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Photo Recap: Brujeria at Alex’s Bar
Janky Smooth Central Command
May 15, 2022
Heavy metal’s own narcos party band, Brujeria brought their black magic marijuanaut show to Alex’s Bar and everyone was flying as the band brought the brutal, fun times they’ve always been known for. Whoever conceived of Brujeria is a goddamn genius, the whole place erupted in mosh and dance the
Take This: Win Two Tickets to Anika at Lodge Room
Janky Smooth Central Command
May 15, 2022
We’ve been hyped about Anika for awhile now. She is the embodiment of true art-pop in a female singer. We’re talking about Nico levels of talent here. Employing drone, psych and fuzz to back her signature cadence and vocal temperament, Anika sings about nocturnal benders and urban haze. It’s safe
122 Hours of Adult. at the Lodge Room
Rob Shepyer
May 14, 2022
We here at Jankysmooth consider Adult. a must-see show every time they swing into Los Angeles. We follow their career closely, always giving them credit and props for every step on this avant-garde journey to push the boundaries of music. They make artistic moves beyond anything anyone else is doing,
Clubbing in Paradise: Slayyyter at El Rey
Danny Ryan
May 13, 2022
Words by: Danny Ryan Photos by: Ally Gillam Slayyyter’s immersive Club Paradise experience at the El Rey Theatre last week represented a current transformation in what it means to be a pop star. While the genre has long been controlled by mainstream expectations, Slayyyter performs with a defiant attitude along
Photo Recap: Bikini Kill at the Greek Theatre
Janky Smooth Central Command
May 11, 2022
Ever since Bikini Kill‘s string of Hollywood Palladium reunion dates, Los Angeles has been hoping to see the Riot Grrrl legends take the stage in our fair city once again. That time finally came when they played the Greek Theatre on April 28th and at this show, every woman and
Take This: Win Two Tickets to Post Animal at Lodge Room
Janky Smooth Central Command
May 11, 2022
Desert Daze brings the elusive prog psychedelic savages of Post Animal back to Los Angeles to trip the Lodge Room out with technical ecstasy and rock and roll drip. You don’t want to miss this one. That’s why we’re giving away two tickets to the show. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS
In Amyl We Trust: Amyl and the Sniffers at Teragram
Rob Shepyer
May 10, 2022
I feel a bit late to the party. By now, Amyl and the Sniffers aren’t underground punk darlings from Australia anymore. At this point, the band hasn’t just cemented themselves as one of the most dynamic and electric acts in the entire genre, they’ve gone on to influence numerous bands
Take This: Win Two Tickets to Gatecreeper at 1720
Janky Smooth Central Command
May 10, 2022
Mixed bills are usually reserved for hardcore shows so it’s cool to see Gatecreeper expanding the horizons of death metal fans with their upcoming show at 1720 featuring Narrow Head and Fearing, a shoegaze band and a post punk group. Also on the lineup is 200 Stab Wounds, one of
Photo Recap: Amorphis at El Rey
Janky Smooth Central Command
May 9, 2022
Finland’s Amorphis stopped by the El Rey for the Los Angeles stretch of their North American tour and serenaded the city with their signature blend of anthemic viking balladry and undeniably crushing extreme metal riffage. Showcasing their latest album, 2022’s Halo, Amorphis were a tour de-metal force, with melodic vocals
Take This: Win Two Tickets to PCW ULTRA: Friday the 13th: A New Beginning
Janky Smooth Central Command
May 9, 2022
PCW ULTRA is back with its spookiest installment yet. This Friday the 13th, watch the baddest mother-fuckers on the planet take on demons of the ring. LA Park battles Sinn Bodhi, B-Boy wrestles Nick Wayne, Viva Van goes up against Ultra Women’s champ, Danika Della Rogue, Ultra Light Champion Jail
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