The Molotovs are not just a band—they’re a cultural rallying cry. Fronted by siblings Mathew (lead vocals and guitar) and Issey Cartlidge (bass and backing vocals), this incendiary London-based rock duo has already established itself as one of the most electrifying live acts in the UK’s new musical landscape.

Taylor Swift returns to the spotlight after a short break following the conclusion of the Eras Tour, with her new album titled “The Life of a Showgirl”.

In an intimate yet packed venue, Haiden Henderson took to the stage at Hybrydy in Warsaw – a small club that overflowed with energy the moment the doors opened. The atmosphere was electric.

There are break-up songs. There are make-up songs. And then there are the in-between anthems: the ones born from the grey area where attraction collides with ego, where romance is less about roses and more about winning. Tate McRae’s “Tit for Tat” belongs unapologetically to that last category.

In an exclusive interview with Antony Szmierek, we discussed everything from how a Sunday night in the car with his mum changed his life and the importance of menial small talk, to breaking through without a manager or PR and artists’ anger and distress concerning Palestine. 

I caught Flyte’s final UK show on Friday, September 26th, at the Kentish Town Forum, utterly unaware of how special this show would turn out to be.