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Release Music Video Ahead of New Album
July 28, 2024 by Kevin Gomez
The Linda Lindas have had a storybook, whirlwind tale in just the past three years.
The band was originally formed at an LA music festival called Girlschool LA, highlighting young musicians. Featuring sisters Lucia de la Garza (guitar, vocals) and Mila de la Garza (drums, vocals), family friend Bela Salazar (guitar, vocals), and Eloise Wong (bass, vocals), the group are aged just 13-20.
The band’s performance of their song “Racist, Sexist Boy” at the Los Angeles Public Library went viral, putting them on music lovers’ radar in 2021.
The buzz that followed led to an opening gig for Bikini Kill at the Palladium, as well as a performance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”
The band’s debut album, “Growing Up,” was met with critical praise and led to a successful headlining tour of their own.
And if you thought all of that was impressive, it seems like it was all leading up to the groundbreaking year that 2024 has turned into.
Last year it was announced that The Linda Lindas would be the opening slot for Green Day’s The Savior’s Tour this summer. The massive nationwide arena tour would see Green Day performing all of “Dookie” and “American Idiot,” alongside The Smashing Pumpkins and Rancid. It’s the kind of dream lineup bands can only wish to someday be a part of. Oh, did I mention The Linda Lindas just spent last week playing two shows opening for The Rolling Stones at SoFi Stadium?
Just when it looks like this year could not be any more jam-packed, the band just announced a date for their upcoming album. “No Obligation” will be their second release from the punk pioneer label, Epitaph Records, and will be released October 11th.
In anticipation of the new album, the band premiered the video for their first single, “All In My Head.”
The song itself seems to pick up with the same pop punk vibes as “Growing Up.” Featuring lead vocals by Lucia, the lyrics appear to be about finding that perfect balance between having time by yourself, while not getting too trapped in isolation. The video is directed by James Wyatt and even features some fun choreography from the band.
“Too Many Things” seems to take on an angstier tone featuring a guitar riff that reminds me of Veruca Salt’s “Seether.” I first heard the song played at one of their shows last year, and really enjoyed the four-part harmony on the chorus. “Resolution/Revolution” featured some haunting vocals during the song’s bridge, as well as some cutting bass riffs.
If these first three songs are any indication of the rest of the album, “No Obligation” will be the pièce de resistance of The Linda Linda’s 2024, capping off an already remarkable year.
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