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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
Take This: Passion of The Weiss Fest Ticket Giveaway
Danny Baraz
September 2, 2015
Jeff Weiss has established himself as a clear and respected voice in music journalism and a barometer of hip hop. His popular blog, Passion of the Weiss is celebrating it’s 10 year anniversary on Sunday, September 6th at The Echo with a music festival that features artists such as Open
Way Strange Fest: Teenage Promoters In Way Over Their Head
Jai Chebaia
September 2, 2015
Way Strange Fest was the brainchild of two teenagers from the Inland Empire, Esmeralda and Nora, who managed to gather over 50 bands from Los Angeles and beyond for one exhilarating day. It had been a while since I’d seen this many bands crammed into one tight space in an
