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Joey BadaSS at The Fonda- A Rare M.C. That Still Wants to Rap
Janky Smooth Central Command
June 16, 2015
A couple of weeks ago, writer Jeff Weiss (@passionweiss) tweeted: “Tyler wants to be a director. Kendrick wants to be a jazzman. Chance wants to be Jamiroquai. A$AP wants to be Hansel. No one wants to rap.” Earl Sweatshirt promptly responded “I DO” (along with Open Mike Eagle). I
Friday Night Shows in Los Angeles- Suck it Brooklyn
Danny Baraz
June 15, 2015
I jumped in my car and just started driving west. It was a weird week of muggy, rainy weather. The type of weather that simultaneously collects rain drops and sweat beads on the forehead. I drove by a man in a clown suit as I made a right onto the
Ticket Giveaway: Lolipalooza 2 at The Echo 6/27
Danny Baraz
June 11, 2015
If you are you music lover and live in Los Angeles and did not attend last years inaugural installment of Lolipalooza, then you missed something truly special. If you miss this years showcase of Lolipalooza 2 then you should seriously reconsider your life. Lolipop Records is onto something unique. While
Cold War Kids Play an Intimate Gig at Red Bull Sound Space
Danny Baraz
June 11, 2015
Cold War Kids took the stage, ready to dive into their set and play to this small, intimate room filled with only 275 people. Kat Corbett of KROQ had a different itinerary, instructed to perform her Q and A with the band as a part of this incredible music series
New Album Review: Deaf Rhino – Dirt, Rust, Chaos
Brent Smith
June 10, 2015
New Jersey bro rock band Deaf Rhino has released their debut LP Dirt, Rust, Chaos. If you’re an east-coaster, you may have caught them at Arlene’s Grocery or Webster Hall sharing bills with bands like The Ataris and Teenage Kicks. I say bro rock, but I mean inclusive bro rock
Live Stream: Cold War Kids Intimate Performance on Red Bull TV
Danny Baraz
June 9, 2015
It’s hard to believe that June 15th will mark 10 years since Cold War Kids released their first EP, Mulberry Street. Since then they have fought the good fight of rock and roll bands in the main stream. Somehow, Cold War Kids are able to maintain their originality and edge
Hanni El Khatib: The Last First Friday of 2015 at Natural History Museum
Justin Cornwall
June 7, 2015
The last First Friday event at the Natural History Museum brought out in-the-know Los Angeles music lovers, young and old, together for an amazing summer kickoff. This lineup featured Hanni El Khatib, Chicano Batman, Avid Dancer and DJ’s Raul Campos (KCRW) + Captain Planet – all local talent. The evening
New Album Review: Damaged Bug- Cold Hot Plumbs
Danny Baraz
June 4, 2015
Of course you can expect the typical, justified hype around the release of Thee Oh Sees’ 9th full length studio album, “Mutilator Defeated at Last” on Dwyer’s, Castle Face Records. It is the kind of work we’ve come not only to love but EXPECT from the mind of John Dwyer.
Desert Daze Video Recap- Dazed in the Daylight/Evening Shade
Danny Baraz
June 4, 2015
Janky Smooth presents a video collage from the Desert Daze Festival this past May. This two part series let’s the music and imagery speak for itself. Shot and edited by Travis Moore. Part 1, Dazed in the Daylight features the music of Kim and the Created and beautifully captures the
Cosmic Creek Surf Contest and Music Fest in Dana Point
Brent Smith
June 3, 2015
Akaw! What’s probably the hippest and most utopic small-town-beach-party in the entire universe was held last weekend at Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point. What’s always been known as a feel-good, retro-style surf contest among locals and pros, Cosmic Creek has emerged from a new metamorphosis in its 14th year.
