Janky Smooth Sessions: INVA//ID at Bar Sinister
Goth, Industrial, EBM, Dark Wave, Post Punk, et al, born in the shadows, is having it’s moment in […]
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JANKY SMOOTH Top 10 ALBUMS of 2022 Rated by Contributors
It’s hard to fathom underground music survived, thrived and broke new boundaries only two years since the pandemic’s peak-year. In
JANKY SMOOTH Top 10 SHOWS of 2022 Rated by Contributors
On this eve to Christmas Eve, we at Janky Smooth have done our due diligence in accounting the year’s most
Vulnerability is Punk: The Lemonheads at the OC Observatory
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of their iconic 1992 album It’s A Shame About Ray, The Lemonheads brought their
The Smell of Napalm Death at Belasco
While punk rock and heavy metal are completely different genres in their sound and aesthetics, there has always been a
Blast Beat Apocalypse: Cannibal Corpse at the Wiltern
Cannibal Corpse is a band that does not need any sort of introduction, as they really are an artist that
Arcade Fire at the Forum: Indie Rock’s Phoenix Burns Again
While indie rock may still be one of the most popular genres amongst casual listeners, it’s no secret that the
Austin Shines On: Levitation 2022
Words by: David Lacroix Photos by: Grace Dunn On a Halloween weekend, concert aficionados from around the world packed clubs
Luna Lodge: Moon Duo at Lodge Room
The moon had a strange glow on this Monday night. Its light was bright but diffused behind a noir Highland
Noise Punks on Potassium: Melt Banana at The Roxy
It had been years since Melt-Banana came to Los Angeles. Their last show at The Troubadour featured a lineup that