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Drain + Danny Brown- Janky Fresh Friday

Janky Fresh Friday: New Releases by Drain and Danny Brown

Welcome to Janky Fresh Friday- the busiest day of the week for artists and labels to drop newly released music.  Check in every Friday for a fresh squeeze.   As part of Janky Smooth’s Janky Fresh Friday series, we’ve been comparing two albums that come out on the same day

Soft Play by Taylor Wong

Soft Play and KennyHoopla Make WeHo Punk Again at The Roxy

It was Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at the legendary Roxy Theatre on Sunset Blvd in West Hollywood, and the night had that undeniable buzz that only happens when a crowd knows they’re about to witness something unhinged in the best possible way. The audience was young, charged, and balanced; a

Janky Fresh Friday- Chat Pile by Evan Moses

Janky Fresh Friday- Chat Pile w/ Hayden Pedigo and Guided By Voices

Welcome to Janky Fresh Friday- the busiest day of the week for artists and labels to drop newly released music.  Check in every Friday for a fresh squeeze.   As part of Janky Smooth’s Janky Fresh Friday series, we’ve been comparing two albums that come out on the same day. related: Janky

GBH by Jessica Moncrief

GBH at Ventura Music Hall- Street Punks In Paradise

The scene was the Hi Hat. One of the most vibrant venues during its short life on York, a must attend space on Highland Park art-walk nights. I don’t remember who was playing, just that it was a punk show because Blaque Chris was DJ’ing between the bands that night.

Insane Clown Posse at House of Blues Anaheim by Chris Mounts

Juggalo Halloween Party: Insane Clown Posse at House Of Blues Anaheim

Insane Clown Posse was not a band I ever expected to see in my lifetime, especially if you would have asked me in my younger years. Between their goofy carnival-sounding production, overly edgy lyrics and imagery, trailer trash fanbase, their beef with Eminem; the list of reasons not to like

Substance Fest Ticket Giveaway- Adult. by Jessica Moncrief

Take This: Win Tickets To Substance Fest 2025 at Belasco

Substance 2025 is being held at The Belasco Theater on November 7th and 8th and we are giving away 2 pairs of tickets to one of our favorite festivals of the year. You can buy tickets now or enter our giveaway below. Substance Festival is back for 2025, ready to

Patriarchy by Albert Licano- Janky Fresh Friday

Janky Fresh Friday: Record Release Shows for Spiritual Cramp and Patriarchy

Welcome to Janky Fresh Friday- the busiest day of the week for artists and labels to drop newly released music.  Check in every Friday for a fresh squeeze.   As part of Janky Smooth’s Janky Fresh Friday series, we’ve been comparing two albums that come out on the same day

Sextile by Chris Molina

Sextile At The Novo: The Most Important Band In Los Angeles?

A bold question.  What elements create rank of importance in art?  It’s easier in a music scene.  Sextile played  The Novo on October 11, 2025 and they left a lasting impression for anyone who was there to witness it. Walking into the venue that night felt like stepping into a

Tommy Meehan Interview at Beyond The Streets by Taylor Wong

Seducing Tommy Meehan At The Gwar Museum-Janky Smooth Sessions

Awhile back at the Osees show, I ran into Tommy Meehan.  Tommy’s band Squid Pisser was main support for Dwyer and his band of merry thieves that night and I said hi to him at the merch table after their set. related: Osees At The Teragram- A Rose By Any

Fleshwater by Evan Moses

Smashing The Status Quo With Fleshwater at The Fonda Theatre

Fleshwater and Chat Pile at The Fonda. October 11, 2025. Doors at 7:00, show at 8:00. Knowing full well that on-time arrival was going to translate to late arrival, I dipped directly from work for The Fonda without going home to change into something more camouflaged for the occasion. Whenever

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