Following a raucous set at the festival, the Brighton Punk duo opened up about how they’re looking to express more vulnerability in their songwriting Lambrini Girls have spoken to NME about their plans for new music, upcoming tour dates with IDLES and why they insist on using their platform to highlight political issues. Catching up with NME backstage at Reading Festival 2024 , the Brighton duo — comprised of guitarist and vocalist Phoebe Lunny and bassist Lily Macieira – told us about their immense set at the Festival Republic Stage. They also looked back at the response that they had to their latest single ‘Body Of Mine’ — a more personal track that explores the complexities of gender identity – as well as the decision they made to boycott several festivals earlier this year in solidarity with Palestine.
Check out the full interview above, or read it below. Lambrini Girls at Reading 2024. CREDIT: Andy Ford for NME NME: What was it like to get on the Reading stage? Phoebe Lunny : “It was good.
We’re a bit frazzled because we came back from America, and the next day we went and played Green Man. Then we had a few days off, then it was our mate’s hen-do yesterday, then we woke up this morning for Reading. Ta-da! 2024 has been a big year for you – you had a huge response at Glastonbury and also went on to play your biggest headline show to date in London.
How has it felt to see a new wave of fans come in? PL : “It’s been nice. It’s weird to think abo.