The Regent was already buzzing before Lambrini Girls even touched the stage. With the Brighton punk duo selling out the venue, fans were eagerly pouring in to catch the act while they were in town. Known for their riotous, progressive anthems and outspoken activism, Lambrini Girls have quickly become one of the most vital bands on the rise, and this night proved why.
The crowd was a diverse mix between twenty-somethings rubbing shoulders with older punks who clearly lived through the genre’s first waves, all in a myriad of band tees and casual black wear. Political tees and pins dotted the audience, signaling the collective spirit of the night. You could palpably sense everyone was there not only for a rowdy good time, but also for a bit of a refuge and the kind of communal space Lambrini Girls create that thrives on shared values as much as shared riffs.
Opening act Edging, a punk outfit from Chicago, set the tone with a lively, sharp set that blended humor and urgency in sound seamlessly, and clearly aligned with the ethos of the headliners. That kinship carried through to the finale when Edging rejoined Lambrini Girls on stage for a rowdy performance of their viral hit “Cuntology 101.”
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When Lambrini Girls stormed the stage to thunderous applause, the energy immediately spiked. They emerged in matching Dodgers jerseys, a venue tradition for sold-out acts, though the gesture landed with some tension given the franchise’s conservative ties and silence on local ICE abuses that directly impact their fanbase in Los Angeles. The contradiction wasn’t lost on the crowd, and chants of “fuck the Dodgers” swelled during a mid-set political break. Rather than ignore the tension, the moment seemed to have folded into the band’s spirit of agitation. Frontwoman Phoebe Lunny took another song break to lead a “fuck ICE” chant that reverberated through the room and reminded everyone why Lambrini Girls’ politics and music are inseparable.
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The set itself was a non-stop riot. They opened with “Big Dick Energy,” and from there it was full throttle through their latest album Who Let The Dogs Out and wove in some early singles too. There were no ballads, no chances to catch your breath, only an exhilarating blend of noise, fury, and catharsis. The mosh pit was relentless as it constantly split and collided, but also carefully guided. Lambrini Girls set clear and repeated rules. “If someone goes down, you pick them up!” They created a women, queer, and non-conforming pit mid-set, which gave space to those who might not always feel safe diving in elsewhere. At one point, Lunny called up a fan from the crowd and gave them the chance to stage dive for the first time, ensuring it was done with care and consent.
The interludes between songs carried just as much weight. Lunny and bassist Lilly Macieira used breaks to speak out on issues ranging from police brutality to sexual violence in the Brighton scene. Their message was blunt but never heavy-handed, with Lunny emphasizing the responsibility of men to call out their peers because “men listen more to other men.” She closed one segment with the most succinct advice of the night: “If someone disrespects you, kick them in the balls.” The audience roared in agreement.
Visually, the show matched the chaos. Bold lights bathed the stage in pulsing color while the Lambrini Girls logo loomed large behind them. Midway through, the graphic transformed into a Palestinian flag-styled projection that stayed for the rest of the set, underscoring their commitment to global solidarity. Outfits shifted as layers came off in the heat, but the casual wear only amplified the raw, unfiltered energy on stage. And also off, as Lunny repeatedly left the stage to wade into the pit, leading crouched sit-downs that exploded into new waves of moshing, or parting the floor like a punk rock Moses before diving headfirst into the crowd herself.
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By the time Edging returned for the finale, the night had dissolved into one giant, sweaty mass of community. Both bands screamed “CUNTY” into the mic while the audience shouted it back, bodies colliding in one last furious burst of joy.
For a few hours, Lambrini Girls turned The Regent into something we long to see more of, a punk show that felt like both protest and party, and one that reminded (especially a city like) Los Angeles that resistance is not just necessary but also exhilarating. It was a night where chaos, community and catharsis collided, leaving the crowd with the kind of collective high that only a band like Lambrini Girls can summon.
By: Jeanette Diaz
