For all the downsides that may come with Spotify and how it treats artists, there’s no denying that it has helped thousands of bands reach millions of people they might never have otherwise. I’ve discovered some of my newest music obsessions through the app, and one of those happens to be Honey Revenge. Even though they’re a local Los Angeles band, I’ve somehow never managed to catch them live—until now. They’ve set off on their own headlining tour, The Loving and Losing Tour, making a hometown stop at the famous Glass House in Pomona, CA. The line wrapped around the block before the doors opened, with fans eager to see Honey Revenge, supported by Daisy Grenade, Vana, and Nightlife.

Opening the show was Baltimore soul-punk trio Nightlife. Normally a quartet featuring a guitarist and bassist, they switched up their lineup for this tour. The performance featured Hansel Romero on vocals, Isaiah Walker on drums, and Allan Rafael Romero as the group’s sexy sax man. Kicking off their set with “nightlifetypebeat,” the band strutted onto the stage oozing sex appeal and charisma. Hansel’s smooth, jazzy voice felt like he was singing directly to each person in the crowd. Isaiah kept the beat flowing and danceable, while Allan’s saxophone added an infectious groove that made their sound truly stand out. The audience couldn’t help but grind and sway to the music. At one point, Hansel called for a pit to open up but encouraged fans to turn it into a dancing pit. He even joined the crowd, dancing and singing right in the faces of fans. Nightlife kept the momentum going with songs like “fallback,” “you know,” “fool me once,” “better,” “i/o,” and ended with “new low.” Their sound can only be described as modern baby-making music—put this on in the bedroom, and things are bound to happen.

Next up was Vana, an artist hailing from New Zealand. Vana brought a standout sound to the tour, blending dark pop with the heaviness of metalcore. When she stepped in front of the crowd, all eyes were locked on her alluring presence. Her performance seamlessly alternated between clean, melodic vocals and harsh screams. Her clean vocals carried a hypnotic quality, pulling the audience into a trance before her ferocious roars unleashed chaos. The crowd mirrored her energy, shifting from seductive dancing to raging bodies as the mosh pit opened up. She even called for a wall of death, which the fans at the Glass House eagerly obliged. Vana delivered the heaviest set of the night with songs like “NOXIOUS,” “HARLEQUIN!,” “PLEASER,” “Serpentine,” “BITE BACK,” “BEG!,” and ended with “Clandestine.” For fans of Poppy, who blends pop, metal, and electronic, Vana is a must-listen as she carves her own path in a similar vein.

The penultimate act was Daisy Grenade, featuring the dynamic duo of vocalist Keaton Whittaker and Dani Nigro, who also handled acoustic guitar duties. Their bubbly, playful aesthetic contrasted with the serious themes in their lyrics, which tackled issues like heartbreak, the male gaze, societal pressures, and reclaiming power. Their upbeat singing style often masked the depth of their lyrics, but once you caught the meaning, it opened your eyes to their powerful messages. This realization hit me during “Guts,” when Keaton locked eyes with me while singing about the struggles of being a woman. Daisy Grenade kept these themes flowing with songs like “So Happy,” “Cult Classic,” “How to Hide a Body,” “Are You Scared of Me Yet?,” “Don’t Sweat It,” “Taste,” “Liquor and Kerosene,” “Riot,” “Hypocrite,” and ended with “Sick.” Fresh off the Pierce the Veil arena tour, Daisy Grenade is clearly on the rise, and I can’t wait to see them headline their own tour in the future.

Finally, it was time for the headliner, Honey Revenge, who were thrilled to perform for their hometown crowd. They kicked off their set with their latest song, “Risk.” Though the track had only been out for about a week, the crowd sang along with vocalist Devin Papadol, word for word. Guitarist Donovan Lloyd backed up Devin with grooving guitar lines that created an irresistible beat, sparking a dance session in the crowd. Devin danced between vocal breaks, adding a fun, breezy energy to the show, while Donovan played with a huge smile, clearly enjoying every moment on stage. The joy was infectious, as the crowd sang every song with smiles on their faces and emotions flowing as they connected with the band.

The setlist included fan favorites like “Seeing Negative (Disappointment),” “Recipe for Disaster,” “Sensitive,” “Distracted,” “Favorite Song,” “Rerun,” “Fight or Flight,” “Scapegoat,” “Habitual,” “Medicine,” “Ride,” “Murphy’s Law,” “Worst Apology,” “Are You Impressed?,” and “Airhead.” Honey Revenge even played three unreleased tracks—“Jealousy Monster,” “Loving and Losing,” and “Concentrate”—to fill out the setlist. After playing every song they knew, there was no encore. Instead, Devin shared a quick story about how sound-checking to a hardcore song sparked the meme name “Heavy Revenge.” The band then surprised the crowd with a cover of Knocked Loose’s “Counting Worms.” For a few moments, the dance pit turned into a chaotic mosh pit, with fists and kicks flying.

Tours often try to stack the lineup with complementary bands to maintain a flow throughout the night, but not every tour succeeds. That wasn’t the case for The Loving and Losing Tour. Honey Revenge curated the perfect support acts, with Nightlife, Vana, and Daisy Grenade connecting with the fans just as strongly as the headliner. Each band gave their all, and you could argue that any of them stole the show. This is the kind of tour people will place on a pedestal for how perfectly it was put together. With five weeks left and a show almost every night, do yourself a favor and make sure you’re in the crowd. You’ll regret missing this one.