As we all know, the Sumner family has some strong genes for making music. A lesser molotovs known fact is that there are also more musicians among the Daunt family. Setons brother Will sings and plays guitar in a London-based band called The Molotovs. This five-piece band consists of Will Daunt – vocals and guitar, Dom Millard – guitar, keys and vocals, Henry Walton – guitar, keys and vocals, Iain Lock – bass, sax and vocals and Guy Henderson on drums.

The music style of the Molotovs is not easy do describe. Wills vocals sound sweet and even fragile at moments, and the music is harmonic. The songs are catchy and keep going around in your head all day long. Thanks to the internet everyone has a chance to get to listen to the Molotovs for free. Their MySpace profile can be found at http://www.myspace.com/themolotovs. They are also active on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Molotovs/12653496756

They can also be found on YouTube, with a video of their song ‘An Acre of Glass’, shot by Zane Qually: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mgL4dNxImg

The Molotovs are not signed to a record company, but still they have just released a 4-track EP. This EP can be bought at their live shows. You can also buy a Molotovs T-shirt with a unique design. If you buy the shirt online, by sending an e-mail to themolotovsmusic@hotmail.com, it comes with a free copy of the EP! The T-shirt/ EP-pack is only 7 pounds, including package & posting. A real bargain, and the shirts are really good in quality!

The Molotovs work together with T.O.Y.S. (Turn On Your Stereo), a monthly clubnight in London at which new bands can find a place to play. You can find the T.O.Y.S. MySpace profile at the top friends of the Molotovs.

If you want to catch the Molotovs playing live, they play regularly in and around London. Information about their gigs can be found at MySpace or Facebook, or you can join their mailing list for regular updates.

The Molotovs sound nothing like Fiction Plane, but they’re definitely worth checking out. Give them a listen, and decide for yourself!

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