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  • HIGH SEAS & HEAVY RIFFS: LITTLE STEVEN’S UNDERGROUND GARAGE CRUISE RECAP

    HIGH SEAS & HEAVY RIFFS: LITTLE STEVEN’S UNDERGROUND GARAGE CRUISE RECAP

    L7 set sail on a cruise ship for the first time—and leave it to Little Steven’s Underground Garage to throw the kind of floating rock ‘n’ roll circus that made it unforgettable. From Miami to Nassau, the vibes were high, the fans were sweet. Every now and then the boat would rock and we were reminded, “Damn, we are on a boat!”

    The lineup was stacked, and the crowd brought that garage-punk soul every night!

    L7 played three sets and each set we varied songs, adding in and taking some out. We played the standards and even some we hadn’t ever played together and one we have never played!

    One of the best parts? We were catching up with old friends we hadn’t seen in too long (We used to sleep on Supersucker’s floor!) Many stories swapped, hugs and laughs shared over the weekend. There’s something magical about reconnecting miles from shore with people who’ve shared the same circuits and stages over the years.

    Overall? The Underground Garage cruise was one for the books. Thanks to Stevie and the team for putting together such a killer event—and to every fan who rocked out with us in the middle of the Atlantic. L7’s first cruise gig? Total success. Even The Los Angeles Times had nice words about the whole event. We’re back on dry land, but our heads are still swimming in the best way. 💥

    #L7Tour2025 #Highseasadventures #BackstageLife #TravelMemories

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    For other L7 Tour Dates and Shows in 2025 Click here.



  • Motoblot x L7: Bringing the Noise Back to Chicagoland on June 28th!

    Motoblot x L7: Bringing the Noise Back to Chicagoland on June 28th!

    Next month, L7 returns to the Midwest to tear up the stage along the Chicago riverfront at Motoblot Festival with our friends Face to Face, Olivia Jean, The Darts, and tons more. This city has a special place in our heart with our history, and we always deliver to one of the most electric crowds in the country. They really give us so much whenever we touchdown, and it’s a HUGE reason why it’s so special to always come back!

    L7’s History In Chicago

    Now, let me take you back for a sec (alright….longer than that)—L7 has played many Chicago stages. The city has always had a unique vibe since we were just a bunch of kids trying to make noise in the bigger venues. It’s the home of some of the most die-hard fans who’ve stood by us, and we always felt like we were playing for people who get it. Whether it’s at Metro, Aragon Ballroom, or the House of Blues, we’ve had some unforgettable moments there—and you know we’re about to add another one to that list at The Salt Shed. The full lineup for each night is available here.

    L7 Live In West Town

    Motoblot isn’t just any festival—it’s a celebration of rock ‘n’ roll, punk, DIY, bikes, and the garage culture we love. This lineup is stacked, and we can’t wait to get in there, rev up the crowd, and let loose. It’s all about energy, noise, and unapologetic fun, and trust me, we’ll be bringing it all. If you’ve seen us play in Chicago before, you know the drill—expect loud guitars, sweat dripping, and a room full of people losing their minds. If you haven’t… well, now’s your chance to experience it! TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE HERE.

    Motoblot 2025 Lineup

    • L7
    • Face To Face
    • The Darts
    • Olivia Jean
    • The Soapgirls
    • The Jett Girls
    • The Chop Tops
    • The Hi-Jivers
    • The Beat Creeps
    • The Krank Daddies
    • Soraia
    • The Rebel Queens
    • Three Blue Teardrops

    @l7theband, @facetofacemusic, @thedartsus, @oliviajeanmusic, @the.soapgirls, @thejettgirls, @thechoptops, @the_hijivers, @the_beat_creeps, @thekrankdaddies, @soraiarocks, @rebelqueensband, @3blueteardrops

    #L7 #FacetoFace #TheDarts #OliviaJean #TheChopTops #PunkRock #GarageRock #Bikes #Motorcycles #L7Live #Chicago2025 #Midwest #RocknRoll #SeeYouInChicago

    To see other L7 2025 Tour Dates and Shows, click here.

  • Punk Rock Museum Turns Two: Reflections, Rants and Ed Colver

    Punk Rock Museum Turns Two: Reflections, Rants and Ed Colver

    Two years in, and the Punk Rock Museum is still standing!

