The discovery: The Molotovs, an incendiary cocktail
They are still teenagers but they are already one of the rock’n’roll sensations across the Channel thanks to their concerts and, of course, the networks. Formed by guitarist and singer Mathew (16 years old) and his bassist sister Issey (18 years old), The Molotovs have opened for the Sex Pistols, Blondie and the Libertines. Paul Cook of the Pistols played with them. Pete Doherty is full of praise for them as Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day and Marshall Records, and the phonographic department of the famous amp brand, has just signed them. The Molotovs have made a name for themselves by playing wherever they can: in the streets (Mathew has been playing there since he was ten!), pubs, grassroots venues (the British equivalent of our current music scenes) and mod conventions. Mathew says he is a “massive Paul Weller fan and love mod clothes”. This budding Pete Townshend also says he “experienced a real revelation by discovering the power chords».
Impressive energy and professionalism on stage, irresistible even (Issey, new rock goddess), The Molotovs evoke The Who, The Kinks or The Jam in their beginnings while surprising with the maturity of their compositions (Johnny Don’t be Scared, which could have been composed by Paul Weller). It is undoubtedly too early to say whether they will be the spearhead of a movement comparable to that triggered by the Libertines twenty years ago. Mathew has no doubt: “During lockdown, people have been starving for real music. The scene is boiling, it’s really the spirit of the times in London. We believe in it so much that we stopped going to school to concentrate on the band.” See you in the fall for the release of their first album.
La playlist
The Horrors Lotus Eater
Prelude to an album announced for March, this new, very electronic track sends out some footwork, bass and melody. Any resemblance to the yardstick of the New Order genre is perhaps not accidental.
Mountain Honey New beginning
Let’s not take the title literally. The singer talks more about a love story than his professional career. Fans of hits License B Baby or from It’s hard will definitely love this bouncy pop. The others…
The Pack Cliff
The opportunity to talk about the compilation Phew (2020-2025) from which this exalted title is taken, a point of departure for French-speaking song by the laboratory workers at La Souterraine. Always number one on discovery.
Magenta Club & French 79 Giants
With this new version, the original had no “s”, this Paris-Marseille bridge is perfect for former Fauves who find in the producer’s percussive sound a way to strengthen their game. Again.
Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory Southern Life (What It Must Be Like)
The American chose to collaborate with her group for the composition of her next album. And it suits him very well. As evidenced by this psychedelic-doom-rock song.
Source: www.liberation.fr
