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Photo Recap: Idles at the Fonda Theatre
Janky Smooth Central Command
November 7, 2021
Every few years, there seems to be new, incoming waves and incarnations of what American’s call The UK Invasion. I don’t think any invasion in military history has lasted this long. It’s a part of American musical life, this cycle of American music scenes being refined by British artists, meanwhile the scene dies down in America until those British Artists tour the states and completely take over. Idles is the latest sensation to lead the pack of artists that have breathed new life into the American punk scene, bringing garage influence to bigger stages than most American bands have in years. The band sold out three nights at the Fonda, filling the venue with their power punk sound, turning shows into massive, Dioynisian shindigs. Opening for the band was Gustaf, a Brooklyn band with lethal doses of swagger and cool, balancing art rock, no wave, punk, and funk. Idles Gustaf
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Dressed to Transgress: Sex Cells Halloween at the Globe
Rob Shepyer
November 6, 2021
I don’t think theres ever been a Sex Cells that wasn’t just Halloween on the wrong weekend. Costumes, debauchery, candy, scantily-clad ladies and sexually deviant dudes are ingrained in the party’s DNA. The Halloween edition of this masquerade was estimated to be Sex Cell’s strangest, most insane installment. When halloween falls on a Sunday, you get at least three days to dress up differently. Since I was already Ace Frehley on Saturday, I got into the Gonzo spirit by cobbling together a Hunter S. Thompson getup and going to Sex Cells to score some synthesized liquid treats. As I expected, the kinds of creeps that came out to the Globe by 10pm after Lethal Amounts hosted night 2 of Danzig does Elvis, were all dressed to trangress. related content: Technically, We’ve Always Been Sick: Sex Cells Returns To The Globe Theatre As we danced and pogo’d with Pogo the killer Clown, we were given the night’s greatest treat, sweeter than candy corn and dressed as red as a Hot Tamale, Thee Teenage Werewolves took the stage busting out the classic Cramps tune– “Human Fly”. This Cramps cover band is so good, they very well could be the most talented tribute
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Take This: Win Two Tickets to Gipsy Kings at City National Grove of Anaheim
Janky Smooth Central Command
November 4, 2021
It’s an honor to do any kind of marketing on behalf of one of music’s most important and endearing legacies, that of the Reyes family band known as The Gipsy Kings. Their story is almost as profound and beautiful and lasting as their music and they’ll be bringing their show to City National Grove of Anaheim on the 7th of November. We have two tickets to giveaway to someone with immeasurable luck who will get to go and see Nicolas Reyes and the band perform all their booty shaking classics. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE Or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO GIPSY KINGS NOVEMBER 7TH AT CITY NATIONAL GROVE OF ANAHEIM 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 GIPSY KINGS Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON NOVEMBER 6TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION
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Texis or Treats: Sleigh Bells at Teragram Ballroom
Danny Baraz
November 3, 2021
Sleigh Bells guitarist and arranger in chief, Derek E. Miller has come a long way from Poison the Well to meeting Alexis Krauss while waiting on her at a restaurant- and an even longer way from Treats to Texis. A wave of nostalgia came over me as Krauss referenced playing El Rey in 2011, because it was one of the shows that got me back into going to shows. Of course, at El Rey, it was just Miller, Krause, some hardware and a literal wall of Marshall cabinets that stretched from the floor of the stage to the rafters. On Thursday, Oct 21st at The Teragram Ballroom, Miller ditched the wall of cabinets but his affinity for tube amps remained in the form of a one piece Marshall. There was plenty of room for Krauss and Miller to add a live drummer, Chris Maggio and synth/ backup singer, Kate Steinberg. My feelings on the changes were mixed, along with the arrival of new album, Texis but before I get into all that, it is crucial for me to give opening band, Kills Birds a proper spot in this review- because they are a revelation. related content: This Ain’t No Reset,
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Take This: Win Two Tickets to Tokyo Police Club at Teragram Ballroom
Janky Smooth Central Command
November 3, 2021
It’s time Janky Smooth embraces more indie music. And not just indie music but Canadian indie music. That’s why we’re throwing a giveaway to see Tokyo Police Club the best Canadian Indie band around. The band is celebrating the 10th Anniversary of their album Champ, an album that features all the highs and lows that comes with eternal youth. So come out and celebrate, bring a date or a friend–someone that needs a little escape. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE Or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO TOKYO POLICE CLUB NOVEMBER 6TH 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 TOKYO POLICE CLUB Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON NOVEMBER 5TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION
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Music Video Premiere: The Manx – Before She Was A Moth
Janky Smooth Central Command
November 2, 2021
As we all collectively wash away the rubbery layers of grease makeup, corn syrup infused fake blood, and half digested liquor soaked gummy worms we have a brief moment to prepare ourselves for the reality of the coming weeks. True horror rapidly approaches – not in the form of a drugstore Dracula or an obnoxiously ironic pop culture reference – but as a siren’s call perfectly crafted for our capitalist hellscape. The malignant abomination that is Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You will soon be here to soil the crisp fall air and drain away whatever sliver of hope we’ve regained as we’ve begun crawling from the depths of our COVID depression bunkers. Thankfully for you, dear readers/freaks/devotees, Janky Central Command is here with the last line of defense against the smoothing of our brains: we’re talking about a new video premiere from our boys in The Manx! Handcrafted by the artist Monstark, this one is an equally beautiful and grotesque delight and a reminder that refreshing mind melters will always pop up and surprise you when you least expect it. A little note about the video from Sweatband Records: The puppet world of Before She Was a
