Clocking in at under two minutes, “Get A Life” is a concentrated blast of punk fury. As the opening track of the new album, it serves as a mission statement for teenage siblings Matt (17) and Issey Cartlidge (19). The song follows the success of their previous top-ten singles, “More More More,” “Today’s Gonna Be Our Day,” and “Rhythm Of Yourself.”
“It’s a punk song,” says frontman Matt Cartlidge. “We love Buzzcocks, The Libertines, The Jam, and the Pistols. It’s pretty angry, pretty pointed—and I can’t possibly tell you who it’s directed at!”
From Grassroots to Global Stages
Despite their youth, The Molotovs are seasoned veterans of the stage, boasting over 600 live performances. Their relentless work ethic has seen them share bills with icons like Blondie, The Libertines, and Iggy Pop.
While they’ve toured the US and played to massive crowds, the band remains fiercely dedicated to the UK’s grassroots scene. Last year, they headlined a vital fundraiser for the Music Venue Trust at Bush Hall—a venue they personally helped save from closure.
“The UK has a history of producing the greatest rock acts in the world,” notes bassist Issey Cartlidge. “But without these vital venues, artists will struggle to break through.”
The Wasted On Youth UK Tour
To celebrate the album, the band kicks off a massive UK tour this week, starting at Glasgow’s King Tuts on January 6th. The run includes stops at legendary spots like The Cavern in Exeter and Thekla in Bristol, before concluding with a string of intimate record store performances in February.
Wasted On Youth is available for preorder now via Marshall Records.
The Molotovs will play:
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
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