The Molotovs last night played a sold-out show at Camden’s famous Electric Ballroom as they aim for a third UK No. 1 physical single in a row with ‘Rhythm Of Yourself’.
The band, brother and sister Mathew and Issey Cartlidge, aged 17 and 19, release ‘Rhythm Of Yourself’ on 31st October via Marshall Records.
Among fans at the show was James McCartney, songwriter and son of Beatle Paul McCartney.
The hour-long set included songs from forthcoming debut album Wasted On Youth (out January 30, Marshall Records) and new songs ‘Urbia’ and ‘My Metallic Wife’.
The crowd was packed with pogoing, crowd-surfing and moshing fans warmed up for The Molotovs’ headline set by support acts The Sukis and Soaked.
Matt said: “I want to thank everyone who came and made this an amazing night to remember. We can’t wait for you to hear the album – and a lot more in 2026. Next, we’re out on the road with Palaye Royale, don’t miss it if we’re in your city.”
For the show, Matt wore an Adam of London suit while Issey wore a Solene Lescouet-designed Union Jack dress.
Issey said: “I’m proud to wear this dress. Proud to sport this flag. Proud of our Britishness which is so integral to who we are. This is British identity. People gathered together for music and a legacy of British artistic history. We must reject cultural pessimism – reject division, intolerance and hate – and embrace togetherness in its wake.
“We must keep on asking ourselves one vital question: ‘Is There Any Hope?’ We think the answer is definitively ‘yes’.”
‘Rhythm Of Yourself’ was influenced by “early ’80s stark Jam, Favourite Worst Nightmare era Arctic Monkeys and Sex Pistols”. It was produced by Jason Perry at Marshall Studios.
The song is backed by ‘Johnny Don’t Be Scared’, which was recorded at Paul Weller’s Black Barn Studios. The record will be available on white vinyl as well as on digital streaming platforms.
‘Rhythm Of Yourself’ is the band’s third single after ‘More More More’ and ‘Today’s Gonna Be Our Day’, both of which hit the top of the physical singles charts. The Molotovs’ debut album, Wasted On Youth, is released on 30th January 2026 (Marshall Records).
Although Matt is still 17 and Issey 19, the band have learnt their craft on stage, playing more than 600 gigs since 2020. They’ve shared stages with the likes of The Libertines, Sex Pistols, Blondie, Iggy Pop and The Damned – as well as being shouted out by Green Day and Paul Weller.
The 1,500-capacity Electric Ballroom is in Camden Town, at the heart of London’s music scene. It has hosted everyone from Joy Division and The Ramones to Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish and Prince.
Electric Ballroom setlist
- Urbia
- Newsflash
- Suffragette city
- Today’s Gonna Be Our Day
- Geraldine
- Wasting My Time
- You
- Johnny Don’t Be Scared
- Is There Any Hope
- My Metallic Wife
- Rhythm Of Yourself
- Popstar
- Rebel Rebel
- No Time To Talk
- Father Flag
- Wasted On Youth
- More More More
- Daydreaming
- Come On Now
- Get A Life
Tour dates with Palaye Royale
3/11 – SWG3, Glasgow
4/11 – NX, Newcastle
5/11 – The Prospect Building, Bristol
7/11 – O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
8/11 – Beckett Student Union, Leeds
9/11 – O2 Academy, Birmingham
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Preorder the album Wasted On Youth HERE
Preorder ‘Rhythm Of Yourself’ (MARSHALL RECORDS) HERE
Photo by Derek D’Souza
