Riff‑heavy alt‑rock from Oxford
channeling QOTSA, Soundgarden & STP.
Nico Martin
@nicoboombass93Simon deSouza
@simon_de_souza_mkDavid Morris
@drummerdavid777About Molly Karloff
Molly Karloff is a hard-hitting power trio from Oxfordshire blending groove-heavy alt-rock with grunge grit and desert swagger—drawing direct inspiration from an eclectic range of influences, such as Queens of the Stone Age, Alice In Chains, Audioslave & Pantera. Their debut album Breaking Out (Oct 2023), recorded by Grammy-winning producer Mike Exeter (Black Sabbath, Judas Priest), received critical acclaim including an 8/10 from Classic Rock Magazine, along with features in Powerplay, Fireworks, and MMH Radio.
Their single "She Said – Romesh Mix" spent three weeks on Planet Rock’s A-list in February 2021, earning daily prime-time spins during breakfast and drivetime shows. Recent singles like "You Don’t Know My Name" and "Higher Than The Sun" also drew major support from Total Rock, Hot From The Forge, and dozens of independent stations and blogs.
Molly Karloff's fierce, hook-laced live performances have turned heads across UK stages—including Hard Rock Hell, Call of The Wild, Wildfire Festival, and Cambridge Rock Festival. With a bold sound, serious momentum, and a reputation for energetic shows, Molly Karloff is quickly becoming one of the UK’s most exciting rock acts.
Lineup: Simon De Souza (vox/guitar), Nico Martin (bass), David Morris (drums).
Top Tracks
Full Album Tracks
1. You Don't Know My Name
2. In The NIght
3. Higher Than The Sun
4. Faceless
5. Cult of Personality
6. Breaking Out
7. Black Flame
8. Automatic
9. Ain't Gonna Dance
10. Broken Crown
Live Performance
Breaking Out - Corporation, Sheffield (DesTINAtion Festival)
The Other Side - Dreadnought, Bathgate, Scotland, 2025
Supernaturalation - Yellow Arches, Sheffield, 2024
Press Highlights
Molly Karloff combine a punchy QOTSA-attuned commercial ear with a honed-to-the-bone brutality. – 8/10
…infuse groove into their songs and have hit the scene with a bang and made people take notice!
‘straight to the naughty centre, ballsy rock’ – 9/10
They take you with them on this one and altgether ‘Breaking Out’ has been a spectacular joutney. Nothing short of pulverising perfection – 5/5
…an album tailor-made for those who crave hooks that dig deep… a confident and classy debut record. It’s the sort of album you always knew they had in them… – 8.5/10
They have fire in their bones & might engender a rabid crowd reaction – 9/10
…an assault on your brain sort of music, smashing its way into your head and staying there in a fabulous way and I bloody love it!
‘…what Royal Blood might sound like if they wrote some good songs to go alongside their riffs…’
Full of groove laden riffs, Molly Karloff’s big sound here drags the listener to the table, whether they want to be there or not
Awesome! Loved it! Totally badass!
…full-on, no holds barred, there is no let up from the first track …to their last…
‘A startling, unique and addictive noise’ – 4.5/5
‘…propelled by the kind of hooks and soaring vocals that make Molly Karloff stand out amongst the legions of Rock bands trying to make a name for themselves’
…a band that has spontaneously clicked into place and erupted onto the scene with a sucker punch!
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