Brand new single from LED…

Launching out of East Hollywood with youthful energy and musical talent, LED… are rapidly establishing themselves as one of Los Angeles’ most exciting young acts. Though each member of the trio, Layne Olivia, Lockett Pentz and rising indie star Edie Yvonne, ranges in age from just 14 to 16, their music carries the kind of impact and emotional quality that often eludes even more seasoned bands.

With a sound that cuts together punk attitude, catchy indie rock hooks and emotionally charged lyrics, LED… are proof that youth and wisdom aren’t mutually exclusive. Fittingly, the three met at a film camp last summer, where an unexpected creative connection lit the fuse. What started as casual jam sessions quickly became a shared mission and the band started cutting their teeth on some of LA’s most legendary stages, including Whisky a Go Go, Hotel Café and The Mint, venues known for launching iconic careers.

In that short time, LED… have already earned a reputation for delivering gritty performances that feel refreshingly out of step with the shiny pop dominating today’s charts. Their debut single “Lies All Lies” was originally written for a short film by the Pac Theater, pairng indie pop aesthetic with grunge-drenched guitars and sharp lyrical writing. It recalls the cathartic chaos of Hole and the melodic angst of early Paramore, but there’s something personal and new in LED…’s output.

With their brand new sophomore single titled “Goodbye Eric,” LED… double down on that irreverent spirit. The title itself, a tongue-in-cheek nod to an inside joke between the band members, hints at the group’s self-aware and spontaneous approach. Opened by the moody tones of a fuzzy guitar riff and pulse of bass, the rattle of drums kick starts the track which rolls with alternative rock vibes capped by brooding vocal leads.

Gliding through moments of stabbing guitar chords and splashing drums, the chorus serves up an anthemic sound of punching, pop-inflected modern rock. Packed full of memorable melodic writing and wrapped up in the thrilling ebb and flow of the arrangement, it’s a truly epic jam that’s engaging and unique throughout.

Capturing a dark atmosphere, propelled by driving energy, “Goodbye Eric” sees LED… go from strength to strength on their superb second outing as an exciting new band on the rise. With another single called “Hot Mess” on the way this summer, LED… shows no signs of slowing down on what’s sure to be their breakout year.

Listen to Goodbye Eric below

More from Music

---

Editor Picks

---