W: Benny Taylor
The Molotovs have spent years "doing the graft" in dive bars and libraries, and it shows. Wasted on Youth is a lean, mean, and incredibly tight debut that justifies every ounce of the hype. They aren't just a "buzz band" anymore; they are a vital fixture of the British scene.
"If you need a shoulder / I've not got one to lend / Why am I the victim of your lies? / How about you / Go get a life." > — 'Get A Life'
The Molotovs haven’t just released a debut album; they’ve bottled a hurricane. After five years of relentless "guerrilla" gigging and over 600 live shows, the London-based sibling duo of Mathew (17) and Issey Cartlidge (19) have finally delivered Wasted on Youth via Marshall Records.
It is a record that feels both like a time capsule of British rock history and a frantic, sweaty telegram from the front lines of Gen Z.
Produced by Jason Perry (Don Broco, Trash Boat) and mixed by Blair Crichton (Dead Pony), the album is a high-octane blend of New Wave punk, indie, and garage rock.
- The record is anchored by the chart-topping success of 'More More More' and 'Today’s Gonna Be Our Day', both of which secured the No. 1 spot on the UK Vinyl Singles Chart. These tracks prove the band’s ability to turn gritty, road-tested energy into polished, infectious anthems.
- The Vibe: While you can hear the sharp-suited influence of The Jam and the chaotic swagger of The Libertines, the Molotovs aren't just cosplaying as Mods. Tracks like 'Get A Life'—a blistering attack on social media toxicity—and 'Rhythm Of Yourself' cement their contemporary relevance.
Today's Gonna Be Our Day
More More More
Rhythm Of Yourself
If you missed their recent run of in-store promotion gigs, you won't have to wait long to see them on a much larger scale. The band has just been announced as the opening act for Yungblud’s 2026 UK Arena Tour, hitting massive venues like London’s O2 Arena this April.
April 11 Sheffield Utilita Arena
April 12 Liverpool M&S Bank Arena
April 14 Belfast SSE Arena
April 15 Dublin 3Arena
April 17 Leeds First Direct Bank Arena
April 18 Cardiff Utilita Arena
April 20 Glasgow Ovo Hydro
April 21 Newcastle Utilita Arena
April 23 Birmingham Utilita Arena
April 24 London The O2
April 25 Manchester AO Arena