Introducing: The Molotovs

The Mod revivalist scene seemingly came and died within the span of a few years, taking all what was exciting about music for the youth with it. However, the Molotovs are working to change that. While already having established themselves as a solid live band, the teenage sibling match are making exceptional strides in the music industry, capturing the interests of old and young audiences alike, both nostalgic of the punk and modernist vigour of the past. Just like the teenagers of the 1960s had the Beatles, 70s kids had punk and the 1990s saw the arrival of Britpop, Matthew and Issey Cartlidge are busy crafting something unique for this generation.

The band’s discography isn’t extensive with only one 7” to their name. The pair released their debut single ‘More More More’ only several days after supporting the Sex Pistols on their UK tour. The song boasts a 2000s indie rock vibe, reminiscent of the riffs that originally echoed from the guitars of Carl Barât and Jamie Cook twenty years ago. 18-year-old Matthew also launches himself as an emerging songwriter with his words on youth and its naivety. However, the band switch it up completely with the perfectly selected B-side ‘Suffragette City’, a nod to their more rock and roll roots. It's a powerful cover of the iconic David Bowie hit that wholly encapsulates the energy and angst from these teenage prodigy’s, the entwine of both sibling’s voice solidifying them as a more than functional act.

With influences that spread across the board - Dr. Feelgood, The Kinks and The Libertines - the sibling duo retain an element of eclecticism. While incorporating much of the excitement that generated from the indie rock scene in the 2000s, they add a touch of class and quirk with their sympathies towards the counterculture of the post-war years.

With a UK tour already under their belt, the Molotovs are certainly doing their damage, crossing off the most iconic of venues and building a cultish following in the process. From the Royal Albert Hall, the Cavern Club to completely shutting down Soho for an afternoon and busking on the streets of London, the band are working hard to spread their message. They are certainly a refresher for the moment when the Jam, Arctic Monkeys and Green Day began making their own way in the music industry.