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Resonant Sound Baths: Sunn O))) at the Lodge Room
Todd Anderson
February 15, 2023
Having never heard SUNN O))) before, I had no idea what I was in for as I waited at the back door of the Lodge Room in Highland Park. I purposely didn’t look them up or listen to them. Sometimes I like going into a show totally blind and open
Detention With Danzig at The Montalban
Vanessa Burgundy
February 14, 2023
Still seething with bliss from the uproarious decadence of Danzig Sings Elvis at the Hollywood Roosevelt on Devil’s Night 2021, we set our ticket alarm and grabbed 4th row for our second chance at seeing the dark King of Rock n Roll. Another historic Hollywood theater, The Montalban was an
Deafheaven at Lodge Room- A Perfect Marriage Of Time
Danny Ryan
February 8, 2023
Deafheaven astonishingly achieved fitting their enormous, atmospheric sound into the intimate setting of The Lodge Room for 2 sold out nights, hosting different lineups and playing different setlists for each of them. As heavy metal further evolves with its experimentation and hardcore punk is currently seeing a revival in its
Janky Smooth Sessions: INVA//ID at Bar Sinister
Danny Baraz
February 5, 2023
Goth, Industrial, EBM, Dark Wave, Post Punk, et al, born in the shadows, is having it’s moment in the sun- to the dismay of some of its denizens. But to Industrial acts like INVA//ID, the spotlight is deserved and somewhat welcome. After all, bands want people at their
JANKY SMOOTH Top 10 ALBUMS of 2022 Rated by Contributors
Janky Smooth Central Command
December 24, 2022
It’s hard to fathom underground music survived, thrived and broke new boundaries only two years since the pandemic’s peak-year. In the heat of that fire, stuck at home, people suspected that the dire circumstances we were all living under would have some great inspiring effect on the artist community. At
JANKY SMOOTH Top 10 SHOWS of 2022 Rated by Contributors
Janky Smooth Central Command
December 23, 2022
On this eve to Christmas Eve, we at Janky Smooth have done our due diligence in accounting the year’s most profound concert moments. Found herein is the top ten shows lists of our contributors. Give them a peep and let us know if you were there too! Publisher, Danny Baraz
Vulnerability is Punk: The Lemonheads at the OC Observatory
Danny Ryan
December 13, 2022
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of their iconic 1992 album It’s A Shame About Ray, The Lemonheads brought their signature blend of punk, grunge, and folk influences to a passionate crowd at The Observatory. With the night being built up of multiple acts including their magnum opus album in
The Smell of Napalm Death at Belasco
Danny Ryan
December 4, 2022
While punk rock and heavy metal are completely different genres in their sound and aesthetics, there has always been a crossover between the scenes due to the aggressive nature and the focus on rebellion against social norms found in each of them. Few artists embody the fusion of these two
Blast Beat Apocalypse: Cannibal Corpse at the Wiltern
Danny Ryan
December 2, 2022
Cannibal Corpse is a band that does not need any sort of introduction, as they really are an artist that you immediately fall in love with or you turn off instantly upon your first listen. Hell, you could probably decide how you feel about them just from the first time
Arcade Fire at the Forum: Indie Rock’s Phoenix Burns Again
Danny Ryan
November 30, 2022
While indie rock may still be one of the most popular genres amongst casual listeners, it’s no secret that the genre and aesthetics have fallen far past their heyday. With how many artists from the peak of indie rock that seem to be lost in their navigation of current trends,
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