Sibling duo The Molotovs have announced an extensive 22-date UK tour in support of their debut album, Wasted On Youth, which is set for release on January 30, 2026. Matthew (19) and Issey Cartlidge (17) will play a series of independent venues across the country, from Glasgow to Liverpool, bringing their new songs directly to fans. Tickets are available HERE.
The announcement follows their sold-out headline show at London’s Electric Ballroom in October, the band’s largest UK performance to date. At that point, they had only released two singles but filled the 1,500-capacity venue. The show earned five stars from Music News for its “youth, passion and a refusal to concede to apathy,” while Punk In Focus have dubbed the duo “the future of British rock.”
The Molotovs’ momentum extends beyond the UK. Iggy Pop personally selected them to support his U.S. shows earlier this year, and they are set to join YUNGBLUD on his upcoming arena tour. Recent single, ‘Rhythm Of Yourself,’ which we recently showcased in our weekly spotlight, Noteworthy Nods, became their third consecutive Top 3 entry on the physical charts.
For the Cartlidges, the tour is as much about supporting independent venues as it is about sharing their music. Matthew Cartlidge said:
“We want to make sure we’re playing all of those vital independent stages that keep new talent coming through. We’re doing this to stand with grassroots venues that help keep music alive, and formed an intrinsic part of the band’s origins.”
Their full tour schedule runs as follows:
06/01 – King Tuts, Glasgow
07/01 – Lending Room, Leeds
08/01 – Gorilla, Manchester
09/01 – Thekla, Bristol
11/01 – The Cavern, Exeter
13/01 – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
14/01 – Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham
15/01 – Esquires, Bedford
16/01 – Ramsgate Music Hall, Ramsgate
21/01 – Hallamshire Hotel, Sheffield
22/01 – The Bootleg Social, Blackpool
23/01 – The Sugarmill, Stoke
24/01 – Monks Waterside, Aylesbury
26/01 – The Brook, Southampton
27/01 – The Black Prince, Northampton
28/01 – The Waterfront Studio, Norwich
30/01 – Banquet Records At Kingston College, Kingston
31/01 – Resident Music, Shop, Brighton
01/02 – Rough Trade, Denmark Street, London
02/02 – Sister Ray at 100 Club, London
04/02 – HMV, Shop, Cardiff
05/02 – Jacaranda Records, Shop, Liverpool
Order ‘Rhythm Of Yourself’ (MARSHALL RECORDS) HERE
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