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Photo Recap: Anti-Flag at Lodge Room
Janky Smooth Central Command
October 30, 2021
There are numerous punk bands that fall under the banner of Anarcho. From Crass to Rudimentary Peni to Subhumans and so many more. Anti-Flag is the genre’s biggest breakout band though, bringing the sound and politics to a massive audience all around the world to spread the message of saying fuck you to state sponsored oppression. Joining them at this rare, intimate performance at the Lodge Room were Dog Party and Grumpster, two bands on the rise only picking up more steam with this tour. Here are some amazing pics from the show: Photos by: Taylor Wong Anti-Flag Dog Party Grumpster Crowd
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Photo Recap: PCW Ultra’s All System Go
Janky Smooth Central Command
October 29, 2021
PCW Ultra‘s All Systems Go marked the return of brutality and championship gold to Southern California with an epic set of matches that saw titles exchange hands and blood spilt on the canvas. With appearances from legends, Ron Simmons, Kevin Sullivan and 2 Cold Scorpio, the night celebrated wrestling’s glorious past while fostering the sport’s bright future with plenty of amazing matches from the next generation of talent–Alex Hammerstone defending his heavyweight championship against Alex Kane. Warbeast retained their tag team titles against 5150 but felt the pain after being awarded the win. Viva Van became the new women’s champion and Jai Vidal took home the vacant light heavyweight title. Check out these pics from the epic night of fights. Photos by: Pedro Carrera Guest of honor – Legendary Wrestler Ron Simmons PCW ULTRA Tag Team Title Match: Warbeast (Jacob Fatu & Josef Samael) (c) def 5150 (Danny Limelight & Slice Boogie) PCW ULTRA Heavyweight Title Match: Hammerstone (c) def Alex Kane PCW ULTRA Women’s Title Match: Viva Van def Ruby Raze to become new champion Steve Madison def JTG Jai Vidal & Matt Vandagriff def CLAS & Lucas Riley The Blood Hunter def 2 Cold Scorpio
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Take This: Win Two Tickets to Squirrel Nut Zippers at Teragram Ballroom
Janky Smooth Central Command
October 28, 2021
Swing has never been more punk than in the hands of Squirrel Nut Zippers. With a new record in the works and plenty of old records to celebrate, this show at Teragram Ballroom is already sold out but we got your hookup. So enter for your chance to hear them perform their entire debut album and then some. THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS OCTOBER 30TH 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 SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON OCTOBER 29TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION
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Home is Where the Heart is: Phoebe Bridgers at the Greek Theatre
Rob Shepyer
October 26, 2021
Words by: Robert Shepyer Photos by: Nicole Busch Artists like Phoebe Bridgers reinvigorate my love of music criticism. The way Phoebe’s tenderness and vulnerability merge with her humor and authenticity makes listening to her feel better than reuniting with a familiar friend because she’s the friend we all wish we had–old and golden, her music summons up the nostalgia of growing up then helps us process the emotional complexity of the past. Having grown up in Los Angeles, real LA recognizes real LA and at these hometown shows, she gave back to the city that shaped her. related content: Community Outreach: Better Oblivion Community Center At The Observatory My first impression of the audience at the Greek was noticing they were mostly comprised of Gen Z lovers and friends, some of whom came dressed head to toe in Phoebe’s unofficial skelly uniform. You get the sense that what Phoebe is going for is making the ultimate soundtrack to suburban American trick or treating. There were a few parents chaperoning and older fans there too because Phoebe is a folk hero, who’s talents are recognized by every age group whether they see Joni Mitchell or Tracey Chapman in her. When I
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Take This: Win Two Tickets to Shigeto at 1720
Janky Smooth Central Command
October 26, 2021
Shigeto is a genius. His sometimes experimental, sometimes minimalist, always cool jazz creations redefine what the ear expects out of a DJ set. He’s bringing his must-see show to 1720 for what will clearly amount to an unforgettable evening. We’re giving away two tickets to the night, so sign up and go groove. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS HERE or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO SHIGETO OCTOBER 27TH 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 SHIGETO Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON OCTOBER 26TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION
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Take This: Win Two Tickets to Bat For Lashes at Lodge Room
Janky Smooth Central Command
October 25, 2021
One of the most beautiful voices and souls in all of music, Natasha Khan is coming to the Lodge Room for a rare Bat For Lashes solo performance. This is going to be one of those shows that sticks with you because her voice and lyrics are going to find a home in your heart. We are blessed to be able to giveaway two tickets to this show. THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT or ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO BAT FOR LASHES OCTOBER 26TH AT THE LODGE ROOM 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 BAT FOR LASHES Ticket Giveaway Post WINNER WILL BE SELECTED ON OCTOBER 25TH AT 1PM PST VIA EMAIL CONFIRMATION
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