The Molotovs take over in run up to debut album
A flurry of live shows and new music builds towards a hotly anticipated debut
After closing out last year with a blistering live show at London’s Bush Hall rock revivalists The Molotovs have wasted no time in capitalising on that momentum to generate rabid anticipation for their imminent debut album.
The emerging band, already well renowned for their explosive stage presence and razor‑sharp songwriting have spent the opening weeks of the new year stoking excitement for what promises to be one of the most talked‑about debut albums on the UK indie‑rock circuit.
Their latest single “Get a Life” promises more of the punchy and melodic music that has amassed them a sizeable following. The track captures everything that has made The Molotovs such a compelling force in the British scene as the record delivers youthful urgency, biting lyrics and a sound that nods to classic rock while still feeling unmistakably modern.
All this buzz is in aid of the band’s long‑awaited debut album, which is officially set to arrive on 30th January 2026. Though the band are keeping full details under wraps for now, they’ve hinted at a record that blends the rawness of their early material with a headliner aspirations and ambition.
In the run-up to the release, the band will embark on a run of shows that promises to be as stunningly intense as their fans have come to expect. These dates will not only showcase new material but also reaffirm the band’s reputation as one of the most exciting live acts emerging from the UK scene. The tour will give fans across the country a chance to witness the band at a pivotal moment as they are ready to prove themselves on every stage they step onto.
With a powerful new single, a debut album on the horizon and a tour that’s set to bring their music to new audiences, 2026 is shaping up to be a defining year for The Molotovs. Their rise has been fuelled by sheer passion and fiery live performances, and now as they stand on the brink of their biggest chapter yet, it’s clear they’re only just getting started.
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January 2026 – "Wasted On Youth" UK Tour (Headlining)
January 6: King Tuts, Glasgow
January 7: Lending Room, Leeds
January 8: Gorilla, Manchester
January 9: Thekla, Bristol
January 11: The Cavern, Exeter
January 13: Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
January 14: Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham
January 15: Esquires, Bedford
January 16: Ramsgate Music Hall, Ramsgate
January 21: Hallamshire Hotel, Sheffield
January 22: The Bootleg Social, Blackpool
January 23: The Sugarmill, Stoke
January 24: Monks Waterside, Aylesbury
January 26: The Brook, Southampton
January 27: The Black Prince, Northampton
January 28: The Waterfront Studio, Norwich
February 2026 – "Wasted On Youth" In-store Dates
January 30: Banquet Records At Kingston College, Kingston (In-store)
January 31: Resident Music, Shop, Brighton (In-store)
February 1: Rough Trade, Denmark Street, London (In-store)
February 2: Sister Ray at 100 Club, London (In-store)
February 4: HMV, Shop, Cardiff (In-store)
February 5: Jacaranda Records, Shop, Liverpool (In-store)
April 2026 – Supporting YUNGBLUD Arena Tour
April 4: Stockton Calling, Stockton (Festival appearance)
April 11: Utilita Arena, Sheffield
April 12: M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
April 14: SSE Arena, Belfast
April 15: 3Arena Dublin, Dublin
April 17: First Direct Arena, Leeds
April 18: Utilita Arena, Cardiff
April 20: OVO Hydro, Glasgow
April 21: Utilita Arena, Newcastle
April 23: Utilita Arena, Birmingham
April 24: The O2, London
April 25: AO Arena, Manchester
