Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Fontaines D.C. Bring New Single and India Festival Debut
Fontaines D.C. are a five-member rock band from Dublin, Ireland.
They became friends while studying music and were also interested in poetry.
Their music is often called post-punk, which means it mixes punk energy with darker and more experimental sounds.
The band released a new song called “Tongue” on 30 September.
The song is about words from a lover that are difficult to resist.
Their next album, Dopamine Chamber, will have 11 songs and arrives on 16 October.
The album explores subjects such as artificial intelligence, celebrity gossip, political violence and climate change.
Fontaines D.C. will also perform in Mumbai at Lollapalooza India in January 2027.
Dublin five-piece Fontaines D.C. released their single “Tongue” on 30 September.
“Tongue” is the second preview of their fifth album, Dopamine Chamber, due on 16 October via XL Recordings.
The band’s members are Grian Chatten, Carlos O’Connell, Conor Curley, Conor Deegan and Tom Coll.
Fontaines D.C. have released four previous albums, including Dogrel, Skinty Fia and Romance.
They will make their India debut at Lollapalooza India in Mumbai on 23 January 2027.
- Who
- Fontaines D.C., a five-member rock band from Dublin, Ireland.
- What
- The band released “Tongue” and announced its fifth album, Dopamine Chamber, while confirming an India debut at Lollapalooza India.
- When
- “Tongue” was released on 30 September; Dopamine Chamber is due on 16 October; the India performance is scheduled for 23 January 2027.
- Where
- The album was made in London, the English countryside and Palermo, Italy; the festival will take place at Mahalaxmi Race Course in Mumbai.
- Why
- The single and album are being released as the band continues its career, while the Mumbai performance will introduce Fontaines D.C. to Indian audiences.
- Band
- Fontaines D.C. is a five-piece rock band from Dublin, Ireland.
- Members
- Grian Chatten, Carlos O’Connell, Conor Curley, Conor Deegan and Tom Coll.
- New single
- “Tongue” was released on 30 September.
- Upcoming album
- Dopamine Chamber has 11 tracks and is due on 16 October via XL Recordings.
- Musical style
- The band is commonly described as post-punk.
- India debut
- Fontaines D.C. will perform at Lollapalooza India on 23 January 2027.
- Festival location
- Mahalaxmi Race Course, Mumbai, across 23 and 24 January 2027.
- Formation date
- Sources cited in the article give different formation years: 2014 or 2017.