The Linda Lindas smash The Glass House with riotous punk energy as Be Your Own Pet brings the heat in support.
By the time The Linda Lindas stormed the stage at The Glass House in Pomona, the crowd was already a frenzied blur of bodies, riding the high of a raucous opening set from Be Your Own Pet. What followed was a relentless burst of youthful energy, blistering punk riffs, and anthems of defiance, proving once again why The Linda Lindas are not just a band to watch, but a movement in the making.
The night kicked off with Be Your Own Pet, the Nashville-based garage punk outfit known for their wild, high-voltage performances. Frontwoman Jemina Pearl commanded the stage with her signature feral energy, sneering and howling through tracks like “Bicycle, Bicycle, You Are My Bicycle” and “Worship The Whip.” The band, reunited after more than a decade, played with the reckless abandon of a group that never left, thrashing through their set with an unfiltered rawness that sent the already hyped-up audience into a frenzy.
By the time The Linda Lindas emerged, the packed venue was primed for the main event. Opening with the fast and furious “No Obligation,” the all-ages quartet wasted no time unleashing their signature mix of catchy hooks and unrelenting energy. Each member brought something unique to the performance – drummer Mila de la Garza’s thunderous beats, guitarist Lucia de la Garza’s soaring vocals, bassist Eloise Wong’s snarling punk attitude, and guitarist Bela Salazar’s razor-sharp riffs. Together, they created a wall of sound that felt both chaotic and impeccably tight.
Fan favorites like “Resolution Revolution” and “Lose Yourself/Excuse Me” showcased the band’s knack for crafting infectious melodies with bite, while newer material hinted at a broader sonic range, incorporating grungier textures and more intricate arrangements. Between songs, the band’s natural chemistry, humor, and down-to-earth roots shone through, making the set feel more like a punk rock party than a formal performance.
The night reached a fever pitch with their breakout anthem, “Racist, Sexist Boy,” a track that has come to define their fearless approach to music and activism. As fists pumped in the air and voices joined in unison, it was clear The Linda Lindas weren’t just playing songs – they were leading a revolution, one power chord at a time.
Closing with the anthemic “Rebel Girl,” their ode to riot grrrl icons before them, The Linda Lindas left The Glass House buzzing. Their set was a testament to punk’s enduring power in the hands of a new generation. In a world that often feels unsteady, their music – and the community it fosters – felt like exactly what we need right now.
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