jankysmooth
Featured Posts
Now Trending
Latest Stories
Take This: Win Two Tickets To John Waters Easter w/ Peaches by Lethal Amounts
Janky Smooth Central Command
March 22, 2023
This Easter Weekend, Lethal Amounts returns to the Madonna Inn with a performance by Peaches and John Waters to mark the 50th anniversary and restoration of Waters’ cult classic, Pink Flamingos at the iconic Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo. related: Burger Boogaloo 2017: The Ballad of John and
FIDLAR at The Observatory is STILL a Vibe
Janky Smooth Central Command
March 21, 2023
There is little more that’s as iconic in the last 10 years of the SoCal indie music scene than FIDLAR playing at The Observatory in Santa Ana. It brings back memories of the golden age of the now defunct label that shall not be mentioned- but it rhymes with “Zurger”.
Jane’s Addiction- Hollywood Royalty At The Palladium
Danny Baraz
March 16, 2023
Jane’s Addiction playing the Palladium in Hollywood in 2023 resonates deeply with music fans who grew up in Los Angeles. Jane’s Addiction is the quintessential L.A. band of their era. Wedged snugly between the hair metal era of the 80’s and the grunge era of the 90’s, Jane’s had that
DAIS Records Celebrates 15 Years Of Seminal Releases At The Belasco
Danny Baraz
February 22, 2023
In the last 15 years, DAIS Records has had an output of quality music that should be the envy of any independent record label. From alumni such as Psychic TV, Cold Cave, Youth Code and Pink Turns Blue to current artists such as Drab Majesty, Adult., Choir Boy and Riki–
Resonant Sound Baths: Sunn O))) at the Lodge Room
Todd Anderson
February 15, 2023
Having never heard SUNN O))) before, I had no idea what I was in for as I waited at the back door of the Lodge Room in Highland Park. I purposely didn’t look them up or listen to them. Sometimes I like going into a show totally blind and open
Detention With Danzig at The Montalban
Vanessa Burgundy
February 14, 2023
Still seething with bliss from the uproarious decadence of Danzig Sings Elvis at the Hollywood Roosevelt on Devil’s Night 2021, we set our ticket alarm and grabbed 4th row for our second chance at seeing the dark King of Rock n Roll. Another historic Hollywood theater, The Montalban was an
Deafheaven at Lodge Room- A Perfect Marriage Of Time
Danny Ryan
February 8, 2023
Deafheaven astonishingly achieved fitting their enormous, atmospheric sound into the intimate setting of The Lodge Room for 2 sold out nights, hosting different lineups and playing different setlists for each of them. As heavy metal further evolves with its experimentation and hardcore punk is currently seeing a revival in its
Janky Smooth Sessions: INVA//ID at Bar Sinister
Danny Baraz
February 5, 2023
Goth, Industrial, EBM, Dark Wave, Post Punk, et al, born in the shadows, is having it’s moment in the sun- to the dismay of some of its denizens. But to Industrial acts like INVA//ID, the spotlight is deserved and somewhat welcome. After all, bands want people at their
JANKY SMOOTH Top 10 ALBUMS of 2022 Rated by Contributors
Janky Smooth Central Command
December 24, 2022
It’s hard to fathom underground music survived, thrived and broke new boundaries only two years since the pandemic’s peak-year. In the heat of that fire, stuck at home, people suspected that the dire circumstances we were all living under would have some great inspiring effect on the artist community. At
JANKY SMOOTH Top 10 SHOWS of 2022 Rated by Contributors
Janky Smooth Central Command
December 23, 2022
On this eve to Christmas Eve, we at Janky Smooth have done our due diligence in accounting the year’s most profound concert moments. Found herein is the top ten shows lists of our contributors. Give them a peep and let us know if you were there too! Publisher, Danny Baraz
