# L7 Reunite With Former Bassist

> L7 releases new song 'Loma Linda' with former bassist Janis Tanaka.
- Title: L7 Reunite With Former Bassist · Pitchfork | Shortify
- Summary: L7 releases new song 'Loma Linda' with former bassist Janis Tanaka. L7 released a new song 'Loma Linda' with former bassist Janis Tanaka, available for free…
- Keywords: janis tanaka, donita sparks, seahawks, last hurrah tour, loma linda, music, culture, Reunite, Former, Bassist, Pitchfork
- Source: Pitchfork — https://pitchfork.com/story/l7-reunite-with-former-bassist-on-new-song-loma-linda
- Author: Walden Green
- Published: 2026-10-05T17:44:45.895+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: l7, janis tanaka, donita sparks, seahawks, last hurrah tour, loma linda, music, culture
## L7 Shares New Song
Feminist grunge icons L7 have shared their first new song in three years.
## Song Origin
Loma Linda dates back to 2003 when the band recorded the original demo with bassist Janis Tanaka.
## New Recording Process
Donita Sparks said she found the unfinished track in archives and recorded new vocals with updated lyrics.
## Tour Preparation
L7’s longtime bassist Jennifer Finch died earlier this year after a brain cancer diagnosis.
## Bassist Rejoins
Janis Tanaka has rejoined Sparks, Suzi Gardner, and Dee Plakas for the North American Last Hurrah Tour.
## Tour Launch
The North American Last Hurrah Tour launches tomorrow, October 6, in San Diego.
## Key takeaway

L7 released a new song 'Loma Linda' with former bassist Janis Tanaka, available for free download for the next week.