Whether she’s leading the charge in the live band The Tommy Lasorda Experience or carving her own raw path through Insurrectionary Records NYC, Sarah Herrera’s sound is chaotic but intentional, messy but magnetic—a collision of riot grrrl punk, post-hardcore ferocity, and no-wave grit. Her music doesn’t ask for attention. It demands it. Think Sleater-Kinney meets The Germs with a sharp political bite, born of Bronx tenacity and DIY ethics. And on stage? It’s a sonic riot—unhinged, cathartic, and unforgettable.
In April 2025, Sarah Herrera released a career-defining live album—then took it down just hours later. Titled “I Never Make Mistakes Because I Never Do Anything (live)”, the 27-track opus was made available on all major streaming platforms for less than a day, yet its impact has already ignited intense conversation across punk communities and beyond. This album delivers a thrilling, unfiltered portrait of Herrera’s explosive live presence and her sharp compositional instincts as both bassist and vocalist.
Captured during multiple performances in underground venues across New York City, the album showcases Herrera in her most essential form: live, raw, and electric. Backed by a dynamic trio—James Cullen (guitar), Miguel Estrada (drums), and Carl Horneaux (horns)—Herrera doesn’t just perform; she invokes each track like a ritual.
From the opening salvo to the haunting final notes, “I Never Make Mistakes Because I Never Do Anything” takes the listener into the sweaty, defiant, and deeply human world of Herrera’s stagecraft. The album’s sequencing mirrors the unpredictable emotional arc of a real show—moments of chaos balanced with strange beauty, rage tempered by humor and vulnerability.
Tracks like “Song for my Niece” and “California 1978” come alive with new arrangements, guided by Herrera’s signature melodic bass work and her fearless vocal delivery. The addition of live horns, led by Horneaux, adds a layer of vintage soul and explosive drama to the band’s already volatile mix.
But what truly sets this album apart is its sense of urgency and intimacy. With minimal production, the audience becomes part of the record—their cheers, chants, and gasps captured as clearly as the instruments themselves. It’s a time capsule, not just of music, but of a feeling.
This is more like a journey as opposed to the music itself. It is the sort you live through like a film or something, as each song invokes something tangibly different inside you. Herrera’s emotive vocals slither through with lucid command, painting each track’s picture like a canvas. She is intentional, raw, poetic, and emotion-drenched.
This is a bold move, but fitting for an artist who has always operated on her own terms. As co-founder and frontwoman of The Tommy Lasorda Experience, Herrera has long blurred the line between performance and protest, spectacle and substance. “I Never Make Mistakes Because I Never Do Anything (live)” is her most definitive statement yet—not just a collection of songs, but a living, breathing document of a band and a voice in full command.
True punk that isn’t just preserved but experienced, and “I Never Make Mistakes Because I Never DO Anything” is a true work of art that belongs in any sonic museum. This is the embodiment of wearing your heart on your sleeve.
You can tell the crowd really enjoyed each performance, based on their profound applause at the end of each performance. It almost feels like a listener is right there beside Herrera as the show unfolds.
Now that you’ve made it this far, it wouldn’t hurt to go an extra mile, stream this music, and add the tracks that you resonate with to your favorite playlist.
Official Website:
🌐 www.sarahherreramusic.com