Founded in London in 2020 around brothers Matt and Issey Cartlidge, the band has carved its path with a rapid rise, transforming the energy of their early live shows into an increasingly solid reputation, eventually sharing the stage with legendary names like Sex Pistols, The Libertines, Blondie, Iggy Pop, and The Damned.
From the outset, the project has stood out for its dry, raw, and immediately recognizable language, weaving together punk, mod revival, new wave, indie, and garage rock into quick, sharp, and highly melodic tracks.
The record label breakthrough came in 2025 with the singles “More More More,” “Today’s Gonna Be Our Day,” and “Rhythm Of Yourself,” followed by “Get A Life” in 2026. That same year, the debut album “Wasted On Youth,” produced by Jason Perry, quickly solidifies the band’s profile and brings them to the forefront of the new UK rock scene.
More than just a stylistic recovery project, The Molotovs work on the physical impact of performance and on writing that transforms anger, enthusiasm, and generational spirit into compact and direct songs. It is within this blend of energy, identity, and stage presence that the band finds its strength, establishing itself as one of the most interesting names of the moment.
