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by A. O. on 10/13/23I saw them open for Arctic Monkeys at forest hills night 2 and they were so amazing. I’ve been obsessed with their music since then and I NEED them to do I tour so I can see my boo bears again
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Ireland's premier post-punk quintet Fontaines D.C. are generating a reputation for being one of indie rock's most exciting acts. Across five years and three albums, the five-piece have attracted fans the world over with their abrasive, punk-inspired vocals, catchy melodies, and quick-paced rhythms -- a formula that grows even more powerful in a live setting.
Band members Grian Chatten (vocals), Carlos O'Connell (guitar), Conor Curley (guitar), Conor Deegan III (bass), and Tom Coll (drums) originally met in Dublin, where they were attending college at the British and Irish Modern Music Institute. Bonding over a shared love of poetry, they soon began writing their own verses and self-releasing singles.
The band initially called themselves "The Fontaines" after a character in The Godfather (Johnny Fontane, the godson of Vito Corleone), but they added the "D.C." (for Dublin City) after learning that a band in Los Angeles were also called The Fontaines.
In May 2017, D.C. Fontaines released the single "Liberty Belle," a reference to Dublin's Liberties neighborhood. That was followed by "Hurricane Laughter"/"Winter In the Sun." The next year, D.C. Fontaines released "Chequeless Reckless"/"Boys In The Better Land" and "Too Real." Their star rose in the U.S. when Seattle radio station KEXP invited them to play an in-studio set, and D.C. Fontaines were then signed to prominent indie label Partisan Records.
In 2019, D.C. Fontaines released their debut album, Dogrel. The name is a reference to "Doggerel," another name for working-class Irish poetry, or "poetry of the people." That same year, D.C. Fontaines toured extensively, stopping in 50 cities throughout Ireland, Europe, and North America. They also made their late-night TV debut on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," performing "Boys in the Better Land."
In 2020, D.C. Fontaines released their sophomore album, A Hero's Death, which earned them a nomination for Best Rock Album at the 2021 Grammy Awards. They also returned to "The Tonight Show," where they performed their album's title track.
In early 2022, D.C. Fontaines announced their third studio album, Skinty Fia, and shared a lead single, "Jackie Down the Line." Now that they are more established, D.C. Fontaines have been widely recognized as the ringleaders in a wave of '20s post-punk revivalist acts from the UK, including IDLES, Dry Cleaning, Shame, and more.
I saw them open for Arctic Monkeys at forest hills night 2 and they were so amazing. I’ve been obsessed with their music since then and I NEED them to do I tour so I can see my boo bears again
The show was spectacular. Enjoyed sipping some excellent drinks from the bar. My wife and I enjoyed watching and listening to the Fontaines from great seats at the Wiltern.
Disappointing show. Speakers were blowing out. Mix was horrible. Seemed like the hadn't had a proper soundcheck or weren't used to playing in a venue of this size.
This young band out of Dublin City were amazing, holding the crowd throughout their set. They had tremendous energy and enthusiasm. The fans were dancing and the Wiltern was rocking. Fontaine dc is a must see group
When I went to the arctic monkeys concert in Fort Worth they played first and they were actually good, I listen to their music now lol
They opened for Arctic Monkeys in Seattle at Climate Pledge Arena… they were amazing! I knew they were opening for Arctic Monkeys when me and my boyfriend bought the tickets but I never had a chance to listen to them before hand and now I’m gonna listen to them constantly!! I hope they come back to Seattle soon :’) they had loads of fun lights and visuals with their performance which I really liked, too!
saw them in fort worth opening for arctic monkeys and i completely regret not listening to them beforehand. i have been non-stop listening to them since i got back from the concert!!
I saw them live sept 20, 2023 at the delta center in utah and they were absolutely amazing. If youre going to arctic monkeys i reccomend you take a listen to fontaines before hand cause there music is just so amazing, and the performance they put on was just explosive. Please give these guys the time of day cause my gosh are they awesome
I went to the Arctic Monkeys concert and didn’t even know who they where when they played me and my friend fell in love with there music it was such a good concert I hope to see them again
I love the way they played. Arctic Monkeys really put me on! They better come back to Chicago.