The Molotovs 
Rock / Indie Rock
The Molotovs are one of the UK’s hottest young bands. Delivering sharp, punchy anthems with magnetic stagecraft. Still in their teens, sibling combo Mathew and Issey Cartlidge have already been supported legendary acts including The Libertines, The Sex Pistols, Adam Ant and Blondie and championed by American rock giants Green Day,
The band have to date played over 500 shows – including selling out a UK tour and filling out legendary London venues Dingwalls and Bush Hall. They even inspired The Sex Pistols to re-form and spearheaded the campaign to save the iconic Bush Hall from closure.
In December 2024, The Molotovs then penned their first deal with Marshall Records.
As well as a debut single – 2025 sees the band have announcea uk headline tour, supporting The Sex Pistols at London’s Royal Albert Hall for Teenage Cancer Trust (24.03) and debuting in the US at SXSW (10.03-15.03). A whole host of festival appearances across Europe and the UK – including their bow at the legendary Isle Of Wight Festival in June - will then follow.
Early supporters include Rolling stone, MusicWeek, NME, The Telegraph, Notion, Libération
Upcoming Festivals
May2
Liverpool Sound City 2026
Pop
R&B
Rock
Punk
May22
Festival Estelar 2026
Pop
Electronic
Rock
May22
Deleste Festival 2026
Pop
Electronic
Rock
Jun6
Sonidos Liquidos 2026
Rock
Jun12
God Save the Kouign 2026
Country
Pop
Electronic
Rock
+ 3
Jun19
magnific fest 2026
Rock
Jun18
O Son do Camiño 2026
Other
Pop
Hip Hop
R&B
+ 4
Jun26
Retro C Trop 2026
Pop
Rock
Metal
Punk
+ 1
Jul24
RUHRPOTT RODEO 2026
Hip Hop
Rock
Metal
Punk
Jul30
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2026
Other
Country
Pop
Hip Hop
+ 11
Jul31
Low Festival 2026
Pop
Rock
Punk
Jul31
Keep It Low Festival 2026
Pop
Rock
Punk
Aug5
Winterthurer Musikfestwochen 2026
Other
Country
Pop
Hip Hop
+ 9