Lambrini Girls delivered a night of political engagement and queer joy at La Belle Angele. The Brighton rock duo took Edinburgh by storm with their hard-edged sound and punchy political lyrics—a mix that resonated powerfully with their audience, composed mainly, though not exclusively, of young and rightfully angry women.

They opened the night strong with Bad Apple, Company Culture, and the fan favourite Help Me I’m Gay. Each track was intertwined with pointed messaging and an unrelenting, unapologetic commitment to their beliefs—beliefs that are easy to rally behind. New generations are determined to land on the right side of history.

Their music speaks to a generation unafraid to be bold, loud, and unapologetically “cunty”, to borrow the internet slang echoed in one of the night’s highlights: Cuntology 101. The track plays like a fast-paced crash course in being yourself, caring for yourself, and setting boundaries in a world that seems to make all of that increasingly difficult.

The band’s interaction with the crowd made for some memorable moments, especially when lead singer Phoebe Lunny encouraged a mosh pit and later dove in herself, singing directly to the fans. The crowd was vibrant, joyful, and louder than ever—a pleasure to witness.

Lambrini Girls were a step outside my comfort zone, but one that left me pleasantly surprised—and hopeful. If this is where the next generation of musicians is headed, bold enough to speak up for what they believe in, then the future looks exciting.

Article: Mona Montella