Growing Up Is Dumb Fest lineup: Algernon, Good Luck, Dogs On Acid, Ging Nang Boyz, Shinobu & more

Yesterday, Japanese indie-pop punk vets Ging Nang Boyz announced their first-ever US tour that finds them joined by San Jose indie-punks Shinobu, who will be playing their first shows in 10 years on the trek, and they revealed that the tour will include a stop at Growing Up Is Dumb, the one-day LA festival thrown by DIY label Lauren Records (which both Ging Nang Boyz and Shinobu are signed to). Now, the full 20-band lineup has been announced.

The fest also includes the recently-reunited Algernon Cadwallader, as well as a reunion from Algernon offshoot Dogs On Acid, and another rare reunion show from Good Luck. Also on the bill: F.Y.P, Walter Mitty and His Makeshift Orchestra, Short Fictions, Star 99, Sad Park, Whatever Dad, The Taxpayers, and more, and they’re also promising special guests and an unannounced headliner.

The fest goes down on April 5 at Echoplex in LA. Tickets are on sale now. See the full lineup below.

Growing Up Is Dumb 2025 Lineup
Algernon Cadwallader
Ariella
Babebee
Dogs On Acid
F.Y.P
Frown Line
GING NANG BOYZ
Good Luck
Merry Christmas
Sad Park
Shinobu
Short Fictions
Star 99
Sunday Cruise
Superworld
The Taxpayers
Walter Mitty and His Makeshift Orchestra
Whatever, Dad
+ Special Guests and an unannounced headliner