The Molotovs Get A Life Single Out Now
London’s teenage sibling punk duo The Molotovs – Matt (17) and Issey Cartlidge (19) – ignite 2026 with “Get A Life,” their explosive digital single released January 5, kicking off a ‘Month of Molotovs’ ahead of debut album Wasted On Youth (January 30, Marshall Records).
Clocking under 2 minutes (113 seconds of “unbridled aggro,” per Rock Sound), this opener packs punk fury with Buzzcocks/Libertines/The Jam energy. Matt: “‘Get A Life’ is one of those tracks where as soon as the opening riffs come in, the whole room goes mad. It’s a punk song… It’s a pretty angry song, pretty pointed, and I can’t possibly tell you who it’s directed at!”
Lyrics tease frustration: “Are you ready / For me to take you somewhere? / Do I frustrate you / Like chewing gum stuck in your hair?” Following Top 10 hits “More More More,” “Today’s Gonna Be Our Day,” and “Rhythm Of Yourself,” it sets the tone for an album of new wave punk/indie/garage bangers produced by Jason Perry.
Despite ages, the duo boast 600+ gigs worldwide, supports with Sex Pistols (feat. Frank Carter), Blondie, Libertines, Iggy Pop, The Damned – plus Green Day/Paul Weller shoutouts. Recent highlights: Fundraising for Music Venue Trust at Bush Hall (w/ surprise Paul Cook appearance), saving the venue.
Issey on grassroots: “Bush Hall is very important… But so many other vital venues are struggling… Without the right places to play, those artists will struggle to grow.”
FAQ: The Molotovs Get A Life & Wasted On Youth Essentials
When was Get A Life released?
January 5, 2026 – digital single, album opener.
What’s Wasted On Youth release date?
January 30, 2026 – Marshall Records debut.
Who produced Wasted On Youth?
Jason Perry (Don Broco); mixed/mastered Blair Crichton.
Where to stream/pre-order?
Major platforms; pre-order themolotovs.com.
How many gigs have The Molotovs played?
Over 600 since 2020.
“Get A Life” isn’t just a single – it’s a statement from punk’s next gen. Stream it, pre-order the album, hit the tour – The Molotovs are wasting no youth. Angry at anyone specific? Comment!
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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