Brighton punk band Lambrini Girls have released their new single, ‘Love’. The track is the latest preview of their debut album, Who Let The Dogs Out, scheduled for release on 10 January 2025 via City Slang, which the group will launch with a series of newly-announced intimate record-store launch shows early next year.
‘Love’ begins with a grave, dropped-tuned introduction which gives way to sparser instrumentation in the verse, where the group’s trademark yelled vocals take over. The single addresses themes of emotional toxicity and misinterpretations of love, as the band describes in a press statement: “‘Love’ isn’t a critique on real affection—it’s about mistaking toxicity for love. Like a moth drawn to a flame, unable to discern between warmth that soothes and a fire that burns you, and getting pissed off about it.”
“When love is learned through chaos, pain feels like connection. It’s the cycle of chasing affection through suffering and holding on because you’ve never known anything else. This song conveys something that isn’t love at all; in fact, it’s the very opposite,” the statement goes on to say. The track, along with the entire album, was produced by Daniel Fox of Gilla Band and mixed by Seth Manchester, and includes previously released singles ‘Big Dick Energy’ and ‘Company Culture’.
Formed in 2020 in Brighton, the pair quickly became known for their biting wit and provocative takedowns. The band is composed of Phoebe Lunny (vocals/guitar) and Lilly Macieira (bass). Their 2023 EP, You’re Welcome, established their reputation for unapologetic, high-energy, spoken word noise punk.
The single “Company Culture” debuted in September 2024, critiquing workplace hierarchies with sharp humour and aggressive riffs. A month later, “Big Dick Energy” followed, blending sarcasm with fierce instrumentation to challenge toxic masculinity. Both tracks earned acclaim for their unfiltered lyrics and rebellious sound, with AltPress highlighting their raw, confrontational style. The duo have also gained recognition for their electric live performances, including appearances at major festivals like Glastonbury and Reading.
Lambrini Girls are set to kick off a highly anticipated tour next week in London, with back-to-back shows at Alexandra Palace. Afterward, they will head to the U.S., performing in cities like Brooklyn before returning to Europe in February 2025. Their European leg includes stops in France, Italy, Germany, Sweden, and more, culminating in UK dates across spring 2025, including major venues in Bristol, Leeds, and London’s Electric Brixton.
To mark the album’s release, Lambrini Girls have announced a series of in-store performances across the UK and Europe. The shows will run from 10–16 January 2025, including stops in Liverpool, Nottingham, Bristol, London, Brighton, and Berlin. These events will coincide with the band’s headline tour, for which tickets can be found here.
