The moment signified a full-circle milestone for the group. Five years earlier, a then-teenage Molotovs had made their debut at the exact same North London venue while supporting The Libertines. Barât first encountered the young siblings while they were busking in the rain near The Libertines’ Albion Rooms hotel in Margate. Looking back on their extraordinary journey, Barât praised the band, calling them a genuine force for good in contemporary music and noting how they carved their path the traditional way—relentless busking and backing top acts—before selling out two Forums on their own.
It has been a meteoric five-year ascent for the band, marked by over 600 live shows, international tours, and a debut record that reached the top three. Addressing the roaring crowd, bassist Issey expressed heartfelt thanks to their devoted fanbase, stressing that while reaching 600 gigs is an incredible milestone, the moment is simply a stepping stone rather than the destination.
As their national tour nears completion, anticipation is already building for their forthcoming second studio album, Welcome To Urbia, which can be pre-ordered now and is slated for official release on April 9, 2027.
UK fans will not have long to wait to experience the act live again. The Molotovs will hit the road later this autumn supporting Razorlight on a major tour that kicks off November 26 at Glasgow’s O2 Academy. The extensive run will take them to major cities across the country, culminating in a massive arena show at London’s OVO Arena Wembley on December 4, followed by dates in Belfast and Dublin.
