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Destruction Unit Record Release at The Teragram Ballroom
Brent Smith
September 17, 2015
Arriving at the Teragram Ballroom on 7th Street, dodging traffic, skate rats, and the regular stream of Monty Bar freaks, I dipped under the sleek, neon blue marquee, through the main doors, and into the archway of the foyer where Destruction Unit release party event collaborators Critical Resistance had a
Passion Of The Weiss 10 Year Anniversary at The Echo
Paige Vreede
September 13, 2015
The Echo was transformed on Sunday when prolific music writer, Jeff Weiss, held a ten-year anniversary party for his blog, Passion Of The Weiss. The event was far different from the indie shows that are typically hosted at The Echo. From 4pm to 2am, rappers from all over the country
Veronica Bianqui and Friends Live Up to The Hype at Harvard and Stone
Brent Smith
September 11, 2015
The second night of Veronica Bianqui’s September residency at Harvard & Stone, presented by Grimy Goods, was a dancy, boozy trip through space and time—like lounging on the beach and soaking it up with Coppertone on the edge of the Milky Way galaxy. Featuring brain melting sets by Vox Waves
New Album Review: Destruction Unit- Negative Feedback Resistor
Danny Baraz
September 10, 2015
There is nothing in the world like seeing Destruction Unit live, in concert. Nothing. The overpowering and overwhelming sonic assault staggers the senses and literally knocks you off balance. I really can’t explain it but the word literally is used literally. At last months show at Berserktown II at The
Take This: Two Tickets To See Dick Dale Play Malibu Inn/Casa Escobar
Janky Smooth Central Command
September 10, 2015
Dick Dale is singlehandedly responsible for the entire genre of surf rock. With the HUGE resurgence of the style that is taking place in garages all over the world, it’s important to know it’s roots. Through the 50’s to the present day, his playing is so unique and loud that
Red Bull Sound Select Announces Lineup for 30 Days in L.A.
Danny Baraz
September 9, 2015
We here at Janky Smooth have a special affection for the folks at Red Bull Sound Select and their annual, month long, nightly takeover of almost every club in Los Angeles called 30 Days in L.A. After all, Janky Smooth launched on November 1st 2014 and the lovely, tireless music
Burger-a-go-go 2015: Feminism in Rock reviewed by “Some Guy”
Danny Baraz
September 8, 2015
Rock music has been a catalyst for social and political change since it’s inception. It’s not just three chords and a back beat. It’s poetry. It’s a manifesto and it not only serves as an individual expression but has also served as commentary for entire generations, as only great art
Mystic Braves Bring Good Vibes To The Teragram Ballroom
Johann A. Ramos
September 8, 2015
Ryan of No Parents illuminated at The Teragram Mystic Braves, Creation Factory, The Abigails and No Parents shared the stage on the first Friday of September at the Teragram Ballroom in Downtown Los Angeles. But one of these things is not like the others and it had me scratchin my head.
New Album Review: Radkey- Dark Black Makeup
Brent Smith
September 4, 2015
Radkey was always a young band with an old soul. Now, with a more-than-polished debut LP finally under their belts, becoming festival circuit regulars, and amassing a fan base that dates back five years, the three notoriously young Radke brothers from the Show-Me State aren’t so young anymore. Dark Black
Take This: Beach Goth Ticket Giveaway
Danny Baraz
September 2, 2015
Now for the 4th year in a row, Southern California native band, The Growlers are throwing their masquerade influenced music festival at The Observatory in Orange County on Oct 24th and 25th. Everyone on the internet collectively orgasmed upon announcement of that line-up. The Growlers are set to headline both days
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