Let’s address the elephant in the room: Banksy is on drums. Yes, you read that right. Brighton’s most chaotic trio, Lambrini Girls, have just returned with a new single called “Cult of Celebrity” and they’ve recruited the world’s most famous anonymous vandal to provide the heartbeat. It’s either the most brilliant piece of performance art in recent memory or a fever dream we’re all collectively having. Either way, it’s loud, it’s angry, and it’s exactly what we need right now.

The Lineup Change No One Saw Coming

We already knew Phoebe (vocals/guitar) and Selin (bass) were a force of nature. Their live shows are legendary for being sweaty, confrontational, and unapologetically queer. But adding Banksy to the mix? It’s a middle finger to the very idea of “stardom”—which is fitting, considering the theme of the new track.

While the internet is busy debating whether it’s actually him behind the kit or just a very clever bit of subversion, the music speaks for itself.

Why ‘Cult of Celebrity’ Hits So Hard

The track is a two-minute-and-some-change riot against the way we worship “icons” while the world actually falls apart. It’s meta, it’s satirical, and it’s incredibly fast.

• The Vibe: It feels like a panic attack in a funhouse. The bass is fuzzy enough to rattle your teeth, and the lyrics are sharp enough to draw blood.

• The Irony: There’s a delicious irony in having one of the most famous people on earth—who famously hides his face—playing drums on a song that mocks our obsession with fame.

• The Sound: This isn’t polished pop. It’s raw, DIY punk that sounds like it was recorded in a basement while the police were knocking on the door.

More Than Just a Gimmick

It would be easy to dismiss this as a PR stunt, but if you’ve followed the Lambrini Girls at all, you know they don’t do “gimmicks” for the sake of it. Everything they do is a political statement. By bringing a street artist and activist into the fold, they’re bridging the gap between the visual protest of the streets and the sonic protest of the stage.

“We’re all staring at our screens waiting for a hero to follow while we’re being sold down the river,” Phoebe says of the track. “‘Cult of Celebrity’ is about the pedestal we put people on—and how much fun it is to knock those pedestals over.”

Verdict: Turn It Up

Whether Banksy is here for the long haul or just until the spray paint dries, “Cult of Celebrity” is a massive win for the UK underground scene. It’s messy, it’s urgent, and it’s a reminder that punk isn’t just a genre—it’s an intervention.