Janky Smooth
35 FOLLOWERS
Janky Smooth was launched in Nov 2014 as a vehicle to carry news and opinion on art and culture- an independent point of view on the political and social events of this unique time on the planet- a DIY structure of literary prose and both meandering and analytical thought. They place a heavy focus on what might be one of the most exciting times in music that this world has ever seen, in the..
Janky Smooth
1M ago
What does a typical LA punk want out of a festival? Given that Los Angeles is the most prominent live music hub in the USA, and the world, the average LA punk attends enough shows to make any given concert, no matter how badass, still leaving something to be desired. From my personal experience, that ..read more
Janky Smooth
1M ago
IHEARTCOMIX have established themselves as one of the most forward-thinking and distinct promoters in recent LA history over the past two decades; dipping their toes into events celebrating nearly every form of art not limited to raves, parties, movie premieres, album release events, and interactive art exhibitions. Celebrating their 20th anniversary, IHEARTCOMIX threw an absolutely ..read more
Janky Smooth
1M ago
PJ Harvey’s return to North America saw her playing songs off 2023’s I Inside The Old Year Dying, her most recent album, which for those expecting the heavy, knock around sound of Steve Albini-produced Rid of Me, were in for a softer, more ambient and touching treat. The album cover of this 2023 effort visual ..read more
Janky Smooth
1M ago
So here I am for the first time at the Grammy Museum in Downtown Los Angeles to see HEALTH perform a half set in a small 200 person theater with seats, and to live premier their latest song collaboration- “Ashamed” featuring Lauren Mayberry of CHVRCHES. Prior to the performance was a less awkward than I ..read more
Janky Smooth
2M ago
Geneva Jacuzzi‘s “Art is Dangerous” isn’t just the banger single from her most recent Dais Records full length ..read more
Janky Smooth
4M ago
If you like your music equal parts moody and crushing, Phantom Hound’s latest release, “From Boom Town To ..read more
Janky Smooth
4M ago
This review is being written by a metalhead and punk. This review is not being written by a ..read more
Janky Smooth
4M ago
It’s very rare for a music festival to have a storied legacy to live up to after just ..read more
Janky Smooth
4M ago
One of Los Angeles’ most beautiful places to see a concert is The Getty museum’s mountain top vista ..read more
Janky Smooth
4M ago
Tasked to describe Swans to a friend and convince him to join me at this sold out Lodge ..read more