TToday [25 June], London-based rock band The Molotovs share the video for their new single ‘Today’s Gonna Be Our Day,’ taken from their highly anticipated debut album, ‘Wasted On Youth,’ scheduled for release on 30 January 2026, through UK independent label Marshall Records. ‘Today’s Gonna Be Our Day’ is available on all streaming platforms and as a limited-edition 7-inch coloured vinyl, available at select independent record shops. This includes the B-side, “No Time To Talk. Fans can pre-order the album, stream the new single, and find more information—HERE The band’s latest single is the perfect distillation of these themes. ‘Today’s Gonna Be Our Day’ sees The Molotovs rejecting cynicism and political fatigue while encouraging empowerment, acting as a rallying cry for young people to take action. “It’s an anti-complacency song”, shares frontman Mathew Cartlidge. “A call to arms for my generation to keep the faith and reject apathy, recognising that it’s our time and our turn to make it better. If anything, it’s about the power of youth.” Produced by Jason Perry (Don Broco, Trash Boat) at The Marshall Studio and mixed/mastered by Blair Crichton of Dead Pony, ‘Wasted On Youth’ is a vibrant explosion of new wave punk, indie and garage-laden rock songs that marks The Molotovs as one of Britain’s most vital bands. ‘Wasted On Youth’ explores themes of self-empowerment, determination, and the right to have a good time. With a finger on the pulse of the vibrant live scene, it is poised to become a modern classic while remaining contemporary and relevant, embodying a rock-and-roll attitude. Scattered with themes of social and political awareness, it stays grounded in the realities of everyday struggles and modern life. CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW TO WATCH ‘TODAY’S GONNA BE OUR DAY’ 
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MORE ON THE MOLOTOVS Comprising siblings Mathew and Issey Cartlidge, The Molotovs have been grinding on the live circuit, garnering attention from both fans and press alike for their explosive performances. Still in their teens and having played over five hundred gigs, they have already shared stages with the likes of the Sex Pistols and The Libertines and been shouted out by punk legends Green Day, with The Telegraph highlighting them as one of the rising stars who could share the stage with Oasis—HERE Over the past 12 months, the band has gone from strength to strength. They have enjoyed sell-out shows at legendary London venues Dingwalls and The Scala performed at SXSW in Texas, played a sell-out first UK tour and supported The Sex Pistols in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust at iconic venue, The Royal Albert Hall, The band is now set to join them on tour across the US later this year. Be sure to catch the band live, including this year’s 2000trees Festival. More information and tickets can be found—HERE. ‘Wasted On Youth’ is set for release through UK independent label Marshall Records, on 30 January 2026. 
‘Today’s Gonna Be Our Day’
Stream—HERE 
‘Wasted On Youth’
Credit: Nick Benoy 2025 TOUR DATES June 26 Bristol, Rough Trade (evening instore event)
27 Les Etoiles (Headline Show), FR
28 Retro C Trop Festival, FR July 3 Les Eurockeenes Festival, FR
26 Maidstone, Blue Reef Festival
12 Cheltenham, 2000Trees Festival
19 Birmingham, What’s Happening Digbeth Festival
26 Maidstone, Blue Reef Festival August 7 Ledbury, Lakefest
9 Blackpool, Rebellion Festival
22 Brighton, Patterns (headline show)
23 Montesquiou On the Rock, FR
26 Sulky Rock Festival, IT
28 Music In Village, IT
29 Acieloaperto Festival, IT
30 Stowmarket, FOMO festival September 16 Dallas, TX, Longhorn Ballroom w/Sex Pistols, US
23 Washington DC, 9:30 Club w/Sex Pistols, US
25 Boston, MA, The Stage at Suffolk Downs (Iggy Pop Headline) w/Sex Pistols, US
26 Philadelphia, PA, Fillmore – w/Sex Pistols, US
30 Montreal, QC, Mtelus w/Sex Pistols CA October 1 Toronto, ON, History w/Sex Pistols CA
3 Cleveland, OH, Agora Theatre w/Sex Pistols US
4 Detroit, MI, Fillmore w/Sex Pistols US
7 Minneapolis, MN, Fillmore w/Sex Pistols US
10 Denver, CO, Mission Ballroom w/Sex Pistols US
13 Seattle, WA, Showbox SoDo w/Sex Pistols US
15 San Francisco, CA, Warfield w/Sex Pistols US
16 Los Angeles, CA, Hollywood Palladium w/Sex Pistols US
17 Las Vegas, NV, The Pearl at Palms Casino w/Sex Pistols US
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