On July 25, 2025, the LA-based pop-punk trio LED dropped their second single, “Goodbye Eric,” a deliciously unfiltered blast of teenage angst and satire. It’s only their sophomore release, but it already feels like LED knows exactly who they are—and they’re not afraid to be loud about it. Formed by Lockett Pentz, Layne Olivia, and Edie Yvonne, this trio may have only met last summer at a film camp near Malibu, but they’ve built a band, a friendship, and a bold musical identity that’s as raw as it is infectious.
“Goodbye Eric” is not your typical breakup anthem. In fact, it’s not really a breakup anthem at all. The track draws on an inside joke between the trio—Eric isn’t a real person (or is he?) but more of a symbol, a stand-in for every weird conversation, awkward interaction, or overhyped guy who didn’t quite live up to the plotline. It’s sarcasm meets storytelling, layered over grungy guitars, bratty-chic vocals, and just enough vulnerability to give it emotional weight. It’s punk with a wink, and LED wears it well.
The origin story of LED reads like a Gen Z dream. Three creative minds thrown together at a summer film camp in 2024—between takes and script revisions, they decided to write a song for their short film. That casual spark quickly flared into something bigger. They had chemistry, a shared vision, and the kind of electric chaos that can only come from teens discovering their voices together. And just like that, LED was born.
Since their formation, the band has already made waves in LA’s live music scene. They’ve played The Mint, captivated crowds at the Hotel Cafe, and kicked off 2025 with a benefit show at the iconic Whisky a Go Go. Their next stop? Battle of the Bands—a fitting proving ground for a trio whose sound thrives on adrenaline, rebellion, and unshakable confidence. They’re young, they’re rising, and they’re hungry.
“Goodbye Eric” shows a different side of LED than their debut single “Lies All Lies,” which arrived earlier in the summer on June 6. While the first track hinted at betrayal and classic pop-punk defiance, “Goodbye Eric” dips into their more playful, subversive side. There’s a cinematic edge to the song—maybe it’s that film camp DNA—but the drama never feels forced. Every line feels like a page from a group chat, a note passed in class, or a scene from a coming-of-age movie with a killer soundtrack. It’s tongue-in-cheek and totally authentic.
And the music? It’s polished without being overproduced. There’s a garage band heart pulsing under the studio sheen—jangly guitar riffs, driving drums, and vocal deliveries that oscillate between biting sarcasm and pure catharsis. The chorus hits like a chant you scream in the car with your best friends. It’s got that magic mix of nostalgia and novelty—the kind of song that makes you want to start a band just to scream it live.
What makes LED stand out isn’t just their sound or style—it’s the energy they bring to everything they touch. There’s an immediacy to their music, a sense that they’re capturing the exact moment they’re living in. They’re not trying to be polished pop stars or punk purists. They’re just three teenagers with instruments, ideas, and a shared mission to be unapologetically themselves.
At its core, “Goodbye Eric” is a rallying cry for teenage girls everywhere who’ve had enough of being polite, patient, or predictable. It’s about letting go of expectations, poking fun at what doesn’t serve you, and turning your inside jokes into art. It’s fun, feisty, and just a little bit feral—in the best way possible.
In a music landscape often overrun by formulas and algorithms, LED is a reminder that the best bands are the ones who start from a spark—an idea, a moment, a campfire friendship—and set it ablaze. With just two singles out, they’re already creating a world their fans can see themselves in: messy, empowered, rebellious, and real.
So goodbye, Eric—whoever you are. LED has bigger stages to play, bigger songs to sing, and a whole lot more noise to make. And if “Goodbye Eric” is any indication, this trio isn’t just lighting up LA’s music scene—they’re about to burn the whole thing down and build something better.
