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Ritual Between Stars, Sun and Moon: Molchat Doma at the Fonda Theatre

Jonathan Reyes June 5, 2022

Raise your hand if you didn’t expect such a large population of goths for Molchat Doma at The Fonda. Having not translated their lyrics to the songs before, I felt the languished pleading in “Zvezdy” being so close and as distant from someone as the sun stars and moon are from each other. I danced about in Egor’s lyrical expression of devastation. Molchat Doma presents bare and plain on stage, they look like a improv group waiting for inspiration from the audience. There is no banner above them, nothing to signify their presence or announce themselves. This absence and their simple black clothing contrast the riot happening in the middle of the room. The crowd was hot for Belarusian boys. related content: One World Under Goth: Molchat Doma at the Fonda Their synchronized movements and blank slavic stare, you don’t realize till it’s far too late, is part of a ritual of some kind, all that’s missing is a cleric’s collared shirt. There’s truly something mystical about them having sold out and adding more shows on their west coast tour. Maybe it’s my religious upbringing but anytime I see rhythmic dancing to loud droning music, it brings on a wave of

One World Under Goth: Molchat Doma at the Fonda

Rob Shepyer June 4, 2022

After performing two sets at Coachella and having their first show in North America at the Roxy before a sold out crowd, Molchat Doma gave Los Angeles what they wanted with two dates at The Fonda so everyone that was dying to see them could finally check them off their concert bucket lists. Just before the pandemic, Molchat Doma was going to perform at Zebulon for what was still an underground show by an underground promoter. After the pandemic, the band sells out every show they book, making the only tickets available for most fans resales at a price around 120$. They are more in demand than any band hailing from Eastern Europe, especially at such a young stage in their careers. Them, and a few other bands, represent a very specific phenomenon only occurring in the goth-sphere. This phenomenon is that international bands seem to rise to the top of the North American goth music scene’s consciousness over domestic bands. Such is the case for She Past Away and Molchat Doma, but even Prayers falls under this umbrella seeing as they integrate Mexican culture into their sound. I want to see this phenomenon expand to every part of the

Take This: Win Two Tickets to RX Bandits at The Fonda

Janky Smooth Central Command June 2, 2022

Editor Rob here—This giveaway is special to me. If you were in high school in the early 2000’s, there were many bands and scenes that could’ve taken over the student body. Hardcore, emo, all kinds of music. For whatever reason, RX Bandits put a spell on a large amount of my high school. Their music was always transcendent, they were a sort of Led Zeppelin for our generation but with horns and reggae vibes to boot. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS‍ HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO RX BANDITS JUNE 5TH AT FONDA 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 RX BANDITS Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON JUNE 4TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Sunflower Bean at the Fonda

Janky Smooth Central Command May 26, 2022

Sunflower Bean puts new meaning to the words power trio as these three utilize the powers of love and sunshine. We’re giving away two tickets to their big Fonda show to pop off the month of June. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS‍ HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO SUNFLOWER BEAN JUNE 2ND 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 SUNFLOWER BEAN Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON MAY 31ST AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

The Fonda Shines a Light for Spiritualized on 4/20

Grace Dunn April 29, 2022

Driving down Hollywood Blvd, doing my best to find parking as the line continued to grow outside the venue, I could feel my anticipation for that elusive Spiritualized brand of euphoria mounting. There were swarms of people just like me, thrilled attendees patiently awaiting the grandiose rock ‘n roll gospel trip bubbling inside the Fonda Theatre. This wasn’t just any show, this was a Coachella off-shoot for those grounded in good ol’ Los Angeles for the weekend, Spiritualized purists only. related content: Analysis of a Slavic Heart: Molchat Doma At The Roxy A Spiritualized set is a healing affair. J Spaceman has a unique way of reminding us of a deep pain inside we thought was healed or slowly forgotten, only to be recovered in the effervescent melancholy of his psych rock church. Digging deep into the shadow side of the Jungian caverns in your mind, this special 4/20 set paved the way for true soul healing not yet manifested. ‘Shine A Light’ (off of Lazer Guided Melodies) bathed the crowd in forgiveness, feeling like you hit the colorful stained-glass chapel, harmonizing vocals rising up, slide guitar stretching the soul, and organ sounds soothing your weary spirit from life’s highs

