Linda Lindas Sign With Warner Chappell
• Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has signed a worldwide administration agreement with breakout all-female punk rock band The Linda Lindas. The band rose to prominence in May 2021 with their powerful viral hit, “Racist, Sexist Boy,” which racked up millions of views on YouTube and was named “Best Punk Record” at this year’s Libera Awards. On the heels of the release of their debut Epitaph Records’ album, Growing Up, the band has made appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series and in May of this year, were named to Billboard’s 21 Under 21 list.
The Linda Lindasm recently landed several significant sync placements across film and television productions, including “Oh” in Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin (HBO Max) and Ms. Marvel (Disney+), as well as “Big Mouth” and “Rebel Girl” in the Amy Poehler film, Moxie (Netflix).
Greg Sowders, SVP, A&R and Catalog, Warner Chappell Music, said, “The Linda Lindas are four talented young women who write and perform songs about growing up in the world around them, and this authenticity in their music resonates with music fans around the globe. They’re one of the most exciting, new, and culturally relevant artists around today, and their energy, passion, songwriting, and new ideas give me hope for the future of true alternative music. Oh!”
This half Asian/half Latinx band is made up of sisters Mila de la Garza (11, drummer) & Lucia de la Garza (15, guitarist), cousin Eloise Wong (14, bassist), and family friend Bela Salazar (17, guitarist). In a joint statement, the girls said, “We’re so excited to be working with Warner Chappell. Greg and the team have been so welcoming and we look forward to working together!”
The Linda Lindas are managed by Fly South Music Group. Pictured (l-r): Bela Salazar, Mila de la Garza, Eloise Wong & Lucia de la Garza.