    No one’s nodded out on the Kurt Cobain couch with a lit cigarette, and no one’s repelled through the skylight, Mission: Impossible-style, to swap out Joe Strummer’s weed with a fake. And somehow, despite the ancient relics, the noise, and the ghosts of a thousand van breakdowns, the walls aren’t bleeding or chanting Suicidal Tendencies lyrics backwards. However… did anyone else notice the basement no one knew was there, flooded with the blood of mall punk past? Creepy.

    Congratulations PUNK ROCK MUSEUM TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY. Two Well-earned years! The party was a fantastic reunion—I got to sit down with Fat Mike, Kevin Lyman, Jack Grisham, and Vinnie Fiorello—held together by George Stroumboulopoulos—and we talked about the early days, the middle days, why there seem to be no end-days, and why community still matters. Each person brought such a unique perspective and was funny as f*ck. Every photo of the event shows me mid-laugh, making some awkward faces!

    The next day, we flipped the script and I had the honor of interviewing the legendary Ed Colver. If you’ve ever seen a photo from the early Los Angeles punk scene that punched you in the gut, pulled at your heart, or made you stop and stare—he took it. We talked about the ethics of shooting from the inside, about documenting without exploiting, and why punk is, in its own way, about posing—but a kind built on intention and presence, not pretense.

    Huge thanks to Lisa Johnson (rock photographer), Melanie Kaye, Nuit, Mike, and Vinnie Fiorello for trusting me with my first live interview moment.

    And a big shout-out to all the bands who brought the fire: The Dollheads, Knuckleheadz, Playboy Manbaby, Voodoo Glow Skulls, and TSOL.

    The “defining moment” goes out to Punk Hostage Press and Iris Berry for coordinating the touching presentations by Ron Emory and Jack Grisham in support of Mike Roche’s new book I Play With Giants. It was a raw embodiment of friendship and fellowship—of these amazing men and their commitment to music and each other. I think they said 50 years of friendship?

    Sign up free to SH!T MY ROCKSTAR SAYS—where I talk about culture, punk rock, art, and whatever else my brain won’t shut up about. Link in bio. 🦋❤️🦋

    PunkRockMuseum #PunkRockHistory

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    Jennifer Finch & Edward Colver sitting together at The Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas
    Photography by Iris Berry.
    It was a privilege and a pleasure speaking with the talented Edward Colver
  • Recap: Garbage, L7, and The Monic Tour – March 2025

    Recap: Garbage, L7, and The Monic Tour – March 2025

    There’s something about Brazil that just hits different. Maybe it’s the air, maybe it’s the people, maybe it’s the way the crowd feels like one giant heartbeat when the lights go down and the first riff kicks in. Whatever it is, L7 touring through Brazil with Garbage last month was nothing short of electric.

    Let’s start with the obvious: Shirley and the Garbage crew? Total class acts. We’ve crossed paths before, but sharing a run of shows together on Brazilian soil brought a whole new level of sisterhood. There’s mutual respect, tons of laughter, and zero ego. Just bands showing up, tuning up, and throwing down.

    And I can’t leave out how sweet The Monic are, they were an absolute pleasure to be with. If you haven’t heard of these girls yet, now you have!

    Every city we hit—São Paulo, Rio, Porto Alegre—you gave us back so much. The crowds were ON FIRE. I swear, Brazilian fans don’t just watch a show, they live it. Arms up, voices loud, eyes shining. It’s the kind of energy that feeds your soul after 30+ years of doing this.

    Backstage was a blur of humidity, hugs, and gear tape. Long days, quick changes, and late-night bus laughs. And the food? Don’t even get me started. Whoever thought to pair espresso with sweet bread deserves a Nobel Prize.

    A personal highlight? Meeting young girls in L7 shirts who weren’t even born when Bricks Are Heavy dropped. Seeing that kind of legacy land in the hands of the next generation… man, it just rocks me. Punk’s not dead. It grew up, got global, and now speaks a thousand languages.

    The review

    Brazil, obrigada. Thanks for showing up, for screaming with us, and for making us feel so damn alive. We’ll carry your energy with us into whatever comes next. And if you were there—send your pics, tag us, tell us what songs hit you the hardest. We see you. BRAZIL, YOU WERE LOUD, BEAUTIFUL, AND ALIVE — THANK YOU!

    #L7Tour2025 #BrazilianAdventures #BackstageLife #TravelMemories

    @l7theband, @garbage, @themonicband