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

Take This: Win Two to American Nightmare at the Fonda

Janky Smooth Central Command January 10, 2022

One of the most influential and trendsetting modern hardcore bands of all time has got to be Boston’s American Nightmare. These guys have elevated hardcore music to the level of rockstars and they’re coming to the Fonda to pummel you all with the classics and we’re giving away two tickets to the bloodbath. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO AMERICAN NIGHTMARE JANUARY 14TH 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 AMERICAN NIGHTMARE Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON JANUARY 12TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Take This: Win Two Tickets to American Nightmare at the Fonda

Janky Smooth Central Command March 9, 2020

In what can only be described as a match made in Heaven, American Nightmare and Ceremony have joined forces to tour for AN’s 20th anniversary pit stop at the Fonda. We’ve got two tickets to giveaway to the madness. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE OR: ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO AMERICAN NIGHTMARE MARCH 13TH 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, TWITTER, or FACEBOOK American Nightmare Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON MARCH 11TH AT 11AM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Spontaneous Combustion of the Soul: Dinosaur Jr. at the Fonda

Jonathan Reyes November 8, 2019

There’s a call to the rocks. The siren isn’t calling you your doom. It’s calling you to feel the pain of everyone and then feel nothing. The silvery wizard inside the Fonda, inside his tower built with Marshall Amplifiers, his spellbook is prolific, his voice…his voice tells you it’s suffered, it’s telling you it knows you have too, despite the suffering and loss you too can wear a Mishka tee and baseball cap while shaking the rust off the bones of what seems to be everyone who didn’t die in the 90’s alt-rock scene that has gathered inside the theater made by Morgan, Walls & Clements. related content: Silver Lake Perris: Desert Daze 2019 The fall brought the Mount Rushmore of sad bastard music to Los Angeles. Rob Smith claimed Pasadena, Nick Cave DTLA, J Mascis Hollywood, Billy Corgan Highland Park, Moz was here too but we pretend he wasn’t. It’s something in the air. Santa Ana’s, with the help of PG&E, lit forests like candles in a vigil. The days when the only crises you had to worry about were existential are gone. All that remains is the music and the people who don’t seem to mind. Myself included.

I Love You, Laura Jane Grace: Against Me! at the Fonda

Jessica Moncrief October 24, 2019

Can you love someone without actually knowing them personally? Last week, Against Me! celebrated their 10 year anniversary of the album “White Crosses.” There was a pit in my stomach and a quiet resistance to hear this album performed live that was matched equally with excitement. 2009 was an extremely tough year for me. I remember exactly when “White Crosses” was released because I was lucky enough to hear it two weeks before the general public did and it quickly became a soundtrack to keep me sane in the shit-storm I was experiencing at the time. I love this album, however, I rarely listen to it these days because I do my best to push the memories from that time deep in the back of my mind. So when Laura Jane Grace mentioned that she hated nostalgia before sharing with the audience the pain that she had been experiencing at the time Against Me! recorded “White Crosses”, it resonated to the core. related content: Against Me! Stuns At The Observatory Before Punk Rock Bowling Early in the show, a fan yelled out “I love you, Laura Jane Grace” and she mockingly responded “You don’t even know me!” I thought in my mind

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Dinosaur Jr at the Fonda

Janky Smooth Central Command October 24, 2019

The legendary Dinosaur Jr. is returning to Los Angeles for what will undoubtably be an unforgettable show. Get your ear plugs ready because as smooth and cool as this band can be, they’re loud as all hell when they want to be. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE OR: ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO DINOSAUR JR. NOVEMBER 2ND 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, TWITTER, or FACEBOOK Dinosaur Jr. Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON OCTOBER 28TH AT 11AM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION

Take This: Win Two Tickets to Against Me! at the Fonda

Janky Smooth Central Command October 9, 2019

Against Me! return to Los Angeles for a two night stint at The Fonda in which they take on performing both White Crosses and Transgender Dysphoria Blues albums in their entirety in one night. That’s a whole lot of punk to be just giving away but that’s how we roll here. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE OR: ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO AGAINST ME! OCTOBER 13TH 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, TWITTER, or FACEBOOK Against Me! Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON OCTOBER 11TH AT 11AM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION