How the Lambrini Girls Evolved from Chaos to Call-to-Action
How the Lambrini Girls Evolved from Chaos to Call-to-Action Having followed their journey for many years, watching the Lambrini Girls perform at the O2 Ritz last week felt like a defining moment. 12 December 2025 By Jessica Blissitt For a first-time follower, their aggressive orchestration and pounding punk riffs could be mistaken for scattered chaos, but if you listen a bit longer you’ll notice the lyricism holds a rightful anger towards social injustices that can make any bystander feel motivated to improve their small piece of the world. When every single person is clamouring for real change, chanting in line with Lunny’s lyrical likeness, it definitely feels unnaturally optimistic. Hopeful, almost. Formed by the formidable duo of vocalist Phoebe Lunny and guitarist Selina Macieira-Boşgelmez, this Brighton-based punk group could be described as a odd-bodied concoction of the Spice Girls, Panic Shack, and Le Tigre. Their following was built on this uncompromising moral clarity, but with the rise of more volatile social powers in recent years has left me doubtful. Could the Lambrini Girl’s classic style of mocking the powers that be, still possess the effectiveness it once did? The set immediately ripped into the classic anthems that cemented their fame over the past two years, like God’s Country and ‘Lads Lads Lads’ that stewed over the systemic and misogynistic rips in british society. The energy on stage was matched only by the crucial crowd collaboration. Lunny consistently instigated the band’s customary call-and-response—a tradition I now recognized in my third review—fueling the back-and-forth energy of the show.From asking queer legends to stand up in ‘Help Me I’m Gay’ to maintaining a sustained rally of call-and-response in ‘Craig David’, the atmosphere transcended a typical punk show. In typical Lambrini Girls’ fashion, the mosh pit transformed into something from a Greek forum, where fans candidly encouraged to yell out about their experiences of harassment in their local music industry, prior to’‘Boys in the Band’ and continually reminded to pick anyone up who fell down during the mosh pit. Although the concert included many beloved traditions I had enjoyed during their Glastonbury sets, the music from their most recent album clearly demonstrated how their political punk had evolved in direct response to the UK’s recent, deepening polarisation. As their fame has grown, the Lambrini Girls appear to embrace their growing influence, spreading essential messages to a larger group, boycotting festivals and calling out anti-trans advocates.The Lambrini Girls’ commitment to leveraging their platform for change is evident, driving them definitively into the next, more influential stage of their musical journey. This political commitment has defined their current era of music, with the unapologetic aggression of ‘Cuntology 101’, and the searing critique of toxic masculinity found in ‘Big Dick Energy.’ Tracks like ‘Bad Apple’ remain brutally on the nose, using punchy, repetitive lyrics to indict deep-seated issues with the police force. Their sound is changing as their fame takes off, but fortunately, their key messages stay the same. For this musically vulnerable shift, I feel hopeful. It suggests their message will not only be heard by the multitudes, but will resonate deeply enough to provoke lasting social change. You Might Also Like Recent Posts