Beloved Irish band, Fontaines D.C., who took home the trophy for “Best Band In The World” at the 2022 BandLab NME Awards, are back with their mighty third album Skinty Fia.
Irish post-punks Fontaines D.C. came together at music college in Dublin. Grian Chatten (vocals), Conor Deegan III (bass), Carlos O’Connell (guitar), Conor Curley (guitar) and Tom Coll (drums) bonded over a mutual love of poetry, from Kerouac and Ginsberg to Irish icons such as Yeats and Lorca. They named their band after the crooner Johnny Fontaine from The Godfather, adding the D.C. (Dublin City) after discovering a similarly named LA band.
The band’s initial releases were two short volumes of poetry and these lyrical foundations featured prominently on their critically acclaimed 2019 debut album Dogrel. The record blended a muscular post-punk sound with vivid verse barked out in Chatten’s charismatic Dublin accent, most notable on singles Big, Boys In The Better Land and Hurricane Laughter. A slew of five-star reviews and album of the year awards followed, notably from Rough Trade and BBC 6 Music.
Relentless touring in the wake of Dogrel took its toll on the band. Back home in Dublin, Chatten's fear of no longer being able to write led to the band quickly setting to work on a follow-up. In May 2020 they announced that their second album, A Hero’s Death, was set for release at the end of July. The band also released the title track as the first single, accompanied by a video starring Irish actor Aiden Gillen (Game Of Thrones, The Wire). A second single I Don’t Belong followed in June. The album signalled a move to a darker and more atmospheric sound than its predecessor, while the artwork (featuring the legendary Irish warrior Cú Chulainn) and album title (inspired by the writings of Brendan Behan) showed that Irish literature remained a cornerstone of the band's identity.
Where possible we will update our listings to notify of cancelled, postponed and rescheduled events, however we STRONGLY ADVISE that you check with the venue/organiser in the first instance for updates.
All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.GOT AN EVENT TO SHARE? It's free to post your events on What's On Edinburgh, click here to find out more!
Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Edinburgh? Just hit 'Like' on our Facebook page, join the What's On Scotland Facebook Group and 'Follow' on our Twitter account and you're all set!The Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market is the longest running car boot in Edinburgh. Come check us out!
READ MOREBongo’s Bingo, the UK’s original bingo rave phenomenon, is back in Edinburgh at the O2 Academy!
READ MOREThe Clone Roses return to perform all the greatest Madchester anthems, plus the show will also feature Definitely Mightbe, The James Experience & Gerry Cinnamon Experience.
READ MOREPostmodern Jukebox embark on a worldwide tour in 2024 to celebrate 10th anniversary! Don't miss them live at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Saturday 27th April!
READ MOREExperience your favourite queens in an all-new production and witness the best drag the mother-tucking world has to offer when RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World Tour comes to Edinburgh!
READ MORELegendary DJ Gary Davies takes the UK's most popular 80s radio show on tour which includes a night at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Friday 3rd May!
READ MOREThe Old Time Sailors invite you to an evening of traditional seafaring music like you have never experienced before at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on 15th May!
READ MOREMartin Kemp returns for his annual ‘Back To The 80s’ showdown. Join him on 7th June as he trades his bass for the decks and spins the biggest and best hits from the 1980s.
READ MOREThe Head Injury Information Day on 12th June is the only event of its kind in Scotland dedicated to improving the lives of brain injury survivors.
READ MORERob Lamberti presents ‘Perfectly George’ at the O2 Academy Edinburgh, with his incredible voice that is wowing audiences across the UK.
READ MOREDon’t Stop Queen Now, a Queen tribute band, create a dynamic show that is a truly authentic sound and visual experience. Catch them at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Friday 23rd August!
READ MOREPro Wrestling NOAH, Japan's leading wrestling promotion, returns to the UK with a date at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Friday 6th September.
READ MOREBlackberry Smoke have announced their 'Be Right Here' Tour will be stopping off at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on 10th September!
READ MOREDon't miss Legendary punk-pop tunesmiths The Undertones at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Friday 27 September!
READ MOREOne of the biggest bands of their era, The Enemy will headline the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Friday 4th October with special guests The Subways and The Holloways!
READ MOREThe legendary sound, spirit and attitude of the mighty AC/DC is alive and kicking... and set to be unleashed at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on 17th October!
READ MOREThe Edinburgh Wedding Fair & Fashion Show returns to the O2 Academy on the weekend of 2nd & 3rd November with everything you need to plan the perfect wedding.
READ MOREShed Seven bring their very special 30th-anniversary tour to the O2 Academy Edinburgh, delivering a career-spanning set, as well as tracks from their acclaimed No.1 album A Matter of Time.
READ MOREAn Evening Of Darts comes to the O2 Academy Edinburgh for two nights on Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December!
READ MOREAre you ready for the best Christmas party nights in town? Then come along to the O2 Academy Edinburgh this December!
READ MOREThe multi award-winning trad-rock band Skerryvore return to the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Friday 27th December!
READ MOREDon't miss tribute band Antarctic Monkeys when they return to play the O2 Academy Edinburgh on 24th January!
READ MOREJoin The White Heather Ceilidh Club for a bonnie (and wild!) evening of Scottish Ceilidh Dancing in the heart of Edinburgh!
READ MOREJoin the Alba Flamenca Penya for a show full of fiery intensity and joyful celebration in our beautiful and intimate ‘tablao’!
READ MOREScotland's silliest surgeon, Dr. Bonk, is back with his hit SELL-OUT SHOW 'Dr Bonk's Macarbaret', an evening of drag, burlesque, music, comedy, and medical mayhem!
READ MOREAll welcome to the Scots Music Group fabulous monthly fundraising ceilidhs at the St Brides Centre! Come on your own, with friends or in a group.
READ MOREJoin host Michael Dodds every Wednesday at The Three Sisters for an evening of music, singing, poetry, comedy and much more!
READ MOREIn these sessions, Fionnbarr, Little Plaza's resident musician will play and sing for the kids and parents, with elements like singing and clapping along for those who want to.
READ MOREEdinburgh Ceilidhs invites you to a ceilidh in the Charteris Centre with caller Ken Gourlay, ceilidh band and piper.
READ MORECome bring all your friends and sing all night to all your favourite rockaoke classics on Mondays at Legends!
READ MORE