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Radkey Play The Echo and Make Me a Believer
Taylor Wong
September 23, 2015
It has been about a month since I have been out to cover any thing and I was jonesin’ for a good show. FYF was my last assignment and that is entirely too long. I was sent out to The Echo, one of my most frequented and favorite venues to
Janky Smooth at Riot Fest Chicago 2015: A Drunk History
Vanessa Burgundy
September 22, 2015
By Vanessa Burgundy This was my Riot Fest hat trick and they do always say that “third time’s a charm”. Let it be known, Riot Fest, you have always been positively charming, however; this year, you were downright enchanted. Day One: I had a bit of a late start, missing
Liberation vs Romance: Le Butcherettes and “It’s My Party” Last Thursday in LA
Danny Baraz
September 21, 2015
By Danny Baraz The impact of women in music is not only starting to reveal itself but the term “the gentler sex” is going to have to be retired. This past Thursday night out on the town in Los Angeles proved two things- Artistic women like Teri Gender Bender of
PEARS New 7″: Letters to Memaw
Brent Smith
September 17, 2015
Heads up, hardcore fans! If you dug the PEARS debut album Go To Prison, re-released by Fat Wreck Chords, you needn’t wait until 2016 for a taste of their follow-up. The 7” Letters To Memaw has your name written all over it, and is being released tomorrow, Sept. 18! Wrought
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
