Punk Isn’t Dead—It’s Growing Louder
In a music world filled with polished pop and choreographed chaos, The Linda Lindas crash in like a blast of fearless teenage truth. Their debut album, Growing Up, doesn’t ask for your attention—it rips it from your hands with snarling riffs, cheeky defiance, and a raw, unfiltered view from the front lines of girlhood, identity, and rebellion.
Born from the riotous spirit of LA’s DIY punk scene, the all-girl, half-Asian, half-Latinx band made headlines with their viral anthem “Racist, Sexist Boy.” But Growing Up proves they’re no one-hit protest act. This record is a love letter to punk’s past and a middle finger to everything holding the next generation back.
Across 10 tracks, they swing from melodic vulnerability (“Magic”) to mosh-pit mayhem (“Fine”) without losing an ounce of authenticity. There’s no heavy studio polish here—and that’s the magic. You can hear the room, the amp buzz, the youthful adrenaline. They aren’t copying punk — they are punk.
Lyrically, they’re honest, awkward, funny, pissed off, and powerful — often all at once. The title track, “Growing Up,” balances teenage introspection with an infectious shout-along chorus. It’s not just a coming-of-age song — it’s a declaration.
BandBabe Verdict:
The Linda Lindas aren’t just growing up — they’re growing louder, bolder, and more necessary than ever. This isn’t nostalgia. This is the next wave.
Spin it, scream it, start your own band. #BandBabeApproved @bandbabesocial
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