It’s been a busy few years for Fontaines D.C. Since their Mercury nominated debut album Dogrel landed just three years ago back in 2019, the Dublin five-piece have released two further top 5 albums, travelled the world, headlined festivals and seen widespread critical acclaim, in some quarters heralded as the ‘saviours of rock and roll’, rallying against a world of TikTok, Snapchat and… Ed Sheeran.
In that time, the band’s sound has developed quickly, with frontman Grian Chatten’s lyrics eloquently portraying a life of Irish unrest in their new world surrounded by red, white and blue. Warts and all.
It’s a recipe that has captivated thousands, many of whom have flocked to the O2 Victoria Warehouse this weekend. Tonight is the first of an impressive three night, sold out, residency.
