W: Toby Furlong

The past was yours, but the futures mine as The Molotovs throw down the gauntlet with announcement of debut album 'Wasted on Youth' and release bombastic new single ' Today's Gonna Be Our Day'.

The upcoming record from the London band, who have been championed by groups such as Green Day and The Sex Pistols, is set for release on 30th January 2026, through UK independent label Marshall Records.

'Wasted On Youth' is another slice of what The Molotov's have become renowned for; It's the sound of youth revival, a refutation of stagnation and political fatigue.

"it's an anti-complacency song", shares frontman Matthew Cartilidge. "A call to arms for my generation to keep the faith and reject apathy, recognising that its our time and our turn to make it better. If anything, its about the power of youth"

The band have also released a limited-edition 7-inch coloured vinyl, now available at select independent record stores. It includes the B-side "No Time To Talk"

The Molotovs have enjoyed a whirlwind past 12 months as they enjoyed sold out shows at iconic venues such as London's Dingwalls and Scala, They also entertained at Texas festival SXSW. The crowning moment for the group would have to be the March gig at the Royal Albert Hall in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, in which they supported the iconic punk legends the Sex Pistols.

Keep up if you can, as the group continue to fire on all four cylinders including a handful of festival tour dates this summer.

Check out the full list of festival dates below:

JULY
26 – Maidstone, Blue Reef Festival

AUGUST
7 – Herefordshire, Lakefest
9 – Blackpool, Rebellion Festival