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Albert Hammond Jr- Teragram Ballroom

Albert Hammond Jr Strokes The Teragram Ballroom

Albert Hammond Jr. headlined The Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles Wednesday night in support of his third solo album “Momentary Masters”.  Who could have predicted that one of the most anticipated shows of 2015 would have landed on a hump day? The record, according to Albert himself, was inspired by

The Frights Frenzy At The Echo

I first saw The Frights almost two years ago in a dingy Pomona basement where I dodged flying beer cans and flailing limbs to watch their high-octane set of surfy pop-punk anthems. When The Frights lead-singer/guitarist/principal songwriter Mikey Carnevale’s guitar cut-out during the intro of their live staple “Melissa,” rather

It’s Not Dead Fest: The State of the Union

After my visit to San Manuel Amphitheater in San Bernardino yesterday and bearing witness to the 1000’s of punks kicking up huge clouds of dust In 100 degree weather at It’s Not Dead Fest, I can, without a doubt, attest to the fact that It’s NOT Dead. Not dead at

Steve Mackay of the Stooges Has Died at Age 66

Steve Mackay, saxophone player most known for his work with Iggy Pop and the Stooges, passed away yesterday, Oct 11th 2015 at age 66 in Daly City, California after battling complications from sepsis. Regarded as one of the most influential jazz rockers in last four decades, his involvement in the

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Jankiest Shows and Tickets for the weekend of 10/9-10/11

There are so many incredible shows taking place this weekend that we thought we’d give you a list of Janky Smooth approved shows to help party to the appropriate soundtrack this weekend.  From festivals to small club shows to can’t miss headliners, this list is merely a guide to help

The Bay to L.A.: Cahill Wessel Opening Launches Carlos Queso Gallery

The first time I saw Cahill Wessel IRL he was already zipping past me, skating down Alvarado, through the neglected tent city 101 underpass, probably picking up more beer for the show. The Faded Glory exhibit was an inaugural night for the Carlos Queso Gallery, starting things off right with

Kim and The Created Kick Off October Residency at The Echo

It’s October, the harvest blood moon has arrived, and it’s time to get weird! The first night of the Kim and The Created residency at the Echo was a vibrant, cosmological event, and things couldn’t have gotten weirder for a Monday night. Dancing to the always eclectic Kim House, Deap

Ariel Pink at The Teragram Ballroom

Ariel Pink and Black Lips Bend Minds at The Teragram Ballroom

When Ariel Pink and the Black Lips announced their co-headlining tour a few months back, I thought to myself, is there a better fit for two groups with heavy rock and roll eccentricities to be sharing a bill? Are there another two acts out there that can match each other

Death Valley Girls at Lolipalooza shot by Taylor Wong

Death Valley Girls Drop New Limited 7″-Stream Death Valley Boogie

Death Valley Girls has something witchy for us this week. With what may be their most meta track yet, a new 7” is being released featuring the new single, “Death Valley Boogie”. From French label April 77, and distributed by Cobraside here in L.A., a limited press of 20 records

Richie Ramone at Hi-Fi Rockfest

HiFi Rockfest: Good Times, Bad Turnout at The Queen Mary

People have been proclaiming the genre of Punk (in it’s most classic interpretation) to be dead for over 30 years now. Certainly they must be referring to the movement more so than the music because it seems like every time you turn around, there is a new punk festival brewing

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