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Take This: Win 10 Tickets To See John Garcia (Kyuss) At The Fonda

We are giving away 10 (TEN) TICKETS to see John Garcia of Kyuss at The Fonda Theater on June 27th, 2025- You can Buy Tickets Now or see below for details. Desert rock pioneer John Garcia has launched a 2025 North American tour, performing iconic tracks from Kyuss, Slo Burn,

Tune-yards at the Bellwether by Lexi Bonin

tUnE yArDs Light Up Los Angeles Past Curfew At The Bellwether

On June 11, 2025, the art-pop rebels known as tUnE yArDs lit up The Bellwether in Los Angeles with a performance that was equal parts dance party, peaceful protest rally, and spiritual awakening in a swirly ice cream cone.  The sold-out show was a centerpiece of the band’s long-awaited 2025

Cypress Hill at Cali Vibes by David Smith

Cali Vibes Festival 2025- Peace in Long Beach

The sun shined bright all weekend at the 2025 Cali Vibes Festival, where tens of thousands of music lovers gathered in downtown Long Beach to escape the tension of nearby LA protests and soak in the mellow vibes of Marina Green Park for a melodic respite from all the unrest.

Peach Pit at The Greek Theater by Michelle Evans

Peach Pit & Briston Maroney Spellbind The Greek Theater

June 11 2025 felt tailor-made for an outdoor indie double bill. Ticketmaster billed the evening as Peach Pit & Briston Maroney — Long Hair, Long Life Tour and promised an “all-ages indie celebration.” The sun slipped behind Griffith Park just as doors opened at 5:30 p.m., giving 5,800 fans plenty

Morbid Saint at 1720 Ticket Giveaway

Take This: Win a Pair of Tickets to Morbid Saint at 1720

If you live in Los Angeles and consider yourself a thrash-zone regular, chances are you’ve been to a few Charged Noise shows. The promoter, who promised a huge pit at every show, is known to throw thrash metal bangers a level above all his contemporaries in the scene. That’s the

Youth Code at The Echo by Taylor Wong

Youth Code Break The Ice At The Echo: Yours, With Malice

This past Saturday, June 7th, the post-punk industrial outfit, Youth Code, returned to The Echo in Los Angeles for their first headlining show in this city in 9 years. L.A. is the city from which Youth Code spawned so, that hiatus is enigmatic on its own. Why has it been

The Adicts by Yosra Shaibi

The Adicts- One of Punk’s Most Enduring Acts In Midst of Legendary Tour

Fresh off a mind-blowing set at Punk Rock Bowling in Las Vegas, The Adicts hit the West Coast running—selling out every Southern California date, including San Diego, Los Angeles, and Pomona. Demand was so overwhelming that they added a last-minute extra night in Pomona to accommodate the flood of fans.

Spiritual Cramp at Regent Theater by Taylor Wong

Spiritual Cramp: Alive at the Regent Theater

Last month on May 21st, Spiritual Cramp opened a show for Bad Nerves at The Regent Theater.  We here at Janky Smooth have been mildly obsessed with Spiritual Cramp- mostly theorizing on why they aren’t headlining shows like this yet.  Because once you see them live, the band leaves no

Gang of Four at Fonda Theater by Albert Licano

Gang of Four at The Fonda: The End of the Long Goodbye Tour

On May 28, 2025, Gang of Four delivered a powerful performance at Los Angeles’ Fonda Theatre, marking a significant moment in their farewell “The Long Goodbye” tour. The band, known for their influential role in the post-punk movement, showcased two sets that paid homage to their storied career. As pioneers

Justice at Santa Barbara Bowl shot by Michelle Evans

Justice at Santa Barbara Bowl: Disco Church

The rural hills of Santa Barbara received a much-needed disco disruption in the form of Justice performing at the SB Bowl for their Hyperdrama North American tour. Since their inception with 2007’s Cross, French DJ duo Justice have broken the mold of what electronic music should be, reinventing themselves and

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