L7 Release New Song “Loma Linda” Ahead of Final World Tour

L7, the renowned punk rock band, is set to embark on their final world tour, aptly titled "The Last Hurrah Tour," beginning on October 6th in San Diego. To celebrate this milestone, the band has released a new song, "Loma Linda," which holds a special place in their history. The track, with its roots tracing back over two decades, was first recorded in 2003 by Janis Tanaka while she was a member of L7.

However, it remained unfinished until recently, when the band revisited the song, completing its lyrics, vocals, and additional instrumentation.

"Loma Linda" boasts a distinctive, steady groove and serves as an abstract Southern California travelogue, referencing various locations such as Loma Linda, Chula Vista, San Jacinto, and Rancho Cucamonga. The song is being made available for free download on L7's website for its first week before being released on streaming platforms.

This release also marks the return of Tanaka to the band, following the passing of longtime bassist Jennifer Finch, who succumbed to brain cancer in July at the age of 59. Finch had previously given her blessing for L7 to continue with the planned farewell tour before her death, allowing Tanaka to step back into the lineup.

Donita Sparks, one of the band members, expressed her thoughts on the new single, stating that it represents Tanaka's return to the band following the loss of Finch: "This new single marks the return of Janis Tanaka being back in L7 on bass after the sadness of losing Jennifer Finch a couple of months ago." The band's farewell tour is scheduled to kick off with two nights at San Diego's Casbah before venturing through Phoenix, Austin, New York, Toronto, Chicago, Denver, Seattle, and other cities.

The North American leg of the tour will conclude on November 14th at The Wiltern in Los Angeles. The posthumous memoir of Jennifer Finch, titled "Shooting Up and Making Out: A Memoir of My Life in LA and L7," is set to be released in January.