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L7 Celebrates their 40th Anniversary in Los Angeles this October.
Forty years. That’s wild even to say out loud, let alone type. But here we are—L7 celebrating four decades of making noise together. And what better way to mark the occasion than throwing a party in our hometown of Los Angeles? On Saturday, October 3rd, we’ll be hitting The Belasco stage in DTLA alongside two bands that feel like old friends and family: New York City’s Lunachicks and Brazil’s CSS.

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It’s been a whole year since our last L.A. show—Fast and Frightening Festival last October—and we’ve been itching to get back on stage here. L.A. is where it all started for us: the DIY shows, the late nights, the sweat and grit. And playing with Lunachicks again? We haven’t shared a stage with them since the early ’90s. That’s a reunion long overdue. CSS brings a whole other energy to the night—global punk spirit with their brand of Brazilian pop-electro-rock flavor.

This isn’t just another gig—it’s a celebration of L7’s history, the bands we’ve crossed paths with, and the city that raised us.
- 40 years strong: Celebrating four decades since L7 first formed in Los Angeles.
- Hometown roots: First L.A. show since October’s Fast and Frightening Festival, back in DTLA where it all began.
- Lunachicks reunion: First time sharing a bill with Lunachicks since the early 1990s—a serious full-circle moment.
- Global connection: Welcoming CSS from Brazil, representing L7’s influence across borders and generations.
- Community and history: Honoring L7’s place in L.A.’s punk and rock scene alongside old friends and new fans.
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HUGE thanks to Pitchfork and Flood for the coverage of this event!

Expect old-school vibes, loud amps, and zero patience for sitting still. We’re showing up ready to deliver the kind of show that reminds everyone why we’ve lasted this long: guts, humor, volume, and community. We hope to see familiar faces and new ones too, all ready to throw down with us.

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

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July 17, 2025
2025 Half Way Point In Review

The Punk Rock Museum’s Second Year Anniversary

Earlier this year, I had the chance to step into a different role—giving tours at the Punk Rock Museum in Vegas. Walking people through the space, sharing stories, and seeing their faces light up at the history packed into those walls was seriously cool. One of my favorite moments was donating my old Ghost bass to the museum—yeah, that bass. It felt right knowing it’s now part of punk history, where fans from all over can see it up close. And in March, I got to be part of the Museum’s second anniversary roundtable alongside legends like Fat Mike, George Stephanopoulos, Jack Grisham, Kevin Lyman, and Edward Colver. Swapping stories, cracking each other up, and just celebrating two years of this punk rock time capsule—it was a reminder that even after all these years, this community still means everything to me. Zrocker and Yahoo News have a great review of the weekend!

Brazil with Garbage & The Monics

Photography by Diego Castanho – IG: @diegocastanho

Kicking off our 2025 run, L7 hit Brazil this past March alongside Garbage and The Monics. The reviews coming out of those shows have been seriously humbling—words like ferocious, tight as hell, and timeless have been floating around. Whiplash caught on about how much we love visiting Brazil, from São Paulo to Rio. Write-ups mentioning how our sound still feels as urgent today as it did in the ‘90s… that’s the kind of review that keeps a band fired up and grateful.

Little Steven’s Underground Garage Cruise

Photography by Karla Moheno – IG: @karlarosem

Fast forward to May, where we set sail on Little Steven’s Underground Garage Cruise from Miami to Nassau. It was our first time playing on a cruise ship, and the vibe was electric in a whole different way. The Los Angeles Times was even on board and had some nice words to share about the event in their review. Journalists and blogs mentioned how cool it was to see punk, garage, and alt-country bands share a stage, and how L7’s set felt like a standout moment of the trip. A lot of people highlighted our connection with the crowd, and honestly, that was mutual. We thought so too.

Motoblot 2025

Photography by The Rebel Queens crew – IG: @rebelqueensband

A few weeks back, L7 had the honor of ripping it up in Chicago as part of the inaugural Motoblot Festival, and let me just say—they nailed it. Everything ran tight and professional, which doesn’t always happen with new events. From the second we rolled in, the vibe was pure Chicago: loud, real, and ready to rock. The crowd brought serious heat, singing along, jumping around, and giving us that wild Midwest energy we love. Between the killer bands, the bikes, and catching up with old friends in the scene, it felt like exactly where we were meant to be. Big thanks to everyone who made Motoblot happen—we’d jump on board again in a heartbeat.

A Year of Loud Praise

Overall, 2025 has been shaping up as a year full of loud praise and louder shows. Whether it’s major outlets or smaller fan blogs, there’s been a genuine appreciation for how L7 keeps showing up—no frills, all fire. Huge thanks to everyone writing about these shows, snapping photos, and sharing their words. It means a lot. And if you’ve got a review or memory from one of our gigs this year, tag us or drop a line. We see you. To see other L7 2025 Tour Dates and Shows, click here.

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July 12, 2025
What Does Rebellion Look Like Now?

Is it an act, something you are, neither, or both? Calling out injustices and refusing to give space to anyone else’s message outside your own are good examples of rebellion in the past. Lately, other questions about what rebellion means have come to mind. Does it need to be loud? Verbally precise? Or rehearsed for that perfect moment? Like us, does rebellion evolve throughout time? Can it be quiet, or work in the background?

Perhaps real rebellion is remaining here, in the now, amidst all the flurry. It’s just listening to someone. It’s letting yourself rest, while the world embraces hustle culture and glorifies burnout. Maybe it’s surviving complicated situations with your values intact.

I’ve never considered myself rebellious; just unapologetically myself. Maybe that’s real rebellion.

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Photo by Karla Rose Moheno – @karlarosem

June 28, 2025
Desperate Teenage Lovedolls in Chinatown

I had the absolute pleasure of moderating a recent screening of Desperate Teenage Love Dolls over at Mark Mothersbaugh’s studio at the MutMuz gallery in downtown Los Angeles. Being back with this film — a gritty, raw, hilarious snapshot of Los Angeles punk girlhood — felt like catching up with an old friend who still knows all your secrets. The room was packed with longtime fans, curious newcomers, and a whole lot of energy. It was wild to see how this DIY cult classic still hits as hard now as it did back in the day.

Desperate Teenage Love Dolls is pure underground magic — a raw, unapologetic look at the chaos of teen rebellion, shot on Super 8 with a budget of basically nothing and a whole lot of punk spirit. Directed by Dave Markey, the film follows three teenage runaways as they form a band and dive headfirst into the gritty world of fame, manipulation, and survival on the streets of Los Angeles. It’s part satire, part cautionary tale, and all heart — a time capsule of early ’80s DIY punk culture with no filters, no polish, and no apologies.

The real treat was sharing the space with Dave Markey, the film’s director and an essential voice in chronicling punk from the inside out, as well as Janet Housden and Jennifer Schwartz, who lit up the screen all those years ago and brought that same spark to the conversation. We laughed, reflected, and peeled back the layers of what it meant — and still means — to create art outside the system, on your own terms. There was something special in the air that night. It wasn’t just nostalgia; it was reverence for the spirit of doing it yourself and doing it loud.

Big thanks to Mark Mothersbaugh and the team at MutMuz for creating such a rad space to host this event. It reminded me how important it is to honor our weird, scrappy punk history and keep that rebellious flame lit. And for everyone who came out — thank you for bringing your love, your stories, and your curiosity. That kind of connection is why we keep showing up.

June 21, 2025