The Molotovs Shut Down Soho’s ‘Oasis Street’

December 21, 2025 rocknews

London siblings The Molotovs – Matt (17) and Issey Cartlidge (19) – turned Soho’s iconic Berwick Street into a rock’n’roll party on Saturday December 16, 2025, with a surprise guerrilla gig supporting The Big Issue’s ‘Stop, Talk and Support’ Christmas campaign. Hundreds of shoppers stopped as the duo blasted tracks from forthcoming debut Wasted On Youth (Jan 30, 2026, Marshall Records), plus a crowd-singalong Slade’s “Merry Xmas Everybody.” The location? The very street immortalized on Oasis’ (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? album cover – dubbed ‘Oasis Street’ by fans.

Pogoing and dancing erupted, spotlighting Big Issue vendors Paul (Oxford Circus) and Terry (St Paul’s Cathedral), urging passersby to chat and buy magazines amid declining interactions.

Matt: “One of the tragedies… is that so many people get left behind. The Big Issue does an amazing job… We all need, more often, to ‘stop, talk and support’.” Vendor Paul: “It makes all the difference… when people stop and chat… It reminds people you’re human.” Issey: “There is so much division… but we can choose to respond humanely… Everyone selling the Big Issue has a story to tell.” Big Issue MD Russell Blackman: “We’re super grateful… There’s nothing like a guerilla gig to get people to stop… Please support your local Big Issue vendor this winter.”

Championed by Sex Pistols (supported Royal Albert Hall) and Green Day, The Molotovs’ high-energy stunt aligns with their DIY ethos – three Top 10 vinyl singles (two #1s) fueling debut hype.

Wasted On Youth Album: Pre-Order & Details

Debut LP Jan 30, 2026 – pre-order now (vinyl/CD/digital bundles).

The Molotovs Wasted On Youth Tour 2026: Full Dates & Tickets

Headline run + instores/festivals – tickets on sale.

Date	Venue & City	Type	Tickets Link
Mon Jan 6	King Tut’s, Glasgow	Headline	Buy Here
Tue Jan 7	Lending Room, Leeds	Headline	Buy Here
Wed Jan 8	Gorilla, Manchester	Headline	Buy Here
Thu Jan 9	Thekla, Bristol	Headline	Buy Here
Sat Jan 11	The Cavern, Exeter	Headline	Buy Here
Tue Jan 13	Rescue Rooms, Nottingham	Headline	Buy Here
Wed Jan 14	Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham	Headline	Buy Here
Thu Jan 15	Esquires, Bedford	Headline	Buy Here
Fri Jan 16	Ramsgate Music Hall, Ramsgate	Headline	Buy Here
Wed Jan 21	Hallamshire Hotel, Sheffield	Headline	Buy Here
Thu Jan 22	Bootleg Social, Blackpool	Headline	Buy Here
Fri Jan 23	The Sugarmill, Stoke	Headline	Buy Here
Sat Jan 24	Monks Waterside, Aylesbury	Headline	Buy Here
Mon Jan 26	The Brook, Southampton	Headline	Buy Here
Tue Jan 27	The Black Prince, Northampton	Headline	Buy Here
Wed Jan 28	The Waterfront Studio, Norwich	Headline	Buy Here
Thu Jan 30	Banquet Records @ Kingston College	Instore	Buy Here
Fri Jan 31	Resident Music, Brighton	Instore	Buy Here
Sat Feb 1	Rough Trade, Denmark Street, London	Instore	Buy Here
Sun Feb 2	Sister Ray @ 100 Club, London	Instore	Buy Here
Tue Feb 4	HMV, Cardiff	Instore	Buy Here
Wed Feb 5	Jacaranda Records, Liverpool	Instore	Buy Here

Who Are The Molotovs? Rising Sibling Punk Duo

London teens blending punk energy, indie hooks, and social bite – three Top 10 vinyl hits, supports for legends, guerrilla ethos. Follow: themolotovs.com | Instagram/Facebook/TikTok.

FAQ: The Molotovs Soho Gig & Wasted On Youth Essentials

When was The Molotovs’ Soho guerrilla gig?

December 16, 2025 – Berwick Street for Big Issue campaign.

What campaign does it support?

Big Issue ‘Stop, Talk and Support’ – encouraging chats/buys with vendors.

When is Wasted On Youth released?

January 30, 2026 – Marshall Records debut album.

Where to pre-order Wasted On Youth?

themolotovs.com or Marshall site.

How to buy 2026 tour tickets?

Links above or themolotovs.com/tour.

This guerrilla gig wasn’t just chaos – it was community, reminding us to connect amid holiday rush. Pre-order the album, catch the tour – The Molotovs are igniting UK rock. Thoughts on the stunt? Comment!