Lambrini Girls
Biography
Lambrini Girls are a punk rock duo from Brighton, England, formed in 2019. The group currently consists of vocalist and guitarist Phoebe Lunny and bassist Selin Macieira-Boşgelmez, previously known professionally as Lilly Macieira. Initially formed as a four-piece, the band developed into a duo following changes to its original lineup.
The band's sound combines punk rock, garage punk and noise rock, incorporating abrasive guitar and bass tones, energetic rhythms, and confrontational lyrics. Their music addresses subjects including misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, toxic masculinity, workplace culture and political inequality. Their influences include Bikini Kill, Le Tigre, Huggy Bear and L7, alongside noise-rock artists such as Gilla Band and The Jesus Lizard.
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Lambrini Girls played their first show in May 2019 and initially developed within Brighton's grassroots music scene. Lunny took over lead vocal duties in 2020, while Macieira joined the group on bass. Their debut single, Homewrecker, was released in 2021. They signed to Big Scary Monsters after attracting attention at The Great Escape Festival in 2022.
In May 2023, the band released their debut EP, You're Welcome, featuring tracks including Help Me I'm Gay, White Van and Lads Lads Lads. The EP brought wider attention to their combination of abrasive punk music, dark humour and socially conscious songwriting.
In 2024, Lambrini Girls released God's Country and Body of Mine. They withdrew from several music festivals, including The Great Escape and SXSW, in protest over the festivals' sponsorship arrangements and their stated solidarity with Palestine. Their subsequent releases included Company Culture, Big Dick Energy and Love.
Their debut studio album, Who Let the Dogs Out, was released in January 2025 through City Slang. The album explores themes including harassment, misogyny, class, capitalism and the music industry, extending the social commentary established on their earlier releases. It entered the UK Official Albums Chart Top 20 and received widespread critical attention.
The band have built a reputation for energetic live performances and outspoken engagement with social and political issues. Their touring has included appearances alongside IDLES and Iggy Pop, the latter collaborating with the group on a cover of Personal Jesus for a Trevor Horn-produced covers project.
In September 2026, Lambrini Girls announced their second studio album, No Refunds, scheduled for release on 15 January 2027 through City Slang. The announcement was accompanied by the single Bang Bang Bang. The forthcoming album continues their engagement with contemporary political and cultural subjects.
Biography text from Last.fm, available under CC BY-SA.