Three girls and a guy walk into a bar- they can't drink, but they can rock. The Regrettes are a punk rock band from LA currently on tour promoting their debut album. On Friday night at the Mercury Lounge in the East Village, they played a set fused with feminism, glitter eyeshadow, crowd interaction, and good vibes.

"They say that that girl Lydia is such a fucking bitch," but to be honest, the crowd reflected the lead singer quite differently. Lydia embodies what it is to be a front-woman through her happy-go-lucky, infectious spirit. Her presence in the crowd made the dynamic that much stronger, especially considering her smile when one lucky fan with the mic could effortlessly sing the words.

Music is often also a political platform. Friday night, The Regrettes used the Mercury Lounge as their pedestal, and Donald Trump as the object it was knocked off of. "Seashore" is a song about the mistreatment of girls and is written in a way that the muse can be anyone, even Donald Trump. The political discourse that has been occurring since before November includes, but is not limited to, the bashing of people solely based on their ethnicity and sexual orientation, prompting bands like The Regrettes to form anthems.

"Hey Now" is another anthem from The Regrettes. As one of the first songs on their album, it sets the scene for a fun, unique sound that follows throughout the rest of the album. In Friday's set, it appeared smack in the middle, acting as an electric shock to the crowd. The song embodies the west coast, as well as the band Best Coast, allowing for some makeshift sunshine to enter New York City.

The band ended the show with a girl punk version of "Ballroom Blitz" by The Sweet. The "are you ready?" at the opening of the song was filled in with the band members' first names- Lydia, Max, Sage, and Genessa. My boyfriend whom I dragged to the show was even having fun at this point. The song in itself is one that everyone knows, but to be sung in such a lively manner put it over the top. The show concluded in a "blitz" of light, sound, and love.

Maybe it was Lydia saying "thank you" at the end of every song, or maybe it was the opening act, Bad Behavior, but this was a truly awesome concert. Genessa's technical skills, Sage's smile, Max's intact rhythm, and Lydia's charming voice made for a night of which nothing compares. The Regrettes are now off on the rest of their tour, but I have a feeling NYC will be hard to beat.

Check out the band's website here and go listen to their debut album.