At a surprise concert in London, the British punk duo Lambrini Girls took the stage alongside a wave of crowd surfers, creating an energetic and chaotic atmosphere. Phoebe Lunny, the band's lead vocalist and guitarist, shouted to the crowd, "If you don't feel safe, tell us and we'll punch them in the dick!" She also encouraged the audience to help anyone who fell in the mosh pit and spent time with the mic, asking fans to introduce themselves if they were "queer legends." Lunny emphasized, "This show is as much yours as it is ours," before she and bassist Selin Macieira-Boşgelmez delivered a performance filled with loud rants, fast-paced beats, and heavy grunge sounds. Before the show, Lunny and Macieira-Boşgelmez sat on a worn-out sofa backstage. Lunny, 29, was more talkative, with bleached-blond hair and mismatched shoes. Macieira-Boşgelmez, a year older, had red hair and a calm demeanor that contrasted with her intense stage presence. Recently back from a European tour, their visuals clearly reflected their political views. In France, a screen displayed "Fuck Marine Le Pen," and in London, it read "Fuck Nigel Farage." Macieira-Boşgelmez noted, "The issues we address are not specific to the UK. Oppression is growing. People's anger is growing." Their second album, No Refunds, was recently announced, marking a successful few years for the band since they formed in Brighton in 2019. They've appeared on magazine covers, supported acts like Iggy Pop and Amyl and the Sniffers, and had a remix by queer idol Peaches. Their debut album, Who Let the Dogs Out, reached No. 16 in January 2025, despite including a song titled Cuntology 101. Both members have stepped away from their 9-to-5 jobs, though they feel a bit guilty about it. Macieira-Boşgelmez said, "The guilt is extremely prevalent. It is on my mind every single day." Lunny agreed: "The system is so unfair." While the band has a humorous side—such as a cover of a giant flaming turd and a song titled Craig David—they are serious about addressing societal injustices. At the London show, their touring drummer, Misha Phillips, gave a passionate speech on transgender liberation before the band performed one of their popular songs, Terf Wars. Often compared to riot grrrl bands like Bikini Kill, the duo aims to represent "the disenfranchised, disaffected and disillusioned," Lunny said. Lunny, raised in Sussex by a single mother who was a socialist and primary school teacher, was politicized from an early age. She took a music BTec and later joked about attending "the University of Burger King." Macieira-Boşgelmez, of Turkish and Portuguese heritage, moved to the UK to pursue music. She said she always had a strong sense of justice, partly due to her financially privileged upbringing, which her parents ensured she was aware of. In September 2025, as the band gained more recognition, Macieira-Boşgelmez took a break from touring due to health issues. She had been diagnosed with autism and bipolar disorder four years earlier and shared her struggles with touring's impact on her mental health. After returning in February 2026, Lunny suffered a neck injury during a gig in Australia. It took months to diagnose, and she had to tour with a fractured neck, relying on willpower and adrenaline. She had two surgeries this year and is slowly recovering, though she misses her former physical capabilities.