlasting importance and relevance that brings them to the biggest and freshest spots of music’s newest gen. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO X DECEMBER 3RD AT THE 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 X Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON DECEMBER 2ND AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Heavy on the Cool: Dry Cleaning at Teragram Ballroom

Rob Shepyer November 14, 2021

Raybans, iced coffee, and cigarettes high atop Manhattan on a gloomy day spent people watching on a fire escape. A Jim Jarmusch movie plays on mute in the living room while the last Dry Cleaning vinyl, New Long Leg, spins in your bedroom. You jot down lines of poetry that don’t rhyme or make sense but you feel inspired and accomplished behind your shades and thin, unmovable lips. This scene, which I just imagined, plays out in black and white, an experimental piece of imagination meant for celluloid and inspired by the sounds of Dry Cleaning, a band with the New York spirit of No Wave and South London post punk heart. You hear shades of Television, Joy Division, Portishead, Talking Heads, The Modern Lovers, Lydia Lunch, Iggy Pop’s more recent stuff, Sleaford Mods, and Kim Gordon. related content: Chicano Batman Bring A Crumb Home To The Shrine Dry Cleaning is all the rage. Before I committed to covering the show, a friend asked if I was going to see that band everyone likes right now at Teragram. When I asked which band he was referring to, his reply was simply “Dirty Laundry”. When I saw the hype around Dry

Texis or Treats: Sleigh Bells at Teragram Ballroom

Danny Baraz November 3, 2021

Sleigh Bells guitarist and arranger in chief, Derek E. Miller has come a long way from Poison the Well to meeting Alexis Krauss while waiting on her at a restaurant- and an even longer way from Treats to Texis. A wave of nostalgia came over me as Krauss referenced playing El Rey in 2011, because it was one of the shows that got me back into going to shows. Of course, at El Rey, it was just Miller, Krause, some hardware and a literal wall of Marshall cabinets that stretched from the floor of the stage to the rafters. On Thursday, Oct 21st at The Teragram Ballroom, Miller ditched the wall of cabinets but his affinity for tube amps remained in the form of a one piece Marshall. There was plenty of room for Krauss and Miller to add a live drummer, Chris Maggio and synth/ backup singer, Kate Steinberg. My feelings on the changes were mixed, along with the arrival of new album, Texis but before I get into all that, it is crucial for me to give opening band, Kills Birds a proper spot in this review- because they are a revelation. related content: This Ain’t No Reset,

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Tokyo Police Club at Teragram Ballroom

Janky Smooth Central Command November 3, 2021

It’s time Janky Smooth embraces more indie music. And not just indie music but Canadian indie music. That’s why we’re throwing a giveaway to see Tokyo Police Club the best Canadian Indie band around. The band is celebrating the 10th Anniversary of their album Champ, an album that features all the highs and lows that comes with eternal youth. So come out and celebrate, bring a date or a friend–someone that needs a little escape. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE Or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO TOKYO POLICE CLUB NOVEMBER 6TH 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 TOKYO POLICE CLUB Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON NOVEMBER 5TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Squirrel Nut Zippers at Teragram Ballroom

Janky Smooth Central Command October 28, 2021

Swing has never been more punk than in the hands of Squirrel Nut Zippers. With a new record in the works and plenty of old records to celebrate, this show at Teragram Ballroom is already sold out but we got your hookup. So enter for your chance to hear them perform their entire debut album and then some. THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS OCTOBER 30TH 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 SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON OCTOBER 29TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Sleigh Bells at Teragram Ballroom

Janky Smooth Central Command October 20, 2021

One of the most unique, noisey and heavy pop bands of all time, Sleigh Bells, is playing two nights at Teragram Ballroom and we’re giving away tickets to see them on 10/22. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO SLEIGH BELLS OCTOBER 22ND 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 SLEIGH BELLS Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON OCTOBER 21ST AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION