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Take This: Win Two Tickets to Choir Boy at Teragram
Janky Smooth Central Command
April 6, 2022
Dais records is bringing together two of our favorite of their label mates for a show at Teragram ballroom we think you can’t miss. Choir Boy makes some of the most beautiful, depressing and emotional music of any artists today. Who needs emo when the music of Choir Boy exists. Riki is everything beautiful and banging about 80’s singer/songwriter synth-pop through a modern lens. We’re giving away two tickets to their show together. Roll through. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO CHOIR BOY APRIL 9TH AT TERAGRAM BALLROOM Step 1- Join Our Newsletter (look for pop up every time you arrive at jankysmooth.com) Step 2 – Tag a Friend in the comment section of our INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK CHOIR BOY Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON APRIL 8TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION
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Take This: Win Two Tickets to HEALTH at 1720
Janky Smooth Central Command
April 4, 2022
Jankysmooth will always stan for HEALTH. This band has always represented a side of LA’s underground nightlife with an electronic soundtrack that gives a taste of the soft and hard life in this city. The band is only know maturing into an industrial force to be reckoned with, joining the ranks of the genre’s heavyweights by collaborating with NIN, JPEGMAFIA, Youth Code, Ghostemane and more. We are stoked to be giving away two tickets to this 1720 banger on Wednesday. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO HEALTH APRIL 6TH AT 1720 Step 1- Join Our Newsletter (look for pop up every time you arrive at jankysmooth.com) Step 2 – Tag a Friend in the comment section of our INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK HEALTH Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON APRIL 5TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION
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Pixel Grip, Spike Hellis and Black Light Odyssey find refuge at Das Bunker
Danny Baraz
April 2, 2022
Two words: Das Bunker. Yes, it was that time again for your most militant music mixer. Catch One was the vessel- the living, breathing historic Los Angeles structure acting like a Viet Cong tunnel bunker, hiding nooks and crannies of DJ’s and bands dropping bombs from behind velvet ropes on the various multitudes of creatures of the night. It has been awhile since my last Das Bunker and as a result, my mental health has suffered but the combination of Pixel Grip and Spike Hellis on the line up had me fucked up. Adorning myself in the blackest of the black, I traveled toward the lights. A Yang looking for it’s Yin and all the stunning mutants littered through this character filled venue were beautiful, aloof and might’ve been searching for connection, sex and/or cocaine and other substances to fuel whatever was going to happen on this night. Das Bunker archives at Janky Smooth And what happened was significant. First off, I was here to see Pixel Grip. Their early evening performance at Substance in December was understated in the line-up but revelatory and I dove into them head first after that show. Unwillingly born into the defunct but never
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Defenders of the Underground: AFI at the Palladium
Rob Shepyer
March 31, 2022
Everyone wants to see an old school AFI set. The band tries to appease these pleas by giving fans a few crumbs from the latter part of this era, with songs like the anthemic opener, “Strength Through Wounding” off Black Sails in the Sunset, or “The Lost Souls” off Sing the Sorrow‘s precursor, The Art of Drowning, or their closing song, which had the Palladium screaming with joy, “Totalimmortal” off the All Hallow’s Eve EP. I would like to join my underground brethren in demanding only the most punk and hardcore output of this legendary band, however, I can’t. After seeing AFI’s Hollywood Palladium stop on their Bodies tour last week, I think their show is perfectly astounding as is. There is no going backward for AFI. They realize this and instead of sinking back into their roots, they choose to raise up the bands in the same position they once were. Whether in the worlds of hardcore or post punk, those who’ve been around LA know Davey Havok frequents our underground scenes with a sage’s watchful eye. He takes many young bands under his wing to mentor or tour with. That’s why, whether we’re talking about the punk, hardcore,
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Take This: Win Two Tickets to Jawbreaker at the Wiltern
Janky Smooth Central Command
March 30, 2022
For three nights, legendary punk band, Jawbreaker are playing the Wiltern to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their 1995 album “Dear You”. We’re giving away two tickets to the show on the 3rd featuring the just as legendary Lemonheads as well as So-Cal’s own, The Linda Lindas. All three bands turn poetry into punk rock like few other bands can. It’s going to be a night of punk that inspires the heart and soul. related content: Ben is Dead Zine 30th Anni with Jawbreaker YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO JAWBREAKER APRIL 3RD AT THE WILTERN Step 1- Join Our Newsletter (look for pop up every time you arrive at jankysmooth.com) Step 2 – Tag a Friend in the comment section of our INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK JAWBREAKER Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON APRIL 1ST AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION
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Take This: Win Two Tickets to Guided By Voices at Teragram Ballroom
Janky Smooth Central Command
March 29, 2022
We’re giving away tickets to see legends this time around. Absolute legends. I wish we had as many tickets to giveaway as this band has albums, but we don’t have 30, we only have two. The lofi kings of rock are back in Los Angeles and I’m taking bets that this show will be around 3 hours long. Guided By Voices at the Teragram Ballroom. We’re giving away two tickets. How can you not enter this giveaway? YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO GUIDED BY VOICES APRIL 1ST AT TERAGRAM BALLROOM Step 1- Join Our Newsletter (look for pop up every time you arrive at jankysmooth.com) Step 2 – Tag a Friend in the comment section of our INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK GUIDED BY VOICES Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON APRIL 1ST AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION
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Eating Yourself to Live: Cannibal Corpse at the Belasco
Rob Shepyer
March 26, 2022
Cannibal Corpse‘s return to Los Angeles at the Belsasco wasn’t just a showcase of one of the most brutal and punishing death metal bands of all time, this was a breakthrough tour where the band created a much larger impact than most people realize. This tour came at the heels of a heated debate about the journey the death metal has gone since its origins in Florida to its current state and sound. Cannibal Corpse was at the center of this debate as former singer Chris Barnes butted horns with current singer Corpsegrinder in a battle for which era reigns over all. The lineup for this tour featured Deathcore label mates Whitechapel and Revocation, bridging two scenes that are worlds apart even though they sound incredibly similar to the untrained ear. In many ways, this was a tour that gave deathcore fans an education in true metal, so even though Whitechapel and Revocation aren’t quite my cup of tea, this tour served a greater purpose I have to approve of. related content: Photo Recap: Decibel Magazine Tour With Cannibal Corpse At The Fonda Prior to this show, I was on the Chris Barnes side of the debate. Listening to The
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Photo Recap: Yob and True Widow at 1720
Janky Smooth Central Command
March 25, 2022
Yob is doom metal’s most powerful trio. The motto “Yob is Love” is something you feel anytime you feel the warmth within their kinetic synergy onstage, as their bombastic doom sounds pass between each player. Love is what you feel as you blast through walls of sound and come out the other side feeling no pain, but pleasure instead. They played 1720 with True Widow and gave the city another taste of doom metal redefined through their transcendental lens. Yob True Widow
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Take This: Win Two Tickets to Jay Electronica at 1720
Janky Smooth Central Command
March 25, 2022
Jay Electronica is considered one of the most elusive artists in the hip hop game. It’s been too long since he last played Los Angeles and it’s finally time he brings his written testimony to 1720 and preach. We’re giving away two shows to this sure-to-be unforgettable performance. I imagine it ain’t gonna happen again in a long time. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO JAY ELECTRONICA MARCH 30TH AT 1720 Step 1- Join Our Newsletter (look for pop up every time you arrive at jankysmooth.com) Step 2 – Tag a Friend in the comment section of our INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK JAY ELECTRONICA Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON MARCH 29TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION
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The Final Piece: Puzzle at The Vermont
Dillon Vaughn
March 23, 2022
As usual, Minty Boi has been killing it with their bookings, maintaining the crown of the most forward thinking promoter in LA. Catching a rare set by Fletcher Shears’ solo endeavor Puzzle at the recently opened Vermont Hollywood truly felt like a leap into a new era thanks to both the music and the venue itself. related content: The Growlers Reclaim Castle Beach Goth And All Is Right With The World Again The Garden have a unique reputation because they’ve managed to become increasingly accessible while simultaneously cramming more dissonant and challenging elements into their music. The frequently mentioned 20+ solo records released over the years by Fletcher is absolutely a noteworthy feat, but even more impressive is how varied those releases manage to be while clearly maintaining their creator’s fingerprints. Throughout most of the night the entire crowd in the Vermont bounced in unison and collectively lost their shit while screaming along with the lyrics to every single song on the setlist – something you hardly ever see in the city with the biggest reputation for low attendance and an abundance of crossed arms and bored gazes. related content: … And We’ll Pretend It’s Christmas Day At The Roxy
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Take This: Win Two Tickets to Deap Vally at The Roxy
Janky Smooth Central Command
March 23, 2022
Deap Vally are one of LA’s greatest creations, blending garage rock and psych into an unmistakable sound, they’re part of LA’s essential musical fabric. We are giving away two tickets to see them at The Roxy and want you to be there oh so much. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO DEAP VALLY MARCH 26TH AT THE ROXY Step 1- Join Our Newsletter (look for pop up every time you arrive at jankysmooth.com) Step 2 – Tag a Friend in the comment section of our INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK BREAKBOT Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON MARCH 25TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION
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Art’s Spirit Animal: Yves Tumor at the OC Observatory
Rob Shepyer
March 22, 2022
Attempting to describe Yves Tumor to a stranger on an elevator, I told them the band was like a psychedelic Prince. This is a bit reductive, but a compliment to all parties nonetheless. Yves Tumor is much more than an artist to be compared to anyone in such definitive terms. Yves Tumor deals in abstracts and pushing boundaries beyond definitions and comparisons. Yes, there’s elements of sunshine psych and vintage hard rock riffage; yes, they broke out into an ode to Faith No More’s “Be Aggressive” at one moment of their OC Observatory set; and yes, they’ve cultivated all the murky plummets of the Jungian shadow to make themselves much more than a band of humans, they’re something transcendent when they take a stage. Yves’ singer, a mystery man conspicuously named Sean Bowie, created music to escape from his dull, conservative surroundings as a young adult. With so much art pouring out of him, the last two signifiers that come to mind when staring at him onstage are “dull” or “conservative”. Sean Bowie is a living enigma, transcending categories to exist simply as art itself. Or more colloquially, Sean Bowie is art’s spirit animal. related content: Desert Daze 2021: Music,
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